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The most streamed songs on Spotify ever

The most streamed songs on Spotify ever

04/15/2016April 15, 2016

World chess champion: 'The computer never was an opponent'

Magnus Carlsen discusses the upcoming World Chess Championship and tells DW how he wants to make chess more accessible.

04/14/2016April 14, 2016

The most viral tracks on Spotify

The most viral tracks on Spotify

04/13/2016April 13, 2016

Global music sales rise

In 2015, digital sales became the primary revenue stream for the music industry, overtaking physical formats for the fir

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

The success of streaming services

Streaming services have gone global. To set themselves apart, many offer custom playlists.

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

Social robots become part of the family

Social robots for household use are coming on the market, but they have some drawbacks.

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

Face-swapping app MSQRD

The MSQRD app boasts live filters which allow users to project funny masks onto people's faces.

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

Phoning to the tune of Drake's "Hotline Bling"

Andrew Huang created a new version of Drake's rap hit "Hotline Bling" using only telephone sounds.

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The success of streaming services; social robots in homes, and "Hotline Bling" with phone sounds.

04/12/2016April 12, 2016

7 best German computer games of the year

Winners of the German Computer Games Award 2016, here are seven outstanding games - for all types of players.

04/11/2016April 11, 2016

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Apps to beat the traffic. Concerts for video-game fans. And on Exit: 25 versions of Adele's Hello

04/05/2016April 5, 2016

Top social platforms used by US teens (in %)

1. Snapchat (72) | 2.Facebook (68) | 3.Instagram (66) | 4. Twitter (36) | 5. Kik (27) | Source: Edison Research

04/05/2016April 5, 2016

25 versions of Adele's Hello

Can't get enough of Adele? Check out these 25 different interpretations by American singer Anthony Vincent.

Music04/04/2016April 4, 201601:01 min

Mobile Solutions for Beating Traffic Jams

In Tel Aviv, start-ups are looking for digital ways to beat traffic jams.

04/04/2016April 4, 2016

A Virtual Trip to Jordan

Jordan's historical sites can be explored from our desktops using Google Street View.

04/04/2016April 4, 2016

25 Versions of Adele's Hello

American singer Anthony Vincent has done a cover version of Adele's hit Hello - in 25 interpretations.

04/04/2016April 4, 2016

Most popular music streaming services

1. Spotify (30) | 2. Apple Music (11) | 3. Pandora (3.9) | 4. Rhapsody (3.5) | 4. Napster (3.5) | Source: Statista

04/01/2016April 1, 2016

The apple: Forbidden fruit, royal insignia, record label and tech logo

The importance of the apple goes back to Adam and Eve in paradise - and it's still a powerful symbol today.

Culture04/01/2016April 1, 20169 images

Happy 40th from Germany, Apple!

The idea was born on April 1, 1976 - and it certainly wasn't a joke. DW's Silke Wünsch says happy birthday Apple.

03/31/2016March 31, 2016

Usage of Facebook Reactions in Germany (in %)

1. Like (93.7) | 2. Love (3.7) | 3. Wow (1.7) | 4. Haha (0.4) | 5. Sad (0.3) | 6. Angry (0.1) | Source: MediaCom

03/31/2016March 31, 2016

Countries with the fastest internet access

1. South Korea (20.5) | 2. Sweden (17.4) | 3. Norway (16.4) | 4. Switzerland (16.2) | 5. Hong Kong (15.8)

03/29/2016March 29, 2016

#MuseumWeek brings digital exposure to culture

Hundreds of cultural and arts institutions around the world are tweeting about their treasures this week.

03/29/2016March 29, 2016

Virtual reality for all

Virtual-reality headsets are making their market debut, opening the door to new product ranges.

03/29/2016March 29, 2016

Apple for artists

Many Apple products are becoming the tools of choice for artists and film makers.

03/29/2016March 29, 2016

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Virtual reality headsets for all, Apple for artists, and on Exit, inline skating in Shanghai.

03/29/2016March 29, 2016

Top cyber crime countries (origin of attacks in %)

Top cyber crime countries (origin of attacks in %)

03/24/2016March 24, 2016

The world's most traffic-jammed cities

The world's most traffic-jammed cities

03/23/2016March 23, 2016

'I gave Tintin the expression on my face'

Danish illustrator Søren Juhl says images can move the masses, but he's wary of crossing a line with his art.

03/23/2016March 23, 2016

German start-ups at SXSW

German start-ups are drawing crowds at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

03/22/2016March 22, 2016

Twitter, 10 years on

Ten years have passed since Twitter started. What lies ahead for the social networking service?

03/22/2016March 22, 2016

100 Places of Dance

American student Matt Bray took videos of himself doing dance moves at 100 sites around Chicago.

03/22/2016March 22, 2016

The most followed artists on Twitter (in millions)

The most followed artists on Twitter (in millions)

03/22/2016March 22, 2016

New Writing on the Web

Novels, written collectively and released bit by bit on social media platforms. Is this literature?

03/22/2016March 22, 2016

Shift - living in the digital age

German start-ups draw crowds at SXSW, ten years of Twitter, Matt dances his way around Chicago.

03/21/2016March 21, 2016

Twitter, ten years on

Ten years have passed since Twitter started. What lies ahead for the social networking service?

03/21/2016March 21, 2016

10 unforgettable Twitter moments for its 10th anniversary

Twitter turns 10 on March 21, 2016. From politics to entertainment, here are some of the tweets that made it big.

03/21/2016March 21, 2016

10 unforgettable Twitter moments

Twitter turns 10 on March 21. From politics to entertainment, these tweets were a spontaneous reaction to world events.

03/21/2016March 21, 201610 images

Top 5 tablet brands

1. Apple (16) | 2. Samsung (9) | 3. Amazon (5) | 4. Lenovo (3) | 5. Huawei (2) | (million devices) Source: ABI Research

03/18/2016March 18, 2016

Digital deconstruction by Davide Quayola

An Italian artist takes apart old masterpieces digitally and creates something entirely new.

03/17/2016March 17, 2016

Most Popular Stars on Instagram

1. Selena Gomez | 2. Taylor Swift | 3. Kim Kardashian | 4. Ariana Grande | 5. Beyonce. Source: Instagram

03/16/2016March 16, 2016

Cake tutorials on YouTube

Visual guides for making complicated cakes are among the most popular videos on YouTube.

03/15/2016March 15, 2016

Bitnation – The virtual country

Virtual construct Bitnation hopes to provide an alternative to traditional forms of government.

03/15/2016March 15, 2016

“Marble Machine” – A musical instrument with marbles

Quite possibly the most bizarre musical instrument on the planet: the “Marble Machine”.

03/15/2016March 15, 2016

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The Bitnation virtual state, cooking shows on YouTube and a musical instrument with marbles.

03/15/2016March 15, 2016

A short-lived craze or a new Internet format?

The super short InstaMiniSeries clips attract interest in art and advertising circles.

03/10/2016March 10, 2016

Digital innovation in the travel industry

One of the future trends in the travel industry is towards digital innovations.

03/09/2016March 9, 2016

10 strategy games that are good for your brain

From chess to StarCraft, here are 10 classic strategy games that are good for your brain.

Lifestyle03/09/2016March 9, 201610 images

The ancient pastime of strategy games

Here's how strategy games came about thousands of years ago - and where humans are weakest.

03/09/2016March 9, 2016

Most used versions of Android (in %)

1. Lollipop (36.1) | 2. KitKat (34.3) | 3. Jelly Bean (22.3) | 4. Gingerbread (2.6) | 5. Marshmallow (2.3)

03/09/2016March 9, 2016

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The arty Twitter bot. Home-made cell phone games. And in Exit: HyperZooming through Hallstatt.

03/08/2016March 8, 2016