In India, start-ups are opening a new front in the global ride-hailing battles, just as Uber prepares to go public.
Tag: Computers and the Internet
Facebook Opens a Command Post to Thwart Election Meddling in Europe
The social network took the wraps off a special operations center in Dublin ahead of this month’s European Union voting.
Julian Assange Sentenced to 50 Weeks and Still Faces U.S. Charges
A London court sentenced Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, to prison for jumping bail in 2012, but his legal troubles are far from over.
You Can Make a Treadmill From These Common Household Items (but Don’t)
Internet users are posting videos of themselves exercising using nothing more than soap, water, a slick hard floor and maybe a lack of common sense.
The New New World: Huawei’s Communist Culture Limits its Global Ambitions
The Chinese telecom giant seeks acceptance in the West, but its structure and value system — patterned after China’s ruling party — could stand in the way.
Made in China, Exported to the World: The Surveillance State
In Ecuador, cameras capture footage to be examined by police and domestic intelligence. The surveillance system’s origin: China.
Japan Has a New Emperor. Now It Needs a Software Update.
It isn’t exactly Y2K, but the country is scrambling to reconcile its systems with the ancient demands of an imperial calendar.
This Estonian Start-Up Has Become a Thorn in Uber’s Side
The Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt is an unexpected success story. The start-up points to Uber’s global challenges.
Ecuador Detains a Friend of Assange. Critics Say It’s Guilt by Association.
Internet and free speech activists have come out in defense of Ola Bini, a Swedish cybersecurity expert, saying there is no evidence yet of a crime.
The Interpreter: Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media, Fearing More Violence
Sri Lankan officials have a troubled relationship with social media. They have seen firsthand how quickly online hate can turn into deadly violence.