NASA and Boeing test longer, narrower wings for more efficient flying
Long, narrow wings are intended to reduce fuel consumption and increase comfort in aircraft. However, wing flutter must be eliminated for this to happen.
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30 Years of Java – Interview with Community Representatives (Part 1)
Java will be 30 years old in 2025. That's a good time to look back, but also forward.
Krisenchat for Children: Inquiries due to conflicts increase during the holidays
For many young people, the holidays around Christmas mean stress. Krisenchat is increasing its capacity due to rising demand.
Nick Clegg and Yann LeCun: Startup for Advanced Machine Intelligence
The former Meta executives are founding a start-up with AMI, which is dedicated to machine intelligence rather than LLMs. Alex LeBrun will be CEO.
AI Simulates Evolution: How Insect and Lens Eyes Emerge
A research team has recreated the evolution of the eye in a physics simulation. The results show why nature chose such different forms.
Preview 2026: What's changing in European and German IT law?
In 2026, central innovations in European and German IT law will take effect – from NIS2 and AI and platform regulation to the new EU procurement strategy.
Billion-euro boost for deep tech: Government and KfW ignite the Deutschlandfonds
Deutschlandfonds aims to attract private investors to high-tech sectors like AI, quantum computing, and biotech with a 130 billion euro leverage effect.
Visa delays: Apple and Google warn US employees against travel
According to a media report, Apple and Google are asking their employees living in the USA on visas not to leave the country.
Russia wants to use its ISS module for a new space station
The Russian ISS module is to continue to serve in a planned new Russian space station in the future. This is also causing criticism.
Expert: EU Commission wants an "unlimited special legal zone" for AI
In a legal analysis for consumer advocates, experts warn of massive protection gaps due to the planned "digital EU omnibus". Big Tech is favored.
Samsung is delivering One UI 8 for older Galaxy Watches
Samsung is distributing the One UI 8 update to older Galaxy Watches. Not only for the 5 series models, but also for the 4 series.
Gaming Tips: What the editorial team is playing over the holidays
The holidays finally bring time for the important things in life. Twelve personal video game recommendations from the editorial team.
Bundesrat demands digital levy: Tech giants should finance media diversity
The Federal Council is pressuring the federal government and demanding a special levy for global online platforms to support the private media landscape.
Data trading under the radar: When even the state shops at brokers
The government does not rule out the purchase of location data for security authorities, but remains silent on details. Experts suspect legal violations.
Blue, bubble, bathtub: The pictures of the week 51
From Lapland's light to the colorful stairs – the most exciting photos of the week await you.
Hubble captures collision of two celestial bodies in Fomalhaut system
Hubble discovered a point of light in a neighboring star system, presumably a debris cloud from a celestial body collision.
HPE: First AMD-based AI Turnkey System
HPE is launching a turnkey system featuring AMD's AI rack-scale architecture "Helios" and 72 Instinct MI455X GPUs per rack.
Top 10: The ten most read developer articles in 2025
The most read technical articles of the year cover a wide range of topics, including contributions on AI, design patterns, RCS, architecture, and Angular.
Exynos 2600 for Galaxy S26: 10-core processor with new AMD GPU
Samsung is saying goodbye to small CPU cores in its mobile processor. The Exynos 2600 sounds promising on paper.
Ariane 6 deploys Galileo satellites into orbit on its fifth flight
The European launch vehicle Ariane 6 has successfully completed its fifth launch. For the first time, it transported two Galileo satellites into orbit.
FreeBSD descendant MidnightBSD 4.0: Obsolete at release
MidnightBSD 4.0 has been released. The desktop system brings new features but lags significantly behind development.
YouTube bans two popular channels over AI-generated fake trailers
YouTube has permanently banned the channels Screen Culture and KH Studio. Both had generated millions of views with AI-generated movie trailers.
Student tablets in Lower Saxony: More than just device distribution planned
The SPD in Lower Saxony finally wants to fulfill its 2022 election promise: tablets for students. These are intended to drive greater changes in schools.