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Lees meerThe two tech titans funded an effort to bring metagenomic sequencing and software to poor countries. Now, it’s helping trace the spread of the new coronavirus.
Lees meerA robotic excavator can dig a pipeline trench without a human in the cab. An engineers' union is partnering with the company that makes the tech.
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Lees meerAs more gatherings get shut down due to Covid-19, a new group of companies are trying to re-create the experience online. Hotel cocktail not included.
Lees meerThe popular app Robinhood, which has raised more than $1 billion, went down Monday for the third time in a week.
Lees meerA tiny backend bug at Let’s Encrypt almost broke millions of websites. A five-day scramble ensured they didn’t.
Lees meerIf the MCU needed anything, it was Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz. Now, it has them.
Lees meerFor those who want limitless options—and have a limitless budget—the market is heaven. But to pick between, say, Netflix or Hulu, what's on offer is a little ... vague.
Lees meerThe go-to social media platform for teens needs to improve its recommendation algorithm and partner with eating disorder experts.
Lees meerElizabeth Warren had a plan to deal with Big Tech. But voters seem to have other priorities.
Lees meerHis remarks at the CDC on Friday were misguided, misleading, and show how misinformation could hamper Covid-19 containment efforts.
Lees meerKonami postponed the release of its retro console “until further notice" due to disruptions at manufacturing and shipping facilities in China.
Lees meerPlus: A J. Crew breach, CIA hacking, and more of the week's top security news.
Lees meerA new study estimates that about 80,000 cetaceans are swept up every year by tuna-fishing nets in the Indian Ocean.
Lees meerThat seems wise since there are … not that many Stadia games.
Lees meerThe FTC just settled with tea-maker Teami over its deceptive health claims, calling out the influencers who promoted it in the process—like Cardi B.
Lees meerDr. Seema Yasmin, director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, shares how to protect yourself and others in this alarming time.
Lees meer"Electric towels" were supposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease. What if they've been doing the opposite?
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