TECH 101 12 August 2020 From social media darling to America’s most wanted: Your guide to TikTok How did a Chinese video-sharing platform become a matter of national security?
Online and on time 11 August 2020 Delivery wars Local shops in Turkey have been transporting groceries for centuries. Getir promises to bring them to your doorstep in 13 minutes or less.
Been there, built that 10 August 2020 The world’s protest app of choice Without intending to, this startup developed a messaging app used in protests from Hong Kong to Minneapolis — and found a Twitter co-founder as an investor along the way.
Notable persons 6 August 2020 (Not so) free encyclopedia After a gay Egyptian activist committed suicide, her profile was published in 18 languages. But Arabic Wikipedia deleted it.
LONG DISTANCE CALL 5 August 2020 Weak internet, strong connection Venezuelans, at home and abroad, battle blackouts and quarantine to connect through an online talent show.
Virtual Solidarity 4 August 2020 For domestic workers, apps provide solace — but not justice Smartphone apps are vital, sometimes even life-saving tools. But for thousands of foreign workers, their impact only goes so far.
Open Captioning 3 August 2020 China’s subtitle army The country’s queer community relies on a small group of volunteers to bring them the movies the government doesn’t want them to watch.
You’ve got mail! 30 July 2020 Gone phishing Obinwanne Okeke was supposed to be a rags-to-riches Nigerian success story. Then the feds followed the money.
CHINA 29 July 2020 Notes from China’s unemployed The coronavirus has heightened unemployment in China. Here's where those without jobs go to cope.
Halal Dating 28 July 2020 E-rranged marriages For young Muslims, a new slate of dating apps have become a merger of love and tradition.
