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Wikimedia is writing new policies to fight Wikipedia harassment
Wikipedia plans to crack down on harassment and other “toxic” behavior with a new code of conduct. The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, which oversees Wikipedia among other projects, voted on Friday to adopt a more formal moderation process. The foundation will draft the details of that process by the…
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3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
On March 20th, as the coronavirus situation in New York City hurtled toward full-blown crisis, Madiha Choksi was packing a taxi with two Flashforge 3D printers and as much filament as she could fit. Choksi, a librarian specializing in research and educational technology, had received an urgent email the night…
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How SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemic
Ahead of this week’s launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, NASA is working to keep the enduring threat of COVID-19 at bay during the historic launch. To protect its astronauts, ground crew, and potential visitors, NASA has adjusted their approach to this highly anticipated event. If successful, the launch will…
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Small satellite launcher Virgin Orbit plans to fly its rocket for the first time this weekend
Small satellite launcher Virgin Orbit — the sibling company to Richard Branson’s space tourism venture Virgin Galactic — plans to conduct the first test launch of its rocket today. The company has been developing and testing its vehicles for the last six years, but now it’s ready to finally send…
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Here’s why you still can’t find a webcam anywhere you look
The spike in video conferencing calls triggered by coronavirus-led global lockdowns has triggered a demand-spike in home-office gear, with Logitech saying it has completely run out of webcams. Ecommerce tracking company CommerceIQ revealed that 80% of views on webcam product pages across the large online stores showed that the item…
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We’re glad in helping people stay connected during Covid-19: Zoom India Head
“There is a difference in technology awarness” between Indian users and users in other countries, says Sameer Raje, Head, Zoom India. But that has not prevented Zoom Videoconferencing from becoming the most downloaded app on Google Play Store (India). Sameer Raje is now the most wanted man in the media,…
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