No Longer Just Accommodations Airbnb Now Offers Excursions and Events Airbnb is primarily known as a platform for vacation rentals. However, that is about to change. The company is significantly expanding its offerings.
Followed at Every Turn Hidden iPhone Map Shows Everywhere You've Been The iPhone has a well-hidden map in its settings that shows the places you've recently visited.
New Features Bluetooth 6.1 Released—What Users Need to Know The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has introduced a new version of the transmission standard with Bluetooth 6.1.
Successor to 5G What the Next Generation of Mobile Networks, 6G, Will Bring 6G, the successor to 5G, is on the horizon. The introduction of this new mobile technology in Europe is anticipated around 2030.
Risk of Abuse Caution When Uploading Personal Photos to AI Generators AI image generators store more than just photos. Privacy concerns and legal consequences are potential risks.
Major Redesign Netflix Is About to Undergo a Complete Transformation Netflix has announced a major redesign of its homepage to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The Netflix app will also receive an update.
Poor Connection? Clever Trick Improves Wi-Fi Signal on iPhone What to do when all devices receive a stable Wi-Fi signal without issues, except for the iPhone? Our simple trick provides a solution.
Deepfake Issue Court Requires Platforms to Actively Search for Illegal Content Court ruling mandates platforms to actively search for and block equivalent illegal deepfakes.
From Sonos Ikea Discontinues Symfonisk speakers! What Users Need to Know Without prior notice, Ikea and Sonos are ending their long-standing partnership, a shock for many fans of the Symfonisk series.
Gaming Switch Update Breaks Console — Nintendo Responds The Switch update to version 20.0.1 resolves a critical system error with code 2206-1015 during restart.
Company History What You Should Know About Panasonic Panasonic has long been a well-known name in the tech world. TECHBOOK delves into the company's impressive history.
25 Percent More Expensive Microsoft Significantly Raises Prices for Xbox Consoles and Games Recently, Sony raised the price of the PS5, and now Microsoft is following suit with the Xbox prices. TECHBOOK has the details.
Major Update Nintendo Switch Unexpectedly Receives Switch 2 Feature A recent update for the Nintendo Switch has been released. Among other features, it includes a function from the Nintendo Switch 2.
Through Mandatory Online Measures Major Gaming Publisher Accused of Spying on Players Privacy advocates accuse Ubisoft of spying on players. This occurs because players must be online even for single-player games.
Current Rumors New PlayStation Console Leaked Fans might receive a mobile alternative alongside the PS6. Reportedly, a PlayStation 6 handheld is in the works.
Users Must Take Action Google Will Delete Gmail Accounts if Users Do Not Act Promptly Google has started to delete inactive Gmail accounts. To prevent this, users should log in immediately. TECHBOOK provides the details.
Users Must Respond Google Closes Android Security Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers Google has released the May security bulletin for Android, addressing a total of 46 security vulnerabilities in the operating system.
Copied Camera Bar? Google Mocks Leaked iPhone 17 in New Ad In a new ad, Google notes significant similarities between the iPhone leaks and its own Pixel series, known for its wide "camera visors."
Since iOS 18 Are You Familiar with the Hidden Calculator on the iPhone? Since iOS 18, a calculator has been integrated into the iPhone keyboard, so users can perform calculations directly in chats or elsewhere.
Starting June 20 EU Introduces Mandatory Updates and Spare Parts Requirement for Smartphone Manufacturers Starting June 20, 2025, the EU will require new smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide updates and replacement parts for longer.
Wearable Technology How Accurately Do Smartwatches Measure During Sports? A Study Has Found Out A new study reveals how accurately ten current smartwatches and fitness trackers measure during sports activities.
Tips for Your Vacation How to Take Photos Underwater with Your Smartphone If you want to capture vacation memories underwater with your smartphone, there are a few things to keep in mind. These tips can help.
Deadline: June 30 Last Update Opportunity! LG to Permanently Shut Down Smartphone Servers In 2021, LG exited the smartphone market. Now, the company is also parting with the remnants of its mobile phone history.
Soon Even Easier WhatsApp Introduces a Practical Update for Voice Messages Recording WhatsApp voice messages is expected to become much easier soon. A relevant update is currently being tested.
Streaming History 20 Years of YouTube: The Simplicity of the First Video What started as a simple animal video has become one of the largest entertainment platforms. TECHBOOK takes a look at YouTube's history.
Streaming New Netflix Feature Reduces Distractions While Watching Netflix subtitles are handy when watching in original language or if you can't turn up the volume. Now, a new option is available for this.
Movies and Series Reboot or Remake? Confusing Movie Terms Explained What is a reboot, what is a remake? TECHBOOK explains some of the most common terms in the world of films and series.
Opinion on the HBO Series "The Casting of Snape Fundamentally Changes the Story of 'Harry Potter.'" The planned Harry Potter remake by HBO is being viewed critically. This is because the casting of Snape fundamentally changes the story.
TECHBOOK editor's opinion New "The Naked Gun" Movie: "Why I Laugh and Get Angry at the Same Time!" "The Naked Gun" is getting a reboot and the first moving impressions are here. Our author Woon-Mo Sung is ambivalent
Billions in Sales Expected Huge Hype Around New Streaming Format Vertical Drama Vertical drama is the new streaming hype beyond Netflix and co. TECHBOOK explains the phenomenon that is popular with the TikTok generation.
For the First Time Netflix and Quentin Tarantino Work Together! Cult Film Gets a Sequel Netflix and Quentin Tarantino will be working together for the first time. It's about a sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
Streaming New Netflix Series Overtakes Even "Bridgerton" and "Stranger Things" "Adolescence" has reached the Netflix best list of the platform's most successful English-language series. And there is still no end in sight.
At Netflix New Series Surprisingly Storms the Charts — This Is What Makes It So Unique "Adolescence" on Netflix may only have four episodes, but they pack a punch. TECHBOOK reveals what sets the series apart.
Even Jeff Bezos Had to Laugh The Craziest Amazon Order of All Time In the early months after its founding, there was a particularly unusual Amazon order. In 2002, Jeff Bezos recounted the story.
"Buy for Me" Amazon Should Now Shop Automatically — Even Outside Its Own Store Amazon is currently testing "Buy for Me," a feature supported by AI and intended to make searching for alternative online stores superfluous.
For Secure Payment Transactions How to Protect Yourself Against Errors and Fraud when Making ransfers There are numerous victims of bank transfer fraud every year. Read on TECHBOOK how you can protect yourself!
Memecoin What Purpose Does Donald Trump's Cryptocurrency Serve? Trump's Memecoin is making waves in cryptocurrency. It has started with a market cap in the billions and raises questions.
What's Behind It Amazon Cancels Almost 10-Year-Old Pre-Orders Amazon is currently canceling pre-orders that customers have been able to place for almost ten years. TECHBOOK reveals the reason.
Attention Private Sellers! One Wrong Sentence in Classified Ads Makes You Liable TECHBOOK reveals how you as a private seller can legally exclude liability for material defects in classified ads.
Coinbase, Bitpanda ... Trading Bitcoin and More - An Overview of the Best Crypto Exchanges Trading Bitcoin, Ethereum and Co. is possible via crypto exchanges. TECHBOOK offers an overview of the portals.
Consumer Advice Center Warns Payment Provider Klarna Analyzes Customer Bank Statements Is Klarna looking into its customers' bank statements? This accusation is now in the air, and the company has responded.
Chip, magnetic strip, ... What data is stored on bank cards and credit cards, and where is it stored? Various data must be stored on debit and credit cards for secure transactions. TECHBOOK will tell you which ones and where.
Known for winSIM, PremiumSIM, ... Who Is Behind Drillisch? History of the Mobile Phone Provider With brands, smartmobil, winSIM, and PremiumSIM, Drillisch operates as a wireless services discounter and DSL and fiber optics provider.
Project by Nokia Why the Moon is Now Getting a Mobile Network Nokia is to bring mobile communications to the moon. This is part of NASA's Artemis mission, which will soon take people back to the moon.
Did You Know? What is the Difference Between WLAN and WiFi? While we talk about WLAN networks here in Germany, the word WiFi is used abroad. What is the difference between WLAN and WiFi?
No longer safe Well-known manufacturer calls for the disposal of certain routers In a current security notice, D-Link calls for certain routers to be removed from service and replaced with newer models.
Available immediately FritzOS 8 is here! Major Fritzbox update brings numerous new features Once a year, AVM releases a major FritzOS update. This year it is FritzOS 8.0, which brings over 60 new features to the Fritzbox.
Cell Broadcast How the nationwide warning day on September 12 works The nationwide warning day is a project to integrate an efficient alarm system. On September 12 at 11 a.m., it will be correspondingly loud.
Highly frequented for years Telekom discontinues popular service without replacement Unused services tend to get scrapped. This now applies to Deutsche Telekom's Directory Assistance, which will cease at the end of 2024.
Curious The phone booth in France that rings constantly A phone booth in France actually still works - and rings constantly. TECHBOOK explains why this is the case and how it came about.
Serious Allegation AI Chatbot on WhatsApp Can Engage in Sexual Conversations — Here's How Meta Responds
Like with the iPhone Automatic Restarts for Android Smartphones Are Coming—Here's What You Need to Know