TSMC's first European chip design centre to be established in MunichTSMC's first European semiconductor plant is followed by the first European center for chip design. This is also opening in Germany.
"Biggest threat": EU Council leaders want to ban anonymous SIM cardsThe Polish Council Presidency has proposed new EU regulations on mandatory registration of prepaid SIM cards. Civil rights activists are mobilizing against this
Wendelstein 7-X sets new fusion recordA record has been set at the Wendelstein 7-X research facility. The researchers see this as progress towards the commercial use of nuclear fusion.
Munich Administrative Court: Pornhub and YouPorn remain blocked for time beingThe administrative courts in Munich have provisionally upheld the blocking of two erotic websites, following similar decisions by courts in Berlin and Neustadt.
Starlink alternative: Telekom participates in the EU satellite project IRIS²To become more independent of US companies, the European Union is planning an independent satellite network. Deutsche Telekom is supplying the IT infrastructure
Digital Minister wants open standards and open source as guiding principleAt re:publica, Digital Minister Wildberger advocates for more sovereignty and calls for alternatives to digital payments and social media.
Allegation: 700 Indian programmers were actually behind the AI chatbot AI chatbot Natasha was supposed to develop mobile apps for customers on a modular basis. Media reports raise the question: were 700 Indians really behind it?
"Exceptionally low-wind" quarter: fossil fuels overtake renewablesThe majority of electricity in Germany has long since come from renewable energy sources, especially wind. The weather has changed that again recently.
"War For Westeros": "Age of Empires" im "Game of Thrones"-UniversumThe "Game of Thrones" universe is once again being turned into a video game: "War for Westeros" will be a strategy game in the style of "Age of Empires".
Criminal Court: Microsoft's email block a wake-up call for digital sovereigntyMicrosoft blocked the email account of Chief Prosecutor of the International Court of Justice after Trump's sanctions. Critics: “We urgently need alternatives.”
From June 20: EU gives smartphones a label and a guaranteed update timeFrom June 20, manufacturers of smartphones and tablets in the EU must include a label with clear information on repairability and update times.
But not fully electric by 2030: Berlin cancels its e-bus ambitionsIn a few years' time, the German capital wanted to use only electric buses. The Senate blames the transport companies for this.
ESMC: 5 billion euros approved, ground-breaking ceremony heldChip manufacturer TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP begin construction of the ESMC plant in Dresden. The federal government is contributing 5 billion euros.
"Resident Evil 9: Requiem" announced for 2026The ninth main part of "Resident Evil" is called "Requiem" – and will be released in February. Publisher Capcom has released a first trailer.
EU data experts urge caution with info requests from outside the EUThe EU data protection authorities explain that judgments or decisions by authorities from third countries such as the USA cannot be automatically recognized.
Xbox Ally: Asus and Microsoft build two Windows handheldsMicrosoft has presented the first handhelds with Xbox branding: Both models come with a new interface.
Proactive IT – agieren statt reagieren! Früher griff die IT erst ein, wenn ein Problem auftrat. Das war reaktiv statt vorausschauend. Heute sollten Arbeitsumgebungen so gestaltet sein, dass Probleme gar nicht erst entstehen.
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang meets the Federal ChancellorAs part of an extensive tour of Europe, Huang is also planning a meeting with Friedrich Merz. The topic is likely to be European AI data centers.
Starlink guest Wi-fi in the White House without security checksThe White House has strict security precautions for internet users, unless you use Elon Musk's internet service Starlink.
Microsoft: Remedy for security vulnerability due to deleted "inetpub" folderWindows Update has created an "inetpub" folder. If it is deleted, this may block further updates. A script can help.
"The Expanse: Osiris Reborn": Action RPG based on "Mass Effect" modelOwlcat Games dares to create an action role-playing game: "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn" promises shooting, romance and RPG systems.
Photo news: X helped tried out and Sigma's Cine-PrimesFuji's digital half-frame camera simulates analog workflow convincingly, Sigma plans 13 lenses for filmmakers and everything about a real classic.
Missing Link: Tim Berners-Lee turns 70 – the architect of the World Wide WebThe man who gave us the WWW celebrates his 70th birthday and continues to fight for a free web. A look at his technical legacy and his current plans.
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After a sleepy energy transition, start-ups want to ensure more independenceVarious start-ups are working on using electricity more efficiently, tapping into new energy sources and storing it. This requires more investment.
Von der Leyen does not want to close backdoors for Huawei lobbying immediatelyEU Commission President von der Leyen has ruled out an accelerated review of the lobby register after MEPs raised concerns about Huawei.
Copyright: Smartphone recordings of the day's events are protected Cell phone videos of e.g. natural disasters do not have a cinematic character, but do enjoy copyright protection as moving images, according to a ruling.
AI Regulation: Partial postponement no longer ruled outThe Council of EU Telecommunications Ministers discussed whether parts of the regulation on artificial intelligence should be applied at a later date.
Digital Networks Act: EU Commission asks for comments The EU Commission wants to present a proposal for the Digital Networks Act by the end of the year. Now it is up to the business community and citizens.
Action week: dead spots in less than one percent of measuring pointsOver 150,000 users have taken part in the campaign to find white spots in mobile communications. The Federal Network Agency speaks of a great success.
Fire TV Omni Mini-LED: Amazon presents its most expensive smart TVs to dateAmazon presents three new smart TVs with integrated Fire TV. They use VA panels with mini LEDs.
Bavaria gets highway route for contactless charging of moving e-carsAutobahn GmbH and Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg are testing charging of e-cars while driving on a test route on the A6 highway in Bavaria.
Intel requirement: New processors must achieve 50 percent gross marginIntel is currently making a continuous loss. To get out of the hole, future products should become more profitable.
"Mario Kart World" on the Switch 2: WAHUUUUUU!New Nintendo console, new Mario game: The free game world of "Mario Kart World" on the Switch 2 barely ignites – but fun is still guaranteed.
Refurbed is profitable for the first time – Sales primarily in GermanyRefurbed, an online marketplace for refurbished devices, is profitable for the first time, according to its own figures. Sales have been booming recently.
FAQ: Nintendo Switch 2 – Game formats and backwards compatibility Upgrades, game cards without data and backwards compatibility: Heise online has tested the Nintendo Switch 2 and answers the most important questions.
New VR games in June 2025: "Zombie Army VR"In June, Rebellion is bringing a well-known series to virtual reality with "Zombie Army VR". Cave Crave" and "Maestro" will also be released.
KI-Fabrik: künstliche Intelligenz im industriellen Maßstab bereitstellenIn der KI-Fabrik werden Entwicklung, Einsatz und Verwaltung von KI-Modellen und -Anwendungen standardisiert und automatisiert. Das bringt Vorteile, aber auch Herausforderungen.
Galaxy Watch: Samsung brings sleep apnea detection to GermanySamsung's Galaxy Watches have received support for sleep apnea detection in Germany and other countries.
Data center switches to Wi-Fi 7 access points: Extreme launches many new devicesExtreme Networks is expanding its portfolio of switches for campus networks and the data center and is also presenting new access points.
"Crazy low prices": Amazon attacks Temu with cheap store haulShoelaces, cell phone covers, shorts: the online retailer sells cheap products on Amazon Haul to satisfy its users' shopping cravings. Role model: Temu.
Trademark entry for "homeOS": Is a home device from Apple coming to WWDC?In April, an unknown company secured the name of an operating system that could belong to Apple. It is about a new device for the smart home.
Network analysis with proof: Wireshark Foundation now offers certificationIf you want to prove your ability with Wireshark, you can now take an exam and obtain an official certificate from the Wireshark Foundation.
Microsoft-365-Alternative von Ionos und NextcloudReal competition for Microsoft: Nextcloud and Ionos are working on a 365 alternative. It is set to be launched in 2025.
watchOS 26: Apple probably wants to open Control Center for developersSo far, only Apple can control the Control Center on the computer watch. This could change soon. Other new watchOS functions are also planned.
After a long wait: First patch for "Oblivion Remastered" releasedFor weeks, "Oblivion Remastered" ran with major problems, while nothing was heard from the developers. Now there is a first patch after all.
BKA law: Black-Red wants to allow police "precautionary" data retentionThe CDU/CSU and SPD have presented a draft with new rules for the police information network in the BKA Act. The previous version was unconstitutional.
Mini data centers: converted disused smartphones monitor the oceansOld smartphones are to be reused. Researchers have therefore converted four of them into a mini data center that collects and evaluates environmental data.