Tag: Gear / Trends
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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New iPhones Should Be Here Soon. Will People Buy Them?
We’re on the precipice of a downturn in consumer spending, and the mobile device market may take a very big hit. Source
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The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard
The pandemic has been devastating for us adults, but its impact on teenagers is arguably far greater. Source
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