Espresso from The Economist delivers a concise, intelligent overview of the world’s top news stories, perfect for those seeking insight without the overload. Known for its editorial excellence, Espresso distills complex events into digestible updates—ensuring users stay informed and ahead of the curve.
All The Important News, Made Digestible
Designed for curious minds with limited time, Espresso combines brevity with clarity, covering key developments in global politics, economics, science, culture, and more. With rich multimedia formats, multilingual support, and hands-free listening, the app adapts seamlessly to every routine.
Daily News in Minutes
Each day, Espresso delivers:
· Five bite-size articles on major global developments
· The World in Brief – a live-updated global news summary refreshed three times daily
· Selected stories from the weekly edition of The Economist in the “For You” section
Every article includes a time-to-read estimate, allowing users to navigate news efficiently.
Multilingual Support & Translation
Espresso supports AI-translated content in French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a broader audience. While translations are powered by a language model, all content is professionally curated—not AI-generated.
Engaging Extras
More than just headlines, Espresso includes:
· Figure of the Day, Quote of the Day, and Chart of the Day
· A Fact of the Day on weekdays and a Word of the Week on weekends
· Cartoon of the Week every weekend for a lighthearted touch
· A daily quiz, with reader recognition by editors for top scorers
Audio & Multimedia Content
For those who prefer listening, Espresso offers:
· Audio versions of articles (where available)
· Access to The Intelligence podcast
· Short, informative videos for enhanced engagement
Personalization and Accessibility
Customize the app to suit your reading style:
· Choose preferred topics to tailor the content
· Use dark mode for comfortable reading in low light
· Adjust font size for ease of use
· Enable notifications for instant updates
· Fully compatible with mobile and tablet devices
Free for Students
Students aged 16 and over can access the Espresso app for free, with no payment required. Verification is done automatically through their educational email address.
FAQs
1. How much does The Economist Espresso subscription cost?
Espresso is billed at $8.90 every 4 weeks for regular users. A free version is available for eligible students.
2. Is Espresso included with a full Economist subscription?
Yes, full subscribers to The Economist automatically gain access to all Espresso content.
3. Can students access Espresso for free?
Yes, students aged 16+ can sign up for free using a verified school or university email address. No payment info required.
4. How often is the content updated?
Espresso updates three times daily with the latest developments and offers new articles Monday through Saturday.
5. What content is available in audio format?
Many articles include audio versions, and the app also features The Intelligence podcast and multimedia content such as videos.
Version History
v3.26.0—6 Jun, 2024
You’ve asked for more content in Espresso and we've listened. This update includes some behind the scenes changes as we finalise work to allow you to enjoy our best shortform video content in Espresso, which launches very soon.
v3.25.0—26 May, 2024
Energise your world
This update includes some fixes to improve app stability and performance
Share your feedback with the team by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
v3.24.0—30 Apr, 2024
This update includes support for seamless navigation directly to Podcasts and Daily Quiz sections when arriving at the App from external sources. We’ve also fixed a few minor bugs.
Share your feedback with the team by emailing espresso-app@economist.com
Best wishes,
The Espresso team
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