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Strategic Foresight: BfDI workshop on neurotechnologies

Advertisement: Echo Dot (5th Gen.) with Alexa+ now briefly only around 45 euros on Amazon

The 5th generation Echo Dot impresses with rich sound, temperature sensor and access to Alexa+ Early Access. (Technology/Hardware, Speakers)

Former ransomware negotiator gets 4 years for BlackCat attacks

A former employee of cybersecurity incident response company DigitalMint was sentenced to 70 months in prison for targeting U.S. companies in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks. [...]

Weekly newspaper “Das Parliament”: Green health politician Dahmen warns of higher health insurance contributions in 2027

Advance report on an interview in the current issue of the weekly newspaper “Das Parliament” (publication date: July 11, 2026) - free for immediate publication if the source is named - Green health expert Janosch Dahmen expects higher contributions to statutory health insurance (GKV) in 2027 too. The regulations of the GKV Contribution Rate Stabilization Act were not sufficient to seriously promise contribution rate stability for 2027. “In all subsequent years, the deficit of the GK

Icons 11382: Lego brings a large Hubble space telescope made of 1,252 bricks

There could be criticism of the new Lego set when it comes to the choice of colors. The price is also expected to be quite high. (Lego, NASA)

Cheating with ChatGPT: In-person testing reveals AI fraud at elite university

A professor noticed unusually good grades in mathematical economics and uncovered his students' AI fraud. (AI, science)

Network of 200 GitHub Repositories Used for Malware Infection

A Go module is used to load PowerShell code that fetches a resolver from public dead drops to execute Windows malware. The post Network of 200 GitHub Repositories Used for Malware Infection appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Heating law: Gas and oil heating systems are hidden behind bureaucracy

The installation of new gas heating systems will be allowed again, but things could get complicated for tenants and landlords alike. (energy transition, politics)

Parliamentary Advisory Council for Sustainable Development in New York

A delegation from the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Sustainable Development and Future Issues (PBnEZ) is traveling to New York from July 12th to 17th for this year's “High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 (HLPF)”. The focus is on progress reviews on five central sustainability goals (so-called SDGs) and the involvement of youth and civil society, particularly the following goals: - SDG 6: Water and sanitation - SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy - SDG 9: Indus

Autonomous driving: Bill prohibits Tesla robotaxis from operating

In New Jersey, robotaxis will use two other types of sensors in addition to cameras. No problem for Waymo, but for Tesla. (Cybercab, electric car)

Sustainability report: Microsoft's emissions rise by 25 percent due to AI boom

Despite its climate goals for 2030, Microsoft is recording a significant increase in CO2 emissions. (Climate Crisis, Microsoft)

US military: 227-pound robot from Azak moves 24.5-ton truck

A light ground robot pulls a military truck. What matters most to the army is whether he can move cargo and wounded safely. (robots, politics)

User complaints: Outlook bug breaks fonts

Would you like to send a source code excerpt by email? This could be quite confusing for Mac users due to a bug in Outlook. (Outlook, Microsoft)

Court on Netflix vs. voice actors: Voice actors association shares responsibility for ...

Two associations of German voice actors are arguing in court. One wanted to prohibit the other from naming joint responsibility for the AI ​​clauses in Netflix contracts. (Netflix, AI)

Geoengineering: Artificial clouds are supposed to dampen El Ni�o

US researchers want to specifically combat the climate phenomenon El Ni�o and minimize risks with regional cloud brightening. (Climate & Environment, Science)

CLA 45: Mercedes-AMG electrifies the compact class with 680 hp

Mercedes-AMG is sending the CLA 45 4MATIC+ into the race and turning the compact segment into a high-performance class. (Mercedes Benz, electric car)

Linear television: Netflix is ​​thinking about live channels and bundles

Netflix is ​​apparently considering developing its own live channels and integrating third-party services into a bundle offer. (Netflix, Streaming)

Three new models, a new record: OpenAI brings GPT-5.6

Sol, Terra and Luna are the new members of the GPT 5.6 family. OpenAI promises new best values ​​in programming and knowledge work. (ChatGPT, AI)

Advertisement: Secure Microsoft 365 with Zero Trust

Microsoft 365 Zero Trust requires clear controls for identities, data and devices. An online workshop shows how protective mechanisms and monitoring can be implemented in a structured manner. (Golem career world, server applications)

Cars: VW cancels every second model

Volkswagen is massively reducing its model range by 2030. The group also intervenes in the equipment options. (VW, economy)

Interpretation 163: Everyday data protection in hospitals

In the c't data protection podcast, the data protection officer of a hospital network reports on her everyday life. Before that, there are clear words about the government's reform plans.

Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year

Microsoft may once again be struggling to keep up with its own climate goals, according to its 2026 sustainability report. As reported by GeekWire, the report states that Microsoft's carbon emissions increased 25 percent in 2025, totalling 34 million metric tons "without select interventions." Microsoft says this was "driven primarily by the expansion of our datacenter infrastructure," as well as the company's decision last February to stop purchasing "non-additional, unbundled renewable energy

Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would take a few weeks of medical leave due to a neuroimmune condition, shortly after she had taken on the AGI chief title. (She had formerly been the company's CEO of applications). Around the same time, COO Brad Lightcap also stepped down from his role to focus on "special projects," an

Netflix reportedly considers adding always-on channels

Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move sounds like a Netflix version of always-on services like Pluto TV and Tubi, except the big hook for those is that they're free - because of the ads you have to watch. Netflix has seen success with its ad-supported tier, which is increasingly popular, but it costs $8.99 per month after a recent price hike. Netflix is also apparently considering selling bu

Dutch police trace Odido telco cyberattack to suspected local accomplice

Dutch police said Thursday they had uncovered evidence suggesting that Dutch criminals were involved in the cyberattack on telecom provider Odido that exposed the personal data of more than 6 million customers earlier this year.

OpenMandriva Linux says contributor tried to sabotage the project

The OpenMandriva Linux project announced that it was the target of an attempted act of internal sabotage after a dispute among contributors. [...]

Commission opens formal investigation into possible gun jumping in XXXLutz's acquisition of Porta

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jul 2026 The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether, in the context of the proposed acquisition by XXXLutz of Porta, the parties may have engaged in gun jumping, which would be in breach of the EU Merger Regulation.

Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas and Commissioner Kos on the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

European Commission Statement Brussels, 10 Jul 2026 Tomorrow, Europe pays its tribute to the memory of over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide 31 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of the genocide. We share the grief of those who endure the anguish of uncertainty about their missing loved ones, and we continue to stand by the survivors whose lives were upended in July 1995.

Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook.

Commission approves Baker Hughes' acquisition of Chart Industries, subject to conditions

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Baker Hughes Company (‘Baker Hughes') of Chart Industries, Inc. (‘Chart'), both headquartered in the US. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Baker Hughes and Chart.