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Integration into CoreAI team

GitHub CEO leaves – Microsoft fully integrates platform

11. August, 2025 - 17:38

After nearly four years at the helm, Thomas Dohmke is leaving GitHub to “become a startup founder again”. Microsoft is using the change in leadership to completely realign the developer platform.

End of an era

AOL discontinues dial-up Internet service after 34 years

11. August, 2025 - 09:30

The legendary modem sound is coming to an end. AOL is discontinuing its dial-up service at the end of September, and with it, a piece of Internet history disappears.

Bitcoin approaches record high

Bitcoin extends weekend gains

11. August, 2025 - 08:31

Bitcoin is approaching its record high from mid-July with strong gains. The price of Bitcoin rose to 122,300 dollars (104,820 euros) in early trading on the Bitstamp trading.

CVE-2025-8088

Security vulnerability in WinRAR actively exploited

11. August, 2025 - 07:29

Attackers exploited a directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR to spread malware via manipulated archives. The vulnerability CVE-2025-8088 has been patched since version 7.13.

After filing for creditor protection

Glencore takes over Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle

09. August, 2025 - 12:51

Near Magdeburg, the Canadian company Li-Cycle is developing one of the largest recycling plants for batteries in Europe. It involves critical raw materials for the EU.

Conflicts of interest

Trump demands resignation of Intel boss Lip-Bu Tan

08. August, 2025 - 06:32

New CEO Lip-Bu Tan has only just set a course for the way out of the crisis at the ailing chip company Intel. But now there is new unrest: the US president wants him to leave immediately.

Trump shows the way out

Trump announces 100 percent tariff on chips

07. August, 2025 - 13:50

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 100 percent on chip imports into the USA – and has immediately outlined a way around them.

Agent-based AI-driven security operations

Zscaler completes acquisition of Red Canary

07. August, 2025 - 09:32

Zscaler, provider of cloud security solutions, has officially completed the acquisition of security company Red Canary.

Doubts about the big move

Apple: US investments increased by 100 billion dollars

07. August, 2025 - 07:25

Under pressure from Donald Trump’s policies, Apple is increasing its commitment to investments in the USA by 100 billion dollars.

Global talent shortage and its consequences

Competition for AI specialists is intensifying

06. August, 2025 - 14:48

Artificial intelligence is not just a technology trend, but has long been a decisive competitive factor for companies worldwide. But this is precisely where the challenge lies: skilled workers with in-depth AI knowledge are rare.