Google Assistant on Smartphones: Gemini Takes Over PermanentlyThat’s it for Google Assistant on smartphones: With an update to the Google app, Gemini will be the only option.
Rust instead of Ruby – Rails founder Hansson’s new projectRuby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) is foregoing Rails in his latest project, causing unrest in the community.
Anthropic: Net loss of 42 billion US dollars in 2025 aloneIn the past year alone, Anthropic made a loss of more than 40 billion US dollars. The company admitted this in a stock prospectus.
Imminent Zero-Day Attack: KiteWorks Urges Customers to Shut Down ServersManufacturer writes to its customers that they have concrete indications from law enforcement about an attack. Large companies are also affected in this country.
Chat control: EU states want to legalize comprehensive mass scans indirectlyLeaked EU documents reveal plans to enforce mass scanning of private messages via administrative orders ahead of the crucial trilogue negotiations.
UpdateNew vulnerabilities in Citrix Netscaler allow for code executionSecurity researchers warn: New vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. Updates are being rolled out and fix more than a half dozen vulnerabilites.
“Minecraft” gets its first new dimension in 15 years in 2027Mojang is bringing the Sift to “Minecraft” in 2027. The dimension, which makes its debut in “Minecraft Dungeons II”, is the first new one in 15 years.
Transport Fever 3Transport Fever 3 improves the formula once again and adds consequences to the model building kit. Nevertheless, not everyone should get on board.
Brightin Star Tri-Sight: 50mm lens with three image stylesBrightin Star’s manual full-frame lens changes its rendering via a rotary ring. Four inserts shape blurred light points.
With ANC: Bose brings back wired earbudsBose brings back wired earbuds. The Wired Earbuds, priced at just under 100 Euros, support active noise cancellation.
Apple Leaks: Details on new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini and iPad miniA leak expert has discovered info on three new Apple products in Apple code. Including: the chip for the new iPad mini, the colors for the new HomePod minis.
Dangerous bug: Apple fixes older operating systems, updates also for new onesApple has released important security fixes for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and several older macOS versions. Bug fixes are also available for the new systems.
One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 in Germany: Samsung distributes updateSamsung is now distributing the update to One UI 9 in Germany. The Galaxy S26 series is the first to receive it.
Boox Picco: Playing card-sized e-reader attaches to smartphoneThe Boox Picco is a compact e-reader with a 3.97-inch display and a weight of 58 grams. A magnetic case attaches it to the back of a smartphone.
AI in Rehab: Documentation Relief and Open QuestionsWhat do AI language models mean for rehabilitation clinics? Doctors discussed, among other things, the possibilities, costs, time savings, and deskilling.
Too many AI incidents: US authority investigates Anthropic, METR, OpenAILarge language models cause too much damage. Therefore, the US trade authority FTC is investigating major AI operators.
Je weiter oben, desto sorgloser der KI-EinsatzJe weiter oben in der Hierarchie, desto lockerer der Umgang mit sensiblen Infos. Wenn KI also nicht nur ein Datenschutzrisiko werden soll, sind klare Regeln und geschützte Zugänge erforderlich.
Hearing aids instead of smart glasses: Nuance Audio Plus launches in GermanyEssilorLuxottica is bringing its second generation of hearing glasses to Germany. Nuance Audio Plus improves audio, operation, and battery life.
Borderless Emergency Comm: EU Plans Broadband for First RespondersThe EU Commission proposes an emergency communication system. It wants to facilitate cross-border coordination for emergency services and increase sovereignty.
Report: Cariad plans to cut another 1000 jobsFollowing cuts last year, VW’s software division could face further layoffs: 1000 jobs are reportedly affected.
iPhone Duo: production of Apple’s foldable reportedly off to a slow startApple's first foldable faces production issues, according to a report. Only a few devices may be available for the planned market launch in October.
Amazon: New Fire TV Stick 4K runs on Vega OS instead of AndroidAmazon is launching a new Fire TV Stick 4K with Vega OS. It comes with a new Alexa remote designed for touch control.
Exchange Web Services shutting down: Apple Mail is not yet readyThe end of a Microsoft API starting October 1st could cause Apple Mail and Calendar in macOS to stop syncing emails and appointments.
Jira alternative OpenProject 17.9: Faster migration, tasks from documentsOpenProject 17.9 links documents to work packages, adds backlog filters, and fixes bugs. Deadline warnings are now also in the Community Edition.
America.gov: AI chatbot launched for US citizensThe US government has launched America.gov, an AI chatbot designed to answer questions about federal agencies, accessing 29,000 pages.
Personal AI agents: Manus challenges Meta and OpenAIPersonal AI agents are trending. In addition to Meta and OpenAI, Manus is now also introducing a solution that gives agents their own identities.
Used processor leads to game banSomeone buys a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D. “Valorant” and other Riot games won’t start with it because the previous owner was a cheater.
Airbnb Autumn Update: AI Search, Social Features and MoreAirbnb introduces its autumn update. The biggest innovations are an AI search, a connection feature with friends, and additional offers.
Deutschlandticket will be more expensive again from January 2027The Deutschlandticket is becoming more expensive again. From the current 63 euros, it will increase to just under 67 euros from January 2027.
Stellantis stops production in France due to battery shortageStellantis is interrupting production in two French plants in October. The reason: Long-range batteries from the joint venture ACC are missing.
EU consumer advocates take action against in-game currencies in nine gamesEurope’s consumer protection authorities investigate in-game currencies in nine games, including Minecraft and Valorant. Crytek and InnoGames are also affected.
Archinstall 4.5: Less manual work, more ARM64Archinstall 4.5 supports GRUB and Limine for AArch64 EFI boots, fixes WLAN errors, and optimizes system configuration.
European bicycle industry wants to make e-bike tuning more difficultEU industry association ECI is defining the state of the art against e-bike tuning. German associations calling for controls and action against tuning kits.
Federal government intervenes in gas storage: Sefe to procure 8 TWhThe gas storage facilities are emptier than they have been in years. Now, Economics Minister Reiche is instructing the importer Sefe to procure and store gas.
Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra: Samsung introduces new high-end tabletsWith two new Android tablets, Samsung is renewing its Galaxy Tab S class. They feature MediaTek processors and brighter displays.
Ruling allows cell phone searches at US border without suspicionSearches of electronic devices upon entry into the USA require no suspicion, says a U.S. federal appeals court. The method question remains open.
So gelingt der globale System-RolloutNach der Einführung eines Systems an einem Standort beginnt oft erst die eigentliche Herausforderung. Wie lässt sich eine bewährte Lösung auf ein weltweit verteiltes Portfolio mit unterschiedlichen Anforderungen übertragen? Antworten am Beispiel des Immobilien-Managements gibt ein Webcast.
Innotrans 2026: Battery trains are becoming more important, but hydrogen remainsAt Innotrans, many trains with battery technology were on display, charging under the overhead line. But hydrogen has not disappeared. Especially in one country.
Microsoft Office Update: Help with license errors for older versionsMicrosoft has stopped the distribution of an Office update via Windows Update. Affected users with license errors will receive help.
WSL Containers are here: Linux containers without an extra engineMicrosoft releases WSL Containers: Linux containers can now be built and started directly under Windows – even from within Windows applications.
Wallpaper produces electricity from humidityEnergy can be generated using humidity with mini-generators. Researchers have adapted the design of such MEGs and applied it to a wallpaper.
Panasonic introduces two new ToughBooks with Core Ultra 300The 10.1-inch ToughBook G3 tablet and the 12.4-inch ToughBook 34 tablet also work in dust and wet conditions. With keyboard docks, they transform into notebooks.
Android 17 QPR2: Beta 6.1 with HiLight update for Pixel 11 ProAndroid 17 QPR2 receives its next beta version. It’s the second in a week. The Pixel 11 series is now also included.
Remaster release: More players than ever are playing “The Witcher 3”With the remaster’s release, “The Witcher 3” is more in demand on Steam than ever before. However, not everyone likes the new graphics.
Windows 11 26H2 is hereSince Wednesday night, Microsoft has been distributing the update to Windows 11 26H2. Installation is quick.
Ventra: Electric car captures its own generated particulate matter while drivingThe Ventra from Eindhoven University of Technology causes less particulate matter from tire and brake abrasion. The filter works with electrical charges.
Netherlands builds sovereign government desktop based on NixOSThe Netherlands is developing an open-source work environment for authorities. The desktop OS is based on NixOS, and eight municipalities are already testing it.
