Opinion

Always be courteous to the staff, whether at the supermarket or in a restaurant.

The Unsugarcoated Truth! What Annoyed Me Most as a Cashier

From deposit slips to checkout dividers: These 11 habits regularly test cashiers' patience–but are easily avoidable.

The Ingalls Family in the Netflix Version of "Little House on the Prairie"

Opinion on Netflix Reboot 'Little House on the Prairie': 'A Lot of Potential, Not Much Realized'

Netflix reimagines "Little House on the Prairie." It's more historically accurate but emotionally much weaker than the original.

Commentary Editor on Gaming Blu-rays: "I'm about to cry!"

I generally celebrate PlayStation as a brand. However, I also love Blu-rays. An unpleasant separation is looming for me.

Renate Reinsve in the Horror Film "Backrooms"

"Backrooms" Ikea From Hell! Why the Horror Hype of 2026 Is So Disturbing

The horror film "Backrooms" is now hitting theaters in Germany, potentially becoming the biggest cinematic surprise of the year. We discuss whether it's worth watching.

Miao Xie and Joe Taslim in "The Furious"

Forget Marvel! More action than this won't be found in 2026.

"The Furious" is hitting theaters as an action film for the ages. Those who enjoy intense bone-crunching action will be thrilled.

Scene from "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"

Opinion "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" Is Perfect for the TikTok Generation

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is the latest cinematic adventure of the famous mustachioed plumber. Here, I’ll tell you if it's worth buying a ticket.

Ryan Gosling Featured on Artwork for "The Astronaut"

Blockbuster Hit "Project Hail Mary" Is Amazon's Film of the Year

Amazon has produced what is likely its biggest blockbuster of the year with "Project Hail Mary." TECHBOOK had the opportunity to preview it.

Scene from the Sky series "Lord of the Flies"

Starting February 24 New Sky Series Depicts Gripping Fight for Survival

At the Berlinale 2026, Sky will also premiere the first episodes of "Lord of the Flies." These are already making a strong impression.

TECHBOOK editor Woon-Mo Sung and many Blu-rays

Commentary Editor on Blu-rays and DVDs: "Did I Cry Too Soon?"

In my last commentary on Blu-rays and DVDs, I felt like crying. But things are changing.

Commentary Editor on Streaming: "Why I Consider Netflix and Others to Be Regressive"

Shiny new streaming world? Not quite. Our TECHBOOK author believes that streaming services are becoming increasingly consumer-unfriendly.

Merry Christmas! The Best Christmas Movies for Cozy Holidays

Some films are simply a part of every Christmas celebration. These classics perfectly complement the festive spirit.

Android Users Can Now Join in on AirDrop

Bravo! TECHBOOK Author: "Google Steals AirDrop–and That's a Good Thing!"

Google has developed a solution that allows Android and iOS devices to share files directly without using messenger apps or cloud links.

Many people use Google Maps for navigation on their iPhones.

TECHBOOK Editor Annoyed "Why Does Google Keep Making Its Apps Worse with Each Update?"

Some users are currently puzzled by the new 3D view in Google Maps while driving. Our editor is also annoyed by it.

TECHBOOK author Woon-Mo Sung, a TV remote, and a television

Opinion "This Streaming Service Doesn't Have Its Own Movies–and That's Great!"

No original films for Paramount+? Sounds silly, but not to TECHBOOK author Woon-Mo Sung. Here's why he thinks so.

The Witcher: Liam Hemsworth and TECHBOOK Author Louisa Stoeffler

Netflix Series Opinion on "The Witcher" Season 4: "I'm Not Interested!"

The first full trailer for "The Witcher" Season 4 on Netflix has been released. Our author is not impressed at all.

Commentary iPhone Air Is Here! Can Apple Succeed Where the Galaxy S25 Edge Failed?

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge flopped for various reasons. Apple must not repeat these mistakes with the iPhone Air.

My colleague Christian Just had the opportunity to see live translation in action at Apple's headquarters. Unfortunately, he can't bring the feature back to Germany.

Opinion Apple Introduces Live Translation on AirPods–Why Are We Missing Out?

Live translation is THE new feature of the AirPods Pro 3. However, there's no mention of it on the German Apple site. Why is that?

Our editor Adrian Mühlroth tested the Odyssey 3D at IFA 2025.

Headaches From Watching Opinion on Samsung's 3D Monitor at IFA: "This Technology Leads to a Dead End"

Samsung brought its new Odyssey 3D gaming monitor to IFA 2025. Our editor finds the technology headache-inducing.

Spotify, AI Icon, and TECHBOOK Editor Woon-Mo Sung

TECHBOOK Editor "More and More AI Junk–That's Why I'm Not Interested in Spotify!"

AI is increasingly making headlines at Spotify and other streaming services. TECHBOOK editor Woon-Mo Sung finds this absolutely terrible.

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a new camera design.

TECHBOOK Editor "I hope the iPhone 17 Air doesn't actually look like that!"

Apple aims to try something new with the iPhone 17 Air. However, I hope the smartphone doesn't actually look like the leaks suggest.

Techbook GameZone 4 of the Best Action Games for Intense Hours

Action games provide thrilling hours in front of the screen, packed with adrenaline. Here are four titles that deliver the excitement.

TECHBOOK Editor "If This Happens, I Won't Buy GTA 6!"

The frame rate of GTA 6 is a decisive factor for our author Woon-Mo Sung. He explains why here.

TECHBOOK author Louisa Stoeffler and Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" films

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.

DVDs and Blu-rays are selling less and less.

Opinion TECHBOOK Editor on the End of Blu-Ray: "I Just Want to Cry"

The decline of physical media has now led to the end of Blu-ray. Our TECHBOOK author doesn't quite want to accept this.

Techbook GameZone The 4 Best Strategy Games for Complex Battles

Strategy games require intelligence, foresight, and quick decision-making. TECHBOOK presents four of the best examples.

Techbook GameZone 5 of the Best Story Games for Thrilling Hours

Many video games captivate not only with gameplay but also with storytelling. That's why TECHBOOK presents five of the best story games.

Packaging and Game Card for "Zelda: Breath of the Wild"

Techbook GameZone The 5 Best Open-World Games for Extensive Exploration

Open-world games boast about their size and seemingly limitless freedom. TECHBOOK presents five of the best representatives of the genre.

Newly Introduced Opinion on Google's AI Film Tool: "The End of Art!"

Google recently introduced Flow, an upcoming AI program for video creation. TECHBOOK author Woon-Mo Sung views it skeptically.

Scene from "The Naked Gun" and TECHBOOK author Woon-Mo Sung

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

The end of the iPhone mini and SE seems sealed

No More iPhone Mini and SE Editor on Apple's Decision: "You Are Completely Ignoring a Customer Group"

The end of the iPhone mini and SE seems to be sealed. TECHBOOK editor Marlene Polywka thinks this is a shame for one simple reason.