Germans' concerns about cyber security are on the rise, but their views are complex; while they fear for their own privacy, they also worry the government isn’t invading the privacy of terrorists enough. It's creating a tough landscape for tech brands, who must answer both to users and the government.

The Apple Watch launched in April 2015 with an array of sensors to measure a user’s pulse, movement and location. Touted as a health and productivity aid, the watch is the most mainstream product to gather bodily data in the form of biometrics. But should brands know our every measurement?

Barbie is getting a digital makeover. In addition to her fierce sense of style and diverse work history, she'll soon be able to partake in two-way conversations with her owner. Barbie sales have been falling. But now that Barbie can talk back, is her reign really over?

The German media is still seething over allegations that the US and UK governments spied on Germans’ phone calls and internet usage. Will the emotion around spying lead Germans to abandon the likes of Google and Facebook for the sake of privacy?