History

30 Years Ago, Digital TV Nearly Flopped in Germany A look back at expensive set-top boxes and the journey to modern streaming.

Phone cards were once a bestseller. Today, most are worth only a few euros.

Parkside is considered an affordable alternative to Bosch or Makita. But who actually manufactures the tools for Lidl and Kaufland?

The rise of the Grundig brand began in the 1950s with the "Heinzelmann" radio. But how is the company faring today?

Smart home technology predates Alexa. These analog devices laid the foundation for today's connected technology decades ago.

"As If Nothing Happened" uses AI to show what deceased celebrities such as Princess Diana and Heath Ledger might look like today.

Under the name Silvercrest, Lidl has been selling kitchen appliances and electronic items from various manufacturers for decades.

Microsoft had to shut down its AI chatbot Tay after just 16 hours. Why the experiment failed so spectacularly.

Before iPhone and Android, Nokia demonstrated how mobile work could function. The 9000 Communicator turns 30 years old.

Kim Dotcom is fighting against his extradition from New Zealand to the U.S., where he faces many years in prison. Read the full story at TECHBOOK.

Why does the hard drive on a Windows system use the letter C instead of A or 1? The answer dates back to the early days of the computer age.

The Nintendo GameCube relied on affordable hardware and strong games—but that wasn't enough to compete against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

C64 in the West, KC 85 in the East: Why the East German computer couldn't compete technically and economically.

Anker sells a variety of tech products—from power adapters to power banks, headphones, and webcams. But who is actually behind Anker?

How long have emojis actually been around? A closer look at the history of emojis reveals that their origins date back quite a while.

Not everything from Microsoft has been a success. One software remains remembered as its greatest failure to this day.

Rollei, originally known as "Franke & Heidecke," gained worldwide recognition in 1929 with the Rolleiflex. The brand has since been completely reoriented.

From Tesla Experiment to Smart TV: How the Remote Control Became Everyday—and Might Soon Disappear

SoftRAM95 Promised Double Memory–But the Software Was a Hoax. How the Fake Became a Million-Dollar Success.

Apple didn't just grow through successes. These flops paved the way for the iPhone, Mac, and more.

There is a range of obscure products from Apple's history that most people have never heard of.

German tech manufacturer Medion is not only responsible for PCs and mobile service providers. TECHBOOK introduces the brand known for its discount prices.

Dreame expands with new products but faces challenges in software and customer service.

Why the iPod Is Making a Comeback: TECHBOOK delves into the cultural background of the revival of the classic MP3 player.

Since August 2019, Xiaomi has been officially present in Germany. TECHBOOK has now taken a closer look at the company.

Long before GPS and smartphones, Otmar Pilsak developed the first navigation system with EVA. A conversation about pioneering spirit and improvisation.

Who is actually behind Amazon, and how did the company come to be? TECHBOOK takes a look back at more than 30 years of Amazon's history.

When Alexander Graham Bell registered his telephone on February 14, 1876, no one could have predicted how fundamentally this technology would change the world.

Alibaba is a Chinese technology and commerce group that originally launched with Alibaba.com. Today, the company encompasses much more.