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Without an Apple ID, the manufacturer's devices and services cannot be used. However, the name has now changed to Apple Account.

The terms laptop and notebook are often used interchangeably, but there are technical and historical differences between the devices.

The messenger is free to use. So how does Meta earn money with WhatsApp? The answer may well come as a surprise.

What is a reboot, what is a remake? TECHBOOK explains some of the most common terms in the world of films and series.

Apple has issued invitations to its annual developer conference, WWDC25. A "special event" will be held to kick things off on June 9.

Asus has introduced the ROG Ally X, a successor to its handheld console. But how does the device perform in tests?

Google will soon introduce automatic restarts for Android smartphones. These are intended to enhance security.

You can also photograph a lunar eclipse with a smartphone. We provide tips on settings, equipment and choosing a location.

The performance of the Nintendo Switch can be improved with just a few settings. TECHBOOK reveals how to do it.

Nintendo has unveiled the new "Mario Kart World" for the Nintendo Switch 2. The announced price is quite steep.

The PS5 Slim brings modern gaming fun to living rooms in a reduced space. We tell you what it can do and for whom it is worthwhile.

It has not been produced for more than 20 years. But the Super Nintendo is aging faster than previously thought, as has now been discovered.

Microsoft is working on an Xbox handheld, which may come as early as 2025. And things are also looking good for a next-gen console.

Valve has firmly established itself on the handheld market with its Steam Deck. But what can the console actually do?

Under its Beats brand, Apple is selling new cable accessories both in stores and online. However, the price is quite steep.

The minimum requirements for smartphones with Android have been raised. Google aims to enhance the user experience with this change.

We used to play with it, now it's worth a fortune: some technology items from our childhood are now really valuable.

The end of the iPhone mini and SE seems to be sealed. TECHBOOK editor Marlene Polywka thinks this is a shame for one simple reason.

The EU is considering retaliatory measures against US internet companies in response to the special tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

The Apple Watch Series 11 will be the tech giant's next smartwatch. But what might it look like and what features will it have on board?

The dating app Raya is primarily known for its celebrity users. But what exactly is the app's concept?

The large-scale "Vapor" campaign infected more than 56 million smartphones with malware. Affected users must take action.

Apple is now allowing alternative app stores for the iPhone in the EU. Several providers are working on corresponding solutions.

The planned Harry Potter remake by HBO is being viewed critically. This is because the casting of Snape fundamentally changes the story.

It was recently revealed that Amazon is planning a "Tiger and Dragon" series. Our author finds this idea rather unsettling.

"The Naked Gun" is getting a reboot and the first moving impressions are here. Our author Woon-Mo Sung is ambivalent

Vertical drama is the new streaming hype beyond Netflix and co. TECHBOOK explains the phenomenon that is popular with the TikTok generation.

Netflix and Quentin Tarantino will be working together for the first time. It's about a sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

"Adolescence" has reached the Netflix best list of the platform's most successful English-language series. And there is still no end in sight.

"Adolescence" on Netflix may only have four episodes, but they pack a punch. TECHBOOK reveals what sets the series apart.

Apple TV+ is now also available in Germany as a channel in Amazon Prime Video. But for whom is the offer worthwhile?

The "Yellowstone" spin-off "1883" was particularly successful on Netflix — what does that mean for a second season?

Amazon is currently testing "Buy for Me," a feature supported by AI and intended to make searching for alternative online stores superfluous.

There are numerous victims of bank transfer fraud every year. Read on TECHBOOK how you can protect yourself!

Trump's Memecoin is making waves in cryptocurrency. It has started with a market cap in the billions and raises questions.

Amazon is currently canceling pre-orders that customers have been able to place for almost ten years. TECHBOOK reveals the reason.

TECHBOOK reveals how you as a private seller can legally exclude liability for material defects in classified ads.

Trading Bitcoin, Ethereum and Co. is possible via crypto exchanges. TECHBOOK offers an overview of the portals.

Is Klarna looking into its customers' bank statements? This accusation is now in the air, and the company has responded.

Various data must be stored on debit and credit cards for secure transactions. TECHBOOK will tell you which ones and where.

The Giropay payment service offered secure online payments and sending money in real time. But the project has failed.

With brands, smartmobil, winSIM, and PremiumSIM, Drillisch operates as a wireless services discounter and DSL and fiber optics provider.

Nokia is to bring mobile communications to the moon. This is part of NASA's Artemis mission, which will soon take people back to the moon.

While we talk about WLAN networks here in Germany, the word WiFi is used abroad. What is the difference between WLAN and WiFi?

In a current security notice, D-Link calls for certain routers to be removed from service and replaced with newer models.

Once a year, AVM releases a major FritzOS update. This year it is FritzOS 8.0, which brings over 60 new features to the Fritzbox.

The nationwide warning day is a project to integrate an efficient alarm system. On September 12 at 11 a.m., it will be correspondingly loud.

Unused services tend to get scrapped. This now applies to Deutsche Telekom's Directory Assistance, which will cease at the end of 2024.

A phone booth in France actually still works - and rings constantly. TECHBOOK explains why this is the case and how it came about.