30 years of “Command & Conquer: Red Alert”: Greetings from New MoscowMammoth tanks, Tesla coils and an alternate history: “Command & Conquer: Red Alert” turns 30.
Raspberry Pi: Signs point to new Zero 3 W and 4 A models with Pi 4 techEagle-eyed observers spotted Linux configuration files for new stripped-down single-board computers: the Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W and Raspberry Pi 4 Model A.
Another critical Linux TCP/IP bug uncovered; updates underwayA critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution. Anthropic’s Claude found the bug, which had gone undetected for 11 years.
“SMS of Death”: Security flaw crashes Android phonesAn invisible text message crashes Android phones, interrupts calls and traps devices in a reboot loop. Google has already responded.
UpdateCalif.io jailbreak: How the untethered tool cracks iOS 27.0.1A group of security researchers has unveiled the first reboot-proof jailbreak for current iPhones in years. Details have now emerged.
Has China’s AI bubble burst? Index down 40% from its peakChina’s AI and semiconductor index has plunged since summer, following a rally that far outpaced those elsewhere.
One UI 9: These Galaxy phones got the update in GermanySamsung has already updated 29 Galaxy models in Germany to One UI 9. More are expected to follow.
Claude Code extension infected with malware on Cursor marketplaceThe official Claude Code extension on the Cursor development environment’s marketplace contained an SSH backdoor.
Switzerland recreated at 1:1 scale in Minecraft using geodataOne block, one meter: Blocks uses Swisstopo data to recreate Switzerland in Minecraft. Only Swiss residents can get the complete map.
Microsoft offers 60,000 employees a generous severance package“Please leave”, Microsoft tells 60,000 employees in four countries. “We’ll pay you, too.” It’s a signal: AI means layoffs around the world.
Python closes critical TLS flaw tied to eMudhra keys in updatePython 3.15.2, 3.14.10, 3.13.18, 3.12.16 and 3.11.18 fix a critical vulnerability caused by compromised eMudhra certificates, along with other flaws.
Reverse engineering smart TVs: Is Claude blocking these requests?Anthropic’s Claude may no longer help with smart TV reverse engineering, at least according to one user report.
Anthropic replaces U.S. government as SpaceX’s largest customerFor years, the U.S. government was SpaceX’s largest customer. The latest financial results confirm that’s changing.
Microduck: The duck robot from FranceThe French robot manufacturer Pollen Robotics has developed an electronic duck for 440 euros. The big question: Who needs Microduck?
RIPE members debate reliance on U.S. internet infrastructureDomain block sparks debate at RIPE meeting: How can operators prepare for erratic U.S. sanctions?
France plans internet tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyteA proposal in the French Parliament would tax internet traffic. Some companies are already pushing back.
Der Wandel vom KI-Training zur KI-InferenzIn Sachen KI hat sich die größte Herausforderung für IT-Architekten vom Training hin zur Bereitstellung verlagert – insbesondere hin zur effizienten KI-Inferenz mit hohem Durchsatz im großen Maßstab.
Import parcels: New €2 fee for each item in an orderA new fee takes effect in early November under the EU’s customs reform. Direct imports from outside the EU could become more expensive.
Old Popcorn Time app leaves Mac exposed to security flawHollywood once went after the P2P streaming service, which is now barely known. But anyone with a client installed on a Mac should take note.
MacBook Pro with touch: Five intriguing technical detailsIt may not look that way at first, but Apple has given the MacBook Pro a major overhaul. Here are some notable new features.
Apple Watch Audio Intelligence could violate state laws, lawyers warnApple’s new Live Rewind and Siri Recap features could violate state eavesdropping laws. Legal experts warn users.
Missing Link: Inverted controls — Am I the only gamer who inverts the Y-axis?Move the mouse forward, look down: Some gamers control first-person shooters like a plane. Gen Z thinks that’s hilarious.
Photo news: AI pushes out photo studios; Canon warns of price hikesFashion embraces AI photography as studios close. Canon warns of pricier cameras. LIFE returns.
A keen eye: Photos of the weekSeven photos show how to find simple yet striking subjects amid the daily flood of images.
Magic in everyday life – The pictures of weekFrom dynamic dance to majestic harbor cranes, each shot this week tells its own story of light and emotion.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 brings back App LockGoogle releases the third beta in a month for Android 17 QPR3, an update expected in 2027. It adds many bug fixes and brings back App Lock.
Few questions, outdated answers: Stack Overflow is in crisisParticipation on Stack Overflow has plunged. The community blames the decline less on AI than on strict moderation.
Central bank lays groundwork for digital euroDeutsche Telekom and Spain’s Telefónica are among the consortium members set to provide connectivity services for the digital euro.
$6.3 billion: Binance hit by biggest crypto heist everUnauthorized withdrawals siphoned more than $6 billion from Binance, half of which was frozen. Even so, it’s the biggest theft.
Fiber rollout: Landlords warn of misguided regulationA landlords' association warns that lawmakers should extend deadlines and calculate costs more realistically to avoid jeopardizing the rollout.
Religious exemption: Man doesn’t have to use AI at workA man in the U.S. received an exemption from having to use AI at work, citing religious reasons.
DirectX preview aims to slash memory use for ray-tracing dataMicrosoft tests Clustered Geometry and Partitioned TLAS for dynamic ray tracing geometry in Agility SDK 1.722. Gamers won’t benefit right away, though.
Volkswagen pauses development work on the ID. GolfVolkswagen is pausing preliminary work on the electric VW ID. Golf. Wolfsburg is €300 million short of its savings target, putting the timeline in doubt.
Tesla owners in South Korea illegally used Full Self-DrivingPolice in South Korea are investigating 80 Tesla drivers suspected of illegally bypassing FSD restrictions with external devices.
Android developers can stray: Google opens Studio to Claude, GPT and moreGoogle unveils Android Studio Rabbit 2 at Dev Summit. Along with new agentic features, it lets developers use non-Google AI.
Reddit will require users to log inReddit will soon require users to log in for most access. CEO Steve Huffman cites advertising and scraping as reasons.
Cybersicherheit und digitale Souveränität in EuropaWo Daten liegen, ist nur ein Teil der digitalen Souveränität. Vielmehr geht es um Abhängigkeiten von Cloud-, Security- und KI-Diensten. Wie Sie diese bewerten und im Ernstfall handlungsfähig bleiben, erfahren Sie im Live-Webcast am 17. November um 11 Uhr.
Intel stock plunges a quarter as final-quarter forecast disappointsIntel reports higher revenue for the third quarter of 2026, but its outlook disappoints. The PC market is declining, and server production faces bottlenecks.
Study: Experts often unconsciously follow AI decisionsAnthropic study: Experts follow AI recommendations 86% of the time, often without realizing it.
OpenTelemetry: Collector updates no longer break filter rulesNo more broken Collector pipelines after updates: OpenTelemetry Transformation Language (OTTL) is stable and backward-compatible in version 1.0.
Oracle Fusion: ChatGPT can launch workflows, not just explain themOracle is adding AI assistants to its Fusion cloud business software. Fusion Companion and Agentic Home are designed to simplify tasks.
OpenAI doubles select usage limits and updates AI goalsOpenAI appears to be doubling usage limits for some Pro and Business customers. It also updated its AI model specifications.
Hugging Face deal: DOJ probes Nvidia’s expansion strategyThe DOJ is examining whether Nvidia’s planned Hugging Face purchase could harm competition. Other deals are also under antitrust scrutiny.
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion, expanding into retailDoorDash makes most of its money delivering food. Now, the U.S. company is buying retail specialist Instacart for $17 billion.
“Dark Messiah” Community Edition adds co-op and Linux supportA fan mod brings Arkane classic “Dark Messiah of Might and Magic” to a current version of the Source engine — with Ubisoft’s blessing and a new co-op mode.
Google raises TV Streamer 4K price by more than 40%Google raises the price of its TV Streamer (4K) streaming box by more than 40% in its German store.
Oracle aims to protect business rules from rogue AI agentsOracle introduces Deep Trust AI Architecture to enforce security and business rules when AI accesses enterprise data
