A Third Of The Global Population Still Without Internet: UN Study

A third of the world's population is still without access to the internet, even though the number of people connected has never been so high, according to the latest UN statistics published on Tuesday.

Online Police Patrol The Internet In Denmark

At Denmark's police headquarters, officers have been glued to their computers playing the popular video game Counter-Strike. But they weren't kicking back on a break -- they were tracking crimes on the internet.

Ubisoft Sets Sights On VR, AI Shakeups In Future Of Gaming

French videogame titan Ubisoft is eyeing artificial intelligence and virtual reality as the next big things in gaming, its chief executive said, especially ahead of the release of Apple's new mixed reality headset.

Indonesia Indigenous Group Requests Internet Blackout

An Indigenous community in Indonesia has requested an internet blackout in their area to minimise the "negative impact" of the online world, officials said Friday.

Internet Blackout In Guinea Fuels Suspicions Of Junta Role

A blackout that hit parts of the internet in the West African state of Guinea has fuelled suspicions that the ruling junta pulled the plug to undermine a protest movement.

‘Reality Is Not The Internet’, Benzema Says Of Lucrative Saudi Move

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insisted on Thursday that "reality is not the internet" in response to rumours of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.

Mauritania Cuts Mobile Internet After Violent Protests

The Mauritanian government cut internet access for mobile phones Wednesday, a day after protests over the death of a young man after a brief period in police custody.

Mauritania Cuts Mobile Internet After Violent Protests

The Mauritanian government cut internet access for mobile phones Wednesday, a day after protests over the death of a young man after a brief period in police custody.

‘There Was A City’: VR Tour Peers Into Hiroshima’s Past

On a sunny street in Hiroshima, a tourist looks around, but instead of seeing a bustling riverside, they face a scene of horror, with burning bodies and rising flames.

As Net Tightens, Iranians Pushed To Take Up Homegrown Apps

Banned from using popular Western apps, Iranians have been left with little choice but to take up state-backed alternatives, as the authorities tighten internet restrictions for security reasons following months of protests.