Uber has long deactivated drivers who get low ratings. Now the ride-hailing company is turning the tables. Uber announced Wednesday that those passengers who receive bad marks from drivers will be booted from the platform. But, Uber said, they’ll have to “develop a significantly below average rating.” If a passenger’s rating starts to slip, the …
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29 May
Gogo plans to launch in
In-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo plans to launch a 5G network for business and commercial aircraft in 2021. Gogo will build the new air-to-ground network on top of the company’s existing web of towers and use unlicensed spectrum in the 2.4GHz range, the in-flight internet provider said Wednesday. “We expect to launch Gogo 5G at the same time as the terrestrial …
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29 May
Logitech’s VR Ink Pilot Edition hopes to make it easier to draw stuff in virtual reality
When people talk about the promise of virtual reality, they talk about how this technology will one day upend the way we use computers. So far, the promise is still just that for most people, but Logitech may have created a new tool that makes it far more appealing for artists. The device is called the Logitech VR Ink Pilot …
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29 May
Disney CEO says Georgia anti
Production of Disney movies in Georgia could come to a halt if a new state anti-abortion law takes effect, Disney CEO Bob Iger told Reuters on Wednesday. Signed on May 7 by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, the bill would prohibit abortions from being performed in the state after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The law is set to take effect …
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29 May
Twitter lets you add guests to a live video
Live videos on Twitter are about to get more interactive. The tech company on Wednesday said it’s adding a way for Twitter users to invite up to three guests to join their live broadcasts. Twitter first introduced the feature in February on its live video streaming app Periscope and decided to add it to the main social media site. Viewers of …
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29 May
MacOS 10.15 leak shows new Music and TV apps
Images have leaked of Apple’s MacOS 10.15, showing off the new look of the Apple TV and Apple Music apps. The screenshots, published by 9to5Mac, show the apps as having a gray sidebar on the left-hand side to list content sections of each app, and a large white section on the right to display the content. The in-app icons, like …
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Uber might let your pick your favorite drivers soon
Uber may be taking its driver ratings one step further. The ride-hailing company could be testing a feature that lets you add drivers to a list of favorites, according to tipster Jane Manchun Wong. You’d then be able to catch a ride with those drivers again on future trips, according to a screenshot Wong shared on Twitter. Uber is testing …
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29 May
Huawei asks court to rule US ban unconstitutional
Huawei is delving deeper into its battle with the US government. The Chinese telecommunications giant filed a motion in US court on Tuesday to throw out US legislation that bars federal agencies from buying its products. The motion for summary judgment asks the court to rule on the constitutionality of Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) …
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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold may not launch in June
We might not be seeing Samsung’s Galaxy Fold until after June, a pair of Korean outlets reported. The Korean electronics company found that addressing the foldable phone’s defects has been slower than expected, anonymous industry sources told Yonhap News and The Korea Herald, even after finding the solutions. Now playing: Watch this: Samsung has Galaxy Fold teardown removed 4:53 The …
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29 May
These are our 12 favorite gifts for Father’s Day in 2019
This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Dads can be tough to shop for — but we have to try. This year, Father’s Day falls on June 16, and we’ve rounded up a selection of no-brainer gifts that run the gamut from 100% practical to unrestrained luxury. From coffee …
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