Revolut: Banking and support are unavailableNeobank Revolut reports outages: Banking and customer support are both unavailable.
ING Bank customers can’t access their accountsING Bank customers currently can’t access their accounts through either the app or the website. The bank has confirmed the issue.
Massive AfD data breach exposes illegally copied filesThe “Alternative for Germany” party apparently suffered a data breach. Some 421,000 emails were published, offering a glimpse inside the party.
PwnEscape: Critical Linux kernel flaw allows VM escapeThe flaw is in Linux’s networking code and, researchers say, belongs to a new class of vulnerabilities. Cloud hosts are affected, too.
It keeps going and going … Figure 03 robot covers 560 kmIn an endurance test, a humanoid Figure 03 robot walked 560 km on a treadmill. Whether any errors occurred is unknown.
Ikea’s Liljebagge smart radiator thermostat arrives in Germany in JanuaryIkea will turn down the heat on prices in Germany starting in January 2027: Its Matter thermostat Liljebagge is expected to cost €14.99.
Apple invites customers to stores for sold-out iPhone DuoMarketing says Apple’s first foldable arrives next week, but orders placed now won’t ship until late January. A possible workaround: Apple Stores.
Google Cloud outage disrupts Revolut and other companiesA massive Google Cloud outage has brought numerous companies to their knees for hours. Revolut and apparently DPD are among those affected.
OLED MacBook Pro: Available Nov. 6, with chip detailsApple could bring its new MacBook design to market relatively soon, one observer says. The chips inside are old.
Works on iPhone 18 Pro: AI helps create untethered jailbreak for iOS 27.0.1The Calif.io team has developed the first reboot-proof jailbreak since iOS 9. It works on the latest version and the newest iPhones. AI helped.
October updates take down Exchange serversExchange servers go down after Windows Server’s October updates. Microsoft is investigating the issue.
eMudhra incident compromises eight CA certificatesPrivate keys apparently fell into the wrong hands, allowing attackers to issue valid TLS certificates for any domain.
Steam Next Fest: Try 40 VR games for freeSteam Next Fest features free demos of numerous studios' PC VR projects.
Figma2025: Websites and responsive layout via AIThe Figma design tool receives a range of new tools to generate websites and apps using AI. It also automates content production for marketing.
Balcony solar systems: How to winterize your batteryFrosty nights are coming. Solar batteries’ LiFePO4 cells don’t like the cold, but protective measures can help.
First time, Endurance Energy generates geothermal power from underwater volcanoA geothermal power plant on an underwater volcano generates electricity. But the test run ended early.
Eine Smartwatch, die Leben retten kannBluthochdruck ist ein Risikofaktor für schwere Erkrankungen und einen vorzeitigen Tod. Durch Messen mit einer Smartwatch mit einer integrierten Luftdruckmanschette lässt er sich rechtzeitig bemerken.
Oracle patch day: 1,295 security fixes across the boardOracle holds its October CPU patch day, distributing 1,295 security patches for various products.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 lets you lock down Airplane mode and moreGoogle is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 for compatible Pixel devices. It includes many bug fixes and a useful new feature.
“Sound Glow”: Apple brings new light-sync feature to older HomePodsThe HomePod mini 2 adds a feature that makes better use of the smart speaker’s lights. It’s also coming to older models.
Critical PHP updates on Oct. 21 fix code injection vulnerabilitiesTechnical details are due at 4 p.m., but the situation is serious: Remote code execution is possible. Admins should weigh the risk.
Ultrasound transports a stream of liquid through the air without contactResearchers use 40 kHz ultrasound to guide a stream of liquid horizontally through the air. The technology can transport other materials, too.
Attack warnings issued for Plex, SiteGuard and Siemens Software CenterCISA warns that attackers are targeting vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, SiteGuard Server and Siemens Software Center.
Xbox Series X/S gets AMD’s FSR 4.1 AI upscalerAMD is bringing its FSR 4.1 AI upscaler to Xbox Series X/S and older GPUs. A console release date has not been announced.
Netflix keeps growing and meets expectations, but stock still fallsNetflix revenue and profits keep rising, but its outlook and ad figures disappoint Wall Street. The targeted 1 billion viewers remain out of reach.
Survey: German companies would last 16 months without digital importsDigital sovereignty may not resonate much in the day-to-day lives of German companies. A new survey shows how dependent they are.
Chinese companies place huge graphics card orderChinese companies have ordered more than 6 million RTX PRO 5500 graphics cards from Nvidia, but the company can make only 3 million.
Microsoft promises greater cloud sovereignty for businessesMicrosoft aims to ease regulatory concerns with expanded control tools and local environments. But experts remain skeptical because of U.S. laws.
Freedom of Information Act: Government has no proof of alleged threatsAfter FragDenStaat sued, the Interior Ministry admitted in court that it has no verifiable reasons for the planned restrictions on Germany’s IFG.
AI philanthropy battle: Anthropic starts fund, Musk gives shares to kidsAnthropic starts a public-benefit fund. Elon Musk can’t let that go unanswered and says he plans to give SpaceX shares to children.
Spotify targets account sharing with QR code verificationSpotify is cracking down on account sharing with new measures. Anyone who misses the “QR code verification” can’t join another family plan for 12 months.
“Nintendo Switch Sports Resort” hands-on: Everyone’s in!Four and a half years after its debut, “Nintendo Switch Sports” returns on Switch 2 — without taking many risks.
Linux 7.3 improves filesystems and schedulingLinux kernel 7.3 boosts scheduling, graphics and filesystem performance. It also adds support for Apple’s Time Machine.
Zahlen, bitte! Lost in the Pacific: Amelia Earhart’s tragic record attemptAviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 while trying to fly around the world. Another search failed to shed light on her fate.
Everpure, formerly Pure Storage, shifts from storage to data intelligenceEverpure is expanding its storage platform with new data classification and AI agent features. The move marks a strategic shift.
Leak: HomeView was essentially ready in 2024A leak suggests Apple was already seeking approval for its new home hub when Apple Intelligence launched. The process then dragged on considerably.
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.
Barracuda V2 Pro: Razer’s new headset supports two audio connections at onceRazer’s new Barracuda headset offers up to 70 hours of battery life, AI-powered noise filtering and 7.1.4 surround sound.
Apple plans larger HomeView with robotic armRumors have long circulated that Apple plans to launch a robotic home hub. It’s supposedly now in the works as a new HomeView.
Schaeffler: Humanoid robots build joint modules for humanoid robotsSchaeffler has opened a factory where humanoid robots make actuators for humanoid robots. The robots are also trained on site.
Amazon Luna games come to Prime Video in Germany in NovemberStarting in November, Prime members in Germany can play Luna games directly in the Prime Video app. A Fire TV device is required.
Chancellor Merz sees Nvidia as a growth catalystThe “Invest in Germany” summit opened in Berlin with a chat between the chancellor and Nvidia’s CEO. Both want to make industrial data usable for AI.
Apps aim to treat depression: What digital therapy can doDigital health apps can help with depression. But software has limits — especially during crises and when it comes to privacy.
JAXA and ESA launch joint mission to Mars' moon PhobosLittle is known about the origin and composition of Mars' moons. A Japanese mission with European participation aims to shed new light on them.
China plans to restrict exports of AI and solar technologyChina plans to restrict exports of key technologies such as AI and solar technology. A registration requirement has been in effect since last week.
BSI finds security flaws in kids’ smartwatchesGermany’s cybersecurity agency tested connected watches for kids. The analysis found major gaps in encryption, data deletion and default settings.
BKA report finds sharp rise in reports of child abuse materialIn 2025, authorities received nearly 50,000 reports of child abuse material. Reports involving foreign servers rose particularly sharply.
