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.....»»
Vietnam-based healthcare booking app Docosan gets $1M seed funding led by AppWorks
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Docosan helps patients avoid long waits by letting them search and book doctors through its app. The company announced today it has raised more than $1 million in seed funding, which is claims is one of the largest seed rou.....»»
Facebook tests video speed dating events with ‘Sparked’
Facebook confirmed it’s testing a video speed-dating app called Sparked, after the app’s website was spotted by The Verge. Unlike dating app giants such as Tinder, Sparked users don’t swipe on people they like or direct message othe.....»»
Love Island: Could Tinder find the show"s first gay couple?
The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons......»»
Google I/O 2021 dates are set — Android 12 and a possible Pixel 5a announcement
Google I/O 2021, the annual developer event is back for 2021 but will be held entirely online. We'll get all of the latest on software like Android 12, Chrome OS, Chrome and more, but we are also hoping to hear about hardware like the Pixel 5a......»»
Court rules grocery store’s inaccessible website isn’t an ADA violation
The Winn-Dixie website isn't accessible for blind users with screen readers. Enlarge / A Winn-Dixie supermarket in Florida. (credit: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A federal appeals court struck a s.....»»
How founders can avoid blind spots and make better decisions with EchoVC’s Eghosa Omoigui
Eghosa Omoigui explained what it means to have an All-22 tape and the steps founders should take to develop a skill set that will allow them to see and understand the playbook from all sides. Building and maintaining a successful startup re.....»»
Uber May Stop Letting Drivers See Destinations and Name Prices
An anonymous reader shares a report: A year ago, Uber let its California drivers see ride destinations before picking up passengers and let them set pricing in an effort to prove that the drivers were truly independent contractors. It was part of the.....»»
2021 Microsoft Build conference dates confirmed, May 25-27
The dev-focused conference will be virtual and free to attend. Enlarge / This year's Build will be virtual—on the plus side, that means attendance is free and you don't need to travel. On the minus side, nobody gets to walk inside an enormous,.....»»
Uber Ordered To Pay $1.1 Million To Blind Passenger Who Was Denied Rides 14 Times
whoever57 writes: A blind person with a guide dog was denied rides and harassed because of her guide dog. She sued Uber, which tried to blame its contractors and deny liability. However, an arbitrator has rejected that argument and found the company.....»»
Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides
Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions......»»
Can the NBA Make NFTs Cool?
NBA Top Shot is a new use of NFTs, letting users trade virtual clips of their favorite players. "Top Shot is the best chance so far that NFTs -- which are mostly the domain of cryptocurrency enthusiasts -- could go mainstream," writes Elizabeth Lopat.....»»
Apple reveals dates for online-only WWDC 2021, promising ‘unique insights’
Now officially set for June 7 through June 11, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be a free-to-attend online event for all developers. .....»»
Like a wearable guide dog, this backback helps Blind people navigate
We have computers in our pockets and rovers on Mars, yet we still don't have a good alternative to guide dogs and walking sticks. Until now, that is.....»»
Samsung targets the Sonos Arc with its $900 HW-Q800A Dolby Atmos soundbar
Samsung's 2021 lineup of TVs and soundbars, featuring the very first MicroLED TV that consumers can buy, now has some pricing and availability dates......»»
Neuroscientists Unveil Tech for the Vision Impaired: Bionic Eyes, Textured Tablets and More
Devices shift away from Robocop-like wearables to simpler, more accessible assistive solutions There are many, many wearable and portable devices aimed at improving life for the blind and visually impaired (in some cases, even restoring vision).....»»
The Robinhood competitor landscape intensifies as Invstr raises $20M
One of the biggest gripes about investing apps is that they are not acting responsibly by not educating users properly and allegedly letting them fend for themselves. This can result in people losing a lot of money, as evidenced by the number of laws.....»»
Should companies let employees choose their tasks?
Letting employees select their own tasks is a popular means of increasing work satisfaction. However, managers should also consider the nature of the task and the employees' specialization before letting them select their own, suggests a new study le.....»»
Daily Crunch: Google Play halves commission on developers’ first $1M
Google is letting developers keep more of their Play revenue, Instagram adds teen safety features and we examine the global distribution of venture funding. This is your Daily Crunch for March 16, 2021. The big story: Google Play halves commission on.....»»
Tinder to introduce in-app background checks
One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year......»»
Tinder Users Will Soon Be Able To Access a Background Check Database
Tinder and Match have announced a new partnership with Garbo, a non-profit, female-founded background check platform. In theory, it should allow Tinder (and Match Group's other sites) to ping Garbo's database and proactively show users when it finds.....»»