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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

    Technology
    Why the Trump campaign is going all-in on YouTubeWhy the Trump campaign is going all-in on YouTube
    Technology

    YouTube memes are a big part of the president’s Election Day push.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook glitch blocks certain political ads, raising new questions about transparencyFacebook glitch blocks certain political ads, raising new questions about transparency
    Technology

    The company says it has mostly fixed the “technical problems” that prevented some Biden and Trump ads from running.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Trump’s misleading tweet about changing your vote, briefly explainedTrump’s misleading tweet about changing your vote, briefly explained
    Technology

    On Tuesday, the president yet again spread misleading information about voting on Twitter and Facebook.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    The messy politics of Nextdoor
    Technology

    Want to see how polarized America is? Look no further than Nextdoor.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    How the air travel industry is scrambling to convince people to flyHow the air travel industry is scrambling to convince people to fly
    Technology

    Airlines offering Covid-19 testing show us what the future of flying might look like.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The member of Congress who’s trying to stop QAnonThe member of Congress who’s trying to stop QAnon
    Technology

    Rep. Tom Malinowski has been attacked by QAnon adherents. He says Facebook’s ban isn’t nearly enough.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook bans QAnon (again)Facebook bans QAnon (again)
    Technology

    Details of how well the company will enforce the new ban remain unclear.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Amazon’s surveillance cameras fly now — which is unsettlingAmazon’s surveillance cameras fly now — which is unsettling
    Technology

    The company just announced a tiny drone that can carry a Ring camera anywhere in your home.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Why mail-in voting conspiracy theories are so dangerous in 2020
    The future of the vote

    QAnon is scary, but misinformation about voter fraud poses a bigger and more immediate threat to democracy.

    By Adam Clark Estes and Rebecca Heilweil
    Inside the Biden campaign’s surprising influencer strategy
    The future of the vote

    During a pandemic that’s made in-person campaigning a public health hazard, influencers aren’t just fun. They’re a campaign necessity.

    By Rebecca Heilweil