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Apple and Google Try Again At Contact—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 03.09.2020 6:16
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 more about y...
The CDC bans evictions, the US prepares for flu season, and analysis bolsters the promise of steroids as an effective treatment- Tech in Two 03.09.2020 4:32
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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 02.09.2020 4:46
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Elon Musk Next Project: The Brain—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 01.09.2020 5:40
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 01.09.2020 4:48
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How Tesla Almost Got Hacked—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 31.08.2020 5:09
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
China censors conversations, a Nevada man gets reinfected, and new data reveals the risk for older males- Tech in Two 31.08.2020 4:57
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Madness at TikTok—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 28.08.2020 5:07
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
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 28.08.2020 4:26
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The Trump Administration Invests in AI—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 27.08.2020 4:31
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 27.08.2020 4:08
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AI System Beats Fighter Pilot—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 26.08.2020 5:40
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AstraZeneca ramps up vaccine production, false positives cause concern, and Germany experiments with concerts- Tech in Two 26.08.2020 4:27
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Law Enforcement Taps Into Smart Speakers—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 25.08.2020 5:00
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 more about your a...
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 25.08.2020 4:08
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Uber's Former CSO Takes the Blame For 2016 Hack—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 24.08.2020 5:38
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Convalescent plasma remains unproven, the WHO tempers vaccine expectations, and the pandemic reshapes election season- Tech in Two 24.08.2020 4:49
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Modified Mosquitoes on the Loose—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 21.08.2020 5:06
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disasters collide in California, a study evaluates the safety of planes, and Airbnb institutes a global party ban- Tech in Two 21.08.2020 4:50
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Watch Out for Dark Patterns—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 20.08.2020 5:00
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 more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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 20.08.2020 4:14
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How Toronto Became the Next Silicon Valley—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 19.08.2020 5:14
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-...
Americans debate whether to take a future vaccine, Quest Diagnostics cuts its testing turnaround time, and depression doubles in Britain- Tech in Two 19.08.2020 4:46
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How Criminals May Use AI—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 18.08.2020 5:46
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FDA approves a saliva-based test, New Zealand delays its election, and LA announces a testing program for schools- Tech in Two 18.08.2020 4:14
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