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Business / 16 hours ago

These are the cheapest countries to mine Bitcoin

A new comparison of global electricity prices has revealed the most profitable countries to mine one Bitcoin (BTC), and the results highlight a major shift in where the crypto-mining industry is heading. A new comparison of global electricity prices has revealed the most profitable countries to mine one Bitcoin (BTC). According to the chart, Iran tops the list at $1.32 in electricity cost to mine 1 BTC, followed by Ethiopia at $1.99, placing two politically complex economies at the centre of one of the world’s most energy-intensive industries.

Technology / 21 hours ago

What matters more to Americans: Voting or gun ownership?

Americans are being forced to think more critically about the constitutional rights they value most at a time when the country is confronting rising political tension, recurring mass shootings, and urgent debates over election integrity. Americans are being forced to think more critically about the constitutional rights they value most at a time when the country is confronting rising political tension, recurring mass shootings, and urgent debates over election integrity. While public opinion has long been split over issues like gun control and voting access, fresh scrutiny on these freedoms is bringing an old debate back to the forefront: Which right do Americans consider more vital — the right to vote or the right to bear arms?

Technology / 2 days ago

Few countries surpass 90% renewable electricity, global transition lags

A small group of countries are generating more than 90% of their electricity from renewable sources. This reveals how several developing and mid-sized economies are advancing clean power faster than many major emitters. The highlighted countries span Africa, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Many rely on long-established hydropower systems, geothermal resources or a combination of both.

Technology / 2 weeks ago

Global air travel is surging faster than ever

In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. According to ACI World and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), global passenger traffic reached 9.5 billion travellers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and marking one of the fastest recoveries in transport history.

Technology / 3 weeks ago

Indonesia’s top internet providers: exclusive World Visualized Brand Report

The World Visualized Brand Report for internet providers in Indonesia looks at consumer perceptions around performance, service and innovation. World Visualized has produced the most comprehensive report on how Indonesians view their internet providers. Based on a representative sample of more than 1,000 internet users, the World Visualized Brand Image Report gauges views around prices, reliability, speed, customer care, coverage and performance.

Technology / 3 weeks ago

One AI image uses as much energy as running a fridge for four minutes

Artificial intelligence may feel weightless in the sense that, in just a few clicks and an image appears, but the energy behind it tells a different story. According to Slashgear, generating just one AI image consumes about 0.011 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. That might sound small, but it’s roughly the same amount of energy your refrigerator uses in four minutes.

Politics / 6 weeks ago

The global development divide: where nations stand in 2025

The world remains deeply unequal in terms of development. A new study categorises countries into three broad groups, developed, developing, and least developed, showing how far apart nations still are in wealth, stability, and opportunity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) classifies economies mainly as advanced or emerging, or developing based on income, industrialisation, and integration into the global financial system.

Technology / 7 weeks ago

12 European nations back 'Chat Control' while others resist

There is a growing divide across Europe about a controversial proposal which requires tech platforms to scan private digital communication, including encrypted messages, in the quest to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM). An infographic produced by The World in Maps shows 12 countries supporting this so-called “Chat Control,” 6 undecided, and 9 opposed. The proposal, officially known as the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), has ignited battles over privacy, encryption, and the limits of state surveillance.

Business / 12 weeks ago

From crops to chips: How Latin America is powering global farming

Latin America stands as a titan in global agriculture for its rich variety of commodities like coffee, soybeans, and avocados, as well as its increasing embrace of high-tech farming. The region’s agricultural highlights include key exports across countries like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile.

Business / 17 weeks ago

Only a few countries boast bigger economies than California

The U.S. state of California, home to roughly 40 million people, towers over most sovereign nations in economic output. Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) show that the Golden State’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reached about $4.1 trillion in 2024.

Technology / 22 weeks ago

ChatGPT reigns supreme with 1.2 billion daily queries

According to insights from Business Insider and Electro IQ, OpenAI's ChatGPT is currently handling an astonishing 1.2 billion queries daily, making it the undisputed leader in the AI chatbot space. ChatGPT’s 1.2 billion daily query count dwarfs that of its closest competitor, Meta AI, which processes 200 million queries per day, nearly one-sixth of ChatGPT’s volume. Google’s Gemini follows with 140 million, while Elon Musk’s Grok serves around 75 million.

Data on global sleep patterns shows that the average wake-up time worldwide clusters around 7-00 AM, with regional variations reflecting cultural habits and work-life structures.Despite differences, most populations are up and active by 9-0

World / 22 weeks ago

Global wake-up call: New data reveals 7:00 am as the world’s alarm clock

People across continents begin their day as the sun rises, with the average wake-up time gathering around 7:00 am local time. By 9:00 am, the majority of the world's population is active and engaged. This uniformity in wake-up behaviour is rooted in a mix of cultural traditions, biological circadian rhythms, and economic structures. For instance, countries with early school and work start times tend to report even earlier wake-up patterns, while nations with later working hours or siesta cultures show slight delays.

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