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Reddit wars: What’s driving Singapore’s largest online communities

FILE PHOTO: The Reddit app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Reddit app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

German authorities to get more powers against foreign hackers, draft law shows

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attends a session of the lower house of the German parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt attends a session of the lower house of the German parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Apple to block underage users in S’pore from downloading apps rated 18+

The Infocomm Media Development Authority requires all major app store operators – Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung and Microsoft – to have the protection in place by March 31, 2026.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority requires all major app store operators – Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung and Microsoft – to have the protection in place by March 31, 2026.

British PM Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was needed to protect children from fast-changing digital risks.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was needed to protect children from fast-changing digital risks.

Iran’s internet goes dark as US agencies spar on VPN funding

A videographer taking images of the wreckage at the Al-Aqsa Mosque that was damaged during recent public protests, in Tehran on Jan 21.
A videographer taking images of the wreckage at the Al-Aqsa Mosque that was damaged during recent public protests, in Tehran on Jan 21.

Epstein e-mails spotlight Philippines as hub for scrubbing search results at ‘insanely low’ prices

This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)
This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)

More seniors in China growing addicted to the internet; loneliness, boredom cited as key reasons

Seniors learn to use smartphones under the guidance of workers at a care centre in Jinhua, Zhejiang province.
Seniors learn to use smartphones under the guidance of workers at a care centre in Jinhua, Zhejiang province.

WhatsApp accuses Russia of trying to fully block its service to favour state app

FILE PHOTO: A teenager poses for a photo while holding a smartphone in front of a Whatsapp logo in this illustration taken September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A teenager poses for a photo while holding a smartphone in front of a Whatsapp logo in this illustration taken September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Crosscountry-Klaebo's stunning uphill sprint goes viral, putting spotlight on Nordic sport

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Sprint Classic Final - Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Lago, Italy - February 10, 2026. Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway celebrates after winning the Men's Sprint Classic Final with second placed Ben Ogden of United States and third placed Oskar Opstad Vike of Norway REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's Sprint Classic Final - Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Lago, Italy - February 10, 2026. Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway celebrates after winning the Men's Sprint Classic Final with second placed Ben Ogden of United States and third placed Oskar Opstad Vike of Norway REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Only 20% of adult internet users in Japan adopt AI: Survey

A similar study in fiscal 2024 put Japan's AI usage experience rate at 26.7 per cent, far below that of countries such as China and the US.
A similar study in fiscal 2024 put Japan's AI usage experience rate at 26.7 per cent, far below that of countries such as China and the US.

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