New tariffs on China imposed by Trump — and an end to direct e-commerce shipping to U.S. consumers — could impact Shein and Temu, but their influence extends globally. | Continue reading
Young Chinese engineers focus on homegrown innovation, drawn by fewer visa hurdles and the chance to build a future on their own terms. | Continue reading
Maintaining accurate maps is a daunting task in a country where road names and addresses are not standardized. | Continue reading
China’s growing involvement and the rapid shift to lithium batteries dissuade investors. | Continue reading
Brazil’s AI bill is one window into a global effort to define the role that artificial intelligence will play in democratic societies. | Continue reading
The Chinese app has just “blown the roof off” and “shifted the power dynamics.” | Continue reading
“Eva” is based on in-depth interviews with a woman in prison for drug trafficking and organized crime. | Continue reading
The Modi government has dedicated $1.2 billion to building the country’s AI capabilities, and U.S. firms are receiving a warm welcome. | Continue reading
New coalition calls for labor and free speech protections as AI tools make call center work both more efficient and demanding. | Continue reading
From warehouse sorting robots to delivery drones, Viettel Post is pinning its hopes on tech as the salve to an inefficient logistics sector. | Continue reading
Addictive algorithms fuse social networking with shopping and entertainment. | Continue reading
People far beyond the short-lived ban’s reach are downloading RedNote in droves. | Continue reading
From Cape Verde to Bhutan, we received 227 entries from over 45 countries around the world, featuring everything from sprawling mines to biometric facial scans. | Continue reading
The company, which recently launched free shipping to Argentina, faces major challenges from regional rival MercadoLibre and a network of smugglers. | Continue reading
Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are receiving a warm welcome from leaders in many other countries. | Continue reading
While EV users have been left in the dark during a prolonged energy crisis, many still prefer dealing with the hassle to the high cost of gas. | Continue reading
As fears of a TikTok ban grow, Americans are turning to Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book.” Here’s how the lifestyle app became a global phenomenon. | Continue reading
Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research. | Continue reading
Americans are joining the Chinese social media app en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban. | Continue reading
The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care. | Continue reading
Groups in Pakistan, Argentina, and Brazil have been diversifying revenue streams and many saw the change coming. | Continue reading
In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India. | Continue reading
In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP. | Continue reading
Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients. | Continue reading
The platform is partnering with Shopee to target the region’s growing shoppertainment spending. | Continue reading
Companies have ordered hundreds of EV buses — but they won’t arrive for years. | Continue reading
ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer resources. | Continue reading
A slew of content creators built small social media empires off Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose term ended in October. | Continue reading
More influencers are joining political parties and contesting elections, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the lack of leadership. | Continue reading
The West may lose out in the talent race amid U.S. national security and immigration hurdles | Continue reading
After the failure of Airlift and Swvl, this startup is stepping in to provide an alternative to Pakistan’s unreliable public transport system. | Continue reading
Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service sold out within weeks of launching in the country. | Continue reading
Authorities say new regulations are needed to limit hate speech and scams, but internet users say they are self-censoring to avoid a crackdown. | Continue reading
MeMind has connected 10,000 at-risk people with mental health treatment, contributing to a 9% drop in suicides. | Continue reading
Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas. | Continue reading
The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people. | Continue reading
WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more. | Continue reading
From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year. | Continue reading
Anyone with spare land in a good location can become a franchisee for a charging company, but with no government support it can take years to break even. | Continue reading
Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024. | Continue reading
Use of AI on images of the dead is unregulated in the country, leaving cybersecurity experts worried about the potential for deepfakes and identity theft. | Continue reading
Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon. | Continue reading
From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities from this year’s biggest tech shifts. | Continue reading
President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too. | Continue reading
CamScanner was one of 59 Chinese apps the Indian government banned in 2020, amid a border conflict with China. | Continue reading
BPO workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting them with customers, and scoring their performance. | Continue reading
The tiny country has embraced autonomous vehicles as a way to overcome labor shortages and use its scarce land more efficiently. | Continue reading
Generative AI is replacing a successful AI project that drafted legal rulings. Experts worry about data privacy, ethical quandaries, and the need for specialized training. | Continue reading