Tag: Gear / Trends

Facebook’s Portal Device Can Now Do Zoom Calls

BlueJeans, GoToMeeting, and Webex are also among the services now supported by the videochat gadget. Source

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In a Touch-Free World, the QR Code Is Having Its Moment

Once dismissed as a marketing gimmick, the black and white patterns are proving their worth during the coronavirus pandemic. Source

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Makeup Classes Have Gone Virtual—and We Tried One Out

Many small companies and beauticians have updated in-store lessons for the new stay-at-home world. Think beauty YouTube, but better. Source

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Field Trip’s App Wants to Guide Your Next Psychedelic Journey

Field Trip offers supervised, in-clinic drug experiences to treat some mental illnesses. But if you want to keep your social distance, an app to stand watch could be the next-best thing. Source

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A ‘Covid Slide’ Could Widen the Digital Divide for Students

As coronavirus cases rise, many school districts will begin the year with at least some online learning. Students without tech access could fall further behind. Source

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Israeli Hackers Develop Tech to Combat Domestic Violence

A three-day hackathon produced a promising set of mobile apps for helping women in crisis, and for stopping violence against women before it occurs. Source

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