Robots get realistic robo-skins and other tech news

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LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week including:

  • Uber says it will pay UK drivers a minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions after losing a legal battle around workers’ rights
  • A series of mindfulness videos designed to help children and families combat stress around online learning, screen time and social distancing are launched by Google and Headspace
  • Russian robot maker Promobot launches a new department aimed at making robots look more realistic

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