Uber surge pricing in effect all the time, say drivers; opaque pay
Uber surge pricing is supposed to be applied to especially busy times and places, when riders may prefer paying a substantial premium to not being able to get a ride at all. But drivers are claiming that Uber now effectively applies this pricing mode.....»»
Apple TV+ continues to grow in the US, this time overtaking Paramount+
Apple teased during WWDC 2024 new content coming to Apple TV+ later this year, including new seasons of Severance, Silo, and Pachinko. And it looks like Apple’s efforts are paying off, as the market share for TV+ grew once again in the US during th.....»»
Quick! Best Buy cut the price of the 5th Gen iPad by $220 today only
It’s finally time to buy that iPad Air you’ve been talking about for years. Save $220 when you purchase through Best Buy today......»»
Tour de France 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?
The unquestioned biggest race in cycling is back, with the top riders in the world set to take on the 2024 Tour de France. For the first time in 111th editions of the race, the finish will be in Nice instead of Paris, as the latter prepares to host t.....»»
Blink Video Doorbell bundle gets a $200 discount in early Prime Day deal
Time to upgrade your security? An early Prime Day deal, Amazon is selling the Blink Video Doorbell with three Outdoor 4 cams and Sync Module 2 for just $120!.....»»
Lenovo’s Surface Pro alternative just got a 31% price cut
Lenovo is offering a nice markdown on the Tab P11 Gen 2. For a limited time, you’ll be able to score the tablet for only $255!.....»»
Brussels explores antitrust probe into Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI
EU executive arm drops merger review into US tech companies’ alliance. Enlarge / EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said the bloc was looking into practices that could in effect lead to a company controlling a greater shar.....»»
Mere days before its debut, the Ariane 6 rocket loses a key customer to SpaceX
"I am impatiently waiting to understand what reasons could have led Eumetsat to such a decision." Enlarge / The flight hardware core stage for Europe’s new rocket, Ariane 6, is moved onto the launch pad for the first time. A la.....»»
An important but often overlooked step in the green transition: Research center maps crucial climate genes in crops
Almost every morning Guillaume Ramstein walks through the university park in Aarhus on his way to work. At this time of the year the old oak trees teem with bright green colors and the grass is covered in dandelions and daisies......»»
I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me
I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad......»»
Friday’s deals: 13-inch M2 iPad Air new low, AirPods Pro 2 $60 off, MacBook Air, Apple Watch Series 9, more
Friday is ushering in some fresh price drops, including a new all-time low on the entry-level 13-inch M2 iPad Air as well as a solid offer on the latest USB-C MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 and a chance to land a bonus $40 credit. From there, we move over to.....»»
Beats Pill, Final Cut Camera, and beta RCS are all out now on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning admirers, plus RCS messaging is in beta — and may just earn Apple a new audience.Just as popular as the Beats Pill speaker is the.....»»
Beats Pill, Final Cut Camera, and even beta RCS are out now on the AppleInsider Podcast
The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning admirers, plus RCS messaging is in beta — and may just earn Apple a new audience.Just as popular as the Beats Pill speaker is the.....»»
Lack of clarity on AI regulation could be holding back businesses
Managers recognize the time-saving and productivity benefits of AI, but many are still uncertain around its uses......»»
India"s monsoon overcomes delay, set to cover country on time
India"s monsoon overcomes delay, set to cover country on time.....»»
Democrats consider the unthinkable: It’s time for Biden to go
Democrats consider the unthinkable: It’s time for Biden to go.....»»
Breakthrough use of camera footage and AI might help detect drunk drivers and prevent accidents
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia might have developed a game-changing technology that could help save lives on the road. They created a … The post Breakthrough use of camera footage and AI might help detect drunk drive.....»»
ID verification service used by TikTok, Uber, and X leaked driver’s licenses
A company that helps TikTok, Uber, and X verify the identity of their users by processing photos of faces and driver’s licenses reportedly exposed administrative … The post ID verification service used by TikTok, Uber, and X leaked driver.....»»
UGreen Nexode Pro Charger review roundup: Small fast-charging companions
UGreen's Nexode Pro series of GaN chargers is compact, efficient, and helps keep all your devices fully charged.UGreen GAN Charger RoundupChoosing a charger that meets your needs can be challenging as you have to consider port types, charging time, a.....»»
We’ve tested dozens and dozens of gaming laptops. These are the absolute best
Only a select few gaming laptops are worth your time. Here are the best gaming laptops we've found for 2024 after reviewing dozens of models......»»
NASA"s Mars Odyssey orbiter captures huge volcano, nears 100,000 orbits
NASA's longest-lived Mars robot is about to mark a new milestone on June 30: 100,000 trips around the Red Planet since launching 23 years ago. During that time, the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter has been mapping minerals and ice across the Martian surfac.....»»