LockBit Ransomware Data Breach Reported
The dreaded ransomware group LockBit has fallen victim to a hacker attack. Unidentified perpetrators compromised cybercriminals’ dark web domains and published internals, including communication logs and Bitcoin wallets.
Thunderbolts* Title Meaning Revealed
Why did Thunderbolts* have an asterisk in the title? After the successful theatrical release, Marvel is revealing the secret and also revealing what role the anti-hero team will play in upcoming Avengers films. First of all: spoiler warning!
EU Eases CO2 Rules for Car Makers
While the EU is sticking to e-car quotas, it is surprisingly changing the rules of the game: car manufacturers are now allowed to compensate for CO2 limits over three years instead of annually. The decision was made by a clear majority – despite warnings of significant climate consequences.
Nintendo: 15M Switch 2 Units by 2026
Can the Switch 2 repeat the historic success of its predecessor? Nintendo expects 15 million consoles to be sold by March 2026. Despite the significantly higher price and economic uncertainties, pre-orders indicate great interest.
Windows 11: Taskbar & HDR Updates
Microsoft is further improving Windows 11 24H2 and is bringing additional functions for energy settings and an update for the taskbar to users’ computers in a new preview version of the operating system. Some bugs will also be fixed.
Tesla Europe Sales Drop in April
Tesla’s sales figures in Europe continue to plummet – by up to 81% in some markets. While the overall market for electric vehicles is growing, the US manufacturer is increasingly losing market share to Chinese and European competitors.
OCCT Download: PC Stress Test & Benchmark
With the free OCCT download you can check whether the processor, RAM and graphics card of your PC function stably even under load.
ITER Heating System Exceeds Expectations
ITER is still a silent colossus of components – but the system that will later bring it to millions of degrees has now impressively ignited. The long-suffering large-scale project has achieved significant technical success.
China’s Robot Dogs Fight Fires
Four legs, red housing, hissing jet of water: In China, a robot dog is heading towards a fire – not for show, but as part of a fire brigade team. The Unitree B2 is intended to help where people are stuck – with exciting technology.
Switch 2: Joy-Con Accessories Leak
The Nintendo Switch 2 will apparently offer more customization options than previously known: According to current leaks, the Joy-Con 2 controllers will have interchangeable side panels. The first retailers are already offering colored replacement panels and the necessary tools.
