Several companies are testing airborne deliveries. But rules are years away, and no one knows if consumers are even interested. Powered by WPeMatico
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Police increasingly ask Google and other tech firms for data about who was where, when. Two judges ruled the investigative tool invalid in a Chicago case. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreQualcomm’s Founder On Why the US Doesn’t Have Its Own Huawei
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Read MoreAccess to Telemedicine Is Hardest for Those Who Need It Most
Older patients and other vulnerable populations tend to need more medical care, but it’s often difficult for them to get online for remote visits. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreBig Tech Companies Want to Help Get You Back in the Office
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Salesforce are offering services to track employees, arrange tests, and record results—all while most of their staffers are remote. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreStartup Perks Go Remote—and Take a More Inclusive Approach
Tech companies are swapping on-campus gourmet chefs for free snack deliveries, but they’re also stepping up childcare support and mental health services. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreOne Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack – September 2020
This month brings attention to the cases of missing reporters worldwide—including Sri Lankan writer Prageeth Eknelygoda, who was abducted over 10 years ago. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreGoogle and Apple Change Tactics on Contact Tracing Tech
The companies will handle more of the technology for notifying people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Privacy won’t be affected, they say. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreAmazon Deletes Job Posts Seeking Analysts to Track ‘Labor Organizing Threats’
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it’s a warning shot. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreShould Google’s Ad Market Be Regulated Like the Stock Market?
A leading antitrust scholar says yes. Congress may be listening. Powered by WPeMatico
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