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Astrotech Is Developing a Breath Testing Device for COVID-19
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Published on March 27, 2025

Astrotech Is Developing a Breath Testing Device for COVID-19

The device, which has not been approved yet, would test a person’s breath for the novel coronavirus and produce near-instant results.

Built In  Staff Built In Staff
Updated on March 27, 2025

All the Austin news you may have missed from SXSW

All the Austin news you may have missed from SXSW
Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on March 27, 2025

How These Austin Companies Measure and Manage Technical Debt

How These Austin Companies Measure and Manage Technical Debt
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

Hangtight App Nears Launch, Aims to Connect People in Person

Hangtight helps users meet new people and facilitates in-person meetings with friends.

Hangtight co-founders Kate Grehl and Armando Vera Carvajal review plans for their app.
Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 27, 2025

Report: Austin Tech Salary Growth Surpasses Other U.S. Tech Hubs

The new analysis also found that Austin tech workers’ cash goes the farthest in the U.S., buying more groceries, a larger apartment and a nicer car than other geographies surveyed.

Report: Austin Tech Salary Growth Surpasses Other U.S. Tech Hubs
Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on March 27, 2025

Psychedelic Healthtech Company Choose Ketamine Raises Seed Funding

The startup’s virtual platform uses ketamine, a psychedelic drug, to help people overcome and manage depression and anxiety.

A patient meets with a therapist via a telehealth platform.

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