Microsoft built Japan’s contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

Japan is finally getting ready to launch its COVID-19 contact-tracing app, which officials hope will help prevent a second wave of infections. The app — expected to roll out this week — has… Originally posted here: Microsoft built Japan’s contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

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Tesla’s solar panels are now more efficient and affordable

Tesla doesn’t just make cars. The company also engineers, manufactures and installs solar panels — both the traditional kind and modules that look like ordinary roof tiles. And while the latter… Read more: Tesla’s solar panels are now more efficient and affordable

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Apple says the Hey email app was originally approved in error

As TechCrunch explains, that’s against the rules for most apps, with the exception of “reader”apps that can display books or play music and movies, such as Netflix. “Email is not and has… Read more: Apple says the Hey email app was originally approved in error

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Android 11 beta hands-on: More controls, more clutter

Developers will have to enable Bubbles for you to start seeing more apps work with this. We’ve reached out to Telegram and WhatsApp to see if they plan to support this feature, and the latter… See the original post here: Android 11 beta hands-on: More controls, more clutter

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Riot Games team-up will offer mental health support to players in crisis via text

Riot Games announced a partnership with Crisis Text Line to offer free, confidential support for gamers facing a mental health crisis. This is the latest initiative by the League of Legends… Go here to read the rest: Riot Games team-up will offer mental health support to players in crisis via text

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