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Internet

The Internet is a global system of autonomous computer networks. It allows the use of Internet services such as the World Wide Web (WWW), email or FTP.

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Afghan women use their mobile phones to take pictures of a gathering at a hall in Kabul on August 2, 2021

Safe messaging, without the internet

Internet freedom in Afghanistan is under threat. These tools help people to communicate safely through other means.
Freedom of SpeechAugust 29, 2021
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A German village's struggle to get faster internet

The COVID pandemic turned bad internet connectivity into a serious problem for a small village two hours west of Berlin.
SocietyAugust 29, 2021
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Voice app for a digitally neglected language

A student is programming an app to translate from Fon, a local language of Benin, to French.
Digital WorldAugust 28, 202101:48 min
SHIFT vom 28.08.2021

African languages at a digital disadvantage

Social media, shopping websites and language apps rarely operate in African languages.
Digital WorldAugust 28, 202102:26 min
SHIFT vom 28.08.2021

Making Zimbabwe visible online

Thanks to one photographer's work, Zimbabwe's cities and landmarks can now be seen on online maps.
Digital WorldAugust 28, 202102:29 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

African innovators have launched IT projects to put their home countries on the digital map.
Digital WorldAugust 28, 202112:31 min
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China sets new rules for internet algorithms

The move comes amid a crackdown on the tech sector for alleged monopolistic behavior and non-compliance of regulations.
TechnologyAugust 27, 2021
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

How governments used the surveillance software Pegasus to spy on opposition figures and journalists.
LifestyleAugust 20, 202112:31 min
Tiktok Screenshots

How TikTok is impacting the music industry

Scottish postman Nathan Evans became a TikTok star by singing sea shanties. He is now a musician.
Digital WorldAugust 13, 202101:54 min
Tiktok Screenshots

TikTok's visual language and codes

TikTokers use easy-to-understand codes to tell stories simply and quickly.
Digital WorldAugust 13, 202101:14 min
Tiktok Screenshots

Why is TikTok so addictive?

With a new short video starting immediately after the previous one, TikTok quickly becomes hypnotic.
LifestyleAugust 13, 202101:55 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

TikTok is changing music and comedy culture. But it's also a platform for political content.
Digital WorldAugust 13, 202112:31 min
Chinese table tennis players Liu Shiwen and Xu Xin

How nationalism is driving Chinese trolls to target athletes

China's online trolls targeted many athletes, slinging personal insults on those who did not meet their expectations.
Digital WorldAugust 9, 2021
SHIFT vom 29.09.2020 - Berliner Mauer

Time travel to the GDR with virtual reality technology

Seeing the wall construction, an escape tunnel, or everyday life in the GDR era with VR applications.
Digital WorldAugust 6, 202102:41 min
A person waves a Cuban flag in front of the White House during a July 26 demonstration in support of protesters in Cuba

US hits Cuba with new sanctions over protest response

The latest sanctions on Cubaꞌs interior police follow a crackdown on mass demonstrations on the island.
PoliticsJuly 31, 2021
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SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

Escaping city traffic with air taxis – could that soon be part of everyday life? Our topic on SHIFT.
Digital WorldJuly 23, 202112:36 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Can humans keep up with the pace of technology?
LifestyleJuly 16, 202112:31 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

What role can robots play in our society?
Digital WorldJuly 9, 202112:36 min
DW Shift | Nextage auf der Messe IREX in Japan 2019

Robot Colleagues – The future of the workplace

How is increased integration of robots in the workplace shaping the future of work?
Digital WorldJuly 9, 202102:51 min
DW Shift | Da Vinci im Einsatz

Robots in the medical field

Some "surgical robots" are controlled by actual doctors in real time during medical procedures.
Digital WorldJuly 9, 202102:25 min
DW Shift | UGO auf der Messe IREX in Japan 2019

UGO - The multi-purpose household robot of the future

UGO is a robot that helps around the house, but it's a bit slow and clumsy.
Digital WorldJuly 9, 202101:25 min
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'Too many companies vulnerable' to ransomware

US cybersecurity expert Jason Crabtree talks to DW’s Brent Goff on "The Day" about the growing threat from ransomware attacks. He says the Biden administration must boost cyber defense capabilities while also building an international coalition to pursue law enforcement.
July 8, 202107:49 min
Egyptian influencers Haneen Hossam and Mawada Eladhm who were sent to prison

Tech-savvy Egypt is targeting TikTokers

Egypt's cybercrime law was written to fight extremism. So why is the government going after influencers?
PoliticsJune 26, 2021
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Instagram must protect free speech — lives depend on it

Quinn McKew, Executive Director at Article19, argues in this op-ed that social media must protect free speech.
Freedom of SpeechJune 18, 2021
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Websites of multiple major firms face outages worldwide

US airlines and Australian banks are among the companies around the world to reportedly be experiencing online outages.
BusinessJune 17, 2021
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Germany's wobbly internet access

Why is high-tech Germany in 35th place worldwide when it comes to internet speed?
BusinessJune 15, 202103:09 min
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Lessons from the coronavirus pandemic

So far, the coronavirus pandemic has been a big challenge for all of us. What have we learned from it?
BusinessJune 15, 202126:02 min
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Darknet: Protection for the politically-persecuted

The anonymity of the dark web protects opposition members in repressive states from surveillance.
Digital WorldJune 11, 202101:51 min
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Child abuse on the dark web

To prevent sexual violence against children, German police use undercover agents on the dark web.
Digital WorldJune 11, 202102:06 min
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Drug trafficking dominates the darknet

Drugs make up a large part of the goods traded on the dark web.
Digital WorldJune 11, 202102:34 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The dark web is the hidden side of the internet. It protects activists, but also criminals.
Digital WorldJune 11, 202112:36 min
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Outage shows fragility of internet

Thousands of websites went dark for an hour on Tuesday. The incident illustrates how fragile internet infrastructure is.
TechnologyJune 8, 2021
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Major outage brings down swathes of the internet

Social media and news sites, along with retail giant Amazon.com, have begun to come back online after a major outage.
TechnologyJune 8, 2021
TikTok in the dock

Dutch parents sue TikTok for €1.4 billion

A Dutch parents group claims that TikTok is putting children at risk with its content and is collecting too much data.
Law and JusticeJune 2, 2021
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Shift Special Smart Homes: How risky are smart houses?
LifestyleMay 28, 202112:31 min
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Why Germany is losing the fight against pedophiles on the internet

German authorities are overwhelmed by child sex abuse images flooding the internet. 2020 saw a 53% increase in the production and distribution of illegal images of sexual abuse. We ask why the German police are stuggling to hunt down pedophiles on the internet - and what can be done to help law enforcement to catch up.
May 26, 202106:58 min
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Uganda internet tax plan faces user backlash

Government wants a 12% excise duty on data, but users oppose it as a social media tax already hits online activity.
BusinessMay 26, 202102:43 min
Amazon's new logistic center at Suelzetlal, near Magdeburg, eastern Germany

Amazon facing German anti-monopoly probe

Amazon, which employs 23,000 people in Germany, said it was cooperating "fully" with Bonn-based investigators.
PoliticsMay 18, 2021
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Should online hate speech be censored, or is freedom of speech more important? Our topic on SHIFT!
SocietyMay 14, 202112:36 min
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Are you allowed to say anything on the internet?

Laws determine what you can say online. The highest degree of online freedom is in the USA.
Digital WorldMay 14, 202102:37 min
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Uganda virtual surgeries support the vulnerable

In Uganda, a village-based health facility is helping vulnerable communities with affordable complex surgeries.
BusinessMay 12, 202102:28 min
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US to join New Zealand's online extremism fight

The Biden administration has said it will join a global campaign to make the internet a safer place.
TechnologyMay 8, 2021
In this file photo taken on January 04, 2021 US President Donald Trump looks on during a rally in Georgia, USA

Facebook upholds ban on Donald Trump's account

Former US President Donald Trump will be suspended from Facebook and Instagram for at least another six months.
TechnologyMay 5, 2021
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Confessions of a VR porn producer

How can a VR producer control the viewer’s gaze, & how much interaction is possible during VR sex?
LifestyleApril 30, 202101:36 min
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Japan’s VR porn cinemas

Many big cities in Japan have porn cinemas where VR technology creates an immersive experience.
LifestyleApril 30, 202101:47 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The sex industry is a driving force for digital & technological innovations. VR use is no exception.
LifestyleApril 30, 202112:36 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Thanks largely to NFTs, the digital art trade is booming.
LifestyleApril 24, 202112:36 min
DW Sendung Shift | Blockchain

NFT Fraud and Counterfeiting

How can artists protect their rights in the digital space?
LifestyleApril 24, 202104:33 min
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What dangers are hidden within the crypto-art craze?

NFTs on the blockchain are supposed to guarantee exclusive ownership of a work of art.
LifestyleApril 24, 202101:33 min
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Crypto-art, the climate killer

NFTs are often criticized for their environmental impact. Each transaction consumes a lot of energy.
ArtsApril 24, 202101:35 min