Tag: Gear / Trends
Right to Repair Groups Fire Shots at Medical Device Manufacturers
A robust resource for DIY smartphone repairs is focusing next on ventilators and other critical medical equipment. Source
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What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck. Source
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I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex
I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a precious window to the past—or a lifeline in a time of existential despair. Source
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Facebook and Google Survey Data May Help Map Covid-19’s Spread
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon hope to use the data to observe and predict surges in the spread of the virus. Source
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The Race to Design a Rain Jacket That Won’t Kill the Planet
Outdoor apparel companies have been slower to remove harmful chemicals from waterproof jackets, as performance concerns keep them from going totally green. Source
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Can a Wearable Detect Covid-19 Before Symptoms Appear?
Stanford researchers hope to find the answer, which could impact health care beyond the current pandemic. Source
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