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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!

The Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf has also declared the 2022 Amazon Prime price increase unlawful. A class action lawsuit is planned.

IKEA was fined 1.5 million euros for allegedly conducting unlawful video surveillance in one of its stores.

Miss Moneypenny, known from numerous James Bond films, is currently the subject of an ongoing legal dispute. TECHBOOK has the story.

Mickey Mouse is a pop culture icon and has been for nearly 100 years. Currently, however, the character is causing legal headaches for Disney.

Zalando customers who frequently return items risk facing restrictions or even a ban. The company has now published its return policy.

When is an account suspension justified? What to do if it's unjustified? The Consumer Advice Center provides answers.

Since June 20, 2025, new ecodesign and energy label requirements for smartphones and tablets sold in the EU have been in effect.