Innovation 30 June 2025 Out of space: Picturing the big, crowded business of satellite internet Space-based internet is remaking Earth’s orbit — and fueling a gold rush.
Innovation 8 April 2025 What we learned from tracking AI use in global elections Citizens and politicians around the world last year used AI for misinformation, memes, and more.
EV Revolution 12 March 2025 How BYD undercuts Tesla around the world, by the numbers BYD is more affordable than Tesla in at least 10 places outside the West.
Tech Giants 28 February 2025 Gulf of Mexico vs. Gulf of America: How digital maps display disputed names Governments frequently disagree over the names of places. Here’s how mapping apps have dealt with various feuds.
China Outside China 24 January 2025 “TikTok refugees” drove a global Xiaohongshu boom People far beyond the short-lived ban’s reach are downloading RedNote in droves.
Innovation 15 January 2025 Despite tensions, U.S.-China AI research collaborations are alive and well Over the past 10 years, the U.S. and China have been the most frequent partners in AI research.
Tech Giants 10 January 2025 Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.
China Outside China 27 November 2024 Breaking down the world’s tariffs against China’s tech industry President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too. By Selina Cheng
Access & Connectivity 20 November 2024 New data shows the number of new mobile internet users is stalling What happened to the “next billion” internet users? They’re already online.
The Rise of AI 6 November 2024 Malaysia’s new data centers create thousands of jobs — and worries about power and water shortages Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals bracing for higher real estate costs and resource shortages.