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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......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnJun 16th, 2021

How to change your Skype name

Is your Skype handle giving you problems? Here's what you need to know about Skype names, what can be changed, and how to fix them before your next meeting......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

8 automakers misled customers about giving driver data to police, lawmakers say

The lawmakers' findings raise questions about whether automakers can be held to account for departing from promises made about user privacy......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Google Maps is getting two helpful new features in its latest update

Google Maps is changing up the way you find EV charging points and giving more context to searches for roads......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm

Three bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses

I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet. I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that fut.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Training Today Apple Watch app gains dynamic cycling workouts for more intentional rides

Training Today is a clever app that offers Apple Watch users a “readiness to train” score to help know when to rest, push, and more. Now the watchOS and iOS app have been updated with “dynamic cycling workouts” to train more intentionally on.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Solid-state polymer heat pump gets rid of the heat itself

Polymer changes temperature, shape when charged, moving to where the heat needs to be. Enlarge (credit: Jorg Greuel) Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way of controlling indoor temperature. By moving heat between.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

How to update AMD drivers to keep your PC running well

Updating your AMD GPU and chipset drivers is simple. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it done in no time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

New iPad Pro demand likely to be low for two reasons – TrendForce

You might expect the introduction of the first OLED screens and uber-thin form factor to result in strong iPad Pro demand, but a new forecast from market intelligence company TrendForce suggests it may actually be lower than last year. The company.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Amid two wrongful death lawsuits, Panera to pull the plug on “charged” drinks

A large previously contained nearly as much caffeine as the FDA's daily safe limit. Enlarge / Dispensers for Charged Lemondade, a caffeinated lemonade drink, at Panera Bread, Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (credit: Ge.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Tesla Autopilot probe escalates with U.S. regulator’s data demands

Tesla Inc. is facing a July 1 deadline to furnish U.S. regulators with information about its biggest-ever recall because drivers using Autopilot keep crashing while using the system......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Giving Holocaust survivors a digital voice in the world

With every year that passes, fewer witnesses can tell us about their personal experience of the horrors of the Second World War. That is why the project LediZ (Learning with Digital Testimonies) has developed new interactive digital media that conser.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

License suspensions disproportionately hurt marginalized communities, finds study

Drivers in New York state were issued more than 1 million license suspensions in 2017, and about two-thirds of them were for "traffic debt"—failure to pay a traffic ticket or to appear in traffic court—while less than 10% were for driving infract.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Deals: Apple AirPods dip to $79, M3 iMac 24-inch drops to $1,149 at Amazon

Apple's earbuds are $50 off and the current M3 iMac is $150 off at Amazon today, just in time for Mother's Day gift-giving.Amazon drops AirPods 2 to $79.99.Amazon's fresh AirPods price cut applies to AirPods 2 with a Lightning Charging Case, with the.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

PlayStation Portal stock tracker - all the latest retailer restocks

We're tracking the PlayStation Portal stock situation for you, giving you the best advice on where to buy the PlayStation Portal remote play device......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

How to keep your Apple TV 4K"s Siri Remote charged

If you have an Apple TV 4K, it's not obvious how to check the battery level of your Siri Remote. We'll show you how to find it so you know before it dies that it's time to charge.There have been three generations of Apple TV 4K, all looking pretty si.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Rivian will add more than 500 jobs in Normal to make new EV crossover

It’s another way the EV maker continues to be the economic-development gift that keeps on giving for Illinois......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Best deal ever? Get 80% off PureVPN and an Uber Eats voucher

If you sign up for a PureVPN Max Plan now, not only will you get 80% off on monthly fees for more than two years, but you'll also get a $30 Uber Eats voucher......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Study: Racial bias is no "false alarm" in policing

Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband than white drivers, according to a University of Michigan study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

HP is practically giving away this QHD conferencing display

The HP Z24m G3 QHD conferencing display, which offers helpful conferencing features with its 24-inch Quad HD screen, is available from HP for a very cheap $150......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024