Now that in-person dating is making a comeback, Lyft and Tinder want to encourage more face-to-face encounters: Tinder app now includes an Explore hub that lets you buy a Lyft ride for your date.
Your iPhone could eventually control your car’s climate and seats
A new report claims Apple is developing a CarPlay upgrade codenamed “IronHeart” that would let you use your iPhone to control the climate system, radio, seats and even the instrument clusters.
Amazon is reportedly working on a smart fridge that tracks what’s inside
Amazon is reportedly aiming to bring some of the tech it uses at cashierless Amazon Go stores to a smart fridge that can monitor items and help order replacements if you’re running low on something.
Tesla must pay $137 million in discrimination lawsuit
Tesla has been ordered to pay $137 million in damages to a Black former employee who accused the company of ignoring discrimination and racial abuse at the company’s EV plant in Fremont California.
Apple makes it easier to report bad apps and scams
Following reports that revealed that a significant percentage of top App Store apps were scams, Apple is allowing users to report such behavior as part of iOS 15.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company ‘chooses profits over safety’
The whistleblower who brought information about Facebook’s awareness of Instagram’s impact on teens has revealed herself as Frances Haugen in an interview with 60 Minutes.
iOS 15 update to fix Apple Watch unlock bug is here
If you’ve had your iPhone set up to unlock with your Apple Watch and recently upgraded to an iPhone 13, a software bug may have prevented you from continuing to use this. Thankfully, a fix is here.
GM’s US factories will switch to renewable energy five years ahead of schedule
Earlier this year, GM announced plans to go green by 2035 with the vehicles it produces and by 2030 for its production facilities. Now it says it’ll achieve the factory goal five years early.
FCC proposes new rules to combat SIM swapping scams
SIM swapping scams have been on the rise these past couple of years, but the FCC is seeking to create new rules that would help prevent SIM swapping scams and port-out fraud.
Sony buys remake and remaster studio Bluepoint Games
Sony has acquired Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio best known for remaking Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. Financial terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed.