Steam Frame: How German VR Developers Rate the VR HeadsetCan Steam Frame give the VR industry new momentum? We asked German VR developers what they think of the VR headset.
Steam Frame: What can the VR headset achieve?Steam Frame is an ambitious VR headset that defies common categories and whose true significance extends beyond virtual reality.
EU backs away from chat controlIn its new draft for combating child abuse online, the EU is abandoning chat control. Instead: risk assessments and voluntary measures.
Away from Microsoft: MEPs demand digital sovereignty in the EU ParliamentA cross-party group of MEPs is appealing to the EU Parliament to abandon the use of MS 365 in favor of a European alternative.
Red Alert 2 in the Browser: Fan Project Brings Classic to the WebThe Chrono Divide project is porting Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 to the browser. Multiplayer already works, the campaign is still in progress.
Switzerland: Data Protection Officers Recommend Broad Cloud Ban for AuthoritiesAccording to the Data Protection Conference, federal offices may only use US hyperscalers like AWS, Google, or Microsoft to a limited extent.
Deutsche Bahn saves millions with 3D-printed spare partsDeutsche Bahn has been relying on 3D printing for ten years and already has over 200,000 components in use. This saves millions of euros.
Nexperia: China intensifies accusations against Dutch chip manufacturerThe dispute between semiconductor company Nexperia and its Chinese parent company Wingtech is escalating. Latest accusation: China is being completely bypassed.
Petition: Open-source work should count as volunteer activityA petition calls for volunteer work on open-source software to be treated legally like traditional volunteer work – with tax advantages.
How a French judge was digitally cut off by the USANicolas Guillou has been sanctioned by the USA as a judge of the International Criminal Court. He notices the effects primarily in the digital realm.
3.5 Billion Accounts: Complete WhatsApp Directory Retrieved and EvaluatedVienna researchers retrieved all WhatsApp numbers. The 3.5 billion profiles represent the largest data leak in history—and it's worse than you might think.
Telekom and Vodafone do not have to block Pornhub and YouPorn for nowThe Landesanstalt für Medien NRW is initially not allowed to force two major access providers to block websites of a porn provider based in Cyprus.
Stirling PDF 2.0: Major update of the open-source alternative to Adobe AcrobatThe PDF software Stirling PDF has been released in version 2.0. The open-source tool will now offer desktop apps, text editing – and a new licensing model.
RAM prices continue to explode, manufacturers are hoardingPC self-builders have little to laugh about. Memory prices are rising rapidly – 16 GB is practically no longer available for under 100 Euros.
Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 become more expensiveThe Raspi manufacturer is increasing prices for all Raspberry Pis of the fourth and fifth generation. The surcharges range from 9 to 21 percent.
Online administrative procedures: 82 percent demand more digital administrationSix out of ten Germans consider digital policy important. Online administrative procedures are at the top of the priority list, according to a Bitkom survey.
Das europäische Cloud-Paradoxon überwindenDeutsche Unternehmen wünschen sich europäische Cloud-Lösungen, nutzen aber Hyperscaler aus Nicht-EU-Staaten, weil sie Funktionseinbußen befürchten. Doch es gibt souveräne Alternativen aus Europa.
SSD prices are rising rapidlySSD manufacturers have to pay up to 65 percent more for NAND chips. Prices in retail are already rising significantly.
Windows 10: 500 Million PCs Could Receive Windows 11500 million PCs could be updated to Windows 11, financial experts discussed in a call about Dell's quarterly results.
Automated drones to fly ahead of Munich fire department in the futureFrom now on, drones will be stationed at two fire stations in Munich, flying ahead during operations and automatically providing an initial situational overview.
Illegal "Cryptomixer" Dismantled by Law EnforcementEuropol reports a blow against the money laundering platform "Cryptomixer". Servers, domain, and crypto assets were seized.
Netflix removes casting support for smart TVs and streaming devicesNetflix has removed a feature that allowed users to play content on their TV via Chromecast from the smartphone app.
Kick-off for Icarus 2.0: New satellite for global animal observation is in spaceDue to the war in Ukraine, an ambitious project for global animal observation was prematurely terminated. Now a successor is in space.
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India forces WhatsApp and Telegram into permanent SIM bindingIndia's telecom authority DoT mandates permanent SIM binding for messenger services. WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must comply within 90 days.
AI Chatbot: Ello aims to question thought patterns, not just agreeEllo is a psychological AI companion designed to improve mental well-being. It aims to question its users' thought patterns.
"Yuki's Revenge": Tarantino Produces New "Kill Bill" Scene in Unreal EngineQuentin Tarantino has produced a short film in the Unreal Engine. "Yuki's Revenge" shows a cut scene from "Kill Bill".
China: European companies suffer from export controls and look abroadThe trade dispute between China and the USA also affects European companies: new export controls are causing delays, a survey shows.
Deutsche Telekom and Schwarz Group: Joint "AI Gigafactory" in PlanningDeutsche Telekom and the Schwarz Group are reportedly preparing to build a joint "AI Gigafactory".
"Battlefield 6": EA Satisfied with Fight Against CheatersMost "Battlefield 6" matches are free of cheaters, EA writes. This is also thanks to the Secure Boot requirement.
Guinness World Record: Humanoid Robot Agibot A2 Walks Over 100 km in One GoThe humanoid robot Agibot A2, in its Ultra version, has proven its endurance by covering a distance of more than 100 km non-stop.
Damage to Russian launch pad could jeopardize ISS supplyFollowing a successful Soyuz rocket launch to the ISS, damage to launch pad has been detected. Apparently, a multi-ton component was not sufficiently secured.
AI Lightroom and the film about the photo “Napalm Girl” – Photo News of the WeekAdobe's AI is indispensable – and often makes Photoshop redundant. Otherwise, there's a lull, apart from a documentary on war photography.
Online Sales on Black Friday Grow to 79 Billion US DollarsWhile some doubt the discounts on Black Friday, shopping was still brisk. Sales were also AI-driven.
Three Years of ChatGPT: From "Wow" Moments to Environmental DevastationFor three years, ChatGPT has been part of everyday life. The impact is massive – as are the challenges for operator OpenAI.
France: Macron advocates for ban on mobile phones in high schools tooFrench President Macron announced that high school students will "probably" be banned from using smartphones from next year.
Missing Link: ChatGPT as a Therapist – The Effect of the Resonance MachineMore people trust a machine that feels nothing but understands us better. What are the consequences when ChatGPT has a therapeutic effect?
Server & PCs modernisieren: Mehr Leistung, weniger StromverbrauchViele Unternehmen scheuen Investitionen in die Modernisierung von Rechenzentren und PC-Flotte – eine gefährliche Haltung. Wie es besser geht, zeigt diese Fallstudie.
The Bundeswehr's SAP transition is encountering difficultiesThe Bundeswehr's new SAP system apparently does not function reliably. This has consequences.
Photo Art: The Pictures of WeekImmerse yourself in a selection of extraordinary photographs that inspire with creativity and technique.
The Best VR Games in December 2025: Thief VR, Men in Black, and a Hidden GemDecember brings several well-known brands to virtual reality with "Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow," "Men in Black: Most Wanted," and "Out of Sight VR."
The German Faire Mouse has a new ownerFair IT yourself e.V. is taking over the production and sale of the so-called Faire Mouse. The association is currently still collecting money.
Linux distribution AV Linux 25 alternatively with Moksha desktop environmentThe Linux distribution AV Linux 25 is getting the Moksha desktop as an alternative and updates the MX Linux base to the Debian Trixie standard.
Symfony 7.4 and 8.0: Double Release Cleans Up CodebaseSymfony 7.4 and 8.0 bring the same features, bid farewell to XML configuration, and introduce a new, array-based PHP format for projects.
Chip manufacturer Nexperia: Open letter to China without a responseChip manufacturer Nexperia is calling on the Chinese side in an open letter to restore normal production. So far, without a response.
Gatekeeper Services: EU Examines Apple Maps and Apple AdsApple Maps and Apple Ads apparently now reach enough users in the EU to fall under stricter competition rules. Brussels is investigating, Apple disagrees.
"The Hunt": Apple withdraws new series – allegedly plagiarism accusationsThe show "The Hunt", also known as "The Hunt" or "Traqués", was supposed to premiere on December 3rd. All information has been deleted.
Now is a good time to buy graphics cardsAMD is reportedly already planning price increases of at least 10 percent. Nvidia is allegedly leaving memory procurement to manufacturers in the future.
