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NEWS Mexico confirms hack of military records, president's health information A group that recently hacked other Latin American countries was behind the data theft, local media reported. Details of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's heart condition were also stolen. Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on June 20, 2022 The hack...
NEWS Hurricane Ian reaches Carolinas after lashing southern Florida Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone since making landfall in South Carolina, but the full scale of its impact is yet to be assessed. A sign warns against parking on grass in South Carolina as waters from Hurricane Ian covers a footpath around a pond, as...
NEWS Burkina Faso: Army revolt ousts junta leader Damiba A group of soldiers have announced on state TV that President Paul-Henri Damiba has been removed from office. The apparent mutiny follows a January military coup that has left the West African nation in turmoil. Kiswensida Farouk Aziz Sorgho announces on television that army captain Ibrahim Traore has ousted...
EUROPE Global condemnation for Russia's illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory NATO countries and other allies of Ukraine have been quick to slam Russia's illegal annexation of parts of the country, and some have already hit back with fresh punitive measures. Vladimir Putin shaking hands with the heads of the annexed territories While the Kremlin was all smiles, there's been...
DATASTREAMAWS: Powering the Internet and Amazon’s ProfitsPublished 3 months ago on July 10, 2022 By Aran Ali Graphics/Design: Sabrina Lam Tweet Share Share Reddit Email This graphic shows the surge in AWS profits which now represent 74% of Amazon's total profits ▼ Use This Visualization The Briefing Cloud computing has become a hugely important element of Amazon’s business In 2021, AWS accounted for 13% of Amazon’s revenue, but clocks in nearly three-quarters...
TECHNOLOGYThe Evolution of Media: Visualizing a Data-Driven FuturePublished 3 months ago on July 7, 2022 By Jeff Desjardins Graphics/Design: Nick Routley Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Do you believe that Data > Opinion? Learn more about the VC App Project. The Evolution of Media: Visualizing a Data-Driven Future Learn More About The VC App In today’s highly-connected and instantaneous world, we have access to a massive amount of information at our fingertips. Historically,...
MARKETSInterest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by CountryPublished 3 months ago on June 24, 2022 By Jenna Ross Graphics/Design: Nick Routley Tweet Share Share Reddit Email graphic comparing interest rate hikes with inflation in various countries Interest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by Country Imagine today’s high inflation like a car speeding down a hill. In order to slow it down, you need to hit the brakes. In this case,...
TECHNOLOGYThe Top Downloaded Apps in 2022Published 5 months ago on May 12, 2022 By Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Chart of the top 10 most downloaded apps in Q1 2022, based on number of downloads ▼ Use This Visualization The Top Downloaded Apps in 2022 Whether they’re providing a service like ride-sharing or acting as a mere source of entertainment, mobile apps have become an integral part...
TECHNOLOGYThe Cost of Mining Bitcoin in 198 Different CountriesPublished 2 months ago on August 5, 2022 By NeoMam Studios green checkmark iconFeatured Creator Article/Editing: Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email View a higher resolution version of this map. Map comparing the cost of mining bitcoin in 198 countries Cost of Mining Bitcoin in 198 Different Countries View a higher resolution version of this map. It takes an estimated 1,449 kilowatt hours...
MARKETSVisualized: The World’s Population at 8 BillionPublished 2 days ago on September 27, 2022 By Nick Routley Article/Editing: Avery Koop Graphics/Design: Christina Kostandi Tweet Share Share Reddit Email World at 8 Billion Report VC+ members will be receiving our World at 8 Billion Report. To gain access to this exclusive report and webinar, all you have to do is become a VC+ member. Data visualization showing a population breakdown of...
HEALTH This gene therapy company is testing new tech to 'switch off' diabetes and obesity with a pill Alexandria "Zandy" Forbes' company, MeiraGTx, is working on gene therapy with a “switch” it says could revolutionise the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Alexandria "Zandy" Forbes' company, MeiraGTx, is working on gene therapy with a “switch” it says could revolutionise the treatment of...
WORK 'It feels like coming home': Why people are embracing becoming 'boomerang workers' A third of new hires are boomerang workers, according to a recent report A third of new hires are boomerang workers, according to a recent report - Copyright Unsplash By Luke Hurst • Updated: 28/09/2022 - 22:09 There has been a recent buzz around...
BIZTECH NEWS Apple removes Russian Facebook competitor VK from the App Store, citing sanctions Moscow is demanding explanations from Apple after the Russian social network VK is pulled from its App Store. Moscow is demanding explanations from Apple after the Russian social network VK is pulled from its App Store. - Copyright REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Euronews ...
HOME Russia's war in Ukraine has forever changed Europe's energy landscape, says Norway minister The Valhall oil field off the North Sea, Aug. 15, 2017. The Valhall oil field off the North Sea, Aug. 15, 2017. - Copyright Haekon Mosvold Larsen/AP By Pascale Davies • Updated: 29/09/2022 - 13:00 A giant energy producer, Norway finds itself at...