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One UI 7: Samsung says these Galaxy models will get the update to Android 15

Samsung has published an official overview of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are to receive the major update to One UI 7.

Shoulder of a soldier of the Bundeswehr in a spotted camouflage suit with epaulette and German flag on the upper arm.

Framework agreement: MS-365 alternative OpenDesk to conquer the Bundeswehr

The IT system house of the BWI has concluded a framework agreement with Zendis for "sovereign communication and collaboration solutions" such as OpenDesk.

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Microsoft 365 alternative: openDesk version 1.0 announced for October

German-funded openDesk aims to end reliance on Microsoft with open source tech.

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For the Sphere Las Vegas: Google recreates “The Wizard of Oz” in HD with AI

“The Wizard of Oz” was released in 1939. Google helped out with a project in the huge Sphere cinema in Las Vegas: with lots of AI and a prompter.

After the impending CVE blackout: EU vulnerability database goes live

European cybersecurity authority ENISA, its US-counterpart CISA and others are positioning themselves to maintain continuity.

14,000 Fortinet firewalls compromised: Attackers nestle in

More than 14,000 Fortinet firewalls are currently compromised by attackers. They anchor themselves in the system with symlinks.

"XCOM" meets "Star Wars": EA develops turn-based game "Zero Company"

The next "Star Wars" game from EA will be a turn-based title: "Zero Company" is being developed by "XCOM" veterans.

A man in a suit presses his index finger on a virtual eGovernment icon.

Digital sovereignty: Federal Ministry of the Interior dumps ZenDiS boss

Finger presses illuminated button labeled "Update"

Palo Alto Networks: Vulnerabilities in PAN-OS jeopardize firewalls

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On a huge water world: clearest evidence of extraterrestrial life to date

AMD's Lisa Su and TSMC's C. C. Wei hold up a wafer together

AMD shows first wafer with 2-nanometer chips from TSMC

iPhone mirroring in the EU: still waiting for useful macOS function

Due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, iPhone remote control has not been available for the Mac until now. Will this change in April?

Nepenthes: a tarpit for AI web crawlers

Web crawlers for AI models often do not stop at copyright protection either – The Nepenthes tool sets a trap for them.

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US cuts: CVE list could stop immediately

The CVE list is central to coordinated action against dangerous bugs. The US government withdraws funding. Effective immediately.

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Opera browser: Apple's DMA changes are not enough

In the EU, Apple has to release its iOS and iPadOS platforms much more than before. However, this does not go far enough for the browser provider Opera.

Alien 3 Legacy Cut: "Unofficial" 4K version without consent of rights holders

It took a fan five years to create a new version from the two known cut versions of the sci-fi film, fixing numerous weaknesses in the process.

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Songsterr uses AI to create fairly accurate guitar tabs from your own recordings

Guitar sheet music or tablatures are no longer rocket science: the Songsterr service creates them from YouTube videos or your own recordings.

openDesk: B1 and StackIT offer enterprise version of the Microsoft alternative

The Government wants to reduce its dependence on Microsoft with openDesk. B1 Systems and StackIT have now been awarded the contract for a professional version.

Comment: What private messengers are NOT intended for

When politicians chat via Signal, this is certainly – but still a completely wrong means of communication, says Sylvester Tremmel.

Risk analysis with lightweight architecture reviews

Architecture reviews provide information about the status of software systems and identify risks. There are quick, meaningful methods for this.

Backup-Technologien, die Ransomware keine Chance lassen

Wer sich auf unzureichend geschützte Backups verlässt, riskiert bei einem Ransomware-Angriff Datenverluste und IT-Ausfälle. Mit resilienten Backup-Lösungen können Sie Ihre Systeme effizient absichern.

Happy holidays and the trends in photo news

Whether celebrating Easter or just enjoying a break, the editors of c't Fotografie say thank you by offering both new and classic reading material for you.

Commentary on the coalition agreement: Black and red snake oil

A frightening picture of the digital world emerges from the coalition agreement: AI as a panacea, data protection as a disruptive factor. Falk Steiner comments.

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Shipyard change: Research vessel Meteor IV approaches final construction stage

The research vessel Meteor IV set off on its final construction phase on Good Friday. It is to replace two research vessels.

ChatGPT can now localize image locations much more precisely

Find out where someone else's photo was taken – This can be done much more accurately with a new ChatGPT function.

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Environmentally conscious online shopping – Women a little more mindful

Online or offline shopping? Bitkom warns against simplistic eco-judgments. Studies reveal women more actively reducing emissions through conscious purchasing.

Safety checks for decommissioning a North German nuclear power plant are lacking

To participate in dismantling German nuclear plants, a safety review is needed. Currently, this review is not technically feasible in Schleswig-Holstein.

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Police warn of fraud with British entry permit – with false URL

iOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1 & Co: Apple delivers emergency patches

PHP security check uncovers critical vulnerabilities

Data leak: Car rental company Hertz ends investigation

End of support for Ubuntu 20.04 imminent

The latest in Apple – iPhone, iPod, Mac & Co.

Apps from Threads, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Meta on one smartphone

No Apple Intelligence for WhatsApp & Co: speculation about meta-blocking

"Damages Wine on the Mac": Open source tool Whisky stops further development

Last Mac mini with Intel chip for Apple now "Vintage"

iPadOS more like macOS: Will version 19 finally bring improvements?

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EU Commission wants to introduce a reparability index for household appliances

The EU Commission will set new requirements for the reparability of products such as consumer electronics. This concerns the Ecodesign Regulation.

Manjaro Linux 25 "Zetar" brings new desktop versions

Manjaro Linux 25.0 with the code name Zetar comes with the latest versions of Gnome, Plasma and Xfce. The Immutable version is also making progress.

Government: 5G has "not significantly" increased mobile phone radiation exposure

Increasing data transmission volumes require constant further development of mobile communications. The government sees no reason to panic regarding radiation.

British army successfully shoots down swarms of drones with energy weapon

The British army is testing an energy weapon based on radio waves to destroy swarms of drones. The system impresses with its low deployment costs.

TSMC: GPUs compensate for weakening smartphones

TSMC grows thanks to demand for modern semiconductors. AI accelerators dampen the weakening end customer market.

Sony World Photography Awards 2025: The illusion of the human age

British photographer Zed Nelson wins the Sony World Photography Award 2025 with critical wildlife images.

Meta in court: Zuckerberg testifies for 13 hours

Ads in WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger generate tens of billions of dollars for Meta, Zuckerberg says in FTC lawsuit

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"Hubble tension": Rotating universe could solve the riddle of cosmology

People are still puzzling over why nearby objects and distant galaxies move away from us at different speeds. There may now be a simple explanation.

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Atlassian fixes high risk vulnerabilitites in Confluence, Jira & Co.

Atlassian has released security updates for Bamboo, Confluence and Jira. They seal gaps classified as high risk.

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Deezer: Almost a fifth of the music tracks submitted are already AI-generated

Deezer prides itself on having the best detector for AI-generated music – and it is necessary. Every fifth track submitted comes from Suno & Co.

A criminal wearing a hoodie and mask attacks a server cabinet labeled "SonicWall"

Sonicwall SMA100: Attackers abuse old vulnerability

Attacks are currently taking place on old vulnerabilities in Sonicwall's firmware for devices in the SMA100 series.

NIS-2: Trotz Verschiebung jetzt handeln!Das volle Potenzial Ihrer Geschäftsdaten nutzen So sichern Sie Ihre DNS-Infrastruktur ab Kostenloses KI-Programm erweckt Ideen zum Leben So läuft ein echter Ransomware-Angriff ab Leiharbeit fördert Innovation und Flexibilität So arbeiten moderne Hacker-Fabriken Warum ist ChromeOS so sicher? Hier informieren!Special: Zusammen das Datacenter weiterentwickeln Backup als Schutzschild gegen Cyberbedrohungen

The latest in Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini

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Gemini Live: free screen and camera analysis for all Android users

Nvidia's costs could double due to new US export rules for AI chips

Nvidia to build AI servers in the USA in future

AI in the inbox: Notion and Anthropic launch AI features for Gmail inboxes

The latest in Cars & Mobility

A cab with Freenow advertising in Berlin, with the Federal Chancellery in the background.

Mobility platforms: Lyft takes over Freenow

Electric SUV Lucid Gravity coming to Germany from the USA in the fall

Report: A day with the ADAC breakdown mechanic

Electric car: Nissan Interstar-e van cheaper with small battery

Azure Migration Hub: Microsoft supports the transition from AWS and Google Cloud

Microsoft is offering a new knowledge platform for Azure. It is designed to support administrators with workload migrations from AWS and Google Cloud.

Android 16: Fourth and final beta arrives today

Android 16 is nearing completion. According to Google, the fourth and final beta version will be released on Thursday.

NIS2: Warum Sie trotz Verschiebung handeln sollten

Die EU-Cyber-Sicherheitsrichtlinie NIS2 ist als Gesetz in Deutschland noch nicht erlassen worden und wird vermutlich erst im Herbst 2025 in Kraft treten. In einem Webcast erklären wir, weshalb Unternehmen bis dahin nicht untätig sein und trotz Verschiebung handeln sollten.

E Ink presents first foldable e-reader

An e-reader that folds up like a book: E Ink and Readmoo have now demonstrated this at the Touch Taiwan trade fair.

Windows update problems: Network with ___domain controllers and Windows 11 BSoDs

Microsoft has acknowledged further problems with Windows updates. Domain controllers are experiencing network problems, Windows 11 can crash.

Microsoft confirms: Outlook eats up CPU power

Typing an email shouldn't be a problem for any computer. Not so with Outlook: error puts a massive strain on the CPU. A solution is yet to be found.

RoboBee: Micro flapping wing robot lands safely on plant leaves

The RoboBee is already a little older. It has now been upgraded with a landing gear and a flight control system that enable safe landings.

"Dwarf Fortress": Cult classic sold over a million times on Steam

The building game "Dwarf Fortress" has been available on Steam since the end of 2022. The developers have now announced a sales milestone.

EUGH confirms: Mobile phone contracts for a maximum of 24 months

Vodafone Germany may never bind consumers for longer than 2 years. This also applies to existing customers, says the ECJ.

Decrypted chats: European investigators take down criminal networks

Europol reports over 230 arrests in drug raids, including in Turkey. Law enforcement officers once again gained knowledge from cracked messaging services.