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Tech and the Police State
Across the world, millions of people have gathered to protest police brutality and systemic racism after an officer in Minneapolis killed George Floy…
5 years, 11 months ago
Trump v. Twitter
A political firestorm erupted this week when Twitter flagged two of President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting, calling them potentially misleadin…
5 years, 11 months ago
Remote Desktop
Silicon Valley loves its disruption. If any industry was prepared to handle the monumental changes brought on by the coronavirus, it’s big tech. Comp…
5 years, 11 months ago
The Dark Secrets of a Hacking Hero
In May of 2017, Marcus Hutchins saved the internet. A vicious ransomware attack known as WannaCry had infected computer systems across dozens of coun…
5 years, 11 months ago
On the Road Again
While every economic sector in America has been upended by the coronavirus, few have been hit as hard as the transit and food service industries. It'…
5 years, 11 months ago
The Argument for Making End-of-Life Decisions Early
Back in March, counter-culture icon and founder of the Whole Earth Catalog Stewart Brand made a statement on Twitter that surprised some people: He h…
6 years ago
Open For Business
Depending on where you live, the stores, parks, playgrounds, and offices in your area could be shut down for the rest of this summer. Or, they could …
6 years ago
Will Contact Tracing Work?
Even amid a global pandemic, the world of tech keeps on turning. Some companies have responded directly to the outbreak, offering up smartphone-based…
6 years ago
The Race to Make a Vaccine
Researchers around the world are toiling to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus. But the creation of a working vaccine that can be safely distribut…
6 years ago
Supply Demand
The coronavirus outbreak is accelerating in the United States. According to projections, the number of Covid-19 cases in the US is expected to peak a…
6 years, 1 month ago