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Google Loses in Court: Munich Regional Court I Prohibits Company from Distributing False AI Responses in Search Overview

Loot boxes are widespread in video games and are particularly concerning to child protection advocates. But are they actually illegal?

According to new research, the police are also using location data from users that is actually collected solely for advertising purposes.

Countdown clocks in online shopping are meant to create a sense of urgency. And according to a new court ruling, this is completely legal.

Personalized Prices Online? Online stores use personal data to adjust prices. This means surveillance pricing can become costly.

If you waited too long for the final bill from E.ON, you might be eligible for a refund. TECHBOOK explains who qualifies.

ATMs, websites, and shops must become more accessible. The EU is also making cash withdrawals easier and increasing transparency.

New EU battery rules take effect in 2027—why smartphones will still rarely have replaceable batteries and what manufacturers plan instead.

The German government plans to store IP addresses for three months in the future. The goal is to improve law enforcement in cases of cybercrime.

Amazon and Philips take action against counterfeit toothbrush heads; customers urged to check purchases.

The main defendant in the Movie2k case could lose billions. The court and the prosecutor's office are determining access to his assets.

Can the internet simply be shut down? TECHBOOK explains why this is technically and legally nearly impossible in Germany.

U.S. Court fines Meta $375 million for inadequate protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.

The EU plans a new fee for packages from abroad. The duty-free threshold will also be eliminated. This could significantly increase the cost of online shopping.

The new EU battery regulation introduces stricter rules to improve recycling. There are also discussions about a battery deposit.

Recently, a total of 24 portals for illegal IPTV were taken offline. The perpetrators provided false information during registration.

Nintendo plans a special Switch 2 for Europe. New EU regulations are forcing changes to batteries and controllers. Here's what's behind it.

Suspect your photo was used in deepfakes? TECHBOOK explains how to best verify this.

The allegedly largest network for illegal sports streaming is said to have been dismantled. It also received significant traffic from Germany.

Acer and Asus can no longer sell laptops and PCs in Germany due to losing a patent dispute.

Should users only post online using their real names? The debate over the requirement for real names is gaining new political support.

Meta is alleged to have collected data without consent. Users could receive up to 10,000 euros in compensation.

Hate postings, online fraud, and sexual offenses on the internet have been troubling for years. Now, a new effort is being launched to combat them.

A report criticizes PayPal for analyzing user data for advertising purposes. Experts see risks and question the legality of the data usage.

The U.S. has long accused the EU of disadvantaging American companies with new regulations. Now, the U.S. government is taking it a step further.

Cleverbuy customers have increasingly reported missing payments. Now, the consumer protection agency has issued an official warning.

The Federal Network Agency must reallocate the 5G frequencies. A court ruled the 2019 allocation invalid. The decision has consequences.

ECJ ruling: Companies may send email advertisements without explicit consent under certain conditions.

Microsoft wants Teams to detect if you're in the office—privacy advocates sound the alarm!