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Salary Revealed How much does Apple's new chief, John Ternus, actually earn?

John Ternus has taken over the leadership of Apple. New documents reveal the salary and stock package the company chief receives.

Billionaire in Profile Bill Gates and the Story Behind Microsoft

Bill Gates shaped Microsoft like few others. However, alongside successes, there were also criticisms, controversies, and challenging chapters.

Jeff Bezos Still Laughs About a Special Amazon Order

Even Jeff Bezos had to laugh. The Craziest Amazon Order of All Time

In the early months after the company's founding, there was an extremely peculiar Amazon order. In 2002, Jeff Bezos recounted the story.

Rise and Controversy How Sam Altman Became the Face of ChatGPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is behind the success of ChatGPT. The profile highlights his career, conflicts, and controversial decisions.

Kim Dotcom became well-known primarily for founding the company Mega.

Eventful History What Ever Happened to Kim Dotcom?

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.

More Than 5,000 Calculators: How a Hobby Became a World Record

Record-Breaking Over 5,000 Calculators! Inside Germany's Most Unusual Tech Collection

Gerhard Wenzel has been collecting historical calculators for nearly 50 years and now owns one of the largest collections in the world.

John Ternus Takes Over Tim Cook Steps Down: Apple to Get New CEO

An era ends at Apple: Tim Cook steps down as CEO and moves to the board of directors. John Ternus takes over leadership.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in front of a "Conan" poster

Classic Returns Arnold Schwarzenegger Plans 'Conan' Comeback

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to return as Conan on the big screen. "King Conan" is currently in development.

Marco Börries, founder and CEO of the German software company StarDivision, at the 1996 CeBIT.

Office Alternative How a 16-Year-Old Taught Bill Gates to Fear

From Student in Lüneburg to Software Visionary in Silicon Valley: The Fascinating Success Story of Marco Börries, Founder of StarOffice

From Australia to South America - this map shows which people are most famous where.

From Australia to South America Interactive Map Shows Which Person Is the Most Famous in Your Area

There is an interactive map on the Internet that shows which people are particularly popular in the region, city or municipality.

Portrait of Microsoft founder Bill Gates

Astounding 6 things Bill Gates predicted back in 1999

Much of what we know today was still considered science fiction in 1999. But Bill Gates predicted some services and new technology back then.

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 - today one of the largest online stores in the world

Amazon founder 5 things Jeff Bezos predicted back in 1999

Jeff Bezos recognized the potential of online retail early on, but also predicted other things back in 1999.

Surprising 4 Things Steve Jobs Predicted in 1983

An unpublished video of Steve Jobs reveals what the former Apple CEO "knew" and predicted back in 1983.

The proceedings against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange continue

Famous Personality The Man Behind WikiLeaks: The Story of Julian Assange

Julian Assange is an Australian investigative journalist and the founder of WikiLeaks. His revelations have put him in the crosshairs of the justice system.

Many in Germany are familiar with Amazon Alexa. However, few know the woman behind Alexa. We spoke with Tana-Maria Schächtele.

Tana-Maria Schächtele in Interview The Woman Behind Germany's Amazon Alexa on AI and Bias

Tana-Maria Schächtele is responsible for the German version of Amazon Alexa. In an interview with TECHBOOK, she discussed women in technology and AI.

Bezos Warns Against Expensive Purchases in the Coming Months

Challenging Economic Situation Jeff Bezos Warns: "Right Now, It's Better Not to Buy an Expensive TV"

In an interview with the U.S. news network CNN, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns against spending money impulsively on expensive purchases.

Social Media Twitter Sues Elon Musk Over Canceled Acquisition

Elon Musk has canceled the Twitter acquisition after all. The company plans to sue the world's richest man as a result.

David Beckham, Shakira and More These Stars Have Promoted Tech Products

Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss–numerous stars have promoted technology. TECHBOOK showcases the best commercials from the past 39 years.

Carsten Maschmeyer in a TECHBOOK Interview

Demand in TECHBOOK Interview Maschmeyer: "Jeff Bezos should focus on fair minimum wages!"

What will happen to tech giants like Amazon in the next 10 years? Carsten Maschmeyer shares his insights in an interview with Andreas Filbig.

8 Exciting Tech Questions for the Entrepreneur "What was your biggest tech purchase mistake, Mr. Maschmeyer?"

Carsten Maschmeyer discusses his biggest tech purchase mistake and answers seven other technology-related questions in an interview with Andreas Filbig from TECHBOOK.

In an interview with TECHBOOK editor-in-chief Andreas Filbig, Carsten Maschmeyer offered tips for startup founders.

Investor in TECHBOOK Interview Maschmeyer: "The 5 Most Common Mistakes Made by Startup Founders"

What Mistakes Startup Founders Should Avoid, According to Entrepreneur and Investor Carsten Maschmeyer in an Interview with TECHBOOK