Infineon Technologies has celebrated its largest single investment in the company’s history with the groundbreaking for its new semiconductor plant in Dresden. The company could receive public funds, and the “Smart Power Fab” is expected to release its first chips in 2026. The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended the event, along with other prominent politicians.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during its launch, causing damage to a nature reserve and surrounding area. Environmental protection organizations and a cultural preservation group are taking the US Air Traffic Control Authority FAA to court, as they allowed the launch despite the risks.
Match Group, which operates dating apps such as Tinder and OKCupid, is withdrawing from Russia. The move follows the withdrawal of other Western companies and internet services, due to the Ukraine war and the country’s leadership.
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) received 424 million data sets from airlines regarding over 121 million air passengers in 2022. However, the authority will have to reduce its mass dragnet searches following various court rulings, and a landmark judgment of the European Court of Justice in June 2022.
Apple has introduced a new update technology called Rapid Security Response for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS 13. The aim is to allow for faster import of security-related updates without users having to wait for major updates. The technology enables quick restarts following download and preparation phases.
