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Apple and Google Try Again At Contact—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Digital contact tracing has been a mess in the United States! And that explains a small part of why our response to the coronavirus, and particularly the second wave, has been such a calamity. Now Apple and Google are taking things (a bit) more into their own hands. This is a good thing, though, as you’ll see when I try to activate it on my iPhone, all is not entirely clear yet. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The CDC bans evictions, the US prepares for flu season, and analysis bolsters the promise of steroids as an effective treatment- Tech in Two
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The US tops 6 million cases, another vaccine enters Phase III trials, and New York City delays the start of school- Tech in Two
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Elon Musk Next Project: The Brain—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Elon Musk shows off a little implant to put in your skull to read electrical signals. Because it’s Musk, and he talked about downloading your memories, the demonstration has been slightly sidetracked. But there are still real medical advances that can come from brain implants as we learn how to make them work. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The head of the FDA says he would fast-track a vaccine, India reports record numbers of new cases, and CDC guidelines for Covid-19 testing remain unclear- Tech in Two
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How Tesla Almost Got Hacked—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
A terrifying attempted hack at Tesla should teach us a new framework for cyber security. Your chief worry shouldn’t just be making it hard for intruders to get into your system. Assume they will; and then build a defense so that they can be easily tracked and the damage can be contained. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
China censors conversations, a Nevada man gets reinfected, and new data reveals the risk for older males- Tech in Two
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Madness at TikTok—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
What the heck is happening at Tiktok? The CEO just resigned and today we have news that Walmart may be joining forces with Microsoft to buy it in what looks like a highly confusing transaction. I want the platform to thrive because I want more competition in social media in every way. But today was quite confusing for the company. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The CDC walks back new guidelines, a study finds blood thinners may reduce deaths, and the FDA warns of hand sanitizer in tricky packaging- Tech in Two
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The Trump Administration Invests in AI—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Kudos to the Trump Administration, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, for launching 12 new research centers in AI and quantum computing. This is exactly the sort of thing the federal government should do. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Cases in children are increasing, a new C-D-C guideline troubles experts, and the first reinfection case isn't all bad- Tech in Two
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AI System Beats Fighter Pilot—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
An AI system just defeated an F16 fighter pilot in a simulated dogfight. The future of warfare is coming a lot faster than most of us think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
AstraZeneca ramps up vaccine production, false positives cause concern, and Germany experiments with concerts- Tech in Two
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Law Enforcement Taps Into Smart Speakers—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Smart home speakers are being used nearly as ubiquitously by law enforcement as cell phones. They’ve got data about location, about who’s in a home when, and maybe even snippets of audio from when crimes were committed. And they can be useful in proving alibis too. We’re constantly creating streams of data through these devices---which can be used against us, or for us too. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The FDA approves convalescent plasma, a Hong Kong man is reinfected, and researchers highlight the importance of collecting data from minority groups- Tech in Two
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Uber's Former CSO Takes the Blame For 2016 Hack—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Federal officials are holding the CSO of Uber personally responsible for violating the law and failing to disclose a 2016 hack. The company has already been fined. Adding personal liability for a top official is a pretty big deal—and a huge disincentive for future CSOs to do the same. But is it actually fair? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Convalescent plasma remains unproven, the WHO tempers vaccine expectations, and the pandemic reshapes election season- Tech in Two
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Modified Mosquitoes on the Loose—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Florida is releasing 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes into the wild. In the best case, it keeps a lot of people safe from Zika and Dengue fever. In the worst, it sets off some kind of environmental catastrophe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Disasters collide in California, a study evaluates the safety of planes, and Airbnb institutes a global party ban- Tech in Two
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Watch Out for Dark Patterns—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Dark patterns! It’s a kind of website user interface designed to trick you into doing things that are against your interest, or preventing you from doing things that are. We’re running a series at Wired to help you identify and avoid them. It’ll change the way you think about the web. You can find the series here: https://www.wired.com/tag/dark-patterns/ Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A mystery illness is affecting kids, a study unveils the danger of dust, and experts warn it could be years before schools return to normal- Tech in Two
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How Toronto Became the Next Silicon Valley—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
The most interesting thing in tech: How did Toronto become such a tech hub? There are factors pulling people there, but also factors---like America’s hostile immigration policy---pushing entrepreneurs out of the US. Whoever the next president is, they should look at the data and think about how this country can reverse the current exodus of talent. More here: https://www.wired.com/story/immigrant-tech-workers-american-dream-canada/ Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Americans debate whether to take a future vaccine, Quest Diagnostics cuts its testing turnaround time, and depression doubles in Britain- Tech in Two
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How Criminals May Use AI—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
What are the actual biggest risks in how criminals might use AI? This new paper caught my eye and terrified me a bit too. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The FDA approves a saliva-based test, New Zealand delays its election, and LA announces a testing program for schools- Tech in Two
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Epic and Apple Face Off—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Apple and Epic go to war over the (I think) outrageous 30% cut that the App Store takes on all in-game sales. Who should win? If the question is a practical one—what is better for innovation and users—then I definitely side with Epic. If it’s a legal one, it gets more complicated. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Congress leaves without a stimulus package, California tops 600,000 cases, and experts worry about a vaccine for kids- Tech in Two
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A Spreadsheet Hero Takes on Voter Purging—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
The story of a spreadsheet hero, analyzing voter databases on nights and weekends, trying to make sure people aren’t purged unfairly. It’s the story about one person using Microsoft Excel to try to make American democracy work better. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A low-cost device tests mask efficacy, Covid deaths in the US remain high, and a Florida sheriff bans masks- Tech in Two
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Kamala Harris's Digital Operation—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
One reason Kamala Harris might have had an edge? Her very strong digital operation heading into the last months of a campaign that’s going to be entirely digital Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A new survey links vaping to Covid, the world reaches 20 million cases, and researchers questions the efficacy of neck gaiters- Tech in Two
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Airbnb Goes Public—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Airbnb is filing to go public soon. This is a fascinating story about a turnaround at a company where, three months ago, things looked very very bleak. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
New Zealand hits an important milestone, nearly 100,000 children test positive, and drug research is in trouble- Tech in 2
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What Becomes of WeChat—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
We’re just beginning to understand the scope and consequences of Trump’s executive order banning WeChat. We still don’t know exactly how far it will extend, but right now we are very much headed to a world with a splinternet---where, in some countries, you can use Chinese tech to access Chinese apps, and in other countries you use Western tech and Western apps. This is not an outcome I’ve wanted, but here we are. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Bill Gates sounds off on testing, the digital divide in education widens, and Facebook extends its work-from-home policy- Tech in Two
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The US falls behind in testing, a study confirms asymptomatic transmission, and Los Angeles threatens to shut off water and power to house parties- Tech in Two
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Florida tops half a million cases, Novavax delivers promising results, and Clorox wipes may be out until 2021- Tech in Two
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Covid surges in the midwest, jails spread disease to surrounding communities, and a sleepaway camp leaves more than 250 people infected- Tech in Two
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The UK rolls out new rapid coronavirus tests, the CDC predicts 11,000 deaths per week, and WIRED shares some tips for staying in touch with loved ones- Tech in Two
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President Trump Takes Action Against TikTok—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Bloomberg reports that the president is going to force the divestment of TikTok. I do not like this decision! Nor do I think it’s justified. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Hong Kong delays elections, the US spends billions on a vaccine deal, and experts look at the impacts of air-conditioning- Tech in Two
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America's Covid-19 Data Problem—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Two weeks ago, HHS stripped the CDC of control of national Covid-19 data. It's the latest in the string of problems with how the country is collecting health data that experts are calling it an "information catastrophe." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Herman Cain loses his battle with Covid, Dr. Fauci promotes eye protection, and two states hit record highs for deaths- Tech in Two
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How Big Is Too Big?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
The big anti-trust hearings were today! A lot happened. But my ultimate conclusions:1) These companies are too big. They distort markets and are predatory in different ways.2) The US government, as currently comprised, would totally make a hash of it if it tried to break them up. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The EU prepares for a possible second wave, social media giants take down a fake video, and four vaccine candidates pull away from the pack- Tech in Two
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Tomorrow's Antitrust Hearings—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
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Moderna’s vaccine candidate heads into final trials, studies show Covid’s effect on the heart, and reopened countries provide guidance on schools- Tech in Two
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Google Employees Will WFH Until Summer 2021—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Google has told all their employees they can work from home until the summer of 2021. This is a good way to reduce uncertainty for staff—and it’s also an indicator that people with a lot of data believe we’re in this for the long haul. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Experts urge the US to shut down, new guidelines push for reopening schools, and rehab centers face an uncertain future- Tech in Two
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Wisconsin experiments with a new test, a study reveals how to get people to wear masks, and an expert says you shouldn't bank on a vaccine- Tech in Two
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