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......»»
Adaptation of photosynthetic mechanism in air plants occurs through gene duplication, study finds
Researchers at the University of Vienna, along with collaborators from France, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S., have achieved a breakthrough in understanding how genetic drivers influence the evolution of a specific photosynthesis mechanism in Till.....»»
Ford BlueCruise driver assist under federal scrutiny following 2 deaths
NHTSA has opened an investigation after two separate fatal crashes at night. Enlarge / BlueCruise allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel but not their eyes off the road. (credit: Ford) The federal regulator res.....»»
Delta retro game emulator coming soon to iPad, here’s a first look
Earlier this month, Riley Testut brought his excellent Delta game emulator for iPhone to the App Store for the first time. Now, Riley is teasing Delta’s expansion to the iPad – giving users a way to emulate games from many retro game systems on.....»»
Ridesourcing platforms thrive on socio-economic inequality, say researchers
Platforms that offer rides to passengers, such as Uber and DiDi, thrive on socio-economic inequality. By modeling the behavior of passengers and self-employed drivers, researchers of TU Delft simulated the market for ridesourcing platforms, evaluatin.....»»
Android 15 Beta Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released the Android 15 beta giving Pixel users a chance to try the operating system before it’s released to the general public. As expected, the software is plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this i.....»»
Save $500 on 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, Anker power banks, Qi2 chargers, more
A new all-time low on Apple’s 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro is giving you another excuse to ditch the newer M3 model now that it’s $500 off. You can also save on some of our favorite iPhone 15 accessories, including Anker’s GaNPrime PowerCore 65W.....»»
No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole
It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all games. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) "Early Access" was once a novel, quirky thing, giving a select set of Steam PC games a way to involve enthusi.....»»
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties. Enlarge / At critical pressures, the fluid's spheres become a mixture of different states. (credit: Adel Djellouli/Harvard SEAS) Building a r.....»»
Kia gives $7,500 incentive for EV9 sales until production moves to U.S.
Kia America is giving buyers of its EV9 $7,500 to match the amount buyers recoup from a federal tax credit on electric vehicles that are not imported......»»
VW workers in Tennessee vote to unionize, giving UAW first win in the South
The UAW claimed victory by a 2,628-985 vote after two failed attempts in the past decade to organize Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant......»»
Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch
LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9......»»
Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets
Fraudster charged with crypto market manipulation defended Mango Markets scheme. Enlarge (credit: apomares | E+) A jury has unanimously convicted Avi Eisenberg in the US Department of Justice's first case involving crypt.....»»
A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair
The fractal chair is like a steampunk version of memory foam, giving you the (almost) perfect seat to take a load off. The post A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Bosch flags further cost cuts after giving "subdued" outlook for 2024
Bosch said cuts were necessary to make sure it remains competitive in an environment where most of its big peers, including Continental and ZF, have all announced job cuts......»»
Software-defined vehicle building blocks are crucial to generative AI
Cars could someday look out for their drivers, warning of road hazards, suggesting available dinner reservations and playing favorite songs — think safety net, personal assistant and entertainer all in one......»»
New model finds previous cell division calculations ignore drivers at the molecular scale
When a single bacterial cell divides into two during periods of rapid growth, it doesn't split in half once it reaches a predetermined size. Instead, data has shown, a cell will divide once it has added a certain amount of mass......»»
Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked
New renders of the Google Pixel 8a have leaked online, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect and its color options. The post Fresh and clean renders of the Pixel 8a have leaked appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a will.....»»
Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new website aims to "revolutionize" philanthropy
An Minnesota nonprofit leader hopes to "revolutionize" charitable giving with a new platform for people to trade household items they no longer need, resulting in a donation to a nonprofit......»»
Today only: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail
This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is back for a limited time only, giving you access to the All Languages plan for $149.97.Save $450 on Babbel.For a limited time only, pick up a lifetime subscription to Babbe.....»»
iOS 17.5 Release for iPhone Inches Closer
The iOS 17.5 release for iPhone inched a bit closer today thanks to a new version of the software’s beta. Apple’s pushed the second version of the iOS 17.5 beta to developers giving them a chance to test new features and poke and prod the.....»»