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World Monitor runs five specialized variants from a single codebase, each optimized for different monitoring needs.
| Variant | URL | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 World Monitor | worldmonitor.app | Geopolitical intelligence, military tracking, conflict monitoring, infrastructure security |
| 💻 Tech Monitor | tech.worldmonitor.app | Technology sector intelligence, AI/startup ecosystems, cloud infrastructure, tech events |
| 😊 Happy Monitor | happy.worldmonitor.app | Curated positive news, global progress tracking, science breakthroughs, conservation wins |
| 💰 Finance Monitor | finance.worldmonitor.app | Global markets, stock exchanges, central banks, commodities, forex, crypto, economic indicators |
| ⛏️ Commodity Monitor | commodity.worldmonitor.app | Commodity markets, mining sites, processing plants, supply chains, trade flows |
A compact variant switcher in the header allows seamless navigation between variants while preserving your map position and panel configuration.
The primary variant focuses on geopolitical intelligence, military tracking, and infrastructure security monitoring.
| Panel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| AI Insights | LLM-synthesized world brief with focal point detection |
| AI Strategic Posture | Theater-level military force aggregation with strike capability assessment |
| Country Instability Index | Real-time stability scores for 24 monitored countries |
| Strategic Risk Overview | Composite risk score combining all intelligence modules |
| Infrastructure Cascade | Dependency analysis for cables, pipelines, and chokepoints |
| Live Intelligence | GDELT-powered topic feeds (Military, Cyber, Nuclear, Sanctions) |
344 curated sources across geopolitics, defense, energy, think tanks, and regional news (Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific).
The tech variant (tech.worldmonitor.app) provides specialized layers for technology sector monitoring.
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Tech HQs | Headquarters of major tech companies (Big Tech, unicorns, public companies) |
| Startup Hubs | Major startup ecosystems with ecosystem tier, funding data, and notable companies |
| Cloud Regions | AWS, Azure, GCP data center regions with zone counts |
| Accelerators | Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Startups, and regional accelerator locations |
| Tech Events | Upcoming conferences and tech events with countdown timers |
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| AI Datacenters | 313 AI compute clusters tracked from Epoch AI dataset |
| Undersea Cables | Submarine fiber routes critical for cloud connectivity |
| Internet Outages | Network disruptions affecting tech operations |
| Region | Notable Companies |
|---|---|
| Silicon Valley | Apple, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, VMware |
| Seattle | Microsoft, Amazon, Tableau, Expedia |
| New York | Bloomberg, MongoDB, Datadog, Squarespace |
| London | Revolut, Deliveroo, Darktrace, Monzo |
| Tel Aviv | Wix, Check Point, Monday.com, Fiverr |
| Dubai/MENA | Careem, Noon, Anghami, Property Finder, Kitopi |
| Riyadh | Tabby, Presight.ai, Ninja, XPANCEO |
| Singapore | Grab, Razer, Sea Limited |
| Berlin | Zalando, Delivery Hero, N26, Celonis |
| Tokyo | Sony, Toyota, SoftBank, Rakuten |
The finance variant (finance.worldmonitor.app) provides specialized layers for global financial markets and economic intelligence.
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Stock Exchanges | Major global stock exchanges with live status |
| Financial Centers | Key financial hubs and banking districts |
| Central Banks | 13 central banks with policy rate tracking |
| Commodity Hubs | Commodity exchanges (LME, CME, SHFE, NYMEX) |
| Gulf Investments | GCC sovereign wealth and investment zones |
| Panel | Description |
|---|---|
| Live Commodity Prices | Real-time commodity futures and spot prices |
| Market Radar | VWAP-based anomaly detection with volume confirmation |
| Sector Heatmap | Visual sector performance across global markets |
| Gulf Economies | Indices, currencies, and oil data for 6 GCC countries |
| Supply Chain | Maritime chokepoint disruption scores and shipping indices |
| WTO Trade Policy | Active trade restrictions, tariff trends, bilateral trade flows |
| Premium Stock Analysis | AI-powered stock analysis with backtesting |
The commodity variant (commodity.worldmonitor.app) focuses on mining, metals, energy commodities, and critical mineral supply chains.
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Mining Sites | Major mine sites worldwide (operational, planned, suspended) |
| Processing Plants | Smelters, refineries, and separation plants |
| Commodity Ports | Mineral export/import ports and terminals |
| Commodity Hubs | Global commodity exchanges |
| Trade Routes | Commodity trade routes and shipping lanes |
| Critical Minerals | Lithium, cobalt, rare earth deposits with operator data |
| Pipelines | Oil and gas pipeline infrastructure |
| Panel | Description |
|---|---|
| Live Commodity Prices | Real-time futures and spot prices |
| Mining & Commodity Stocks | Major mining company equities |
| Sector Heatmap | Commodity sector performance visualization |
| Gold & Silver | Precious metals news and analysis |
| Energy Markets | Oil, gas, and energy commodity tracking |
| Critical Minerals & Battery Metals | Lithium, cobalt, nickel supply intelligence |
| Mining Policy & ESG | Regulatory and environmental compliance tracking |
| Supply Chain & Shipping | Freight indices, port congestion, route disruptions |
The happy variant (happy.worldmonitor.app) curates positive news, human progress data, and uplifting stories.
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Positive Events | Curated good news and positive developments worldwide |
| Acts of Kindness | Community and humanitarian highlights |
| Happiness Index | Country-level happiness and wellbeing data |
| Species Recovery | Conservation wins and wildlife recovery stories |
| Renewable Installations | New renewable energy projects and milestones |
| Panel | Description |
|---|---|
| Good News Feed | Curated positive news from around the world |
| Human Progress | Long-term progress metrics (poverty, literacy, health) |
| Live Counters | Real-time humanity counters (births, trees planted, etc.) |
| Today's Hero | Daily spotlight on impactful individuals |
| Breakthroughs | Science and technology breakthroughs |
| 5 Good Things | Daily digest of five positive stories |
| Conservation Wins | Wildlife and ecosystem recovery stories |
| Renewable Energy | Clean energy milestones and deployment data |