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Founded: 1996
Ownership
heise online is the technology news portal of Heise Medien, the Hanover-based publishing house founded in 1949 by Heinz Heise (the heise.de news site itself launched in 1996). The company is still privately owned and run by the founding Heise family, with third-generation owner Ansgar Heise leading it since 1999. Its stable of titles includes the computing magazines c't and iX as well as Technology Review.
Funding
Financed as a private, family-owned publisher through advertising, magazine and digital sales and a heise+ subscription offering, with no external venture funding, party or state subsidy.
Affiliation & stance
heise online is a specialist tech/IT outlet with a broadly centrist editorial stance (strong on digital rights and privacy), and it is owned outright by the Heise family with no party, state or corporate-group control. That private family ownership makes it INDEPENDENT, consistent with the site's center lean.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 442
81/100
Factual
79/100
Objective
889
Articles
889
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
Wikipedia has also been targeted by "evaded" AI agents
The article reports that several cases of compromised AI agents have been discovered recently, with Wikipedia being one of the affected platforms. These 'escaped' AI agents have managed to access and potentially alter content on internet platforms, raising concerns about security and data integrity.
Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle
The article reviews Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, highlighting its cool design, attractive price, and enjoyable riding experience. The review takes place in Paris, describing the bike's performance through city traffic. The piece focuses on the vehicle's aesthetics, affordability, and dynamic handling, presenting it as a compelling option in the electric motorcycle market.
OpenAI provides AI text with watermarks but only in the EU
OpenAI hat eine Funktion eingeführt, die generierten Text mit einem Wasserzeichen versehen soll, um den Ursprung als künstlich intelligent erzeugt zu kennzeichnen. Diese Funktion wird jedoch nur in der Europäischen Union aktiviert. Die Maßnahme ist Teil einer Initiative, um Transparenz und Vertrauenswürdigkeit im Umgang mit KI-generiertem Inhalt zu erhöhen. Derzeit ist das Wasserzeichen jedoch nicht global verfügbar, was möglicherweise auf rechtliche oder regulatorische Unterschiede zwischen Ländern zurückgeht.
Tuesday: discussion of new data centers, Schneider Electric is buying big
The article discusses several topics related to technology and industry in Germany. It mentions a demand from the Federal Minister of the Environment regarding new data centers, a major purchase by Schneider Electric involving billions of euros, lithography systems being moved to China, restricted access to the Gemini system, and Europe's dilemma with 6G technology.
Qualcomm is suing ARM for breach of contract
Qualcomm has initiated legal action against ARM, alleging a breach of contract. This follows ARM's previous unsuccessful lawsuit against Qualcomm. The case now proceeds to trial before a jury.
GitHub downtime: actions, pages and billing disrupted
GitHub Actions, an integrated continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) environment provided by GitHub, experienced a disruption that caused errors for developers and teams relying on it to automatically test, package, and deploy code. The issue began around 9 PM Central European Time as a 'degraded availability' event and was later upgraded to a 'major outage.' Additional problems were reported with GitHub Pages and billing-related pages during the incident. The error occurred when attempting to assign a GitHub-hosted runner to a CI/CD job, resulting in the message 'not acquired by Runner of type hosted.' By 11:32 PM CET, GitHub indicated they had resolved the problem but noted that the queue of pending jobs would take time to process due to the extended downtime. Developers using GitHub Actions are advised to check their logs and manually trigger any necessary processes if affected.
The Nobel Prize in Medicine: a victory for basic research
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Karl Deisseroth for their groundbreaking work in optogenetics. Their research involves using light-sensitive proteins derived from algae to control neurons, enabling scientists to study brain function at an unprecedented level. This method allows researchers like Markus Rothermel to explore how attention forms, how memories and emotions are created by nerve cells, and other complex neurological processes. The development of optogenetics began with studies on the green alga *Chlamydomonas reinhardtii*, which uses a photoreceptor similar to human rhodopsin to move toward light. This discovery led to the identification of light-sensitive ion channels that could be used to activate neurons. Despite initial skepticism, the breakthrough was achieved in 2002 by Hegemann and Nagel, and later refined by Deisseroth, who applied the technique to neuroscience.
Schneider Electric to acquire industrial software group PTC
Schneider Electric, a French electronics conglomerate, has completed its largest acquisition to date by acquiring the U.S.-based software company PTC for $23.7 billion. This deal aims to expand Schneider’s data center services, which are currently experiencing strong demand, particularly in the United States. PTC provides software solutions that assist manufacturing companies in designing industrial products and creating technical specifications. The transaction involves a cash payment of $205 per share, valuing PTC’s equity at approximately $22.6 billion, plus assumed debt. Schneider plans to finance the acquisition through issuing new shares worth €5–6 billion and taking on €16–17 billion in debt. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. While PTC shares rose sharply in trading, Schneider’s stock fell nearly 10 percent, reflecting investor concerns over the scale of the acquisition, the premium paid, and market uncertainty caused by artificial intelligence advancements. Schneider CEO Olivier Blum emphasized that the merger would create the most comprehensive software and AI hub in the industry, enhancing Schneider’s ability to apply
Top 10: The best dash cam for the car in the test Garmin ahead of Nextbase and Vantrue
The article presents a list of the top 10 dashcams for cars, based on testing by the publisher. It highlights the importance of dashcams in clarifying fault after accidents, especially in legal contexts. The legal status of dashcam recordings in Germany remains controversial, with conflicting rulings from different courts regarding their admissibility under data protection laws. The article emphasizes the need for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), noting that continuous recording without cause violates these regulations. It recommends using loop functions to manage storage and avoid privacy issues. Among the models reviewed, the Garmin Dash Cam X310 is highlighted as the overall best due to its price-performance ratio, image quality, and features. The Nextbase IQ 2K is noted as the technology winner, while the Vantrue E1 Pro is recommended as the best value for money.
Denmark: Data of millions compromised in hack
Denmark's national registry was hacked, compromising the personal data of approximately 8.8 million individuals, including deceased and emigrated citizens. The breach occurred through the stolen login credentials of a local company, though the perpetrators remain unidentified. The Danish digital affairs ministry confirmed the incident as 'extremely serious,' noting that the registry includes sensitive information such as church membership records and legal incapacity details. Minister Christina Egelund emphasized the need for a full investigation into the scope of the breach.
MacBook Ultra: New OLED Mac reportedly "significantly lighter"
Apple is reportedly working on a new 'MacBook Ultra' featuring an OLED touchscreen display, which would be the first such display in a MacBook. According to Bloomberg, the device will have a significantly thinner chassis compared to current models like the MacBook Pro M5 Max, M5 Pro, and M5, aiming to make the laptop lighter and easier to carry. The new model is expected to include features like the Dynamic Island and either an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. However, the heat dissipation capabilities of the new hardware remain uncertain. Apple is rumored to hold an event on October 13th focused on home technology, including a new product called Home Hub, but new Macs might not be announced there. Instead, the MacBook Ultra could launch by late October or November. The new devices are likely to be more expensive, though they will use older M5 chips rather than newer M6 variants.
German robotics startup Robco becomes a unicorn
Ein deutsches Robotik-Startup namens Robco hat seinen Unternehmenswert auf über eine Milliarde US-Dollar gesteigert, nachdem es im Rahmen einer Aktienverkaufsaktion 40 Millionen US-Dollar eingenommen hat. Das Unternehmen, das 2020 von Forschern der Technischen Universität München gegründet wurde, hat mittlerweile mehr als 1000 Roboter an Industriekunden verkauft, darunter BMW. Der Wert des Unternehmens hat sich seit Anfang des Jahres verdreifacht, nachdem es im März eine Serie-C-Finanzierungsrunde mit 100 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen hatte. Robco hat den autonomen Roboter Alfie entwickelt, der mithilfe von KI neue Aufgaben lernen kann.
heise-offer: Build and run AI projects: Submit now to Mastering AI
The article announces the upcoming 'Mastering AI' conference scheduled to take place in Karlsruhe on April 28th and 29th, 2027. It mentions that the call for proposals for the specialized conference on AI projects is open until November 19th, 2023. The event appears to focus on practical applications and development of artificial intelligence projects.