Try out our new infinity stats stack — a collection of the most fascinating, weird, and important numbers from around the (rest of) world.
Stat of the day
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25 millionThe number of users who joined encrypted messaging service Telegram in just 72 hoursThe app surged past 500 million users in recent weeks after rival WhatsApp released a new policy, which included terms in which it could transfer data to parent company Facebook. A statement from Telegram said 38% of new users are in Asia, 27% in Europe, 21% in Latin America, and 8% in the Middle East and North Africa.
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25 millionThe number of users who joined encrypted messaging service Telegram in just 72 hoursThe app surged past 500 million users in recent weeks after rival WhatsApp released a new policy, which included terms in which it could transfer data to parent company Facebook. A statement from Telegram said 38% of new users are in Asia, 27% in Europe, 21% in Latin America, and 8% in the Middle East and North Africa.
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95%The accuracy of Indonesia’s AI-powered Covid-19 breath test GeNose C19The instant Covid-19 detection tool developed by researchers at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta uses artificial intelligence to analyze breath, with accuracy similar to the rapid antigen test. An initial block of 100 units, capable of processing more than 100 tests a day, have been approved for distribution.
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99.9%The accuracy rate of NEC’s new facial recognition software, even on people wearing masksThe company claims its software can recognize a face with nearly 100% accuracy — even when the person is wearing a mask. NEC was already developing masked facial recognition software for allergy sufferers when the coronavirus pandemic hit. The software can recognize someone’s face in under one second and is planned for use in automated convenience stores and for secure entry to office buildings.
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$11.9 billionThe gross merchandise value of Southeast Asia’s food delivery industry in 2020That’s up 183% from the year before. Nearly half of it was contributed through ride-hailing app Grab. In the region’s largest food delivery markets — Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore — cash has been pouring into delivery startups.