Sebastian Meineck

Senior Editor

sebastian.meineck@vice.com

Redakteur für Tech und Investigation. Zuvor Student der Deutschen Journalistenschule München, freier Radio-Autor, Redakteur bei SPIEGEL Netzwelt, Chefredakteur von Motherboard Germany.

privacy

Five Reasons You Should Delete Telegram from Your Phone

The messaging app markets itself as a better alternative to WhatsApp, but it’s not as secure as you think.

Sebastian Meineck

11.25.20

privacy

'Incognito Mode' Is Actually Pretty Useless

Unless you just enjoy browsing with a dark colour scheme.

Sebastian Meineck

11.20.20

privacy

Six Reasons Why Google Maps Is the Creepiest App On Your Phone

Google knows where you are, and so do advertisers.

Sebastian Meineck

11.12.20

Tech

We Went Undercover in xHamster's Unpaid Content Moderation Team

VICE News reveals how a team of volunteers – including self-proclaimed porn addicts – judge the site's content and decide at a glance whether women are over 18.

Six Reasons You Should Delete WhatsApp

It’s time to choose a more trustworthy messenger service.

Sebastian Meineck

10.8.20

zoom

'Zoom Bombers' Are Still Blasting Private Meetings With Disturbing and Graphic Content

Trolls are exploiting Zoom's technical deficiencies to traumatise people, including school kids.

We Tried to Make Our Office Dog Insta-Famous

How big of an Instagram following can you build if you use every dirty trick in the book?

Sebastian Meineck

1.10.20

Sex

Here's How Much Pornhub Knows About You

Advertisers can target your location, language, sexual preferences and the specific browser you're using.

Sebastian Meineck

9.5.19

android

9 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Android Device

Android can do a lot more than you think. With these tips you can unlock hidden functions, make your phone faster, and record phone calls.

Sebastian Meineck

4.9.18

marshmallow

9 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Android Device

Android can do a lot more than you think. With these tips you can unlock hidden functions, make your phone faster, and record phone calls.

Sebastian Meineck

4.3.18