Washing and spinning are among the basic functions of a washing machine. But what about the usability, durability, consumption and operating costs of different models and devices. In…
Flying shopping cart: Will our purchases soon float through the supermarket?
A flying shopping cart developed by researchers is intended to change shopping behavior in the supermarket. Imagine being able to not only push your groceries through the supermarket,…
What is a digital signature and when is it valid?
Is a digital signature legally valid on the Internet? And: What conditions must be met for an electronic signature to be effective? Lawyer and BASIC thinking columnist Carsten…
“Violation of fundamental rights”: LinkedIn is said to have misused user data for advertising
The Irish Data Protection Authority has fined LinkedIn €310 million. The reason: The job network is said to have misused user data for advertising purposes without being asked.…
Character.ai: Did a chatbot drive a teenager to suicide?
A Florida mother has filed a civil lawsuit against Character.ai following the death of her 14-year-old son. The accusation: A chatbot from the company is said to have…
Access quickly: surf fiber optics quickly from 9.90 euros on M-net
Are you currently looking for a new tariff for internet & telephone? Offers are a dime a dozen – finding the right one isn’t easy. Luckily, you can…
Letter of protest against AI training: actors and musicians take to the barricades
In order for artificial intelligence to be able to generate content such as texts, images and music, it must learn. However, thousands of actors and musicians are now…
Weko Media: Address book fraud and fraud via company entry
If you receive an email from a company called “Weko Media LLC” or “Digi Medien GmbH”, you should ignore it. Because the alleged company entry that it is…
Study: Slower flights should reduce CO2 emissions
Aviation is not exactly known for its climate-friendly orientation. But researchers at the University of Cambridge have now discovered how this could be changed. They suggest slower flights…