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Fritz, Devolo, Lancom and TDT: Router manufacturers demand control of imported devices

Out of mistrust of China, five European router manufacturers are demanding EU-wide security regulations for the use of imported network devices. (router, network)

Massive disruptions at Iranian banks after cyber attack

Hacker attack on state-owned banks in Iran: Online payments are disrupted nationwide - another blow to Iran's already fragile infrastructure.

Union warns: Italo trains could disconnect smaller cities from long-distance transport

Italo is planning long-distance trips in Germany. As a result, smaller cities could lose their rail connections. (Deutsche Bahn, public transport)

Statement by President von der Leyen on the conclusion of the US-Iran agreement

European Commission Statement Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 I welcome the agreement reached between the US and Iran, following sustained diplomatic efforts by several partners. The priority now is its swift and full impl...

Router manufacturers demand control of imported devices

EU security regulations for 5G mobile communications are intended to prevent espionage. There are no corresponding rules for home networks, manufacturers are now criticizing.

AI use not identified: Handelsblatt removes AI guest article by Karsten Wildberger

Wildberger's ministry admits the use of AI for guest articles in newspapers and defends the use. (Karsten Wildberger, KI)

Advertisement: AI agents in the company: Workshop with practical demos

AI agents promise more autonomy than chatbots. What matters for companies is whether security, costs and benefits are resilient. A workshop classifies the practice. (Golem career world, programming languages)

Blocking of Anthropic's AI models: China is said to have had access to Mythos

The alleged jailbreak isn't the only thing behind the ban on Fable and Mythos. According to an anonymous source, China is said to have had access to Mythos.

CrowdStrike Announces Continuous Identity for AI Agents

Belarus-linked hackers target Gmail accounts of Polish public figures and their families

Poland has warned that Ghostwriter, the Belarus-linked hacker group, has expanded its phishing operations to target personal Gmail accounts belonging to senior public figures and their relatives.

Commission approves €8 million Croatian State aid for fishing companies facing increased fuel prices

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved an €8 million Croatian State aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

Statement by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the Recovery and Resilience Dialogue

European Commission Statement Strasbourg, 15 Jun 2026 Honourable Co-Chairs, Honourable Members, I welcome the opportunity to address this House at our 23rd Recovery and Resilience Dialogue. The amount disbursed und...

Commission welcomes landmark agreement on revised air passenger rights

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the revision of EU air passenger rights.

The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks

There’s also a fake power company to jack up prices thanks to the fake data center. | Image: FBI Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan's Alley, but for modern digital crime training. It's a massive 22,000 square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospital, and even fully furnished houses. It's a training facility where the bureau can recreate real-world sc

China may have accessed Mythos

According to a new report from Semafor, the White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was driven in part by fears that it had been accessed by a group linked to China. If the Chinese government actually had access to Mythos 5 or Fable 5, it would present a serious national security risk. The government could also attempt to reverse engineer the model through distillation, a method in which a "student" AI is trained on a more advanced model to replicate its behavi

Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer block party

Unlock a party. | Image: Conclave I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot. I was depressed, angry with the world, sunburned, and soaked through with sweat. But as the second track on Conclave, "Habla," settled into its groove, I found myself unconsciously strutting. Not walking, but moving through the streets in lockstep with the music, just a

How to watch most of the World Cup matches with free trials

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - JUNE 11: In-Beom Hwang #6 of Korea Republic scores his team's first goal past Matej Kovar #1 of Czechia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Korea Republic and Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hoping to catch some World Cup matches while spending as little money as possible? You have a few options for finding a few days of free streaming, although you may choose to event

FBI disrupts massive AI-powered phishing service using a million URLs

In a coordinated effort, the FBI, working with Google and Black Lotus Labs, has dismantled a massive Chinese phishing-as-a-service operation called Outsider Enterprise with thousands of phishing websites used to steal credit card data and passwords. [...]

The impossible dream of the universal remote

You don't really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was called the Harmony, and for many years it was the best universal remote on the market. Maybe the only one that mattered. And still, even the Harmony couldn't make it work. On this episode of Version History, we tell the stor

Anthropic: Amazon alarm probably triggered Fable ban

A tip from Amazon boss Andy Jassy to US government officials was probably enough to quickly take Anthropic's AI model Fable offline. (Anthropic, AI)

Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, and that's a problem. From exploding e-bikes in stairwells to lithium-ion power banks combusting midflight, the volatile nat

Advertisement: USB charger with 100 W and 3 ports for less than 33 euros

Charges smartphones, laptops and more: A 100 W USB charger from Ugreen is again available cheaper on Amazon. (Technology/Hardware, Amazon)

Tesla: Plastic heads in the cockpit trick attention control

Tesla's interior camera system and attention control can be outsmarted with a small plastic figure. (Autonomous driving, electric car)

E-208: Peugeot brings electric GTI

Peugeot announced the E-208 GTi and its order start at Le Mans. The electric car reaches 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. (Peugeot, electric car)

New Siri version in WWDC keynote: Frequency changes should prevent unintentional ...

A trick was used to prevent Siri activations among viewers of the WWDC keynote - with mixed success. (Siri, Apple)

Operating systems: Apple cuts software support for 16 devices

Apple is removing support for 16 devices from four product lines this fall. The Apple Watch is hit particularly hard. (Apple, Apple TV)

Smart speaker: New Google Home speaker could appear soon

Google wants to bring a new smart speaker onto the market later than expected - after a very long lull. (Google Home, Google)

Security loopholes discovered: Security researchers complain about lack of reward from AMD

A security researcher is disappointed with AMD. He reported a security vulnerability, but he won't get any reward for it. (AMD, security holes)

Advertisement: Balcony power plant with new anchor Solix 4 Pro with 870 euros discount at Kleines Kraftwerk

The new Anker Solix 4 Pro solar bank is here. It stores even more solar power and is offered at Kleines Kraftwerk with a balcony power plant. (balcony power plant, solar energy)

Streaming and cinema: US government approves Warner takeover by Paramount

The US government considers Paramount's takeover of Warner to be harmless. Critics see it differently. (Paramount, Larry Ellison)