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3D-printing firm releases hands-free door opener design for free

Web Log: Avoid Covid-19-covered door handles by downloading Materialise 3D design

Coronavirus: Near real-time interactive dashboard tracks cases

Johns Hopkins University’s dashboard is technically a real-time map but lags a little behind breaking news updates

Saying goodbye to the SETI@home screensaver

Web Log: It was one of the first large-scale citizen science projects available on the web

The wearable tech project allowing users to literally see their biases

Jiabao Li trained smart helmet to behave like social media when serving content that user agrees or disagrees with

Listen to the cookies following you around on the web

Web Log: Chrome and Firefox plugin reveals level at which cookies are tracking us online

The story of WeWork’s rise and fall

Web Log: WeCrashed is dramatic and highly visual storytelling at its best

The surprising benefits of giving up Facebook

Web Log: Study participants reported overall improvement in happiness and well-being

New wearable tech can predict worsening heart failure

Web Log: Study finds wearable sensor can forecast deterioration before doctors can

Why the EU’s new data strategy is noteworthy

Web Log: Proposed legislation could make access to data compulsory in some cases

The cheap, effective alternative to Photoshop that is worth a shot

Web Log: Pixelmator Pro is a powerful – and wallet-friendly – image editing tool

Elon Musk calls for more regulation in advanced AI research

SpaceX founder says there is a risk to humanity if policy around AI is reactive, not preventative

Low trust in medical experts linked to social media vaccine panics

It is not known if lack of trust leads to believing misinformation or vice versa

Is internet piracy dying out?

Focus on ISP blocking rather than the pursuit of individual cases seems to be working

The Sims celebrates its 20-year anniversary

Web Log: Best-selling video game franchise of all time has sold over 200 million copies

Ambient geek sleep aids? My bedtime prayers have been answered

Weblog: Forget whale noises – nod off with Star Wars sounds and NASA Mars audio

Has everyone forgotten about Yahoo’s digital time capsule?

Weblog: It was set up as a snapshot of life in the noughties, but the site looks abandoned

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