Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir is a courageous feat, but it glosses over her own indifference to warnings from policymakers, civil society, and internal teams outside the U.S. about serious harm to communities from Facebook.

U.S. tech firms — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple — were the top 10 employers of H-1B recipients in 2024.

Many immigrants are concerned about the impacts of changing policies and anti-immigration rhetoric.

Dunzo was a trailblazer in India’s online delivery sector, but things went awry when it shifted from its core strength.

BYD took the global EV crown. Now Chinese rivals and local startups are taking over emerging markets.

The company faces an uncertain future in the world’s third-largest auto market.

Ola Electric Mobility struggles to maintain its edge as legacy players tap into customer trust and brand loyalty.

An alliance with Airtel, one of India’s largest telcos, opens the door for Elon Musk’s satellite giant to access the world’s second-largest internet user base.

Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.

Facing competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, factories are using automation and surveillance to ramp up production and cut labor costs.

An analysis of more than 8,000 messages by Digital Witness Lab at Princeton University finds the Meta-owned platform is a thriving illegal firearms marketplace.

Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high costs remain a barrier for some drivers.

Maintaining accurate maps is a daunting task in a country where road names and addresses are not standardized.

The Chinese app has just “blown the roof off” and “shifted the power dynamics.”

The Modi government has dedicated $1.2 billion to building the country’s AI capabilities, and U.S. firms are receiving a warm welcome.

Big AI companies have come out hard against comprehensive regulatory efforts in the West — but are receiving a warm welcome from leaders in many other countries.

Groups in Pakistan, Argentina, and Brazil have been diversifying revenue streams and many saw the change coming.

In addition, equipment shipments are delayed, potentially disrupting next-generation iPhone production in India.

After the failure of Airlift and Swvl, this startup is stepping in to provide an alternative to Pakistan’s unreliable public transport system.

Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas.

The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people.

WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more.

From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year.

Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024.

Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon.

President-elect Donald Trump pledges to escalate the trade war, but non-Western nations have targeted China with tariffs, too.

CamScanner was one of 59 Chinese apps the Indian government banned in 2020, amid a border conflict with China.

What happened to the “next billion” internet users? They’re already online.

Services like Blinkit and Zepto are estimated to put more than 25% of India’s neighborhood kirana stores out of business by 2030.

Last year, India touted the discovery of a huge reserve of valuable lithium in Kashmir. Experts say optimism around the discovery was overblown.

Manipur’s startup community is struggling to survive, with tech professionals moving to Bengaluru or Hyderabad.

Makers say Amazon Karigar has failed to distinguish their crafts from mass-produced items.

There are only a handful of electric taxi manufacturers in India today, slowing the country’s EV revolution.

How far-right Hindu nationalists use WhatsApp to target Christian families when they’re most vulnerable — by preventing them from burying their dead.

For centuries, elephants have been captured to live in temples. Animal rights groups say replacing them with robots will minimize animal cruelty and risks to humans.

Hindu temples are now accepting cashless payments for offerings, VIP tickets for festivals, and special prayer ceremonies.