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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    Technology

    Users will make the final choice on seeing “Likes” in their feeds.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Tracking the world’s largest icebergTracking the world’s largest iceberg
    Technology

    An ice analyst explains the job.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Google’s plan to make search more sentientGoogle’s plan to make search more sentient
    Technology

    Google announces new search features every year, but this time feels different.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Seems like everyone hates Instagram for kidsSeems like everyone hates Instagram for kids
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    Facebook is working on a new version of its popular app targeted at children under 13.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    YouTube’s kids app has a rabbit hole problemYouTube’s kids app has a rabbit hole problem
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    Technology

    The company says it’s adding more control over autoplay in the YouTube Kids app.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Donald Trump won’t be coming back to Facebook anytime soonDonald Trump won’t be coming back to Facebook anytime soon
    Technology

    The social platform will have six months to reexamine its decision to ban Trump.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Your most important vaccine passport questions, answered
    Technology

    What is a vaccine passport? Can I get one?

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Why the new iOS update is such a big dealWhy the new iOS update is such a big deal
    Technology

    The long-awaited iOS 14.5 update is finally rolling out with a new privacy tool.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Why Apple’s latest gadget is catching the attention of antitrust regulatorsWhy Apple’s latest gadget is catching the attention of antitrust regulators
    Technology

    Apple’s new AirTag looks and works a lot like the trackers produced by Tile.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Amy Klobuchar takes aim at 12 vaccine misinformation influencersAmy Klobuchar takes aim at 12 vaccine misinformation influencers
    Technology

    Senators have written to Facebook and Twitter to ask about vaccine misinformation superspreaders.

    By Rebecca Heilweil

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