Koo, an app touted as India's answer to Twitter, has self-verification features that Elon Musk may want but shows risks of handing over data to the government Techmeme · 3 days ago
Experts say hacked data shared by Anonymous from various Sri Lankan governmental and other websites has put regular citizens at severe risk of cybercrimes Techmeme · 1 week ago
An in-depth look at Meta's and Google's investments in subsea cables in Africa, the least connected continent, as the companies seek new avenues for profit Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Some tech workers in Latin America advocate for Spanish-language training and a Spanish programming language, even as the best IT jobs still require English Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Survey of 1,800 households in El Salvador shows 61% have abandoned the Chivo bitcoin wallet after withdrawing a free $30 sign-up bonus Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
A look at Zenly, a Snap-owned social mapping app still operating in Russia amid bans and exits of other Western apps; Zenly had 51M+ downloads in Russia in 2021 Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Despite SpaceX's global ambitions for Starlink, data shows 98% of users live in the West; many delays come down to regulatory challenges in markets like India Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
An in-depth look at how governments in 60+ countries have enacted 935+ internet blackouts since 2016 to control populations and silence dissent Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
A look at Douban, a Reddit-like social network that China has targeted in its crackdowns; Douban was fined $1.65M in 2021 and has shut down popular forums Techmeme · 1 month ago
A look at adult webcam "monitors" in Colombia who train models and provide tech support; Colombia has the world's second largest camming industry behind Romania Techmeme · 1 month ago
Brazilian singer Anitta's fans gamed Spotify's algorithm to make "Envolver" top the charts by switching accounts after 20 streams, creating playlists, and more Techmeme · 1 month ago
How homegrown courier services in French Polynesia are building their own online shopping service to fill the gaps left by e-commerce giants in remote islands Techmeme · 2 months ago
Doctors say the rise of fantasy sports apps has led to a spike in gambling addiction in India, where gambling is illegal but fantasy gaming has no clear laws Techmeme · 2 months ago
Crypto miners, who scrambled into a welcoming Kazakhstan after China's ban, are leaving as the country throttles power supply due to blackouts and infighting Techmeme · 2 months ago
Behind the rise of Kuaishou's short-form video app Kwai in Brazil, where it has amassed 45M+ monthly active users by appealing to people with blue collar jobs Techmeme · 2 months ago
How researchers are using AI to analyze the undeciphered ancient script of the Indus Valley Civilization, and the challenges of deciphering long-lost languages Techmeme · 3 months ago
Leaked docs show how reputation laundering companies use fake DMCA and legal notices to scare news outlets into taking down unflattering articles about clients Techmeme · 4 months ago
US tech firms' "nearshoring" of talent from Latin America, driven by cheaper costs and similar time zones, is leading to staffing shortages for LatAm tech firms Techmeme · 4 months ago
As Uber and Didi's 99 grapple with driver shortages and high fuel prices in Brazil, Taxi.Rio, an app developed by the Rio city government, is gaining riders Techmeme · 4 months ago
Internal report: employees at Wildlife Studios, a Brazilian mobile game maker valued at $3B, have repeatedly alleged gender wage imbalances and discrimination Techmeme · 5 months ago
A look at Chinese fast fashion online retailer Shein, as 2020 sales reportedly hit $10B thanks to knockoff items, a nimble supply chain, and social media Techmeme · 5 months ago
A look at South Korea's antitrust battles with local tech firms Kakao and Naver, as regulators balance protectionism with the companies' global ambitions Techmeme · 5 months ago
A look at China's extensive tech investments in Africa, including undersea cables, data centers, and fintech apps, as part of its "Digital Silk Road" initiative Techmeme · 6 months ago
Crypto trading volume in Indonesia this year reached ~$50B by October, up over 10x YoY, despite the government and the Ulema Council forbidding crypto payments Techmeme · 6 months ago
Singapore, which is often portrayed as an aspiring techno-utopia, is edging closer to a surveillance state amid a nationwide move toward constant vigilance Techmeme · 6 months ago
Journalists and analysts talk of muted reactions to the Facebook Papers over Meta's failure to stop hate speech and misinformation in the Global South Techmeme · 6 months ago
Q&A with digital rights advocate Luis Fernando García on a biometric ID system in Mexico and why agencies like World Bank fund such systems in the Global South Techmeme · 7 months ago
As Microsoft shuts down LinkedIn in China, developers worry GitHub could be next, even though nearly 10% of GitHub's contributors in 2020 were from China Techmeme · 7 months ago
Instagram usage exploded in India after the TikTok ban, but the creator economy is still devastated, and critics say Reels content is comparatively bland Techmeme · 8 months ago
Hackers leaked her photos then she was charged for breaking anti-porn laws Hacker News · 8 months ago
As Istanbul becomes the world's capital of casual mobile gaming, a look at Turkey's estimated $880M gaming industry and its exploitative labor practices Techmeme · 8 months ago
Survey of ~5,000 gig workers across 15 countries: over 60% say they are financially satisfied but most want out of the job within a year Techmeme · 8 months ago
Cambodia's prime minister Zoombombs opposition meetings; the country plans to create a "national internet gateway" with a state-appointed operator in February Techmeme · 8 months ago
Profile of Ismail Fahmi, who has become an Indonesian household name for combating misinformation with data from his company's social media-mapping tools Techmeme · 8 months ago
Workers for Cornershop, an online grocer that employs all of its delivery workers, say they fear deteriorating working conditions following Uber's acquisition Techmeme · 8 months ago
Chinese investors and VCs, who helped fuel India's tech ecosystem, lose out in India's tech IPO boom after having to cash out early amid geopolitical tensions Techmeme · 9 months ago
Profile of Abu Dhabi-based music streaming service Anghami, which has 1.4M paying subscribers and 70M total users, as it goes public via a $220M SPAC merger Techmeme · 9 months ago
Sources: Byju's, an Indian edtech giant with millions of paying subs, has a "toxic" sales culture with tactics pushing low-income parents into taking out loans Techmeme · 9 months ago
BlueCity, owner of China's biggest gay dating app Blued, is navigating a precarious environment for LGBTQI orgs by positioning itself as a sexual health service Techmeme · 9 months ago
A look at the decade long struggle to bring the script of Tulu, an Indian language, into Unicode, and the problem of keeping languages alive in the digital age Techmeme · 9 months ago
Report: companies like Huawei and ZTE have driven the demand for surveillance tech in Latin America by offering local governments free or discounted equipment Techmeme · 9 months ago
As Substack expands abroad, writers say it needs local payment options and customer service in other languages; some worry about legal support in hostile states Techmeme · 9 months ago
Experts say Rappi's service has worsened even as the Colombian on-demand delivery company continues to grow, opening the door to competitors like JOKR Techmeme · 10 months ago
A look at a new labor force using microtask platforms like Remotasks to create and edit data sets for self-driving cars, located primarily in the Global South Techmeme · 10 months ago
As Southeast Asian governments introduce "fake news" laws to fight COVID-19 misinformation, conspiracists thrive on Telegram and other non-public platforms Techmeme · 10 months ago
A look at VTubers, virtual anime-like avatar YouTube channels driven by anonymous Japanese users that are now mainstream, surpassing 1.5B+ views/month in Q4'20 Techmeme · 10 months ago