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[ad_1] Rent the Runway has furloughed roughly 35% of its corporate employees and cut overall headcount as a result of the fallout from the coronavirus, the company confirmed to Business Insider. A slew of startups, from scooter company Bird to …
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Read More »The 15 coding languages with the highest salaries, and how to learn them online at no cost
[ad_1] If you’re self-isolating and have extra time on your hands, or if you recently became unemployed and are looking to gain an in-demand skill, learning how to code could help your career. According to jobs site Indeed.com, the two …
Read More »Apple is locked in a power battle with the UK, France, and Germany about how COVID-19 should be tracked
[ad_1] There’s a power battle between the UK, Germany, and France on one side and Apple and Google on the other about coronavirus contact-tracing. Like other countries, the UK, Germany, and France are creating apps that will track people who …
Read More »Silicon Valley's favorite sleep tracker is being used to help detect COVID-19 symptoms early and tackle big questions about the coronavirus' aftermath
[ad_1] Wearable tech company Oura is partnering with the University of California, San Francisco on a study to determine whether its smart rings can detect COVID-19 symptoms early. The $300 smart ring can measure metrics like skin temperature and heart …
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[ad_1] As the coronavirus closes schools and workplaces, people are increasingly turning to Zoom video calls for work and fun. As video calls become the primary method of socializing, websites and apps are popping up designed to facilitate games on …
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