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Here’s how NYC is using powerful UV light to kill the coronavirus on subways and buses
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched its pilot to use powerful ultraviolet lamps to disinfect New York City’s subways and buses. The agency says it will deploy 150 mobile devices to clean subways, buses, and subway stations as part of the first phase of the pilot. The second phase will focus…
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The Simpsons in original aspect ratio coming to Disney Plus on May 28th
Disney announced today that episodes from the first 19 seasons (and parts of the 20th season) of The Simpsons would be available to stream on Disney Plus in their original 4:3 ratio starting May 28th, fixing one of the biggest criticisms of the streaming service following its launch last November.…
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Autonomous aviation startup Xwing raises $10M to scale its software for pilotless flights
Autonomous aviation startup Xwing locked in a $10 million funding round before COVID-19 hit. Now the San Francisco-based startup is using the capital to hire talent and scale the development of its software stack as it aims for commercial operations later this year — pending FAA approvals. The company announced…
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Verizon finally allows uploads on its 5G network
A 5G connection is still a bit of a luxury. Only a handful of Android phones support the cellular standard, and Apple still has yet to integrate a 5G modem into an iPhone. Those who do have a capable smartphone, use Verizon and live in one of 34 part… Source
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What people tend to get wrong about remote work
Part II of an interview with Darren Murph, head of Remote at GitLab Greg Kumparak @grg / 7 hours What do people tend to get wrong about remote work? And how can companies make it work better for them? While just about every tech company on the planet has become…
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GoPro releases a flashlight for some reason
Today GoPro entered the cutthroat business of personal lighting. This is the GoPro Zeus Mini and looks like a rad little light though it’s a curious product from an action camera company. The waterproof Zeus Mini costs $69.99 and ships with a magnetic spring clip. GoPro says the light is…
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