macOS: More speculation about touchscreen capability
In connection with current rumors about an Apple foldable, there is also renewed speculation about a touchscreen macOS. But is there any truth to the idea?
Confirmed: Web apps for Firefox are coming
Firefox users have to do without Progressive Web Apps on the desktop. However, the developers are working on this – but are not committing to a timetable.
High operating costs: Floating LNG terminals are little used
The floating LNG terminal in Le Havre is intended to secure the energy supply in France. However, it is rarely used due to high operating costs.
Il Foglio AI: Italy now has an AI-generated newspaper
It's a test: alongside the Roman daily newspaper Il Foglio, there will also be an AI edition every day for a month.
"Baby Universe": Most precise map of the microwave background created to date
A telescope in Chile has spent years working on by far the most precise map of the earliest visible universe. It now reveals a lot about the cosmos.
Data protection report for Apple Intelligence is still rare
Apple wants to make it transparent to users when Apple Intelligence is switched to the cloud. But the reports are often empty.
Google's vulnerability scanner checks container layers and Maven projects
The new version of Google's open source Vulnerability Scanner examines dependencies in container image layers and Maven projects.
Also with investors: short message service X worth 44 billion US dollars again
After the value of X continued to fall under the leadership of Elon Musk, the tide has turned with the US election. Investors now see it that way too.
Months late: Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore back on earth
A few days on board the ISS turned into months for Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore due to problems with the Boeing Starline. Now they have returned.
Retro console and N64 replica Analogue 3D delayed until July 2025
“Analogue 3D”, designed for original N64 games, will be released months later than planned. Meanwhile, competition from another N64 retro console is looming.
Two new Pebble smartwatches can be ordered
2 smartwatches running PebbleOS are now available to order. It starts with an improved new edition of the Pebble 2.
Blender 4.4: Product maintenance and fast loading times
In version 4.4, the Blender developers have focused on speed, the user interface and seamless workflows rather than on new tools.
Google apps recommend an update that doesn't exist
Some Android phones are currently annoying with the call for an update of Google Play Services, even if there is nothing to get.
SUSECon 2025: SUSE brings Kubernetes for SAP applications and agent-based AI
SUSE has certified its Kubernetes platform Rancher Prime for SAP applications. It also comes as SaaS. SUSE AI also receives an agent-based AI.
KTM is building motorcycles again: Back, but not yet out of the danger zone
KTM produces again, but the crisis continues. 600 million euros still have to be paid to creditors by the end of May and another 100 million for operations.
The US is literally Interrogating, Strip Searching, Forcing into Cold Showers, Illegally Detaining, putting into Cuffs & Detention Camps and "Disappearing" travelers now, and yet #DFAT here in Australia still says "Yeah it's fine, Travel advice for the US remains 'Green' and 'Safe'" ... WTAF?!!!
Gigabit land register: data on public properties to boost expansion
To make fiber optic and wireless networks easier to plan, authorities are developing an information service on public properties in the gigabit land register.
High honor for Apple's chip boss
With the A4 chip, Apple launched a chip offensive that paved the way for the Apple Silicon. Head of Hardware Technology Johny Srouji receives an award for this.
Chaos at CISA: US cybersecurity agency brings back fired employees via website
Dismissed employees should report by e-mail - and will be released immediately upon their return. CISA denies rumors about its Red Team.
Dobot Robotics shows humanoid robot Atom for 27,500 US dollars
Humanoid robots should not be expensive if they are to help out in the home or in industry. The Atom from Dobot Robotics is comparatively inexpensive.
