"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024" with Playstation VR2: How good is the VR mode?The PS5 version of "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024" now supports Playstation VR2. The VR mode reveals highs and lows in practical tests.
Amazon's new Fire TV Sticks prevent sideloadingThe new Vega OS no longer allows sideloading, and not just for piracy apps. There are exceptions for only one user group.
GitHub Copilot: New customers locked out, usage more severely limitedCustomers are using GitHub Copilot more than planned. Now Microsoft is pulling the emergency brake and restricting its use.
Unpatched Windows zero-days RedSun, UnDefend, and BlueHammer are being attackedThe zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows Defender named BlueHammer, RedSun, and UnDefend are apparently being attacked.
Disney Channel comes to Disney+Disney is also integrating the Disney Channel into the German version of its streaming service Disney+. This allows users to watch a linear program.
EU age verification app: "Worry-free package" with security vulnerabilitiesThe EU Commission wants to revolutionize youth protection online via app. But the promise of anonymity and security quickly proves to be very fragile.
Microsoft Teams: Pasting via right-click no longer worksA faulty Edge update has disabled the paste function in the Microsoft Teams context menu. Keyboard shortcuts still work.
Google forms "Strike Team" to improve its coding AI modelsGoogle is forming a "Strike Team" to boost its AI models' coding abilities and catch up with Anthropic, according to a report.
OnePlus is reviewing its future in Europe – employees are leaving the companyOnePlus has confirmed for the first time that it is reviewing its European strategy. Numerous employees have already left the company.
"Anno 117": First expansion takes players to volcanic islandThe first major expansion for "Anno 117" will be released on April 23: "The Promise of the Volcano" comes with a giant island threatened by a volcano.
Android 13: Google has discontinued support for operating systemAndroid 13 is out. Google already discontinued support for the OS version released in 2022 at the beginning of March.
Microsoft: Out-of-band update against unintended server rebootsAn unplanned update from Microsoft is intended to fix automatically restarting Windows servers. This can occur after the April updates.
Schwarz Digits introduces standard for digital sovereigntySchwarz Digits' European Sovereign Stack Standard (ES³) assesses how sovereign cloud solutions truly are based on nine dimensions.
Attack on Next.js manufacturer Vercel: customer data exfiltratedVercel's internal systems and customer data were compromised in a security incident. An external AI tool served as the entry point.
John Ternus as new Apple CEO: More decisiveness expectedWith the start of John Ternus as Apple CEO in September 2026, the leadership style at Apple could change. He is considered more decisive than Cook.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro significantly extends battery lifeNew processors, better display, milled casing. The Framework Laptop 13 Pro does many things better. Old notebooks can be upgraded.
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DMA: FSFE laments Apple's blockade on interoperability requestsThe Free Software Foundation accuses Apple of hindering interoperability by restricting access to iOS interfaces, contrary to DMA requirements.
Google Maps: AI model Gemini to help combat fake reviewsGoogle is cleaning up Maps: With Gemini AI and new protection mechanisms, fake reviews and manipulated place names are to be prevented.
Race against Rust: GNU Coreutils get fasterThe Rust implementation of Coreutils recently recorded a noticeable performance increase. Now the GNU developers are following up.
DMEA: How digital communication should empower patientsAt DMEA it became clear: Digital communication in healthcare aims to make patients active partners in treatment, not passive recipients.
AMD's new AM5 top model costs 910 EurosOne day before the market launch of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, AMD reveals the last important detail: The processor will be available for 910 Euros.
Amazon: Kindle app for PC moves to the Microsoft StoreAmazon will no longer offer the current Kindle app for PC after June 30. It will be replaced by a new version from the Microsoft Store.
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DMEA: Warken on data extraction from the electronic patient record and moreAt the DMEA, Health Minister Nina Warken reiterated the plans to expand the ePA with digital initial assessment and appointment scheduling.
NASA rover Curiosity finds "building blocks of life" on MarsA year ago, Curiosity already caused a stir with a find on Mars. Now, further evidence of organic compounds has been added.
DFKI project: AI-generated skin cancerAn AI-assisted diagnosis of skin diseases is not yet reliable for all population groups. A DFKI project could provide a remedy.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra: New camera flagship with Hasselblad camerasOppo introduces the Find X9 Ultra. The new top smartphone features a comprehensive camera system, Hasselblad optics, and will also be available in Germany.
DMEA 2026: Health Ministry Pushes for More Data UseThe EU Health Data Space is progressing. The Federal Ministry of Health is pushing for more speed in data access, AI, and infrastructure.
Zahlen, bitte! 10,957 days of heise online — a few numbers for the anniversary30 years of heise online means 10,957 days of journalism at the pulse of IT time. We have some numbers.
ADAC: Austria model makes refueling more expensiveSince the introduction of the Austria model on April 1, 2026, fuel prices have risen. ADAC shows that oil companies are pricing in high risk surcharges.
Git 2.54 experiments with changing commit historyIn the new release, the version control system introduces the experimental git history command, for example, to correct errors or split a commit.
Humanoid Robots: Schaeffler Wins Award for High-Performance Compact ActuatorsActuators are an important component of humanoid robots. Schaeffler offers powerful actuators that have now won an award.
Engo3: Smart sports glasses with display forgo camera, microphone, and AIThe new engo3 displays performance data directly in your field of vision. However, it completely omits cameras, microphones, and AI.
Japan: Prison sentence for spoilers of Godzilla film and anime on websiteA Japanese man was sentenced to a probationary prison term for publishing extensive spoiler texts for adaptations.
Agile Robots: Learnable robotics for research and industryAgile Robots is showcasing robots for industry at the Hannover Messe. Agile One is designed to work autonomously and adapt to changing conditions.
"Elden Ring" film to hit cinemas in 2028The film adaptation of the video game begins this spring. The film is not scheduled to be released in cinemas until 2028 – with Nick Offerman among others.
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Siemens tests autonomous humanoid AI robot in Erlangen plantSiemens has deployed an HMND-01 robot for logistics tasks to test its capabilities for building an AI-driven manufacturing facility.
Summons in Paris: Elon Musk missed hearing on allegations against XInvestigations have been underway in France against X due to various allegations. Elon Musk was supposed to be questioned about this, but he did not appear.
No fight against online hate: Austria's Family Minister stops fundingSuddenly, Austria's Family Minister abandons legal and psychosocial counseling against online hate. The DSA reporting office also ceases to exist.
Marvell: Report on negotiations with Google to develop two AI chipsGoogle currently works primarily with Broadcom on chip development. Marvell could now be added. The talks suggest a dual strategy.
Illegal price fixing: California substantiates accusations against AmazonThe US state accuses Amazon of pressuring various brands to drive up prices at competing retailers.
Minimum age for social media: Commission presents status reportThe Commission for better child and youth protection has presented its findings on the status quo. Recommendations are likely to be included.
BMG: "A lot of economic power" behind health data utilizationThe new head of the Digitalization and Innovation Department at the Ministry of Health emphasized the economic potential of data at the Future Health Day.
TeamViewer: Hardware for remote access to industrial plantsNew TeamViewer technology for secure remote access via hardware gateways and AI-supported maintenance in industry aims to simplify processes.
Rheinmetall subsidiary Blohm+Voss builds surface dronesModern warfare is inconceivable without unmanned systems. Rheinmetall subsidiary Blohm+Voss is starting series production of a surface drone.
AI rules instead of black box: Deterministic control of AI agentsThe new version of Agent Fabric brings cross-vendor control and deterministic process specifications to multi-agent workflows.
