Another hiccup for Uber: Some drivers were being charged for giving rides
When a Chicago-area Uber driver checked his account balance after dropping off a customer at the airport on a Sunday morning in late May, he discovered something he'd never seen before: He was charged $2.20 for giving a 13.5 mile ride......»»
Astronomers have solved the mystery of why this black hole has the hiccups
Blame it on a smaller orbiting black hole repeatedly punching through the accretion disk. Enlarge / Scientists have found a large black hole that “hiccups,” giving off plumes of gas. (credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT).....»»
X is giving free users access to Premium features for free, with a catch
X’s CEO Elon Musk has revealed that they will be giving free users access to Premium features if they qualify for it. The post X is giving free users access to Premium features for free, with a catch appeared first on Phandroid. X (forme.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumors: New colors, capture button details, and dummy units
A pair of iPhone 16 Pro rumors have surfaced overnight, giving us a possible preview of what’s to come this fall. The first is a new look at what may be the iPhone 16 Pro color lineup. more….....»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
New EPA rule provides clarity, flexibility for the EV transition, suppliers say
Suppliers praised revisions the EPA made to its vehicle emission standards, saying the new rule provides clarity on where the EV market is headed while giving the industry enough leeway to make the targets feasible......»»
You may be offered a free premium Telegram subscription – but please don’t accept
On the face of it, getting a free premium Telegram subscription direct from the company seems like a pretty sweet deal, giving you access to features like transcribing voice messages into texts. But the price of this particular free deal is way too h.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro may introduce ‘space black’ and ‘rose’ titanium colors while dropping blue finish
A pair of iPhone 16 Pro rumors have surfaced overnight, giving us a possible preview of what’s to come this fall. The first is a new look at what may be the iPhone 16 Pro color lineup. more….....»»
The 9 best internet and TV bundles in March 2024
These are the absolute best of the best internet and TV bundles available, giving you an easy way to connect, browse, and watch TV......»»
Missed it last time? Dell’s $599 XPS 13 deal is back again
Dell is giving you another chance to purchase the Dell XPS 13 with the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor at $200 off, so you wouldn't want to miss it......»»
Organizations under pressure to modernize their IT infrastructures
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision makers are facing new pressures to modernize IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security, and sustainability, according to Nutanix.....»»
New student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books
The Los Angeles school district on Wednesday unveiled a much-awaited AI tool named "Ed" to serve as a new student adviser, programmed to tell its young users and their parents about grades, tests results and attendance—while giving out assignments,.....»»
Lincoln Corsair PHEV review: A luxury car shouldn’t squeak this much
It has an attractive cabin and decent fuel economy, but build quality needs work. Enlarge / We like the interior styling, and it rides well and is rather efficient. But the interior build quality needs work. (credit: Jonathan Git.....»»
Former UPS worker allegedly stole $1.3M worth of Apple products
A former United Parcel Service (UPS) worker has been accused of stealing $1.3 million worth of Apple products over the course of a decade. He has been charged with stealing the products from a UPS warehouse in Winnipeg, Canada, and reselling them.....»»
UPS worker charged after $1.3M Apple product theft spree
A former worker for UPS allegedly stole and resold approximately $1.3 million in Apple merchandise from a warehouse in Winnipeg over the course of six months.UPS logoOrville Martirez Beltrano was arrested by police in January 22 over allegations that.....»»
Nothing’s Giving Fans the Chance to Design their own Phone 2a
Nothing says that the Community Edition Project allows it to work with its followers and community in co-creating a specially-designed product. The post Nothing’s Giving Fans the Chance to Design their own Phone 2a appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Kara Swisher tells GM CEO Mary Barra she prefers AVs to human drivers
"People are the problem with driving," said Kara Swisher, who called herself "a big proponent" of AVs during a fireside chat with GM's CEO......»»
Donor-advised funds: US regulators scrambling to catch up with boom in charitable giving accounts
A revolution in charitable giving is underway due to the growth of donor-advised funds in the United States......»»
Amazon is practically giving away this 50-inch 4K TV — now $210
Get a new screen on a tight budget by taking advantage of Amazon's $90 discount for the 50-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which lowers its price to just $210......»»
Next-gen CarPlay battles Android Automotive for carmakers, drivers
Following the demise of Apple's own automotive project, the company's attention has turned to the next-generation CarPlay and its relationship with automakers.A visualization of CarPlayAlthough Apple first debuted a next-generation CarPlay concept in.....»»
Apple Vision Pro App Store now viewable from web browsers
Apple launched a web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store on Friday, giving non-owners a way to see what apps are available and newly added to the Vision Pro's nascent but growing library.For those who are "window shopping" for an Apple Vi.....»»