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DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING

Afraid of AI? Today is the Day to Change that Thought!

Are you annoyed or even fearful of AI? Perhaps you don't know how to come to terms with the topic? How about being fearful because of losing your job? Or simply because it's unchartered waters and you're skeptical about anything new? If so, this article is for you. I want to allay your fears, point out opportunities, and simultaneously ease you into the world of AI with this simple introduction.

by Carsten Drees

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10 Min. Reading time

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12 Min.

SMARTWATCH & TRACKERS

What If We Stopped Neglecting Women's Health?

I've been deep in the wearable space for a while now, and one thing that stands out is how inconsistently companies address women's physiological data—some barely acknowledge it. Imagine what we could unlock if we started engineering health tech with women's biology as a core design principle.

by Camila Rinaldi

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TABLET

Gaming Phones are Dead, Long Live Mobile Gaming!

Mobile has been the biggest segment of the gaming industry for some years already. But what is usually associated with casual titles, has been evolving into competitive, fast-paced, connected games. We chatted with a MediaTek executive to learn more about how it sees the market, and how gaming shapes the design of mobile processors.

by Rubens Eishima

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6 Min. Reading time

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8 Min.

TABLET

Dear Samsung: When's My Overpriced Phone Update?

When Samsung announced last year that the release of One UI 7, its Android 15-based update, would be delayed, I was initially optimistic. Surely, I thought, there must be a compelling reason for postponing such a significant update—perhaps to introduce groundbreaking features or major performance improvements. This seemed especially plausible since Samsung had also confirmed that the Galaxy S25 would launch with Android 15, setting expectations for a refined and polished user experience.

by Jade Bryan

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11 Min.

PRODUCTIVITY & SERVICES

Fact Checking Checks Out: The Beginning of the End for Facebook?

This week, Mark Zuckerberg has once again changed the rules of the game for Facebook. As unspectacular as it sounds, the consequences are far reaching. In this opinion piece, I explain what happened exactly, what's behind the story, and why I think it could be a deadly risk for social media overall.

by Carsten Drees

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11 Min. Reading time

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11 Min.

DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING

Innovation or Hype? AI’s Push to Take Over Your Living Room

As always, CES 2025 is the event to kick-off the tech year, and this year, one topic dominates all others: Artificial Intelligence (AI). It seems no product can make do without AI anymore, and if companies like Samsung or LG (and many others) have their way, we will reach new heights in 2025: AI will move into the living room, making its mark in the smart home. However, is that really the case? Are we just seeing a big buzzword and marketing hype show in Las Vegas? Let's talk about it!

by Carsten Drees

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11 Min. Reading time

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6 Min.

GIVEAWAYS

The nextpit Forecast: 7 Key Trends for 2025

What will 2025 be like? How will artificial intelligence develop, and how will the Trump administration shape the USA and therefore the whole world? What are the trends in smartphones and wearables, in the gaming and entertainment industry? And how is the way we live and use energy changing We are thrilled to present our predictions, emerging trends, and bold speculations for 2025—distilled into seven key categories. Here’s what the future holds!

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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6 Min. Reading time

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4 Min.

SMARTPHONES

The Best Alexa Christmas Commands

Christmas is approaching and Alexa has a lot to offer. Alexa is not just a simple command receiver; she is also your partner for festive cheer and technical gadgets. From musical interludes to interactive stories—we'll show you how you can make the most of Alexa during the festive season.

by Simone Warnke

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9 Min.

GIVEAWAYS

These Tech Gadgets Impressed Us—and These Let Us Down

Every year, the nextpit editorial team tests hundreds of products for you and attends and accompanies dozens of trade fairs and events. And every year there are a few products or trends that stick in our minds. At the end of the year, we therefore want to take a look back at the past eleven and a half months and ask the editorial team: What were your tech highlights and disappointments of the year? And which gadget did you particularly like? Let's go!

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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9 Min. Reading time

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7 Min.

SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

How Can Smartphones be Digital Bridges for the Homeless

How do homeless people actually perceive our digitalized world and how can they participate in it? Today, let's talk about what are the available options to enable these people to participate more. Specifically, I would like to tell you more about the digital currency Karuni and how, together with the Mokli app, it can help those affected to lead a better life on the street.

by Carsten Drees

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