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Business is Booming in the Cloud—Most Interesting Thing in Tech May 23, 2020

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Companies that make infrastructure for the cloud are booming. Nvidia is now worth more than Disney. But can this growth last through a real split with China? And if it does, will there be a backlash against on the wealth in tech six months down the road?

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The CDC changes its transmission guidelines, experts worry about polio, and bots take over the coronavirus conversation- Tech in Two May 23, 2020

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Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Get even more news you can use with the Tech in Two newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.wired.com/tt

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Joe Rogan Signs with Spotify—Most Interesting Thing in Tech May 21, 2020

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Spotify is paying $100m or so to have exclusive access to the Joe Rogan podcast. Which raises the question: how come Apple, which had such an early lead in podcasting, lost it all here?

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The virus shows signs of change, states ease restrictions, and your pillows are no longer safe- Tech in Two May 21, 2020

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Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Get even more news you can use with the Tech in Two newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.wired.com/tt

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A positive sign for recovered patients, a new estimate of Covid-19's deadliness, and a boost for faux meat- Tech in Two May 20, 2020

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Catch up on the most important news today in 2 minutes or less. Get even more news you can use with the Tech in Two newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.wired.com/tt

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Will AI Help Us Find a Coronavirus Vaccine?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech May 19, 2020

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Ray Kurzweil, always a tech optimist, believes that vaccine development can be massively improved with advances in AI (to identify drug candidates) and biotechnology (to allow us to run virtual human trials.) Is he right? I certainly wouldn’t dismiss it, and we’re certainly headed that way.

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A vaccine trial shows promise, China faces new lockdown measures, and employers consider tracking technology- Tech in Two May 19, 2020

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The Building Antitrust Case Against Google—Most Interesting Thing in Tech May 18, 2020

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A potential anti-trust case against Google is building. Here’s what we know about how an argument that they have monopolized the ad market could go.

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What Next for VR?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech May 15, 2020

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Apple just purchased virtual reality streamer NextVR. Historically, Apple hasn't done much in VR. And it's a medium no one has really figured out the broad use for yet. But maybe that's about to change.

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The WHO issues a warning, scientists examine the impact on seniors, and a top government virologist testifies- Tech in Two May 15, 2020

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