Stories about Technology
Pakistan's intelligence agencies gain legal cover for surveillance
Despite Supreme Court rulings against illegal surveillance, Pakistan's decision allowing it's spy agency, ISI, to monitor nearly all digital conversations has sparked outrage among political leaders, activists, and legal experts.
Hundreds succumb to extreme temperatures as severe heatwave engulfs Pakistan
This year, Pakistan experienced abnormal pre-monsoon weather and an unprecedented heatwave that killed hundreds. The intense heat, particularly in Karachi and nearby regions, impacted healthcare and emergency services significantly.
Controversial hacktivists may have prompted El Salvador’s censorship of Telegram
Salvadoran hacktivists disclose personal identity of millions of Salvadorans. While their ethics are put into question, they want to expose Bukele’s government as corrupt and inefficient.
Gamers from the Russian regions spend hours playing Tetris to win international tournaments
While other Russian athletes are not allowed to participate in international tournaments due to the war in Ukraine, Russian Tetris players do not face such restrictions.
The complex role China plays in Africa's energy transition
China's investment in the clean energy sector in East African countries has simultaneously offered thousands access to electricity, while also creating opportunities for exploitation within the market.
Love, marriage and rebellion: Exploring feminist themes in India's Angika folk songs
Songs and tales are used by practitioners as a medium to express discontent with the status quo and to assert their individuality.
Censorship and isolation as China bans thousands of mobile apps
Research on Apple censorship finds out, as of March 2023, 11,026 out of a total of 40,049 apps were unavailable in China Apple Stores. The ratio of unavailability was 27.53 percent.
How data shapes political narratives amid the 2024 super-elections
"The age of data might seem like a modern concept, but the notion of using information for political advantage has a long history."
Implications of the EU Digital Services Act on critical voices in Serbia: Challenges for civil society organizations and investigative journalists
Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) will have a significant impact on the digital environment, both within the European Union and beyond.
Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) is caught in the midst of Israel-Gaza war
Azerbaijan's ties with Israel have long been based on trade in military and agriculture equipment, oil supply, surveillance equipment, and more recently aerospace technology.
The ingenious ‘network tree’ defying Gaza's connectivity blockade
An interview with renowned Italian film director Manolo Luppichini highlights grassroots efforts in Gaza to counter communication blockades using simple technologies like ”Web Trees,“ addressing global double standards and resistance of cultural genocide.
Let's stop normalizing noise culture in Latin America
Colombians have a higher rate of hearing loss than the global average.
With the reintroduction of import taxes on Chinese solar panels, Brazil hopes to develop its own industry
For years, Brazil has relied on Chinese solar panels to power its green energy transition. With a new tax on solar energy equipment imports, this industry could be shaken.
Is China partly responsible for the destruction of Africa's Miombo woodlands?
China is the world's largest importer of timber. How has it affected the forest and timber industry in Africa?
Why media literacy matters now more than ever: Insights from the third African media convention held in Ghana
"West Africa is the region most targeted by disinformation campaigns, accounting for nearly 40 percent of documented cases on the continent."
Bitcoin mining's toll on El Salvador leaves communities without water
Communities in San Martín and Ilopango are left without access to drinking water as the Salvadoran government prioritizes Bitcoin mining projects
The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan
The Punjab Assembly recently passed the Defamation Bill 2024, which aims at curbing the spread of fake news across print, electronic, and social media platforms against government officials and institutions.
Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis
Pakistan is currently facing a severe energy crisis characterised by electricity shortages and frequent electricity cuts, which has a detrimental impact on household activities, industries, and the overall economy.
Three ways to tackle digital rights in Africa
Instances such as Nigeria's X (Twitter) ban and Senegal's internet restrictions exemplify the extent to which governments are infringing upon citizens' online freedoms.
Southerly winds: How Nepalis are perceiving the ongoing Indian elections
Nepal has traditionally enjoyed a syncretic blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. However, if Modi's BJP wins in Indian elections, some fear that Nepal will slide back to Hindu nationalism.
Yemenis struggle with unauthorized reselling of phone numbers
Yemenis express outrage as telecommunications companies reallocate their phone numbers without notice, leading to privacy breaches, financial scams, and disrupted communications, highlighting systemic regulatory failures and customer exploitation.