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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»