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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    The unsinkable potential of autonomous boatsThe unsinkable potential of autonomous boats
    Technology

    Self-driving boats are now crossing oceans.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The fight against inflation starts at seaThe fight against inflation starts at sea
    Technology

    Biden is cracking down on the ocean shipping industry.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Why Silicon Valley is fertile ground for obscure religious beliefsWhy Silicon Valley is fertile ground for obscure religious beliefs
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    How do ideas about faith and God influence conversations about artificial intelligence?

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Now might be a good time to think about crypto insuranceNow might be a good time to think about crypto insurance
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    As crypto crashes, the state of cryptocurrency and insurance is nebulous.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    New York’s attorney general calls out Verizon for spreading Legionnaires’ diseaseNew York’s attorney general calls out Verizon for spreading Legionnaires’ disease
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    Verizon didn’t keep up with requirements meant to stop the spread of a dangerous bacteria.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The problem with schools turning to surveillance after mass shootingsThe problem with schools turning to surveillance after mass shootings
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    Installing advanced security tech doesn’t appear to stop these tragedies, but it can harm students in other ways.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Why Boeing’s successful Starliner test is a big dealWhy Boeing’s successful Starliner test is a big deal
    Technology

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX finally has some competition.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The future of 911 is a little bit creepyThe future of 911 is a little bit creepy
    Technology

    As the 911 system adapts to the age of cellphones, it’s gaining access to all kinds of new data, too.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship.Flight delayed? Blame a spaceship.
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    In Florida, a surging number of space launches has created a new type of travel headache.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The government detectives and private eyes of the bitcoin ageThe government detectives and private eyes of the bitcoin age
    Technology

    The government is looking for tech-savvy detectives who can crack down on crypto.

    By Rebecca Heilweil