Snapchat’s newest feature wants to help you stay informed while you’re sharing pics on the popular social network. Swipe up on any Snap that says “More” and you’ll see Context Cards, starting Tuesday. At launch, Context Cards can show you basic information about a restaurant or store nearby, such as reviews and a map. Eventually, …
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China has given HP the green light to buy Samsung Electronics’ printer business, but the deal comes with conditions. HP has received approval to buy Samsung’s printer business for $1.1 billion — along with restrictions meant to keep the company from monopolizing the market and engaging in unfair practices, China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. The Chinese government’s approach to …
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Uber’s iOS app had the ability to record users’ screens, and anything on them, such as passwords or messages, security researchers told Gizmodo on Thursday. The ride-hailing company has permission from Apple to build that ability into the app, and the researchers said Uber’s was the only app on the App Store that appeared to have that permission. The capability was …
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We’d only been living in Manhattan for a few weeks when my in-laws came to stay. On our way home from visiting the spectacular One World Trade Center, we had to take a couple different subways, through which my wife and I steered the out-of-towners with little difficulty. “I’m just amazed,” my mother-in-law Theresa said, “at how quickly you’ve adapted …
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There’s a small, but incredibly important feature privacy feature in iOS 11 you’re going to want to use. Instead of giving developers the power to decide which options to present users with for location sharing, Apple is giving that power to iOS 11 users. Prior to iOS 11, users could only use one of the location access options provided by …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. He can’t believe it either. Amazon/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Thursday Night Football hasn’t exactly been must-see TV. It smacks of overload, often featuring teams that aren’t overloaded with talent. Still, Amazon is launching its first-ever livestream of an NFL game on Thursday, Sept. 28. …
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Put your wallet away. From Tuesday you’ll be able to tip your Uber driver through the app… if you want to, that is. Heavy tipping at every opportunity might be seen as more of an American custom, but if you fancy chucking your driver a little extra as a sign of gratitude, you’ll be able to as part of a …
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Random calls and texts from unknown numbers that may or may not be the Uber you’re waiting for could be a thing of the past with the announcement of Uber’s new in-app chat feature. The chat function is primarily designed to send the driver instructions about conditions and the pickup location, for example. For safety reasons, the chats are read …
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Apple is reportedly working on a watch able to run off a SIM independent of your phone, but Huawei has beaten them to the punch — at least, if you live in Australia. Huawei’s Watch 2 can run on 4G thanks to a SIM slot in the device, and will launch 16 August, or next Wednesday, Down Under. It lets you receive …
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Lyft is looking to bring on more drivers. The ride-hailing company said Thursday that it’s acquired two new companies to focus on expansion. One company, YesGraph, works on customer referral programs. DataScore, the other company, specializes in customer acquisition and retention. “We feel that together, we can build a growth organization to rapidly help improve transportation in cities across the …
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