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Hotel portals are usually a delightful convenience. If, however, a handful of portals process 75% of all direct bookings, this can quickly lead to monopoly positions with the potential for abuse.6 min read
Imagine someone would befriend teenagers, earn their trust and sympathy and even turn into a role model for them. What may sound nice at first is just a new way of product marketing. Tailor-made, without scruples and viewed by millions around the world.7 min read
Some people leave practically all of their life planning to their cellphones and barely know a phone number other than their own by heart. Deep inside I wonder: how much would I really know without digital helpers?7 min read
Whether we install programs and updates or make purchases, we usually scroll through the often mile-long terms and conditions at lightning speed to click the "I agree" button. What we tend to forget: we're entering into a contract sight unseen.7 min read
When people write they no longer follow the news because they simply can't bear them any more - that gets me thinking. The Internet has changed the news landscape and we all have to learn to live with it!7 min read
Vinyl records are among the first victims of the digital revolution. Between 1988 and 1995, most press plants went out of business. Surprisingly, vinyls aren't dead - and pose a real challenge for the music industry.6 min read
Talking to people of different opinions can make for a worthwhile experience and broadens your horizon. I've recently met someone who not only doesn't mind tracking and customer profiles but welcomes it.6 min read
The recent news that the much praised copy protection for Ultra HD Blu-ray had been cracked likely brought a smirk to the face of many. But the fun ends when honest buyers are left holding the bag.6 min read
There's one in my circle of friends who decided not to go online, who doesn't own a cellphone.We met over dinner at his place and, as always, that evening gave me a lot to think about.7 min read
Some Internet users are no longer flesh and blood but vacuum robots, refrigerators and window blinds. As with all new developments, products range from useful to ludicrous. Here's a brief outline.7 min read
