How China’s food delivery apps push gig workers to strike
A new study confirms an obvious fact: It’s dehumanizing to be managed by an algorithm.
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“I have to pull out everything”: India’s cryptocurrency community braces for a sweeping ban
A proposed bill would be the harshest ban in the world.
Loans that hijack your phone are coming to India
Lenders are turning to coercive loan apps that shut down smartphones if customers fall behind on payments.
Why Lagos has become Africa’s most attractive tech hub for investors
After Flutterwave and Paystack, the Nigerian city has attracted local and global investors looking to find the next big African opportunity.
Step into my (home) office
From a florist in Tehran to a chef in Bangkok, meet nine workers who turned their homes into makeshift offices during the pandemic.
The hidden winners of the pandemic’s e-commerce boom
As the pandemic pushes e-commerce profits to new heights, logistics companies are seizing the opportunity.
The pandemic is giving start-ups a shot at replacing teachers with technology
Latin America’s education sector has long been under economic threat. Founders see an opportunity.
Why many Nigerians are hesitant to #CancelBolt
The ride-hailing app is shrugging off accusations of driver abuse.
Nigeria can’t decide what to do about the rise and rise of cryptocurrency
The Nigerian presidency, central bank, local regulators, and tech community are at odds over “money created out of thin air.”
Facebook hopes its new Instagram Lite app will replace TikTok in India
A lightweight version of the app is rolling out in 170 countries, but only users in India can use the short-form video feature Reels.