Uber revealed a number of new safety features for its app, including 911 texts, rider PIN numbers, and on-trip reporting. All of this sounds like it’s designed to help keep the rider safe, but recent reports suggest Uber is less interested in protecting the customer than it’d want you to believe. The ridesharing company outlined
Read MoreThe social network, which has been under fire for extreme content on its site, said it was testing making Likes to posts private in Australia. Facebook Tests Hiding ‘Likes’ on Social Media Posts Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOne of our favorite things about the rise of hobbyist development ecosystems such as the Arduino is that it’s now possible to make a MIDI controller out of almost anything, as long as you have the the shields and the dedication. We’re glad that [James Bruton] takes the occasional break from making robots to detour
Read More{$inline_image}A team of scientists at Washington State University have developed a unique packaging method that effectively triples the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese. Now we know what’s on the menu for the Mars voyage. By our current best estimates, the trip to Mars will only take about seven to nine months. That’s not
Read MoreFrom the home screen, you’ll now have the option of hailing a ride or ordering food. Uber app redesign puts Eats front and center – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Logitech Logitech has agreed to acquire Streamlabs, which makes the popular live streaming app Streamlabs OBS, for approximately $89 million in cash. The pairing seems like a natural fit, as Logitech already makes widely-used gaming peripherals and streaming gear. Streamlabs OBS already helps streamers set up their streams, track donation alerts, set up stream
Read MoreWhether they’re friends or polar opposites, there’s something endlessly appealing about a great TV detective pairing. In time for new CBS show Evil, we revisit our favorite TV detective duos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLet’s get this out of the way: you probably don’t need a 40mph e-scooter. Barrelling down crowded city streets at those speeds is a death wish, and if you’re going that fast, you should probably be required to have a license and registration. But after FluidFreeRide let me try it’s new Mantis, a $1,499 vehicle
Read MoreA24 gained recognition and prominence within the film industry for producing powerful, award-winning movies like Moonlight, Eighth Grade, and Midsommar, and now the studio is giving a few of those films the book treatment. Ex Machina, The Witch, and Moonlight will receive limited edition books that run about 225 pages in total, according to tweets
Read MoreWith the brand’s pricing structure and the output of the engine considered, you may as well just get the V6. Chevy's adding a turbo-4 engine to the Blazer, but why? – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreChris Welch / The Verge: Tesla starts rolling out Software Version 10.0, featuring Smart Summon, a karaoke library, Spotify, Netflix, YouTube integration, and more — Plus a lot of improvements to other car features — Tesla has announced that version 10 of its in-car software has begun rolling out to Model S, Model X, and
Read MoreImages: Bollinger Motors Michigan startup Bollinger Motors has unveiled a four-door version of both of its forthcoming electric trucks, the B1 and B2. Clad in all black, the new prototypes Bollinger revealed on Thursday show the startup has been thinking about expanding its offerings before it even gets into production, which has been pushed back
Read MoreEcho Speakers have excellent features that make them great for Alexa-powered smart home setups, but they’re not necessarily known for stellar audio quality, especially Amazon’s more affordable options. Read more… How Amazon's New Echo Studio Compares to Other Smart Speakers Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Facebook to run a limited test hiding public like, reaction, and video view counts, first in Australia, starting tomorrow — If their post has lots of Likes, you feel jealous. If your post doesn’t get enough Likes, you feel embarassed. And when you just chase Likes … Facebook to run a
Read MoreBloomberg: Peloton closes down 11% on its first day of trading, after raising $1.16B at a valuation of ~$8.1B — – Fitness startup opened at $27 after pricing shares at $29 — Disintegration of WeWork’s IPO plans has rattled investors — Peloton Interactive Inc. fell as much nearly 15% Thursday … Peloton closes down 11%
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: DoorDash confirms a data breach on May 4 affecting 4.9M customers, workers, and merchants, with last-four digits of payment cards, driver’s license info stolen — DoorDash has confirmed a data breach. — The food delivery company said in a blog post Thursday that 4.9 million customers … DoorDash confirms a data
Read MoreAmazon has introduced a new application programming interface that will give developers the ability to create Alexa skills that can be integrated into their education technology systems and platforms New Alexa Education Skill API Enables Voice Control of Ed Tech Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe Japanese technology company’s investments in WeWork, Uber, Sprint and other businesses have produced disappointing results, raising questions about how it picks companies. SoftBank Bet Big on Disruptive Companies. Many Have Not Paid Off. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s not Vantablack, but it’s close. Let 'the world's blackest chair' devour your derriere with darkness – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Tesla has announced that version 10 of its in-car software has begun rolling out to Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners. Those who paid for the Full Self-Driving option on their car are higher up on the priority list, with a wider release coming in “about
Read MoreDisinformation experts are preparing for fast-twitch media manipulation, droves of false and misleading claims and hyper-polarized audiences fiercely clinging to their side’s version of reality. Brace Yourself for the Internet Impeachment Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe 12- and 14-inch Chromebooks will launch late September for $359 and $379. HP unveils its new Chromebook x360 models – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s unclear why the apps were removed. Google pulls from Play Store 46 apps developed by Chinese company, says report – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Beyond Pricing, which takes 1% of bookings to help homeowners optimize how much they charge each day on platforms like Airbnb, raises $42.5M Series A — Most people just guess how to price their vacation rental based on minimal research, or take platforms like Airbnb’s suggestions that just want to maximize
Read MoreAs [sjm4306] says, “You can never have too many clocks based on obsolete display technologies.” We couldn’t agree more, and this single-tube VFD clock is one we haven’t seen before. The vacuum-fluorescent display that [sjm4306] chose to base this clock on is the IV-21, an eight-digit seven-segment display on the smallish side. The tube is
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