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UCLA's New $10 COVID Test

UCLA's New $10 COVID Test

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"It costs $10 a test, and we can do tens of thousands of tests at UCLA with a lab of 10 people."

UCLA received FDA approval today for a new novel coronavirus testing method that analyzes the genomic sequencing of samples to identify infected people — including those who are asymptomatic. Senior reporter Tami Abdollah looks at what it could mean for testing.

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TikTok overtakes Instagram as U.S. teens' second-most popular app.

Mercedes unveils six new electric vehicle models.

AT&T is reportedly struggling to sell DirecTV.

Disney activist investor calls on the company to use this year's dividend to pay for streaming content.

A London-based firm makes a long-shot bid for TikTok.

The dot.LA Summit is coming later this month, featuring cutting-edge programming, fast-pitch competitions, networking, workshops, social events and a live awards show. See the speakers list and register now!

A new COVID test developed by UCLA scientists received FDA approval and will be coming to campus in just a few weeks. Read more >>

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Tiny apartment and no space to work out? Using only a smartphone and relying on AI technology, biomechanics and health tracking data, Presence Fit allows trainers to monitor and respond to your workout. Read more >>

It's 2020 and waiting for photos to develop is cool again. At least that's what investors in a $4 million seed round for the "disposable camera" app Dispo hope. Read more >>

Join us tomorrow as dotLA and Techstars LA team up to present the signature event capping the annual Techstars LA class. Same great startups, community building and networking — just virtual this year. Watch it here >>

We are thrilled to announce the first dot.LA Startup Awards 2020, a celebration of the most innovative people and companies in the L.A. startup and tech community, on Wednesday, October 28th. See the award categories and nominate companies >>

The inaugural dot.LA Summit on October 27th and 28th will feature a selection of disruptive and innovative L.A.-based startups, keynote speakers and panelists, made up of founder CEOs and C-level executives working in tech, media, entertainment and healthcare. See the growing speaker list and register here!