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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    You can now order more free Covid-19 rapid tests from Biden’s programYou can now order more free Covid-19 rapid tests from Biden’s program
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    You can order free Covid-19 rapid tests that will be delivered to your home — but you’ll only get a few.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Peloton’s problems aren’t just Peloton’sPeloton’s problems aren’t just Peloton’s
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    The company’s downfall could spell trouble for its peers.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Why Tesla won’t stopWhy Tesla won’t stop
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    Cars are computers now, but the government hasn’t caught up.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    3G must die so 5G can live3G must die so 5G can live
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    Wireless providers will shut down 3G throughout the year, leaving an unknown number of devices without service.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The high price of a crypto salaryThe high price of a crypto salary
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    You can now get paid in bitcoin. That doesn’t mean you should.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Why 5G is causing flight cancellationsWhy 5G is causing flight cancellations
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    The FAA is worried about your cellphone again.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    Rapid tests, omicron, and youRapid tests, omicron, and you
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    At-home tests work with omicron, but there are caveats.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The Elizabeth Holmes saga is far from overThe Elizabeth Holmes saga is far from over
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    Silicon Valley is ignoring the Elizabeth Holmes story. Hollywood isn’t.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The space station raceThe space station race
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    The ISS will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere in a few years, paving the way for new businesses in space.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    How omicron broke Covid-19 testingHow omicron broke Covid-19 testing
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    Rapid tests are sold out everywhere, and help might not come until next year.

    By Rebecca Heilweil