BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway. Enlarge / A BMW worker installs a seat in an i4. The company will no longer install hardware in its cars and then ask for a fee to unlock it at a later date. (credit: BMW).....»»
Honda recalls 750,000 U.S. vehicles for sensor problem; GM recalls 323,000 for tailgate glitch
Honda said a front passenger seat weight sensor in certain models may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the airbag as intended, NHTSA said......»»
Ocean sponges suggest Earth has warmed longer, more than thought; some scientists dubious
A handful of centuries-old sponges from deep in the Caribbean are causing some scientists to think human-caused climate change began sooner and has heated the world more than they thought......»»
Epic says that Apple isn"t doing enough to comply with US App Store court orders
Epic Games has alleged in a court filing that Apple hasn't complied with court orders, and must to more to allow developers to point users to subscriptions outside the App Store.Apple App Store iconWhile the long-running Epic Games vs Apple legal bat.....»»
Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect
Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.Spotify's Daniel EkWhile Apple continues to appeal agains.....»»
How to manage and cancel subscriptions on an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch
Everyone has a few subscriptions they don't need anymore. We show you exactly how to cancel subscriptions on Apple's mobile devices in this step-by-step guide......»»
Spotify in-app subscriptions previewed – but Apple is still determined to make it impossible
Spotify in-app subscriptions aren’t currently possible, thanks to Apple’s 30% cut – but the company has today previewed the experience it hopes to offer to European customers from March. The streaming music company shows animations comparing.....»»
Nigerian Police Bust Pirate Site Operators After Actress Suffers Panic Attacks
The Criminal Investigations Department of Nigeria's police has arrested five suspects in one of the largest online piracy actions ever carried out in the country. The suspects were identified following complaints from filmmakers, including actress To.....»»
Game-day savings: Get this heated reclining stadium seat for $100
Stay warm at sports games with your own heated stadium seat with armrests and a cup holder for just $99.99. TL;DR: As of January 22, get this Extra Wide Heated Reclining Stadium Seat with Armrests & Side Pockets for only $99.99 — a 16% di.....»»
Bloom and bust: New study details exactly how terrible algae is for Florida"s economy
Algal blooms can mean toxic fumes, green muck, nasty stench, and death for seagrass and marine animals. All of it is bad for Florida's economy, and sometimes human health. But just how bad has been murky—until now......»»
Simulations show that exoplanets heated at deeper depths by their host stars display markedly different weather patterns
For many years, most astrophysical models assumed that planets beyond our solar system, known as exoplanets, are heated at similar depths by their host stars (i.e., stars like the sun around which planetary systems are formed). Analyses of recent obs.....»»
Reddit user refuses to switch exit-row seat with pregnant woman: "You did exactly the right thing"
Reddit user refuses to switch exit-row seat with pregnant woman: "You did exactly the right thing".....»»
Yanfeng shows a futuristic EV interior concept in its first CES appearance
A new interior design concept by Yanfeng eliminates a traditional center console and places many crucial components into the driver's seat......»»
The 10 most pirated shows of 2023: The Last of Us tops the list
As long as streaming services continue to hike prices of subscriptions year after year, piracy will always be the logical alternative for those who don’t … The post The 10 most pirated shows of 2023: The Last of Us tops the list appeared.....»»
EVs, charging to take back seat at CES
Electric vehicles' presence at 2024 CES mirrors the market's growth slowdown......»»
Researchers take a different approach with measurement-based quantum computing
The race to develop quantum computers has really heated up over the past few years. State-of-the-art systems can now run simple algorithms using dozens of qubits—or quantum bits—which are the building blocks of quantum computers......»»
Apple pilots new way to allow developers to offer discounted subscriptions
Apple has launched a new option for developers called "contingent pricing for subscriptions," enabling the sale of discounted secondary app subscriptions for existing subscribers.App StoreDevelopers have a variety of ways to try and entice users to p.....»»
Ford dealership opens private restaurant with Michelin-starred chef
Sarasota Ford, which also has an 11-seat movie theater and a relaxation room with massaging chairs, brought in an award-winning chef to help build customer loyalty......»»
Apple pilots discounted subscription scheme to developers
Apple has launched a new option for developers called "contingent pricing for subscriptions," enabling the sale of discounted secondary app subscriptions for existing subscribers.App StoreDevelopers have a variety of ways to try and entice users to p.....»»
Apple announces new ‘contingent pricing’ feature for App Store subscriptions
Apple has announced a new “contingent pricing” feature for subscriptions in the App Store. According to the company, this gives developers a new way to “attract and retain subscribers” by offering “a discounted subscription price as long as.....»»
Apple to pay $25 million to settle Family Sharing lawsuit; here’s who’s eligible for a cut
Apple will pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company “misrepresented the ability to use its Family Sharing feature to share subscriptions to apps.” The lawsuit centered on how in-app subscriptions might not be.....»»