Year In Review 4 December 2024 What we learned from reporting on global tech this year Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024. By Faisal Mahmud, Stephanie Wangari, Lucía Cholakian Herrera, Michelle Anindya and Zhaoyin Feng
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 3 December 2024 Uber’s big plan for India: buses Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon. By Anisha Sircar
Regional Champions 13 November 2024 Grab built its own map in Southeast Asia, and is now going after Google The super-app uses its own drivers and cameras to create hyperlocal maps in eight countries. By Michelle Anindya
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 12 November 2024 Phony X accounts are meddling in Ghana’s election A network of 171 bot accounts is using AI to write political posts. By Caroline Haskins
Regional Champions 21 October 2024 A local ride-hailing service can’t beat Uber and Bolt, so its drivers are beating up their rivals Shesha was launched as a fair-minded local competitor to Western companies in South Africa. It has acquired an ugly reputation for intimidating drivers and passengers. By Ray Mwareya
Creator Economy 14 October 2024 TikTok wants to turn millions of Americans into paid shopping influencers You only need around 1,000 followers to earn money eating noodles and selling toys on TikTok Shop. By Viola Zhou and Peiyue Wu
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 7 October 2024 Instagram helps Brazilians dodge a national sales ban on vapes As Brazilian law clashes with Meta’s policies, illegal vapes flood social media and the streets. By Pedro Nakamura
China Outside China 3 October 2024 Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions. By Zhaoyin Feng
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 18 September 2024 Netflix and thrill: The hunt for the next Squid Game in Southeast Asia As Amazon and Disney step back, Netflix invests in “locally authentic” content to grab subscribers in the region. By Michelle Anindya
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 5 September 2024 Drivers in Tijuana are facing a surge in violence Uber has rolled out new safety measures like a panic button linked to emergency services. By Alicia Fàbregas
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 23 August 2024 A beauty contest controversy turned Uber into an unlikely battlefield between Nigeria and South Africa Bolt has suspended inter-country requests between South Africa and Nigeria as users book hoax rides to prank drivers. By Damilare Dosunmu
Silicon Valley in Rest of World 15 August 2024 Crunchyroll is trying to turn India into a nation of anime lovers The world’s largest anime streaming service is opening its second local office, working with Bollywood stars, and adding dozens of shows per quarter. By Ananya Bhattacharya
