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Do we still read — or do we just consume content?
How smartphones, streaming and short-form media are changing our attention — and why books are not disappearing
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Why do more and more people feel lonely despite social media?
Friendship, loneliness, digital closeness and the question of why constant connectivity does not automatically create connection
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Learning German for Life in Germany in 2026: Are A1, B1 or B2 still enough for a fresh start?
Work, housing, living costs, integration and the reality behind the hope for a better life
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Germany’s pension reform 2026: What could change for retirement at 63, the pension age and 45 contribution years
Germany’s pension system is heading toward one of its biggest overhauls in years. The deduction-free route after 45 qualifying insurance years could change, the statutory pension age may rise further after 2031, and a new funded component could be added. But much of what is being discussed is not yet law.
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Leaving Germany in 2026: Where are Germans moving — and which country actually fits?
Switzerland, Austria, Spain — or somewhere much farther away? People considering a move out of Germany often look for lower costs, better career prospects or a higher quality of life. But a country that feels perfect on holiday may be a very different place to build an everyday life.
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ChatGPT: Why do millions of people talk to an AI every day?
Conversations with ChatGPT have moved into everyday life at unusual speed. People now ask an AI questions they once took to Google, a colleague or a friend.
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Can AI manipulate people? How artificial intelligence can influence our decisions
Personalised AI can adapt arguments, rank recommendations and reinforce existing beliefs. How much influence does that already create—and where does persuasion become manipulation?
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Artificial intelligence in 2026: What can AI really do—and where does it still fail?
AI no longer only writes text. It codes, generates video, uses computers and controls robots. At the same time, it still fails at tasks humans find trivial.
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Deepfakes in 2026: How to verify manipulated images, voices and video
Old warning signs are disappearing. In 2026, looking closely at an image is no longer enough: source, context and digital provenance are becoming decisive.
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Passkeys in 2026: Why the password is disappearing—and what comes next
Passkeys are reaching the mass market in 2026. They can make phishing harder and replace passwords, but they also move the centre of security toward devices, recovery and digital identity.
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