In Frame 7 April 2026 Winners of the 2026 Photo Contest Photographers all over the world submitted images showcasing unique views of technology. By Kate Bubacz and Munira Mutaher
China Outside China 17 June 2025 Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo Chinese firms iFlytek and Hytera highlighted AI translation and public safety tech — sidestepping disputes over surveillance and trade secrets. By Nithin Coca
In Frame 23 January 2025 The winners of Rest of World’s photography contest 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. By Munira Mutaher
EV Revolution 29 July 2024 Traffic laws can’t keep up with Mexico City’s electric mopeds Chinese-made mopeds have become popular in the traffic-clogged city, but users and manufacturers aren’t sure which laws apply to them. By Alejandra Rajal
In Frame 2 July 2024 Making money as an influencer in Cuba is hard. These dancers found a way Despite the world’s slowest internet and payment restrictions, Los Datway manage to earn a living online. By Daniela Dib
In Frame 25 June 2024 In photos: How delivery riders are coping with India’s extreme heat wave Brutal temperatures in New Delhi, reaching as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, have claimed over 100 lives. By Itika Sharma Punit
In Frame 19 March 2024 Portraits of gig workers in rare moments off the clock Rest of World shadowed workers in São Paulo, Lagos, Dhaka, and Jakarta to get an intimate look at how they spend their breaks between orders. By Zuha Siddiqui, Lam Le and Munira Mutaher
In Frame 4 December 2023 Why Samsung factory workers in Vietnam are becoming beauticians Female workers at Samsung are frequently replaced when they hit 35. So they train to work in the informal beauty industry for “stability and flexibility.” By Lam Le
In Frame 6 April 2023 The winners of Rest of World’s first photography contest From images of solar cooking to snake radio telemetry, we received 548 entries from around the world. By Cengiz Yar
TikTok Domination 7 March 2023 TikTok’s viral monks are clashing with Buddhist authorities Superstar monks have built massive followings — but dancing, singing, and fame-seeking are all violations of the monastic code. By Fiona Kelliher
In Frame 18 January 2023 YouTube is bringing viral fame to one of Delhi’s oldest markets YouTubers are replacing Amazon and Flipkart to help small businesses in Chandni Chowk find customers. By Nipun Prabhakar
TikTok Domination 5 January 2023 Smash hits: How viral memes conquered piñata design Forget tradition. Social media trends are now driving piñata sales in Mexico. By Daniela Dib