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Technology / 16 hours ago
OICA data reveals how one country produces a third of the world’s cars
The global automotive industry continues to be defined by concentration, and the latest production statistics from the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) underscore just how uneven the landscape has become. In 2024, the world built 92.5 million motor vehicles (passenger cars and commercial vehicles combined). A visualisation of OICA’s data from the World in Maps divides this total into three equal segments of roughly 33.3 % each and shows that a single country, China, accounts for an entire third of global vehicle output on its own.
Technology / 3 weeks ago
‘123456’ and ‘Password’ still reign: New report reveals most common passwords by country
Cybersecurity threats are rampant yet, millions of users across the globe continue to rely on dangerously weak passwords. According to new data from NordPass’s 2025 annual study, familiar combinations like “123456” and “password” remain the most popular and least secure choices in several countries.
Technology / 4 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.
Technology / 4 weeks ago
Italy and the U.S. top the charts in global car ownership
The world is rapidly investing in public transit and green mobility, but some countries remain deeply attached to their steering wheels. According to new data from the Pew Research Centre, Italy ranks as the most car-dependent nation on Earth, with an astounding 89% of households owning at least one car. Hot on its heels is the United States, where 88% of households report car ownership.
Technology / 4 weeks ago
OpenAI, Anthropic, Anduril dominate 2025 AI valuation surge
Leading private companies are experiencing explosive growth in AI valuations, driven by a global race that’s channelling billions in venture capital into firms advancing intelligent systems, cybersecurity technologies, and next-generation productivity platforms. At the top of the leaderboard is OpenAI, which expanded its valuation from roughly $78 billion in 2024 to $300 billion in 2025—a 284% increase. The company, which powers GPT-4o and has reshaped enterprise productivity with its ChatGPT Enterprise and API integrations, is now the most valuable private AI company globally.
Technology / 6 weeks ago
Qatar Airways crowned world’s best airline in 2025
In what is described as one of the closest races in its history, Qatar Airways has officially reclaimed the title of World’s Best Airline for 2025, according to the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The rankings are based on more than 21 million passenger surveys collected from travellers across over 100 countries, evaluating everything from cabin comfort to crew professionalism, food quality, entertainment, and airport services.
Technology / 6 weeks ago
ChatGPT availability around the world: Where the AI chatbot is free, restricted, or banned
A new map highlights the varying degrees of ChatGPT availability around the world in 2025, painting a clear picture of where OpenAI’s flagship chatbot can be freely accessed — and where it cannot. The visualisation categorises countries into three groups: those with full access, those with restrictions, and those where the service is completely banned. As AI tools continue to reshape digital communication, education, and productivity, understanding where ChatGPT is allowed offers insight into global tech policy, censorship, and digital freedom.
