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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    From Macy’s to Albertsons, facial recognition is already everywhereFrom Macy’s to Albertsons, facial recognition is already everywhere
    Technology

    Customers are largely unaware.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Richard Branson’s trip to space is about convincing others to come alongRichard Branson’s trip to space is about convincing others to come along
    Technology

    The Virgin Group founder is taking another step toward making space tourism a reality.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Elon Musk wants to dig a tunnel in Florida. What could go wrong?Elon Musk wants to dig a tunnel in Florida. What could go wrong?
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    Experts say that such a tunnel could be feasible.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    The US power grid isn’t ready for climate change
    Technology

    In recent weeks, you’ve either had power problems or you’ve heard about them.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Worldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballsWorldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballs
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    Privacy experts aren’t so keen on the idea.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Venmo’s new fees are frustrating people with side hustlesVenmo’s new fees are frustrating people with side hustles
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    The payments platform says it’s protecting consumers, but small businesses are paying a price.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Got the same name as a serial killer? Google might think you’re the same person.Got the same name as a serial killer? Google might think you’re the same person.
    Technology

    It’s up to users to find out if Google is prioritizing wrong information about them in search results.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Warren Buffett defends his approach to philanthropy as he quits the Gates Foundation boardWarren Buffett defends his approach to philanthropy as he quits the Gates Foundation board
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    The Berkshire Hathaway billionaire says he’s “optimistic.”

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    People keep finding late loved ones on Google MapsPeople keep finding late loved ones on Google Maps
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    Some find it comforting, some find it creepy.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The problem with Facebook’s attempt to be more like NextdoorThe problem with Facebook’s attempt to be more like Nextdoor
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    Nextdoor’s approach to content moderation doesn’t always work.

    By Rebecca Heilweil

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