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Golden age of gaming is over: why I'm worried about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
As rumors, leaks, and teasers continue to spread about the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, console gamers around the world are getting excited. As a fan of home console gaming myself, I don't share the anticipation. Here's why.

by David McCourt

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Why we should only be renting hardware
When my colleague David recently confessed his affection for the subscription model, I preferred to answer directly below the article. Instead, I now have an independent commentary, since the topic has grown in size. I think we should be able to rent all the tech products. Here I explain how I got the idea. Maybe you even agree with me.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER
Session is a decentralised messenger you can use without a telephone number
Modern messengers have a common privacy problem: they almost invariably ask for your phone number. Even though we have gotten used to it by now, it is actually not very discreet. After all, we do not know to whom it is passed on. Session should solve that. We introduce the new Messenger for privacy friends in more detail.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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How the subscription economy led to the death of ownership
When was the last time you listened to your favorite record or watched your favorite movie using a physical copy you actually own? Netflix and Spotify may have changed the way I 'buy' music and film these days, but the subscription economy is reaching much further and much wider than that. Here's what it means for consumers.

by David McCourt

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER
Can you really read a book in 15 minutes? We put Blinkist to the test
I am practically addicted to information that constantly broadens my horizon. I regularly have up to three books lying around which I read all at the same time. Whether in bed, on the couch or in the quiet little place - I cannot commit myself to one book. Especially with non-fiction books on a wide range of topics, whether it is for professional reasons for self-optimization or industry knowledge or out of private interest for personal development - there is far too much literature that I would like to absorb in the blink of an eye. The App Blinkist wants to help me to do just that. The app for iOS and Android offers numerous current and classic non-fiction books, which can't be read with a blink of an eye, but within about 15 minutes. I thought I'd give it a go.

by Julia Froolyks

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DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING
Will we really see delivery robots invading our sidewalks this decade?
While robotization and experimentation have been regularly in the news in the world of technology for several years, what is the concrete outcome of this innovation in the field of delivery? Will we really see these robots invading our sidewalks, or is it a utopia?

by Maureen Quéméner

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How Samsung's marketing team is testing consumer trust in 2020
The Galaxy Z Flip turns out to be a super-scratch-sensitive folding smartphone, the "Space Zoom" in the S20 is a fake zoom, the 12 GB of RAM in the Ultra is completely unnecessary and the recording of 8K videos just as technically questionable. In 2020, Samsung has made it particularly difficult for its marketing department to explain the benefits of the new Galaxy products to customers.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Tesla shows that we no longer (have to) own cars
Through an unfortunate chain of events, a Tesla customer has lost the autopilot function of his newly purchased Model S. The manufacturer had switched off the function remotely. This process may cause a stir, but it is perfectly legal and contractual - making it an example for the future of car ownership.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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The business of leaks is a bitter yet addictive pill to swallow
I think you have noticed by now that the MWC 2020 is just around the corner. On the one hand, there are more and more reports about a possible influence of the coronavirus, on the other hand, more and more information is leaking out about what the world of technology can expect from the largest mobile phone trade fair. But MWC also means that one leak follows the next. And even though I'm disgusted by bad render images and Photoshop fakes - my addiction to new leaked material just won't let up.

by Julia Froolyks

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Stop with folding smartphones already, nobody wants them
I am very confident that Samsung will launch the next generation of a foldable smartphone on February 11. Have you seen the promotional video, where a small square object scurries back and forth under a white cloth, adding "Galaxy" at the end? It's a sure thing. The Motorola Razr is also about to be delivered. I'd like to be happy, but I'm skeptical. More than that - I want manufacturers to finally stop bringing immature products onto the market.

by Julia Froolyks

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