China Outside China 19 August 2025 China’s biggest delivery app brings its disruptive playbook to Brazil Meituan’s arrival is likely to transform the delivery industry — which has already seen the unlikely partnership between rivals Uber and iFood.
EV Revolution 19 June 2025 BYD sends thousands of EVs to Brazil ahead of final tariff hike Brazilians are rushing to buy Chinese EVs before a 35% import tax comes into effect.
Innovation 30 May 2025 In a world first, Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital data Brazil is piloting dWallet, a project that lets citizens earn money from their data. It is ahead of similar U.S.-based initiatives.
Innovation 24 April 2025 Brazil’s AI-powered social security app is wrongly rejecting claims An algorithmic tool meant to reduce bureaucracy is misfiring on complex cases, and vulnerable Brazilians are paying the price.
Creators & Communities 21 August 2024 Indigenous creators are clashing with YouTube’s and Instagram’s sensitive content bans Deep in the heartlands of Brazil, Indigenous creators are having to censor themselves to avoid getting banned on social platforms.
The Rise of AI 15 August 2023 Clickworkers are turning against each other Brazil’s online gig workers, who power features like social media moderation and AI training, are increasingly wary of newcomers.
Apps of the World 4 August 2023 The secret to becoming the world’s biggest digital bank: A user-friendly app From quick credit to digital banking, Nubank bet on an easy app experience to stand out to users and criminals alike.
Creators & Communities 6 July 2023 “Gig reviewers” are endorsing fake products for quick cash in Brazil For a few dollars, paid reviewers will record a video vouching for anything. Scammers love them.
