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More environmentally friendly refrigerant, improvements to condensate, Matter support – new version of Midea PortaSplit mobile air conditioner in 2027.

vSphere Standard is set to return after years without a new version. For many VMware customers, the about-face comes too late.

A security vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android allows access to private photos during an incoming video call without unlocking the device.

Xupai equips BAIC Arcfox EVs with 12V sodium-ion batteries, bringing tech to replace lead-acid onboard power.

Shortly before the release of “Star Wars Zero Company”, Bit Reactor furloughed a large part of the team without pay. The money had run out.

Among the MacBook Neo competitors, the IdeaPad Vibe stands out with seven possible colors. Also unusual: the CPU is not from Intel.

Pocket camera or selfie drone? The HoverAir Versa aims to be both – and transforms into a drone with an attachable flight module in seconds.

Microsoft caps cloud gaming in Game Pass from November: 15 hours in Ultimate, 5 in entry-level. More time available for an extra charge.

Netflix also increases prices in Germany for all subscription tiers: All subscriptions will cost 2 Euros more per month in the future.

Acer is bringing the Packard Bell brand out of obscurity for IFA. Among the first products is a bright orange entry-level notebook.

Job losses in Silicon Valley alone already exceed last year’s figures in 2026. Companies are investing billions in AI and massively cutting staff for it.

Apple’s cheapest notebook will get its first successor in 2027. The innovations are small but fine – but something else is more important.

Acer’s Vero 16 is a modular notebook for easy modification and upgrades. The concept is somewhat reminiscent of Framework’s mobile devices.

At the start of IFA, the Digital Minister tours the trade fair – and sees opportunities for the German economy despite competition from China.

In Berlin, companies are presenting a new generation of AI glasses that are pushing the boundaries of currently available technology.

The Threadripper Halo Station comes with multiple MI350P accelerators. The former server GPUs have compact water cooling.

Neurotechnologies promise healing for strokes and depression. However, experts warn of the risks of commercial use and manipulation.

The planned expansion of VMware dominance to enterprise AI alarms the European cloud industry. Freedom of choice is at risk of further restriction.

Social networks are not a royalty-free space for publishers. The European Court of Justice clarifies copyright while also strengthening press law.

Growing pressure is showing results: Meta is increasingly cracking down on the misuse of its smart glasses and distancing itself from facial recognition.

Broadcom is consolidating its AI portfolio under VMware Private AI Cloud. The goal: models should come to the data, not the other way around.

Nvidia has released open-source software that connects private devices into a computing network for local AI inference.

GoPro merges with defense company, photojournalism mourns Leroy, Alamy angers stock photographers and Adobe brings Glow effect to Camera Raw.

The XPS 13 gets a colorful sibling in the Dell 14S, which is positioned below it in terms of price despite a larger screen.

The Berlin Court of Appeal has overturned a Lieferando clause that excluded the refund of pre-paid tips for cancelled orders.

From the fly to Venice: Seven pictures about light, contrast, and the power of composition.

Nvidia wants to officially bring DLSS 5 to RTX 40 cards as well, where an unofficial mod version is already running.

HTC is bringing its first smart glasses to Europe, focusing on data protection. How does the Vive Eagle compare to Meta’s glasses?

Formula 1 teams have agreed to reduce race distance from 305 to 290 kilometers starting in 2027. The reason lies in the new hybrid drive.