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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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Men use their smartphone as they sit on their motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23

Men use their smartphone as they sit on their motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23

Vietnam's restrictive internet law comes into force

A controversial internet law that gives the government power to regulate online content takes effect Wednesday.

A new fiber optic cable is being installed at the construction site of the Swedish company GlobalConnect

A new fiber optic cable is being installed at the construction site of the Swedish company GlobalConnect

Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged

Finland has reported a further incident of important data cables being damaged.

SHIFT | China Fahne

SHIFT | China Fahne

Using tech to bypass censorship — Shift

Outsmarting censorship. Policing and AI. Using socia media as a tour guide – a good idea?

Protesters on the street with tires burning in the foreground

Protesters on the street with tires burning in the foreground

India: Manipur blocks internet, imposes curfew amid violence

Protesters targeted politicians in Manipur after six bodies were found amid clashes between Hindus and Christians.

Muslimischer Hacker sitzt am Computer und wird verbannt

Muslimischer Hacker sitzt am Computer und wird verbannt

How to circumvent online censorship

More and more states are restricting access to parts of the internet. But there are ways to get around such censorship.

Psiphon App

Psiphon App

Using DW and Psiphon to circumvent internet censorship

DW utilizes the Psiphon tool to bypass censorship and allow access to blocked content from DW and other platforms.

Young people play Pokemon on their smartphones in Mumbai

Young people play Pokemon on their smartphones in Mumbai

Can satellite internet bridge India's digital divide?

Satellite broadband internet is set to give Indians in rural areas more access to e-commerce and online services.

A Chinese webcast selling products on social media

A Chinese webcast selling products on social media

Is internet freedom slipping away in Southeast Asia?

Countries across the region are trending towards restricting free speech online, limiting access and censoring content.

One Starlink antenna stands in a garden at sunset, searching for SpaceX satellites

One Starlink antenna stands in a garden at sunset, searching for SpaceX satellites

Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.

Mobile phone screen showing the word Tor

Mobile phone screen showing the word Tor

Dark web: Is the Tor browsing network still secure?

Millions use the Tor network to surf the Internet anonymously. Now, reports suggest the system has been breached.

Thumbnail Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

Thumbnail Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

The US are considering a ban of Chinese self-driving car technology. WHY?

Whatsapp privacy policy terms message flashes on a mobile phone screen in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir India on 12 January 2021

Whatsapp privacy policy terms message flashes on a mobile phone screen in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir India on 12 January 2021

Indian state shuts down Manipur internet, imposes curfew

The curfew and cut to internet access follow anti-government protests by hundreds of students

Two border guards stand near a fence, behind the fence is a crowd of people

Two border guards stand near a fence, behind the fence is a crowd of people

AI drones and data collection

AI-based systems collect our data. But there is need for clarity on just how this data can be used.

DW Sendung 77 Percent vom 7.9.2024

DW Sendung 77 Percent vom 7.9.2024

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

What does it take to hustle and do some jobs inherently dishonest? We meet area boys,police,and footballers to find out.

A man sits in front of a computer experiencing slow internet speed.

A man sits in front of a computer experiencing slow internet speed.

Slow internet in Pakistan causes anger

Pakistan's telecommunication authority is facing a public outcry after weeks of severely slowed down internet services.

An upload message on a messaging app

An upload message on a messaging app

How Pakistan's internet slowdown is affecting users

People who rely on the internet tell DW how the country's slowdown is affecting them.

A composite picture shwoing a women in a low-cut red top and short skirt, who is being filmed by a mobile phone that has "OnlyFans" written on it.

A composite picture shwoing a women in a low-cut red top and short skirt, who is being filmed by a mobile phone that has "OnlyFans" written on it.

Who's really messaging you on OnlyFans?

Porn-driven website OnlyFans promises "authentic relationships" — via direct chat. But who is sending those messages?

A police officer fires tear gas towards pro-reform protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya

A police officer fires tear gas towards pro-reform protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya's digital revolution: What next for Generation Z?

Online platforms are at the forefront of activism and dissent in Kenya, raising fears of surveillance and fake news.

Deutschland | Innovation Lab der Polizei

Deutschland | Innovation Lab der Polizei

Do police robots make our lives safer?

Do police robots make our lives safer, or do they lead to more surveillance and discrimination?

Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter)

Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter)

Musk activates Starlink internet service in Gaza hospital

Musk says the high-speed internet service has been activated with the help of Israel and the UAE.

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How does our memory work - In Good Shape

Our memory performs best when we have enough sleep, few distractions and use clever learning devices.

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DW DIGITAL | Thumbnail für TopTechNews Video

Apple's VPN ban - And how it restricts Internet freedom

Apple bans VPN apps from its Russian App Store. Here’s why VPN access is being restricted in several countries.

A woman on her smartphone in a Chinese shopping mall

A woman on her smartphone in a Chinese shopping mall

Decoding China: Who will shape the internet of the future?

China is working on creating its own version of internet with the "Digital Silk Road."

Elon Musk during a Starlink presentation

Elon Musk during a Starlink presentation

Indonesia: Starlink launch to give millions Internet access

Elon Musk and Indonesian officials have launched Starlink in Bali in a bid to give internet access to remote islands.

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USA | 2022 MTV VMAs Show in New York | Bad Bunny

Warning against musical deepfakes

Audio AI songs often resemble original works. Musicians are concerned about copyrights and income.

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Phone screen with message saying: 'This content may be inappropriate for some users'

Hong Kong: YouTube complies with order to block protest song

Video platform YouTube says it is blocking access in Hong Kong to sites featuring a protest anthem after a court order.

Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba and Emma Sadleir speak an the need to stand up to Cyberbullying

Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba and Emma Sadleir speak an the need to stand up to Cyberbullying

Standing up to Cyberbullying

Lawyer Emma Sadleir has noticed cyberbulling victims are getting younger, and perpetrators are harder to catch.

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DW "Global Us" Sendungslogo Composite

Starting over: A new beginning for young and old

Conscription causes thousands to flee Myanmar and two inspirational people prove life is far from over at 80 plus!

Woman using a Laptop

Woman using a Laptop

Undersea cable damage leads to internet blackouts in Africa

Internet access in parts of Africa has faced disruption since March 13 due to damages to multiple undersea telecommunication cables. Internet service providers say it may take weeks for the cables to be fixed to restore data services fully to users.

Workers lay fiber optic cable next to the sea at La Seyne-sur-mer, southern France on March 1, 2016

Workers lay fiber optic cable next to the sea at La Seyne-sur-mer, southern France on March 1, 2016

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten internet infrastructure

A recent attack on a cargo ship inadvertently damaged undersea internet cables. Could it now become a regular target?

Three protagonists pose for a photo

Three protagonists pose for a photo

Solving Germany's labor shortage

Workeer is an online job platform that recruits international talent for the German labor market.

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DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

Nigerian clay pots go viral, road-tripping through South Africa and Kenyan fashion made from trash

DW Sendung Afrimaxx | 08.03.2023

DW Sendung Afrimaxx | 08.03.2023

Nigerian ceramic pots are a hit on Instagram

Ever heard of scarred pots? A Nigerian potter is doing just that.

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DW REV Sendungslogo Composite

REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Geneva’s Motor Show, NIO’s EL6, India’s e-rickshaws, and Pakistan’s Bedford buses

Two people work on their laptops while an AI-generated image of them stands in the background

Two people work on their laptops while an AI-generated image of them stands in the background

Cool jobs, hot industries — the labor market of tomorrow

Labor shortages are a problem in many countries. What are the solutions?

Senegal Unruhen in Dakar

Senegal Unruhen in Dakar

Senegal: Authorities ban protest march and suspend internet

Authorities in Senegal suspended internet services and banned a protest against the delay of the presidential election.

A long-time exposure of Space X satellites streaking across a starry night sky

A long-time exposure of Space X satellites streaking across a starry night sky

Starlink vital for Ukraine, but why is it so controversial?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite network has been providing free internet to Ukraine. How does it work? DW has more.

Gendarmes walk as they clash with Senegalese demonstrators during a protest against the postponement of the Feb. 25 presidential election, in Dakar,

Gendarmes walk as they clash with Senegalese demonstrators during a protest against the postponement of the Feb. 25 presidential election, in Dakar,

Senegal internet restored after election postponement unrest

Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of the postponement of the presidential election.

An illustration showing many identical people sitting at rows of computers, being supervised by two men in a featureless room

An illustration showing many identical people sitting at rows of computers, being supervised by two men in a featureless room

Scam Factory: Behind Asia's Cyber Slavery

They scam unsuspecting victims all across the world — but they are victims themselves.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, photographed from behind, standing at a podium on stage in front of a large hall full of people.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, photographed from behind, standing at a podium on stage in front of a large hall full of people.

Turkey: Internet censorship before local elections

Local elections will be held in Turkey on March 31. In the run-up, Internet censorship has been tightened still further.

DW SHIFT | Coyotes

DW SHIFT | Coyotes

'Coyotes': How these people smugglers use the Internet

"Coyotes" are people who smuggle migrants into the USA. On TikTok, they look like tour escorts.

Symbolbild | Junge Frau Smartphone

Symbolbild | Junge Frau Smartphone

SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

Signs of internet addiction. Software to monitor employees’ performance. Microchips from space.

Village life in Khumjung, Nepal

Village life in Khumjung, Nepal

How tech can help build communities

From 3D-printed houses, apartments entirely made from recycled materials and high-speed internet access in remote Nepal.

Shift

Shift

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Why Apple & Co hinder phone repairs. How to Make AI Work for You. Elon Musk and World Politics.

DW Akademie - Recherchereise in Accra, Ghana

DW Akademie - Recherchereise in Accra, Ghana

Internet users in Ghana rue data price increase

In Ghana, internet access has become a luxury increasingly unattainable for many, given the escalating tariff charges.

DW Sendung Shift | Lehmbauten

DW Sendung Shift | Lehmbauten

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

How sustainable is 3D printing? Shift explores different methods and applications.

A man sits in front of a computer at an internet cafe

A man sits in front of a computer at an internet cafe

Malawi: Free internet in public facilities

Malawi is rolling out a program to provide free internet in all public facilities to allow millions to access online.

Big tech company logos on a smartphone and an EU flag in the background.

Big tech company logos on a smartphone and an EU flag in the background.

How tech giants are hijacking the internet

Amazon, Google, Facebook and others are overrunning us, media expert Martin Andree writes in a new book.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off carrying Amazon's two prototype relay stations for a space-based internet service it calls Project Kuiper, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off carrying Amazon's two prototype relay stations for a space-based internet service it calls Project Kuiper, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Amazon launches test satellites to rival Musk's Starlink

Amazon has launched the first pair of prototype satellites meant for its internet-from-space service — Project Kuiper.

GKI-Projekt Colmena

GKI-Projekt Colmena

IGF: Securing internet access for marginalized groups

At the Internet Government Forum, author Nils Brock looks toward the billions of people who are without internet access.