Developer & Journalist
I build things for the web, from first idea to finished product. Not the stack, but the right solution for the problem. On the side, I write for DER STANDARD about AI, gadgets, and digital trends.
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Hi, I'm Daniel, developer and journalist from Vienna. My path took me from tech journalism through content marketing into software development. Unconventional, yes. But every step sharpened how I look at digital products. Tech was never an obligation, it was always the actual drive.
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My Latest Articles
A selection of my recent tech articles published in DER STANDARD.
Openclaw in a Self-Experiment: What Makes the Hyped Tool So Magical
A hands-on self-experiment with Openclaw, exploring which capabilities justify the hype—and where the tool reaches its limits.
These Were the Biggest Tech Flops of 2025
A retrospective look at the failed technologies, disappointing products, and unsuccessful innovations of 2025.
These Were the Most Exciting Tech Developments of 2025
A retrospective look at the most important technological developments and innovations of 2025.
Does a Smart €3,000 Mattress Pad Give Me the Best Sleep of My Life?
A critical test of the Eight Sleep mattress pad: Whether the premium sleep technology is worth the money, despite its brazen subscription model and questionable infrastructure.
The Dark Side of the Bricks: How Lego Grew Up and Fights for Its Core
An analysis of how the company courts adult fans, licensed worlds, and sustainability pressure while trying to preserve its creative DNA.
E-Cargo Bike Daily Test: Can It Replace the Car in the City?
The boom of electric cargo bikes is unmistakable. A week without a car shows the strengths and limitations of this urban transport alternative.
Tested: How Useful Are ChatGPT, Deepseek and Co Really?
How do the different LLMs actually differ from each other? An overview with a quick test.
Why Are Printers Still So Annoying in 2025?
A reckoning with a product that couldn't be worse. There is still a small glimmer of hope.
Self-Experiment: How Smart Can I Make My Apartment?
The path to a smart home continues to be filled with annoyances, bright spots, and half-baked solutions.
These 13 Tools Make Your Mac Even Better
Taking screenshots, compressing or transferring data – tools are half the work in the digital world too.
Digital Sovereignty: How Well Can I Go Without US Services for a Week?
Trump's presidency exposes our digital dependency. But how bad is it really? A self-experiment between frustration and European alternatives.
IT Career Change: How I Became a Programmer at Over 30
From the Nokia 3210 to a late IT career: My journey from journalist to developer – with highs, lows, and AI as a companion.
Is the EU Regulating the European Tech Market to Death?
Local tech experts demand "fewer paragraphs, more innovation", otherwise companies will migrate elsewhere.
Bye-bye Apple: How to (Almost) Painlessly Say Goodbye to the iPhone Universe
From iCloud contacts to family photos: A survival manual for a successful system change.
Two Screens or Ultrawide: What Is Really Better?
A practical analysis of the pros and cons of multi-monitor setups versus ultrawide displays for optimal productivity.
Why I Bought a Digital Camera Again in 2025
The decision to purchase a Ricoh GR3x digital camera despite excellent smartphone cameras and reflections on the personal value of dedicated photography equipment.