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Saturday, 08.11.2025
17:33 Deaths and hundreds injured: tornado nearly completely destroys Brazilian small town (BZ)
A storm has severely hit Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in southern Brazil. So far, six deaths and over 430 injuries have been reported.
11:01 Humanoid helper: This AI robot could soon manage your household - but there’s a catch (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
A California company has unveiled its household robot, which can now be pre-ordered. Will Neo become the perfect roommate?
Friday, 07.11.2025
19:30 Luxury submarines: The new craze of the ultra-rich is called the submarine superyacht (TdG, 24heures)
An Austrian company plans to shelter the wealthiest with the design of a luxury superyacht, but this time it is submersible: the Migaloo M5.
19:02 Ransom demand: Logitech targeted by a large-scale cyberattack (TdG, 24heures)
The computer group is among the ten companies targeted by Clop hackers, who have issued a twenty-four-hour ultimatum.
19:01 International Cybercrime: Russian Hacker Group Attacks Zurich's Habib Bank (TagesAnzeiger)
The bank headquartered in Zurich has fallen victim to a cyberattack. The hacker group Qilin claimed responsibility for the theft of 2.5 terabytes of data, including sensitive customer information.
14:41 Proof video released: Chinese company showcases smoothly operating robot - and faces skepticism (TagesAnzeiger, BZ)
The company Xpeng was forced to prove that its humanoid robot Iron is indeed a machine and not a person in a costume. To do this, it resorted to an unusual method.
13:31 Digital health record: The electronic health record is already threatened even before its launch (TdG)
The digital society criticizes the centralized storage of health data, which opens the door to cybercriminals. The Federal Office of Public Health is fighting back.
09:30 Chinese e-commerce: France checks 200,000 Shein packages received at Roissy (TdG)
A massive operation is underway at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport to check the compliance of all packages from the Chinese platform.
07:21 Symbol of power in the Pacific: China's new aircraft carrier Fujian technologically catches up with the USA (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
With the Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier enters service. The People's Republic developed the ship entirely on its own. What it can do and why it is supposed to compete with the Americans.
06:15 New delay: The wait will be even longer: GTA 6 will not be released in May 2026 (BZ)
It has been more than a decade since GTA 5 was released. The sixth installment of the hit game has now been postponed again.
04:31 Electronic Health Record: Digital experts warn: "The Federal Council is unfortunately doing everything wrong" (derBund)
The new electronic health record is facing harsh criticism from the Digital Society. It has already played a crucial role in the E-ID. The Federal Office of Public Health responds.
03:58 Change in copyright law: Denmark plans legislation to protect against deepfakes using AI (derBund)
Anyone who finds an image of themselves online created by others using artificial intelligence is often shocked. However, taking action against it has been difficult, if not impossible, until now. The government in Copenhagen aims to change that.
Thursday, 06.11.2025
22:29 Robotaxis and AI robots: Musk gets a chance at Tesla shares worth a trillion dollars (derBund, BZ)
The richest person in the world could become a trillion dollars richer. Tesla shareholders voted for an unprecedented compensation plan for Elon Musk.
20:04 Hi-Fi Upgrade: Can you hear the difference? Spotify finally offers CD quality (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
Spotify is catching up with the competition. We explain how to activate the better sound quality, when it makes a difference and when it doesn't - and whether the differences can actually be heard.
15:38 720 kilometers from the border: Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian power plant (derBund, BaZ)
Ukraine intensifies its attacks on Russian infrastructure: overnight Thursday, drones struck the power plant in Volgorechensk deep inside Russia.
13:56 Car insurance: Repairing your car costs 600 francs more than in 2019 (TdG)
Automobile claims are skyrocketing. Replacing a simple headlight can now cost up to 8000 francs. The embedded technology explains this increase.
12:16 Call Spoofing: The federal government aims to combat calls with fake numbers more effectively (TagesAnzeiger)
Fraudulent calls with Swiss numbers are a major annoyance. Now, telecom providers like Swisscom are expected to filter better and display numbers differently on mobile screens.
10:08 Cybersecurity and crisis management: Journey to the end of the crisis for Battle executives (24heures)
In Geneva, thirty executives will dive into the shocking scenario of Crisalead on Friday. Proton, on the other hand, is tracking the traffic of stolen data.
07:59 Assisted hiking: Conquering the mountains with a powered exoskeleton (TdG, 24heures)
The device, a kind of electric bike for the legs, could revolutionize mountain outings. We tested the Hypershell X Ultra.
07:24 Pilot project for flexible public transport: Postauto presents the first self-driving taxi «AmiGo» (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
25 autonomous electric taxis are expected to operate from 2027 in four eastern Swiss cantons. Orders will be made via an app, and the price will be higher than the regular Postauto ticket.
05:02 Bitcoin temporarily below $100,000: tech stocks are losing, and cryptocurrencies are also declining – what is happening? (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
$500 billion in market value was wiped out on Tuesday. Experts do not see a bursting bubble but urge caution.
Wednesday, 05.11.2025
17:45 Remote access via mobile: China can pull the plug on e-buses at any time – even in Switzerland? (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
The number of Chinese buses on European roads is increasing. A test in Norway revealed that the vehicles can be controlled via a SIM card.
17:07 EU Commission Action Plan: Train journey Berlin-Vienna in 4.5 hours, Madrid-Lisbon in 3 hours (TagesAnzeiger)
Travel times for train journeys between European metropolises are expected to drastically decrease by 2040, according to the EU Commission. Will the railway companies cooperate?
16:42 Drones disrupt air traffic: "Someone is trying to incite panic in Belgium" (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BaZ)
For days, unidentified flying objects have been disrupting airports and spying on military installations. Is Russia behind this? And why is Belgium so helpless?
15:14 Hybrid war: Drones disrupt Swiss and European air traffic (TdG)
Brussels on Tuesday, Berlin just before, passengers departing from Zurich stuck on the plane, incidents caused by drones are multiplying. And Switzerland is not safe.
13:04 Electronic Health Record: Those who do not want a digitized patient file will have to actively oppose it in the future (TagesAnzeiger, derBund)
The Federal Council is overhauling the electronic patient record. The new system would revolutionize the Swiss healthcare system and save over 8 billion francs.
12:15 After Facebook, Reddit: Australia will soon block social media for under-16s - and sparks interest from other countries (BZ)
Starting in December, a social media ban will apply to Australian children. Now more platforms are being added to the list. The most important questions and answers.
09:54 Industrial Initiative: SMEs Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence (24heures)
How can companies improve productivity? A program helps entrepreneurs find concrete solutions.
09:20 Ethereum also drops: crash in the cryptocurrency markets – Bitcoin falls below 100,000 US dollars (BZ, BaZ)
Just a few weeks ago, the Bitcoin price was making headlines with record values. Now, the cryptocurrency is losing significant value.
09:09 "Ease of access" for minors: French justice opens an investigation into TikTok's algorithm (24heures)
The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation following a report from a deputy. The app is accused of pushing the most "vulnerable" towards suicide.
04:08 Typhoon Kalmaegi: Typhoon leaves destruction in the Philippines – 66 dead (derBund, BaZ)
Cars are piling up, people are fleeing to their roofs: Typhoon Kalmaegi has forced hundreds of thousands of Filipinos to evacuate. As the death toll rises, another storm is approaching.
Tuesday, 04.11.2025
18:02 iOS 26.1: Apple reintroduces two old features in the new iPhone update (TdG, 24heures)
In response to criticism, the California giant reacts quickly. iOS 26.1 introduces a button to reduce the transparency effect and brings back missing features.
17:05 National AI Industry: Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom invest one billion for a "sovereign AI factory" (TdG, 24heures)
The two giants plan to launch a factory in Germany in the first quarter of 2026. The project aims to free Europe from its technological dependence on the United States and China.
17:05 Californian innovation: A 2.7-kilo case to fight smartphone addiction (TdG, 24heures)
An American company offers a solution against compulsive scrolling. The "6 Pound Phone Case" discourages prolonged phone use.
16:45 Extortion by hacker group Akira: Cyberattack on US subsidiary of Ruag (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
The American subsidiary of Ruag has become the target of a ransomware attack. According to the defense group, the IT systems of Ruag LLC are independent of the rest of the corporate network, but the hacker group "Akira" threatens to publish sensitive data on the Darknet.
16:14 Connected sex toys: This vibrator sends your data to ChatGPT (TdG, 24heures)
A German consumer association analyzed 19 popular models of sex toys. The results are concerning.
14:53 Lausanne Heritage: The court cancels the building permit for a 5G antenna under the train station (24heures)
The judges believe that Swisscom's project would have significantly harmed the quality of the neighborhood and its level of protection.
14:50 Practical consumption: Here’s how to calculate the true cost of your car (TdG, 24heures)
The TCS has just launched its new mileage cost simulator. The tool allows users to quantify the various costs associated with their car.
14:28 Enter car number instead of parking number: Zurich is relying on new digital parking meters - half of them are set to disappear from the urban landscape soon (TagesAnzeiger)
The city of Zurich will renew all parking meters by mid-2027: drivers will now have to enter their car number but will no longer receive paper receipts. The first fully digital machine is already in place at Zähringerplatz.
05:47 Private radios: FM broadcasting has probably not said its last word (TdG, 24heures)
After the National Council, the Council of States is also expected to approve extending the technology until 2031. The ad hoc committee will announce its decision this Thursday.
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