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May 23, 2020 • 3min
The CDC changes its transmission guidelines, experts worry about polio, and bots take over the coronavirus conversation- Tech in Two
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May 21, 2020 • 4min
Joe Rogan Signs with Spotify—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Spotify is paying $100m or so to have exclusive access to the Joe Rogan podcast. Which raises the question: how come Apple, which had such an early lead in podcasting, lost it all here?
May 21, 2020 • 2min
The virus shows signs of change, states ease restrictions, and your pillows are no longer safe- Tech in Two
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May 20, 2020 • 3min
A positive sign for recovered patients, a new estimate of Covid-19's deadliness, and a boost for faux meat- Tech in Two
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May 19, 2020 • 3min
Will AI Help Us Find a Coronavirus Vaccine?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Ray Kurzweil, always a tech optimist, believes that vaccine development can be massively improved with advances in AI (to identify drug candidates) and biotechnology (to allow us to run virtual human trials.) Is he right? I certainly wouldn’t dismiss it, and we’re certainly headed that way.
May 19, 2020 • 3min
A vaccine trial shows promise, China faces new lockdown measures, and employers consider tracking technology- Tech in Two
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May 18, 2020 • 4min
The Building Antitrust Case Against Google—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
A potential anti-trust case against Google is building. Here’s what we know about how an argument that they have monopolized the ad market could go.
May 15, 2020 • 4min
What Next for VR?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Apple just purchased virtual reality streamer NextVR. Historically, Apple hasn't done much in VR. And it's a medium no one has really figured out the broad use for yet. But maybe that's about to change.
May 15, 2020 • 3min
The WHO issues a warning, scientists examine the impact on seniors, and a top government virologist testifies- Tech in Two
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May 14, 2020 • 3min
The Future of Tech Work—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Every city is going to change as people realize that they can work from home just as easily as in the office. But Silicon Valley might change the most: tech workers largely have flexible jobs, and tech companies have been very open to employees working remotely. Combine that with the crazy rents in Silicon Valley and you have the recipe for major change, even when we’re all able to come back from quarantine.
