Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.
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AI surveillance cameras for social distancing are coming
Companies are racing to build surveillance systems that can monitor indoor spaces for excessive crowds and unmasked people.
Source: AI surveillance cameras for social distancing are coming
When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue
Need masks and face shields? You got it. A network of tinkerers comes in handy when lives are on the line and the authorities are asleep at the wheel.
Source: When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue | WIRED
Virus hunter contact tracers rely on faxes, paper records as more states reopen
It’s the result of years of missed opportunities and a technology blitz that modernized big parts of American medicine but left public health agencies behind.
Source: Virus hunters rely on faxes, paper records as more states reopen – POLITICO
Lost your job? Consider becoming a “contact tracer”
Health agencies are looking for thousands of people to help beat the coronavirus — medical experience not required.
Source: Lost your job? Consider becoming a “contact tracer” – CBS News
The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Face Masks for Coronavirus
We tested 30 common household materials for homemade masks. Using breathability and virus-size particle capture, we identified the top 5 DIY mask materials.
Source: The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Face Masks for Coronavirus – Smart Air Filters
Cognitive and UX aspects of Zoom
