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Rebecca Heilweil

Rebecca Heilweil

Former Reporter, Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Rebecca Heilweil

    Technology
    Why your credit card company wants to give you cryptoWhy your credit card company wants to give you crypto
    Technology

    Mastercard credit card holders can soon be rewarded with bitcoin. Huh?

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    How New York overengineered its million-dollar vaccine passportHow New York overengineered its million-dollar vaccine passport
    Technology

    A key feature of the Excelsior Pass app is rarely used.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    No, the supply chain mess is not a war on ChristmasNo, the supply chain mess is not a war on Christmas
    Technology

    Despite what conservatives say, Joe Biden is not trying to ruin the holiday shopping season.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Startups are betting on a psychedelic gold rush
    Technology

    A startup called Field Trip is opening clinics to administer ketamine treatments. Others may follow.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Supply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shoppingSupply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shopping
    Technology

    The most popular holiday gifts might not arrive in time for the holidays, even if you order now.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos commits $1 billion to conservation as Amazon destroys the worldJeff Bezos commits $1 billion to conservation as Amazon destroys the world
    Technology

    The former Amazon CEO said his recent trip to space further inspired him to protect the planet.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Elon Musk’s problematic plan for “full self-driving” TeslasElon Musk’s problematic plan for “full self-driving” Teslas
    Technology

    Concerns about features like Autopilot aren’t going unnoticed in Washington.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    SpaceX’s latest mission was an infomercial (for charity)SpaceX’s latest mission was an infomercial (for charity)
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    The latest SpaceX mission carried souvenirs to space.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Technology
    Apple shut down a voting app in Russia. That should worry everyone.Apple shut down a voting app in Russia. That should worry everyone.
    Technology

    Critics say Apple is not keeping its promise to hold fast when faced with government pressure.

    By Rebecca Heilweil
    Silicon Valley wants you to know Theranos isn’t Silicon Valley
    Technology

    The trial of Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of Theranos, isn’t a reckoning for the tech industry.

    By Rebecca Heilweil