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11 Min.
We stand in front of a door of an apartment building and don't know what's behind. A stranger is allegedly holding hostages in the apartment and threatening them with a knife. After ringing the doorbell several times, we kick the door down. I lean against a door frame and suddenly lost my balance, realizing that none of this was real! No, we weren’t experimenting with the latest party drug trends—instead, we visited Hologate, a company that develops ultra-realistic VR environments under the name “HGXR,” allowing security forces to train safely. Let’s talk about this often-overlooked aspect of VR technology!
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11 Min.
Today, you'll find reviews of the new iPhone 16 series everywhere, along with discussions on iOS 18 features and Apple Intelligence. But since last week’s Apple event, I’ve been wondering: Is everything really okay at Apple? I don’t think so. It seems like things aren’t going as planned in Cupertino. After reflecting on the new products, the event, and Apple’s overall strategy, I can’t help but ask—has Apple lost its mojo, weighed down by its own expectations?
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5 Min.
Tech fairs like IFA and MWC don't pique the interest of many people these days. That's not such a bad thing but it's a shame because this is something that could easily be avoided. Why has the public's interest in these events waned, which has become far too B2B-focused? Basically, the tech and consumer electronics media industries are missing a gigantic opportunity to create a meeting place and, above all, to generate content. Actual content that connects with people.
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9 Min.
Smart chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are getting better at talking and interacting with us in natural ways. So, it's time to think about the kind of relationships we might have with AI. Will they stay as helpful assistants, or could they even become part of our romantic lives? In this piece, we explore the potential benefits and risks of forming emotional connections with intelligent chatbots.
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7 Min.
Gamescom is the largest video games trade fair in the world. This year, 335,000 visitors attended the event. The question is, how much sense does Gamescom make when games are released online and leaks dominate the news? What is the X-factor for Gamescom's raison d'être compared to E3? Why is this trade fair like a drug for gamers? These questions and more are answered by nextpit.
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6 Min.
It's cool, it's fun, and it's weird, but what is it for? I tested Gemini Live, Google's conversational AI, on the Pixel 9 Pro XL (review). As a proof of concept, Gemini Live impressed me. It's fun to debate with your smartphone even if it means getting gaslit. However, is it really useful? Above all, is Gemini Live worth the $20 monthly subscription?
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8 Min.
Modular phones have been a tale of big promises and even bigger disappointments. A number of companies have announced initiatives for fully or partially modular smartphones, but today, we only have niche cases. This is a brief history of modular smartphones.
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6 Min.
Apple sometimes makes the strangest decisions for its products. However, Apple never does anything by accident, for better or for worse. In this opinion piece, I'm going to challenge my prejudices. Without playing devil's advocate. I'm going to explain why some of Apple's dumb design choices in the past aren't totally meaningless.
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The smartwatch market is fraught with challenges related to chargers. As wearables such as fitness trackers and smart rings gain popularity, the entire industry grapples with the issue of charging solutions. But is it even feasible to establish a standardized charging process for these devices?
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6 Min.
Originally announced in May 2023, Google’s Find My Device network for offline item tracking was officially launched at the beginning of April, with device launches from Pebblebee and Chipolo. However, the network is currently next to useless. Let’s dive into why this is happening and explore Google’s rather vague explanation together. [Updated with a Google statement]
