Sci-Tech

Who should pay for culture? France has long supported hefty state subsidies, like boosting filmmakers' budgets and paying artists unemployment benefits. Now in the digital age, France is adjusting its approach.

Google's autocomplete function has just had its first day in court. When you type a name, Google search plays word association. But the results are not always to the subject's liking.

What's it like to blog in Asia? It depends where you are: in high-tech India, most people remain offline; China's Internet is heavily monitored; and death threats are made against bloggers in Bangladesh.

Jury members at The Bobs gave out honors to bloggers and online activists for their work promoting freedom of expression, human rights and the right to information. Internet users also voted for their own set of winners.

German politicians are discovering the benefits and advantages of social media in the run-up to the federal election this fall, even though their campaigning is still taking place largely offline.

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.

Iran and China constantly block access to DW on the Net. But Psiphon helps users gain access to blocked sites. DW has been collaborating with Psiphon developers for the Bobs, DW's award for online activism.

An emerging form of online education, called massive open online courses, provides access to renowned universities to people around the world. But can it improve the education of students in developing countries?