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LG uses Zenvision to detect user emotions.

Popular Brand Why a Manufacturer's TVs Are Designed to Recognize Your Emotions

LG will use the AI tool Zenvision in its smart TVs to leverage viewer interests for targeted advertising.

New Name Change in Apple ID! What Does This Mean for Customers?

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

WWDC25 What We Expect from Apple's "Special Event" on June 9

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

Like with the iPhone Automatic Restarts for Android Smartphones Are Coming—Here's What You Need to Know

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

Social Media Platform ChatGPT Creators Plan Their Own Alternative to X

OpenAI is planning to launch its own social media platform. The creators of ChatGPT envision a portal similar to X, according to reports.

Apple or Beats? Customers can now choose between two first-party options for charging cables.

Outdated and Expensive Apple Unveils New USB cable! The Price Is Noteworthy

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

Google raises storage requirements for Android smartphones

New Guideline Google is Intensifying Its Efforts Against Low-Cost Smartphones.

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

"Buy for Me" Amazon Should Now Shop Automatically — Even Outside Its Own Store

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

Woman looks at her smartphone in the dark

Billions in Sales Expected Huge Hype Around New Streaming Format Vertical Drama

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

Apple has announced many innovations in fall 2024 - especially for the voice assistant Siri

AI Causes Problems Apple Has to Postpone New Product Due to Siri Fiasco

Apple had actually planned a completely new product for 2025. However, problems with the development of the new Siri are delaying the launch.

For the First Time Netflix and Quentin Tarantino Work Together! Cult Film Gets a Sequel

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

Receipts are now frighteningly easy to forge

Beware of misuse Image Generation with ChatGPT Allows Forgery of Receipts and Vouchers

OpenAI's new ChatGPT-4o model creates realistic fake receipts that could pose a massive security problem. TECHBOOK takes a look.

Streaming New Netflix Series Overtakes Even "Bridgerton" and "Stranger Things"

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

Switch 2 Presented New "Mario Kart" Was Faster Than "GTA 6" in One Respect

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

The EU is considering retaliatory measures in response to the threat of US import tariffs

Fees for Google, PayPal, and Meta? EU Threatens Punitive Tariffs for US Internet Companies

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

Manifest V3 Chrome Disables Extensions — What Users Can Do

Chrome users will have to look for alternatives, as older extensions will be deactivated by Manifest V3. TECHBOOK explains what to do.

Microsoft with new PC architecture for the AI era

Pay Less for Office How to Avoid the Price Increase for Microsoft 365

Microsoft is adding AI features to its Office programs and increasing prices. Subscription customers can avoid the increases.

The Vapor malware not only displays fraudulent advertising, but can also steal login and credit card data

More Than 300 Apps Affected Contaminated by Viruses! You Should Delete These Apps Immediately

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

The European Commission makes it difficult for Apple to do business in the EU

Manufacturers Must no Longer Isolate Themselves Editor on New EU requirements for Apple: "This Goes Too Far!"

The EU regulators are forcing Apple to open up iOS to third-party providers. However, they are going one step too far.

Retro Cult Console Super Nintendo Gets Faster with Age — Why Is That?

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.

Apple iOS 18.3.2 Is Here — Should I Install the Update Straight Away?

iOS 18.3.2 is now available for download. TECHBOOK reveals what's in the update and whether it's worth installing.

Live translation allows AirPods users to translate conversations directly into their ears when traveling - without having to pull out their iPhone

According to the Report Live Translation Directly to Your Ear! Apple Plans New AirPods Feature for Travelers

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is working on the next big feature update for AirPods: live translation.

Xbox has big plans - both in the handheld sector and for a next-gen console

Microsoft Xbox Handheld Console Coming as Early as 2025?

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.

The North Korean "KoSpy" software can access highly sensitive information in the worst-case scenario

About Play Store Numerous Smartphones Infected with Spyware from North Korea

A North Korean hacker group has managed to infect numerous smartphones with the extremely dangerous spyware "KoSpy".

Remote Desktop gives users access to remote Windows PCs, among other things

At the End of May Microsoft Discontinues App! Millions of Users Have to Switch

Microsoft is discontinuing the remote desktop app for Windows at the end of 2025. Users will have to switch to other solutions.

The Electric State" is said to have cost more than USD 300 million - which apparently didn't help with the criticism

Even Before the Start Most Expensive Netflix Film Fails with Critics

Netflix has spent more than 300 million USD on "The Electric State", yet it's raining down bad reviews. What does this mean for the movie?

After Almost Ten Years Major Manufacturer Returns to the Smartphone Market

The Taiwanese company Acer is making a comeback to the smartphone market with two new models - after an absence of nine years.

Many manufacturers have now reached the fourth, fifth or even sixth generation of foldables. Apple, on the other hand, is still not represented in this product category.

Never Seen Before Apple Is Working on a New Product — and It's Going to Be Really Expensive

Apple is the last major smartphone manufacturer that does not yet have a foldable in its range. This could soon change with the iPhone Fold.

Netflix has revealed exactly what its streaming figures looked like in 2024

Seen Them All Yet? Netflix Unveils the Most Successful Films and Series of the Past Year

Netflix has revealed which films and series were the most successful in 2024. First place could come as a surprise in both cases.

For many, the iPad Air represents the happy medium between the expensive iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad

Tablet Apple Presents New iPad Air with More Powerful Chip

Apple has refreshed the iPad Air for 2025. The iPad Air features an M3 chip and an improved Magic Keyboard.