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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

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    The history of the metal box that’s wrecking the supply chainThe history of the metal box that’s wrecking the supply chain
    Technology

    Shipping containers, explained by a historian.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    NASA gave Jeff Bezos money to build his office park in spaceNASA gave Jeff Bezos money to build his office park in space
    Technology

    Blue Origin thinks all kinds of companies will want some space in space.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    GM dreams of electric fleetsGM dreams of electric fleets
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    The Detroit automaker is forging ahead with plans to build electric boats, trains, and planes.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
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    The space debris problem is getting dangerousThe space debris problem is getting dangerous
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    The ISS seems fine after a Russian weapons test blew up a defunct satellite, but these incidents could become more common.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Amazon’s favorite electric vehicle company is now worth more than Ford or GMAmazon’s favorite electric vehicle company is now worth more than Ford or GM
    Technology

    Rivian just had one of the biggest IPOs in stock market history.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    The chip shortage has a silver liningThe chip shortage has a silver lining
    Technology

    For some, the chip shortage has turned into a windfall.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Shipping is broken. Here’s how to fix it.
    Technology

    Holiday season shipping is making supply chain problems worse, but there’s hope for next year.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook is backing away from facial recognition. Meta isn’t.Facebook is backing away from facial recognition. Meta isn’t.
    Technology

    The social network is scaling back facial recognition, but similar technology could show up in the metaverse.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Why Hertz’s big Tesla deal is such a blockbusterWhy Hertz’s big Tesla deal is such a blockbuster
    Technology

    The car rental giant is making a huge bet on electric vehicles — and bringing Uber along for the ride.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Facebook is now Meta, but it’s not quite a metamorphosisFacebook is now Meta, but it’s not quite a metamorphosis
    Technology

    The company’s new name indicates that it wants to be the face of the metaverse.

    By Rebecca Heilweil