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Jul 1, 2020 • 2min
The EU bans most American travelers, the WHO chief says the worst is yet to come, and the FBI warns of antibody test scams- Tech in Two
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Jun 30, 2020 • 2min
Fake mask exemptions circulate, worldwide deaths pass 500,000, and Singapore rolls out a contact-tracing device for seniors- Tech in Two
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Jun 26, 2020 • 3min
Credit Cards for Influencers—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
A new company called Karat is offering a high-limit credit card to social media influencers. This may sound crazy! Would you trust an Instagram star to pay you back? But I actually think it’s a good idea for someone who builds a really good model for understanding the math of how social media works.
Jun 26, 2020 • 2min
The US sets a new record, an investigation reveals government flaws, and WIRED writers give mask recommendations- Tech in Two
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Jun 25, 2020 • 4min
Wrongful Arrest Via Algorithm—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
We have the first case of a man arrested because of an erroneous face recognition algorithm. And it’s a haunting, profoundly unjust story.
Jun 25, 2020 • 2min
The governor of Texas changes course, NYC faces major layoffs, and the Trump team considers a CDC investigation- Tech in Two
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Jun 24, 2020 • 3min
Trump Halts H-1B Visas—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Trump bans immigrants coming here on H-1B visas. This is a bad policy that will surely backfire. It will cost America jobs not save them. And it will make this country a less welcoming place for immigrants who have long been powerful drivers of innovation.
Jun 24, 2020 • 2min
President Trump suspends visas, a study reveals undetected cases, and a virus-proofing industry emerges- Tech in Two
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Jun 23, 2020 • 4min
Apple Will Make Its Own Chips—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
It’s WWDC and Apple has announced that it’s now going to make its own chips for its laptops. This is a big, consequential shift.
Jun 23, 2020 • 2min
Cases grow at a record pace, protest data gives experts hope, and young people see a spike in infections- Tech in Two
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