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GIVEAWAYS

Why leakers in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Oh, the irony hurts! This week, prominent smartphone leaker, Evan Blass, got upset and kicked a user out of his Patreon channel for sharing his 'premium content' on Slashleaks. Are we really entering an era where smartphone leaks can be monetized?

by David McCourt

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How ASMR is making the tech bubble a better place

ASMR has been on everyone's lips since last year but it has now spilled over into the tech industry. Here people stroke, scratch, knock and whisper. Tech ASMR videos are experiencing hype. We talked to Jess from the popular tech ASMR YouTube channel about the phenomenon.

by Julia Froolyks

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SMARTPHONES

End of the smartphone era? Huawei focuses on 5G

Huawei wants to concentrate again on its core business of network expansion and is reducing its orders for parts for the construction of new smartphones. This decision would create a huge hole in the coffers of suppliers, including LG and Samsung. But what would such a chain reaction look like? I say: Hooray, the smartphone era is coming to an end!

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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SMARTPHONES

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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TABLET

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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