The most reputable companies worldwide
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The global top 10 android apps
The top ten Android apps in the world last month had a combined download figure of over 300 million. According to Priori Data, at the...
Dr Google will see you now
For many people nowadays, the first port of call upon discovering an unusual rash or feeling a worrying pain is not the doctor, but rather...
Is there anybody out there?
Have you seen a strange bright light criss-crossing it’s way across the night sky or a mysterious orange disk hovering over the trees in the...
Where U.S. citizens hugely outearn immigrants
During a Phoenix rally in the summer of 2015, Donald Trump lambasted Mexican immigrants, saying: “They’re taking our manufacturing jobs. They’re taking our money. They’re...
Spotify sets the pace for Apple Music
When Apple launched Apple Music in June 2015, many people thought it would be a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ Apple would catch up...
The biggest challenge facing women? Work, say men and women globally
By Belinda Goldsmith The world would be a better place for women if they had access to more and better quality jobs, according to a...
Samsung’s mobile business still lagging behind Apple’s
Samsung will unveil its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, at a special event in New York on March 29. Any remaining hopes of a...
The most expensive m² of prime property in the world
So, you’ve got a million dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you’re looking to put a luxury roof over your head? This infographic,...
Historic numbers renounced their US citizenship in 2016
According to recently released data, the number of Americans renouncing their citizenship has reached a record level. In 2016, 5,411 individuals gave up their US...
Competitors leave Twitter in the dust
While Twitter has a loyal and active community of users, the microblogging service is struggling to attract new people and get to the next level...
Who are America’s post 9/11 era terrorists?
Last week, Donald Trump signed an executive order banning immigration from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The president said the order would...
Where corruption is rampant across the world
Last week Transparency International called on governments to urgently introduce deep-rooted systemic reforms to combat corruption and address the growing imbalance of power and wealth...
The world is divided on the use of torture
Torture: the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something....
Gluten-free diet on the rise
Increasing numbers of Americans are giving up eating gluten despite the prevalence of celiac disease remaining flat during the past five years. Celiac disease is...
Netflix & co. surpass DVD & Blu-Ray sales
Marking a major milestone in home entertainment’s shift to digital formats, video streaming subscription revenues surpassed DVD / Blu-ray sales in the United States for...
10 years of the iPhone
“Well, today, we’re introducing three revolutionary products of this class. The first one: is a widescreen iPod with touch controls. The second: is a revolutionary...
The countries worrying the most about terrorism
Every month, Ipsos conducts a survey to find out what the world is worrying about. The infographic below shows that in November, worries about terrorism were...
Yahoo hack, largest data breach to date
More than one billion Yahoo accounts were affected by a recently discovered data breach dating back to 2013. The incident, which Yahoo informed the public...
Spotify is keeping pace with Apple’s music’s growth
Apple’s decision to launch its own music streaming service appears to be paying off. 18 months into its launch, Apple Music just hit the 20...
