Category: digital

Huawei must continue to do without Google services for its smartphones: US President Donald Trump has extended the trading ban by another year.  US President Donald Trump effectively bans business with Chinese network suppliers Huawei and ZTE for another year . He renewed a decree signed in May 2019, proclaiming a national emergency, and banning business between U.S. […]

A poll showed that most Corona hoaxes are consumed on YouTube. A hint button should now redirect to trusted sites. But the benefits are controversial. People record most of the misinformation about the  corona virus through the YouTube video platform . The research network “Correctiv” found this out on the basis of 1,800 references to possible false information. Almost 46 […]

Facebook compensates its auditors in the United States who have suffered psychological damage from stressful content. The minimum amount is $ 1,000 – but many other “fire-fighting workers” get away with nothing. /usa(opens in a new tab)EditCurrently selected link settings Facebook and its content reviewers in the US , who made their job sick, […]

Identify unknown plants, scan documents and translate foreign language signs: With the intelligent camera software Google Lens, the smartphone lens turns into a practical all-purpose weapon for everyday life. We explain how to do it.  The camera software  Google  Lens was introduced in 2017 and has since found its way onto more and […]

New York hosts the most exciting hardware event of the year. Microsoft not only presents enhancements to its tablets and laptops. The company surprises with two spectacular devices, each with two displays: the Surface Neo and the Surface Duo. The big star of the Microsoft event is the Surface Neo, […]

Sennheiser is releasing the third version of its premium Momentum Wireless headphones. The German manufacturer turns on the right screws and not only improves sound and comfort but also gets the active noise cancelling really well. Because good things can still be done a little better, Sennheiser has not developed […]

The Playstation 4 has been on the market for a good five years. As manufacturer Sony announces now, the successor model at the end of next year in the trade. Also comment on the innovations of the game console, the Japanese. Electronics Group Sony plans to release the Playstation 5, […]

Google introduces new smartphones with capabilities unlike any other device yet. The Pixel-4 Duo has exceptional sensors and shows what machine learning is possible now or soon. When Google launched the first Pixel smartphones in 2016, smartphones were niche products that did not attract many buyers. The devices were simply […]

Already the fourth iOS 13 update within four weeks is available for download. Version 13.1.3 fixes numerous errors in the operating system again. If that goes on, Apple sets a new record negative. Obviously, iOS 13 was not really finished when it was released. Because shortly after Apple delivered with […]

For patients with a variety of problems in the thoracic area has changed in recent years, much for the better, are the beginning of October 10 meeting in Vienna lung experts. From rapid diagnosis to surgical intervention to individualized treatment for asthma and lung cancer, progress has been made. Today […]

Twitter has actually used private user data for advertising purposes for security purposes. The short message service said on Tuesday that phone numbers and email addresses for the authentication of Twitter accounts were “accidentally” used for advertising. Thus, user data has been matched with that of advertising companies to enable targeted […]

When Sony launched its PlayStation 4 in late 2013, it was touted as a “social console” with a share button and Facebook connectivity. Now the Japanese have surprisingly cut the Facebook connection. Why this happened is unknown. So far, players have been able to link their PlayStation to their Facebook […]

In the fight against possible supremacy of the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei in the expansion of the new 5G networks, the US now apparently want to financially support the two European competitors Nokia and Ericsson. According to insiders, both companies are to be granted cheap loans. As the “Financial Times” […]

A specific date, let alone a price, is still not there, but now at least a timeframe: Just in time for Christmas 2020 Sony will bring it’s PlayStation 5 in the trade. That said Jim Ryan, president of the games division, with. Accordingly, the next generation of consoles will also […]

No matter if “Fortnite”, “World of Warcraft” or “League of Legends”: If you want to break something in online games, you have to coordinate with your team. In principle, this is possible with any headset, but gamers have special needs and prefer to use the gaming headset. The often futuristic […]

Because of alleged technology theft, new investigations into Huawei appear to have been initiated in the US. The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer and network equipment company is accused of stealing intellectual property from individuals and businesses for years. This was reported by the “Wall Street Journal” on Thursday, citing people […]

iPhones are safer than other smartphones – or not? The mantra of Apple fans is now being called into question by a discovery by Google security researchers. They’ve discovered websites that have been infuriating iPhones with “surveillance implants” for years on a grand scale. They read contacts, photos and possibly […]

Smartphones lose value as soon as they are removed from their packaging. And their resale price drops even further when a new model is announced. A recent evaluation shows which iPhones and which Galaxy models from Samsung retain their value for a relatively long time – and in which the […]

As a police patrol in the US city of Seattle marveled not bad: As the officials on the highway control a car on the margins and wanted to ask the driver if they could help him, they caught the vehicle owner in the act of “Pokémon Go” games – with […]

In a pre-release version of Apple software, a hint has been discovered on the launch of new iPhones on September 10th. In the latest beta release of the iPhone iOS 13 for developers, the Brazilian website iHelp BR found screenshots with that date on the calendar app’s icon. These image […]

In China, the demand for cryptocurrencies is growing rapidly. The trade dispute with the US and a weaker national currency are driving more and more investors from the Middle Kingdom into digital means of payment, say market participants from Asia to New York. Accurate numbers on crypto-trading volumes are extremely […]

Android users have the option to download their own app for applications such as music. But so that it also opens automatically, users must first set them as the default app. It works like this. Links always opens the strange browser of the smartphone manufacturer, you do not really want […]

There is much speculation as to whether Huawei will bring an alternative to Android on the market. Internal sources now call a possible release date – and more details. As early as August 9, Huawei will probably introduce his alternative to Google’s operating system Android: HongMeng OS. Huawei will be […]

After the security holes “Specter” and “Meltdown” security experts have discovered a new gap in Intel processors. Affected this time are only Windows machines. The problems with security gaps in processors from Intel seem far from over. The IT security firm Bitdefender published another vulnerability to the industry conference Black […]

The earth is no longer enough. US companies are planning huge satellite constellations to move telecommunications into space. The domestic space industry wants to profit. The rapid growth of global traffic will, according to the space industry, lead to a space boom. Experts expect that the transmission of the Internet, […]

It shines and is barely larger than a thumb: A hobbyist has developed the smallest laptop in the world. And on the device, even some classic video games are running. The hobbyist Paul Klinger has built the smallest gaming laptop in the world: The device is a little larger than […]

For several years WhatsApp and Instagram are already part of the Facebook group. Now Facebook wants to make that clear even with a name change. The Facebook – Apps Instagram and WhatsApp get a suffix that makes their affiliation to the Group significantly. They will in the future “Instagram of […]

Apple’s new Mac Pro comes with the planned transfer of production to China in the mills of the trade conflict between Washington and Beijing. US President Donald Trump said the group would not receive any benefits or exemptions from Chinese customs punitive duties on the device. “Build it in the […]

Internet users should get another consent click when calling various websites. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Monday that the site operators are responsible for collecting and transmitting data through Facebook’s “Like” button. Therefore, they must obtain the consent of the users before the website is used. The […]

Huawei Group faces tough times with far-reaching US sanctions. Huawei must in the second half still stuff a lot of holes and invest heavily, said director Liang Hua on Tuesday. In the first half of the year, sales of the mobile phone supplier and smartphone provider, however, grew significantly – […]

Due to massively excessive resale prices, the ticket exchange Viagogo has often been in the criticism. Google is now drawing the consequences and announces the advertising partnership with the according to own statements “world largest secondary market place for tickets for live events”. Viagogo advertising ads should therefore no longer […]

According to forecasts by market researchers, the mobile phone market will continue to shrink this year. The reason: Customers push the purchase of a new device longer and longer. According to market research firm Gartner, 1.7 billion mobile phones are expected to ship worldwide in 2019 – 3.8 per cent […]

The US chip manufacturer Qualcomm was on Thursday by the EU Commission for illegal business practices to a fine of 242 million euros has been condemned. About ten years ago, the company took advantage of its dominant position in order to oust competitors, according to Brussels. The core is about […]

With the Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei presented its first 5G-enabled smartphone for the Austrian market on Wednesday evening in Vienna. Equipped with the in-house 5G modem Balong 5000, users should be able to download a complete film with two gigabytes in just 20 seconds using the device – the […]

Owners of Samsung phones often have to wait until they receive the latest Android version. An app promised users a “premium access” – and lured millions of users into an Abofalle. When Google releases a new Android version, many smartphone users are starting to wait. While Google’s own pixel series […]

If you change your e-mail provider, you usually forget the old address sooner or later. There are at least two reasons why you should regularly log into the old account. Anyone who has a new e-mail address should log in regularly in the old account. Many vendors deactivate the e-mail […]

In the eighties, the cassette player was part of the streetscape – almost like the smartphone today. Now the player is to come to the market again – with a new feature. The cassette player could return soon: On the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter users can finance a reissue of the […]

The Ministry of Research intends to advance the development of quantum technology for future secure data communication in Germany and Europe. In addition, it provides a three-digit million amount. In a first step, the technology will be researched and tested on a pilot route between two authorities. In a first […]

To banish the front camera from the display, the smartphone manufacturers have designed extending pop-up cameras, or rotatable main cameras that take on the front camera job when needed. Asus now wrestles extra functions from the rotation. uses a rotating dual camera on the new Zenfone 6. As a special […]

Only a few days ago, US President Donald Trump put the Chinese company Huawei on a blacklist. Now he could row back – but not to do the manufacturer a favor. The US Department of Commerce could soon ease some sanctions against Chinese network outfitter Huawei. This would give companies […]

15.4 percent of minors are so-called risk gamers, so show a risky or pathological gaming behavior in the sense of a gaming addiction. This is the result of a study by the German health insurance DAK-health. Those affected are therefore more likely to miss school, have more emotional problems and […]

“The little household does it all by itself,” Johanna von Koczian sang at the end of the 1970s. 40 years later, this vision is becoming reality – vacuum cleaner robots make it possible. However, even if sensors and cameras make it easier and better to avoid collisions with the equipment, […]

Almost every day, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issues new warnings about the Emotet Trojan. The problem: The perpetrators often change their strategy and find new ways to trick their victims with fraudulent mails. The camouflage The Trojan hides either in a Word document in the file attachment […]

The big tech companies are introducing foldable mobile phone displays as a new innovation. Where it still hooks next to the high price, read here. In the market for foldable smartphones, the big manufacturers are taking up the fight. The South Korean industry leader Samsung already presented a hybrid device […]

The Chinese network giant Huawei has presented at Mobile World Congress its first foldable smartphone: the Mate X. The novelty comes with super-fast 5G radio and may be regarded as a frontal attack on industry leader Samsung, from May also with a folding smartphone on customer catch goes. For his […]

The trend towards multiple cameras continues: with the Nokia 9 PureView, HMD Global has now unveiled the world’s first smartphone with a five-camera array at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The five lenses simultaneously trigger and combine the twelve-megapixel resolution photos into an HDR recording with “exceptional dynamic range […]

South Korean electronics giant Samsung unveiled the tenth edition of its top-of-the-line smartphone Galaxy S10 in San Francisco on Wednesday night – and on that occasion sprinkled new information about its first folding mobile, which is expected to hit the market in May. Here you will find all the information […]

After the yes to the EU copyright reform, the Federal Government is beating the anger of a whole generation. The youth defends itself against a policy that wants to regulate something for which it otherwise shows little understanding. Usually, Thomas Hackner reports gossip from the YouTuber and Gamer scene. “The […]

Here we will show you the different existing methods to have an additional protection to WhatsApp ÚN.- WhatsApp protects the security and privacy of its users and supports end-to-end encryption, the system where only the communicating users can read the messages. However, this security measure will not help if someone […]

In Darknet, a hacker offers nearly 617 million accounts for sale. They come from different websites. Some of them did not know that they had been hacked. A stranger in Darknet sells account information from 16 hacked websites. The database contains about 617 million user accounts. The database itself is […]

Printer cartridges are usually expensive. Cheaper is third-party ink. These low-priced cartridges deliver decent quality, but only one printer update is gone from useless. First the printer complains and demands new ink. Who ignores that, at some point has ugly stripes in the printed image. Then it is high time […]

In a technical blog post, Chris Jackson, responsible for cybersecurity at Microsoft , ruthlessly explains the dangers of using the Explorer. He does not call alternatives. The post in the official Microsoft blog is called “The dangers of using Internet Explorer as the default browser”. This is reported, inter alia, […]

A flaw in Apple’s FaceTalk video chat app allowed attackers to eavesdrop on iPhone users. Since Thursday there is an update that should fix the problem. About a week after becoming aware of a malfunction in the iPhone app “Facetime” Apple has delivered an update on Thursday. With iOS 12.1.4 […]

Each month, two million WhatsApp accounts are suspended because they violate the rules. The service responds to allegations that favor the distribution of false news. WhatsApp says it deletes two million accounts each month. This is reported by the British “Guardian” and refers to a report by the company on […]

If you buy a new smartphone, you often find many pre-installed apps on the device that consume storage space. With a few clicks you can remove such “bloatware”. Bloatware is a preinstalled but unwanted software on a new mobile device or on a computer. Especially with Android smartphones take such […]

Smart TV devices betray the TV behavior of their users – nonstop and unnoticed. In the US, the resale of viewer data is already on the television market. Does that happen in Germany? Smart TVs collect nonstop information about their users. For example, TV stations can see how long people […]

Many patients nowadays carry small computers like pacemakers in their bodies. The devices can transmit data by radio: That may be convenient – but also dangerous. Not only large medical devices, but also individual aids can in principle be attacked by hackers. For example, pacemakers send a large amount of […]

2018 was a difficult year for the big smartphone makers. Worldwide sales are falling. Their losses make up for the manufacturers with higher prices. And this strategy has a future, say analysts. Almost everyone owns a smartphone these days. For the industry, this is increasingly becoming a problem: After years […]

When talking to a seniors phone, the first thing to think about is the size of the keys and the font. But that’s not all an older person expects from a mobile device. If the knuckles ache and the small font on the display blurs in front of the eyes, […]

Medion notebook with SSD and slim aluminum case will soon also be available from Aldi Süd With the Medion Akoya E6246 Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd bring a new model of the middle-class series in the shops. It should be characterized by a particularly slim design. According to the manufacturer […]

A major bug has just been unearthed with the FaceTime app, which runs under Apple’s iOS operating system, according to mashable.com and other websites. Imagine: someone who calls another via this videoconferencing app can see and hear what’s going on at the videoconferencing app before they answer! This considerable security […]

How to defend workers’ rights in the world in the face of new challenges posed by digital technology or artificial intelligence? This is the subject of the report just published by the International Labor Organization on the occasion of its centenary celebrated throughout 2019. Developed by representatives of workers and […]

The federal government is providing $ 40 million in funding to Nokia’s research center in the Ottawa area to develop 5G cellular network technology, as its direct competitor Huawei is at the center of a diplomatic quarrel between Canada and the United States. China. Canada’s Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains took […]

Facebook plans to fully encrypt the messages exchanged on Messenger and Instagram, as they already are on WhatsApp, also owned by the social network, and make these applications compatible with each other, the group said Friday. “People want couriers to be fast, simple, reliable and private,” AFP spokeswoman told AFP. […]

The EU project Titanium to fight crime in the Darknet has ushered in its practical phase. Over the course of several months, specialists from 15 research institutes, IT companies and police authorities want to trace illegal cyber activities. The coordination is carried out by the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), […]

To protect the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands, the Ecuadorian authorities are now trying to control the plague of rats, which is dangerous for many animal and plant species. Drones have been releasing poison baits on Seymour Norte Island and Mosquera Island for several days, the National Park administration […]

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has rejected allegations that the social network would sell data from its users. Although this is often reported – “we do not sell the data of the people,” wrote the founder of the network in a post, which printed on Thursday, including the “Wall Street Journal” […]

Whether we believe it or not, technology leaves no doubt about its importance in our future connected worlds. At CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, at the electronics show, it is visible and very marked. From the house, to the car, to the cities, everything goes from the simplest to […]

The boss of Apple Thursday called on US lawmakers to give users control of their personal data collected on the internet by allowing them to erase at will. In an article published by the weekly Time, Tim Cook develops this idea of ​​the protection of privacy that is dear to […]

Very popular before the arrival of smart phones, the Motorola Razr is ready to counterattack the market. The “flip-phone” is about to be marketed again, this time as a high-end smart phone with a folding screen, by the company Lenovo. The Wall Street Journal mentions a selling price of about […]

The “Dragonfly” project, a censored search engine project by Google, earned him a new uproar as protests were held Friday in front of several headquarters of the American giant, including Montreal and Toronto. Protesters from a coalition of Chinese, Tibetan, Uyghur and human rights groups called for the cancellation of […]

The smart speakers from Amazon are a bestseller . So far, more than 100 million Alexa devices have been sold. Shipping giant Amazon has so far sold 100 million devices worldwide with pre-installed Alexa support. This is what Dave Limp , Amazon senior vice president of devices and services, said […]

Apple services were previously often only on in-house devices of the group. This is changing now. Another sign of this are films and series from Apple’s iTunes on Samsung TVs. Las Vegas (dpa) – Apple makes movies and TV shows from its iTunes platform on Samsung TVs and thus for […]

The year 2019 brings gamers back many potential cracker. And already in January it starts very strong! Here is an overview. What was a great year in 2018: For months, players were busy with AAA blockbusters and indie gems like “God of War”, “Red Dead Redemption 2”, “Celeste” or “Into the Breach”. But […]

At the turn of the year , another lavish party is planned? These five apps help to kick-start a successful party evening and get home safely. New Year’s Eve Party is announced again! So that the New Year does not go down, there are numerous apps that help plan the perfect evening. It starts with the physical […]

Futurologist Horx has discovered trends in the digital world, in how society deals with eco-questions and in politics . In his estimation, they will employ people in the new year and beyond. Frankfurt / Main (dpa) – The trend and futurologist Matthias Horx considers the topicartificial intelligence to be rather overrated. It has become “a kind of fetish – […]

The state funding for a fast Internet will be a media report, according to a little used so far. So far, only a small fraction of the billion-dollar subsidy program for broadband expansion has flown off, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung . Berlin (dpa) – Of the already approved for the expansion 3.8 billion euros so far only about 100 […]

The proportion of women in technical occupations is low. Since the making Artificial Intelligence is no exception. But the industry wants to change that – and get a prejudice out of their heads. Berlin (dpa) – In order to inspire more women for Artificial Intelligence , the industry believes that an image change is necessary. So far, only a few women […]

WhatsApp: This is new in 2019 New functions come with the new year. We will introduce you to what will change in WhatsApp from 2019 onwards.  The smartphone is often overloaded by countless applications. But one can be found almost on every device: WhatsApp ! The instant messaging service is one of the largest social networks in […]

For more than a year, the US Internet giant Amazon was looking for locations for another headquarters with a kind of beauty pageant . Now it is clear who receives the contract. But there are also quite a few criticisms of the actions of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos . Seattle […]

This report read like a real nightmare in the tech industry: Chinese military hackers had been able to install spy chips in server for Apple and Amazon . The companies hold against it with unusually sharp denials. Cupertino / Seattle (AP) – Apple and Amazon have emphatically denied a media […]

Google wants to push the limits of today’s streaming technology andleta technically demanding video game in high quality from the net play. Mountain View (AP) – For the new game ” Assassin’s Creed Odyssey” had been selected in collaboration with the provider Ubisoft , Google announced on late Monday. As […]

The human eye is not designed to stare at screens for hours. But children and young people spend more and more time on Smartphone & Co. Recent studies warn of the consequences – but small tips help to relieve the eyes. From the office life of many adults, eye and […]

On the 27th of September “Die Unglaublichen 2” finally hits German cinemas. The associated Lego game donates but already in the living room joy. Film fans had to wait a good 14 years for a sequel, but from the 27th of September the superhero family Parr finally experiences new adventures […]

On Facebook , illegal or disturbing content is sorted out by hand. An ex-employee now complains because her job made her sick. So-called “content moderators” are responsible for checking posts on Facebook and removing disturbing or illegal content. According to a recent lawsuit filed by a woman who did this […]

In order to use bandwidth optimally, it must be divided. There are special router functions for this. We introduce you to the best tricks for more surfing speed . How user-friendly a communication service is can be seen in the so-called Quality of Service (QoS). For example, the quality of telephone connections is included in this value. Here, what […]

With iOS 12, Apple released on September 17, the new version of its mobile operating system for iPhone and Co. These are the most important functions. On September 17 – probably around 19:00 clock German time – iOS 12 is to appear. The new operating system for iPhone , iPod […]

In the dispute over the “right to be forgotten” in Internet searches , the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court has decided in favor of Google in a specific case . Frankfurt / Main (AP) – The appointment of a former managing director of a non-profit organization had no success, as the court announced on Thursday. The organization wrote in 2011 deep red […]