The idea behind full drive encryption is clearly defined. Data should only be accessible to the person who has the key. With BitLocker, Microsoft has been providing a deeply integrated encryption solution for Windows for years, which is particularly impressive due to its ease of activation. In practice, however, this convenience comes with structural consequences […]

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TikTok’s handling of data belonging to underage users is once again under criticism in Germany. The Berlin Regional Court II has ruled that the video platform’s current age verification process is insufficient to meet legal data protection requirements. Specifically, this concerns children and young people between the ages of 13 and 16, whose personal data, […]

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What is emerging here is less technological evolution than strategic segmentation. According to consistent insider information, AMD plans to continue shipping its mainstream APUs with RDNA 3.5 iGPUs until at least 2029. Truly new graphics architecture, specifically RDNA 5, will be reserved for premium SoCs. So if you want progress, you have to pay. Period. […]

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Apple continues to leave many questions unanswered about the upcoming MacBook Pro models. Despite numerous hints from the supply chain and repeated reports from well-informed circles, there is still no concrete date for the launch of the next generation with M5 Pro and M5 Max. According to current estimates, the new 14-inch and 16-inch models […]

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After DRAM, it is now NAND’s turn. Anyone who had hoped that at least the SSD market would remain stable must now abandon this illusion. According to reports from Asian supply chains, the NAND market is facing massive price increases, with immediate consequences for SSDs, notebooks, and ultimately the entire consumer PC market. Samsung’s role […]

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Samsung appears to be on the verge of securing a strategically important place in NVIDIA’s next generation of AI. According to reports in the South Korean media, the company has successfully completed all verification and qualification stages for its HBM4 memory modules. This makes Samsung one of the first – if not the first – […]

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In keeping with the recently concluded competition, today I am testing one of the products and, of course, taking it apart. The Edifier T5S is clearly positioned as a compact, actively powered subwoofer for entry-level to lower mid-range users and is primarily aimed at those who want to add clean bass to existing 2.0 or […]

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Capcom’s sci-fi action title PRAGMATA is currently attracting attention not only on PC, but also in the Apple camp. Although no native macOS port has been announced yet, a recent practical test shows that Apple’s M4 Max is capable of running the game’s demo in impressive quality and at a high frame rate. This once […]

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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the world of work, and its impact goes far beyond the introduction of new software or automated processes. It is becoming increasingly clear that the role of humans is shifting. As machines increasingly take on operational tasks, humans are moving into a position of management, evaluation, and control. Work is […]

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Router manufacturer GL.iNet is launching HaLowLink 2, a new network device based on the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi standard, better known as Wi-Fi HaLow. This standard differs fundamentally from classic WLAN, as it does not operate in the familiar 2.4, 5, or 6 GHz bands, but instead uses significantly lower frequencies below 1 GHz. In Europe, […]

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CachyOS is a Linux distribution developed in Germany that deliberately positions itself outside the mainstream. Technically, it is based on Arch Linux, but strategically it has a clear focus: maximum performance combined with controlled stability. The January 2026 release underscores this claim with a combination of aggressive optimization, the latest graphics technology, and pragmatic design […]

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Forza Horizon 6, the next installment in one of the most successful open-world racing game series, is just around the corner. During Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, developer Playground Games not only presented the first gameplay footage, but also new gameplay elements. Almost casually, but technically much more meaningful, are the minimum requirements now […]

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Additive manufacturing has long since outgrown its niche as a prototyping technology. Anyone who still believes in 2026 that metal 3D printing is primarily a playground for lightweight construction demonstrators and small series has failed to understand the pace of industrial change. This is precisely where ALD Vacuum Technologies comes in with its new EBuild […]

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Having already tested and approved several network storage devices from this newcomer, Ugreen is now venturing further into a more affordable segment of the market. NAS systems with ARM processors are nothing new, but the DH series certainly is. We can also take this opportunity to look for innovations in the development of the company’s […]

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Today, I am deliberately leaving the Sunday topic open, not because I lack ideas, but simply because I realize that even on a technology website, the world does not end at the edge of the next circuit board. Even though we normally deal with silicon, voltage converters, and thermal paste here, it would be somewhat […]

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Windows 10 is still part of everyday life for many private and business users in Germany, even though the operating system has officially been discontinued. Current figures show that almost every second Windows PC in German private households continues to run Windows 10. This means that Germany is lagging significantly behind the international trend, as […]

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AMD has quietly taken another strategically significant step. The inclusion of GFX13 in the LLVM compiler stack confirms that the next GPU architecture will officially be known as RDNA 5. The alternative name UDNA, which circulated in earlier leaks, seems to be off the table for now. Technically, this is not a marketing detail, but […]

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The decision by NVIDIA and AMD to commit strategically and long-term to TSMC was not a foregone conclusion. In retrospect, it seems like there was no alternative, but at the time it was a calculated risk. Today, it can be soberly stated that this gamble has fundamentally shaped the power structure of both companies. In […]

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Apple and the EU are once again engaged in a public battle over the regulation of the app ecosystem. The trigger is the demise of the alternative app store Setapp in the European market, which Apple now interprets as proof of the failure of European regulatory policy. While the company clearly places the responsibility with […]

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Over the years, Nvidia’s recommended retail prices for graphics cards have become an important benchmark for the market. They not only serve as a rough price anchor for end customers, but also structure the entire product portfolio of board partners, from simple entry-level models to sophisticated premium cards. Now, a report by hardware developer and […]

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Calendar week 4 of 2026 shows once again that security-related incidents can no longer be viewed as isolated events. Instead, there is growing evidence of structural deficiencies in the handling of access data, patch management, and the protection of critical infrastructure. What is striking is the international spread of events, which affect both large platform […]

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The global memory industry is currently experiencing a challenging period, with technological upheavals, geopolitical interests, and explosive growth in demand from the AI sector all coming together. The DRAM market is under particular pressure. Reports from South Korea suggest that major US technology companies have significantly tightened their negotiating strategies in order to secure long-term […]

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AMD is countering Intel’s Panther Lake offensive by clearly positioning its current notebook platforms, focusing on Ryzen AI MAX and Ryzen AI 400 and 300 as a direct response to the upcoming Core Ultra Series 3. Even before the official market launch of Panther Lake, AMD is outlining the segments in which it believes its […]

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Long considered dead and buried, it is now back in the flesh at the trade fair. Intel has unveiled a functional advanced package with a glass core substrate and integrated EMIB for the first time at NEPCON Japan. No render, no marketing slide for investors, but a real substrate with a clear focus on data […]

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