UberEats wants to get to know you. The food-delivery service added three new features to its app on Thursday that aim to learn your tastes, preferences and likes. It’ll now show “recommended for you” menu items, eater-generated restaurant ratings and also let you “favorite” certain dining spots. Essentially, UberEats is getting more personal. “With such …
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Apple is working on a new iPad that’ll have the same facial recognition feature as its iPhone X, according to Bloomberg. The device could be out as soon as 2018. Apple typically unveils its new line of iPads in June. In next year’s launch at least one of its tablets could have Face ID to unlock the device, according to …
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Once a foe to landlords, Airbnb is now working with some of them. The home rental site announced Sunday that it’s partnered with San Francisco’s largest residential landlord, Veritas Investments. The idea is to let tenants in Veritas buildings list their apartments on Airbnb for short-term rentals and then share the profit with their landlord. “Veritas is a leader and …
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When you google something, it’s not always clear if the answer that emerges is real or fake. This is something Google has grappled with over the past year as it tries to get a handle on viral propaganda and internet hoaxes. To battle the phenomenon of “fake news,” Google said Thursday that it’s partnering with the International Fact-Checking Network at …
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Nothing says funny like a theatrical superzoom. Case in point: Dramatic Chipmunk. In that video, you see the little furry creature quickly turn around and then stare into the camera as it zooms in closer and closer to its face. Now, Instagram is making it easy to record and post videos just like this on the social network. The photo-sharing …
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Some US senators are looking to beef up laws around political ads that appear online, given apparent Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. It’s largely believed the election was at least partially swayed by bogus political ads on Facebook, Twitter and Google. Democratic Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are teaming up with Republican Sen. …
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Facebook is under scrutiny from US Reps. Keith Ellison and John Conyers. The two Democrats wrote a letter to the social media company on Wednesday asking that it update its policies regarding hate speech. They also asked Facebook to clarify who buys ads on its site and to make all Facebook ads publicly available. Ellison of Minnesota and Conyers of Michigan …
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Ever landed at an unfamiliar airport and you can’t seem to find the food court or gift shop, much less your terminal? Apple is trying to make your search easier. The tech giant said Wednesday that it’s amping up its Maps app with more airport and mall interiors, according to Ars Technica. The update comes with Apple’s new iOS 11 …
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It’s the home button swan song on Apple’s new iPhone X. Apple revealed Tuesday it’s getting rid of one of the most well-known features in it’s new high-end smartphone — what’s known as the “home button.” This little tool is used to wake up your phone and take you home. It’s also where you scan your fingerprint to unlock the …
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Google is doubling down on its price-tracking-for-travel features. The search giant said Tuesday that it’s expanding the information it gives travelers looking to book airline flights and hotels. The idea is to help people find the cheapest price. With features like this, Google is putting itself in competition with other online travel websites that offer similar services, like Kayak, Expedia …
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