Tinder is letting you go on blind dates in the app
Tinder is adding a Blind Date feature to its app, prompted by Gen-Z interest in "old school" dating trends, the company says. In a new social experiment from Tinder, the feature will be found under the "Explore" page within the app. It's an extensio.....»»
The iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max are available to order today
Ship dates for some configurations are already slipping to late October, though. The iPhone 13 in a variety of colors. As previously announced, Apple's.....»»
Beware the hidden bias behind TikTok resumes
Hiring processes need to be about letting people put their best foot forward, whether that is in writing or on video. Nagaraj Nadendla Contributor Share on Twitter Nagaraj Naden.....»»
Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone named as the next CEO of Yahoo
Verizon back in May, if you recall, decided to offload AOL and Yahoo to Apollo Global Management as part of a deal valued at $5 billion. It was a significant loss for Verizon, considering the company had paid $4.4 billion for AOL in 2015 and $4.48 bi.....»»
Yahoo taps Tinder"s CEO to be its new leader
Yahoo has hired away Tinder's top executive to become its new chief executive officer......»»
South Africa"s bandit slaves and the rock art of resistance
Not all South African rock art is ancient; some dates back to the colonial period—and was created by runaway slaves. It tells a remarkable story......»»
This Amazon Fire Tablet is practically free at Staples today
For an affordable and durable tablet that you'll be comfortable letting your kids use, check out the Amazon Fire 7, which is on sale from Staples for only $40......»»
Hackers who breached T-Mobile stole personal data for ~49 million accounts
PII includes first and last names, dates of birth, SSNs, and driver’s license numbers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) T-Mobile on Wednesday said criminals obtained the personal information of almost 49 million current, former, or prospective.....»»
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
Letting cameras into your home can seem dicey when hackers can infiltrate your camera or network. Here's what to know to protect your family today......»»
Curiosity Mars rover explores a changing landscape
A new video rings in the rover's ninth year on Mars, letting viewers tour Curiosity's location on a Martian mountain......»»
iPhone keyboard for blind to shut down as maker cites Apple “abuse” of developers
Apple falsely claimed that FlickType broke "full access" rule, developer says. Enlarge / FlickType iPhone keyboard. (credit: FlickType) An iPhone keyboard for blind users will be discontinued, according to the app's developer, who alleges that.....»»
Arrival is on track to begin production of its electric bus and van next year
Executives from London-based commercial EV company Arrival told investors Thursday the company was on track to meet planned product launch dates, but much will depend on whether or not the company can fulfill orders and turn letters of intent into sa.....»»
Arrival is on-track to begin production of its electric bus and van next year
Executives from London-based commercial EV company Arrival told investors Thursday the company was on track to meet planned product launch dates, but much will depend on whether or not the company can fulfill orders and turn letters of intent into sa.....»»
Tinder’s interactive ‘Swipe Night’ stories return after a 20 million user turnout
Over the last year, Tinder has experimented with creative ways for people to connect beyond just swiping right. Pandemic or not, it’s hard to make the first move — so why not break the ice by weathering a virtual apocalypse with a potenti.....»»
OpenAI upgrades its natural language AI coder Codex and kicks off private beta
OpenAI has already made some big changes to Codex, the AI-powered coding assistant the company announced last month. The system now accepts commands in plain English and outputs live, working code, letting someone build a game or web app without so m.....»»
The surprising red light vision of rodents
It is commonly thought that rodents are functionally blind when their surroundings are illuminated with light of longer wavelengths, which humans perceive as red. A new study, published in eLife by Nader Nikbakht of the Massachusetts Institute of Tec.....»»
SteamVR Beta Lets You Arrange Desktop Windows Inside Your Virtual World
As of its latest beta release, Valve's SteamVR software can add floating desktop windows inside VR games, letting you keep an eye on other apps without leaving VR. The Verge reports: It's a helpful addition, allowing players to keep an eye on anythin.....»»
Hot dates: 2 spacecraft to make Venus flyby
Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the way to their main missions at the center of our solar system......»»
Evacuation orders widened as California fire spreads
Evacuation orders were widened Thursday as California's biggest wildfire raged through the state's tinder-dry landscape, laying waste to hundreds of square miles (kilometers)......»»
Match Group to add audio and video chat, including group live video, to its dating app portfolio
Dating app maker and Tinder parent, Match Group, said during its Q2 earnings it will bring audio and video chat, including group live video, and other livestreaming technologies to several of the company’s brands over the next 12 to 24 months......»»
Study: Letting cats decide when to be petted avoids hostility and increases their affection
Experts in feline behavior and welfare at Nottingham Trent University also found that paying close attention to cats' behavior and body language and thinking about where to stroke them were key when improving interactions between cats and people......»»