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Archives for May 2020

Waymo’s robot minivans are ready to roll in the Bay Area for the first time since COVID-19 outbreakWaymo’s robot minivans are ready to roll in the Bay Area for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak
The United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President TrumpThe United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President Trump
Amazon sellers are marking products as ‘collectible’ to get around price gouging rulesAmazon sellers are marking products as ‘collectible’ to get around price gouging rules
Zipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North CarolinaZipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina
Amazon gave TV stations coronavirus propaganda, and some aired itAmazon gave TV stations coronavirus propaganda, and some aired it
Google is reopening offices in July on a limited basisGoogle is reopening offices in July on a limited basis
Apple will reopen about 100 retail stores in the US by the end of the weekApple will reopen about 100 retail stores in the US by the end of the week
The human cost of Instacart’s grocery delivery

Instacart promises a safer way to shop, but workers tell a different story

Russell Brandom
Amazon’s Kindle and Echo team now working on the company’s COVID-19 testing projectAmazon’s Kindle and Echo team now working on the company’s COVID-19 testing project
3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Massive PPE shortages pushed DIY volunteers to get creative

Nick Statt
New York Auto Show is now fully canceledNew York Auto Show is now fully canceled
Andrew J. Hawkins
How Ford, GM, FCA, and Tesla are bringing back factory workers

Comparing the US automakers’ return-to-work plans

Sean O'Kane
New study finds chloroquine doesn’t help COVID-19 patients — and it might even hurtNew study finds chloroquine doesn’t help COVID-19 patients — and it might even hurt
Unproven strategies lead the race for a COVID-19 vaccine

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Nicole Wetsman
Apple has moved some AirPods Pro manufacturing from China to VietnamApple has moved some AirPods Pro manufacturing from China to Vietnam

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