The Japanese technology company SoftBank Group has announced the complete takeover of US chip designer Ampere Computing for USD 6.5 billion. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018, the company specializes in ARM-based processors for cloud computing and AI applications.
The Apple Passwords app introduced as part of iOS 18 had a critical security vulnerability that left users vulnerable to phishing attacks over a period of almost three months. The problem was only fixed with the update to iOS 18.2.
Printers are considered a security risk in many companies. At the HP Amplify conference, printer manufacturer HP presented devices that it claims are the world's first business printers to be protected against attacks by quantum computers.
Insiders report that Google's parent company Alphabet is once again in advanced talks to acquire the cloud cybersecurity start-up Wiz. This time at a higher price.
The Munich-based technology company Celonis has filed a lawsuit against the Walldorf-based software group SAP. In a federal court in San Francisco, Celonis is accusing the German industry giant of using anti-competitive practices and making access to important customer data more difficult.
The Austrian site of Swiss exhibition stand construction specialist Syma is battling a cyber extortion attack. A hacker group has already claimed responsibility for the attack.
The company Light is launching its new model, the Light Phone III, on March 27. The aim of the device is to offer users an alternative to the distractions of modern smartphones and social media.
The quantum computing provider D-Wave has announced a milestone: The Palo Alto, California-based company claims to have mastered a task with its quantum computer that overwhelms conventional computers - a state known as "quantum supremacy". But there are also critical voices.
Apple is apparently working on a comprehensive modernization of its operating systems that will permanently change the design and operation of the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The planned update, which could still be released in 2025, promises a fresh look and an optimized user experience across all device classes.
Microsoft is pulling the plug on its Remote Desktop app: from May 27, 2025, the application will no longer be supported and will disappear from the Microsoft Store. The Windows app, which has been available since September 2024 and enables users to access services such as Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop and remote PCs, will be available as a successor.
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