Some experts already see the end of printed books as the digital revolution has thrown everything into question. But opinions on the future of books remain divided. They'll be hotly debated at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
A new law in the Philippines threatens to curb freedom of expression on the Net.
Filipino hackers have attacked websites in protest against a new cyber act. Officials say the law will help tackle online crime. But many of the country's citizens fear it could be misused for political ends.
Glass fiber optics are speeding up life in African countries, where software developers are all abuzz. DW takes a look at Africa in the grip of the digital age.
There is growing concern in Germany - and a rising number of complaints - about journalists sourcing content on social media, including profile photos to identify the dead.
German scientist Hendrik Bluhm says quantum computing will revolutionize our digital lives.
Apple - known for surprises - surprised some industry experts with the release of a new smartphone many thought would include fingerprint technology. But the technology is on the way.
Life hasn't been the same in Kenya since phone provider Safaricom introduced M-Pesa in 2007. The mobile phone-based money transfer system is the most popular on the African continent.
Armed robbery in Ghanaian cities is on the increase. The capital city Accra tops the list. Now a software company has developed an SMS-triggered alert system to reduce the number of robberies in the country.
The capital of India New Delhi is the city that has the highest rates of violence against women. A new smart phone app has just come out on the market to help women protect themselves from attacks.
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Cyber attacks will affect 20 percent of companies. Hackers often demand money from the companies as a condition to stop attacking their websites, and many firms are willing to pay.
Although most Pakistanis have condemned the Taliban's shooting of 14-year-old activist Malala Yousafzai, a small section of society believes the incident was part of a 'US-Israeli conspiracy' against Islam and Pakistan.
He first shocked fans when he dumped folk for electric. Now, Bob Dylan has gone digital. Using Sound Graffiti, fans have had a pre-taste with a novel Gamification app.
Social networking websites, especially Twitter, have come under fire in India after provocative messages were posted online against migrants in the country’s south.
The Syrian conflict is filling social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime are engaged in a fierce propaganda battle.
Humanitarian organizations are discovering the mobilization potential of social media campaigns. But trying to make the world a better place with a mouse click has its pitfalls and not all who mean well actually do well.
Reporters without Borders lists the enemies of the Internet and countries under surveillance.
