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From old devices to new ideas, from digital change to everyday life: We write about what moves us – with heart, humor and attitude.

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Sven Krumrey
Sven Krumrey
Editor-in-Chief

Our most recent posts:

  • Facebook collects data - this insight is as old as Facebook itself. What many don't realize is that their data collecting doesn't stop at the gates of their portal. This even affects non-Facebook members!
    7 min read
  • Life
    Do you enjoy getting compliments? They're surely nice but who do we get them from - and how and when do we make them? Since resourceful developers are also aware of this issue, a new breed of apps is now breaking into the market.
    7 min read
  • You undoubtedly know the term "telephone", unlike many small children. They grow up in a more digital world. Therefore, initiatives have spawned to introduce them to modern technology from an early age. Do we need tablets in day care facilities?
    6 min read
  • Security holes are a much sought-after commodity especially those still unknown to the security community. They are the perfect attack vector to distribute malware, steal data or sabotage computer systems - and there's a global market for them!
    6 min read
  • Tech
    Google is peeved. And every time Google is enraged, Chrome, the market leader among browsers, is readied for battle. Read on to learn why many sites will soon be flagged as "insecure" and disappear from the top search results!
    6 min read
  • We grow up with the voices of our parents, recognize our friends by theirs and enjoy listening to memorable lines delivered by talented actors and speakers. What was once unmistakable is said to soon become perfectly imitable.
    6 min read
  • Recently, I had fallen sick. A serious cold forced me to spend my days on the couch. So what harm could there have been in picking up the remote and watching a much-lauded series in one sitting?
    6 min read
  • Cheap phones were sometimes even cut off from updates the moment they were sold. This grieved not only users but also Google - and it may finally be about to change with Android One!
    7 min read
  • Business
    You can't escape them. Cryptocurrencies are ubiquitous. But how do they work and how can a single individual, that might not even exist, invent a new currency along with the technical foundation?
    8 min read
  • Tech
    Seldom does the media paint a more distorted picture than when it comes to hacking. Reason enough to take a closer look at hackers!
    8 min read
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