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What It’s Like To Live in a Cashless Society
In Sweden most people don’t carry cash anymore and in China, even panhandlers have QR codes for donations.
The World's ‘Largest Illegal Darknet Marketplace’ has Been Shut Down
A 34-year-old Australian man accused of running DarkMarket was arrested in Germany.
Overworking and Humiliation Are Rampant in China’s Toxic Workplaces
Amid cut-throat competition in the education system and workforce, phenomena like ‘996 culture’ and ‘involution’ have come to dominate the public consciousness.
Revenge Porn Is Being Posted Under a Different Name
Campaigners say they have seen an increase in victims having their abuse packaged as "leaked" sex tapes.
Sex Robots Should Target the Elderly and the Disabled, Experts Say
Too many sexbots are marketed towards young, able-bodied men—at the expense of those who need them the most.
We Went Undercover in xHamster's Unpaid Content Moderation Team
VICE News reveals how a team of volunteers – including self-proclaimed porn addicts – judge the site's content and decide at a glance whether women are over 18.
Paypal to Allow Users to Buy and Sell Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Following the announcement, Bitcoin prices rose to over $12,000.
People Were Using Google Maps to ‘Climb’ Uluru. Now Google Has Stepped In
Almost 12 months after the Australian Government banned visitors from climbing the rock, people were still taking "virtual walking tours" to the summit.
Facebook Threatens to Block News in Australia if World-First Laws Get Passed
The announcement comes in response to a proposed law that would force tech companies to pay Australian media organisations for hosting their content.
Google Launches Scare Campaign as Australia Requests It Pays Media Outlets
A proposal by the Australian Government's consumer watchdog would compel Facebook and Google to share a portion of their revenue with media outlets. Google hates the idea.
Straight, Middle-Aged Men are Being Charged More to Use Tinder Plus
A recent investigation found that age, sex and location are all factors in how much users are charged.
Online Drug Markets Are Entering a 'Golden Age'
VICE News analysis shows darknet drug markets are emerging from coronavirus lockdown stronger than ever, with increased sales and more robust defences against hackers.