{"id":1140729,"date":"2023-05-18T07:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T11:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1140729"},"modified":"2023-05-18T07:15:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T11:15:12","slug":"the-morning-after-you-can-now-call-an-uber-like-a-normal-taxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1140729","title":{"rendered":"The Morning After: You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a striking move of innovation, Uber is opening a toll-free phone line<\/a> (1-833-USE-UBER, so 1-833-873-8237) for scheduling immediate or future ride in English or Spanish \u2013 just like a typical taxi. It\u2019s part of several new features, including group grocery shopping for people living at the same address and upgraded Uber Eats gifts, with the ability to attach a video message to your present.<\/p>\n

In addition, Uber announced teen accounts with safety features. Uber says that only screened drivers who are experienced and highly rated will carry out trips with teen Uber users. Drivers will be able to opt out of such rides. Teen accounts<\/a> have a series of built-in safety features, including audio recordings, RideCheck (which checks in with riders if the vehicle has stopped for a while) and the option to use a PIN to ensure young users are getting in the right car.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Mat Smith<\/p>\n

The Morning After isn\u2019t just a<\/em> newsletter<\/em><\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s also a daily podcast. Get our daily audio briefings, Monday through Friday, by<\/em> subscribing right here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

The biggest stories you might have missed<\/h3>\n

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Amazon unveils the $40 Echo Pop, its newest smart speaker <\/a><\/p>\n

Sony’s next PlayStation Showcase will take place on May 24th <\/a><\/p>\n

US adults are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk took over <\/a><\/p>\n

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes fails in bid to stay out of prison during appeal<\/a><\/p>\n

Montana’s governor signs bill banning TikTok <\/a><\/p>\n

What we bought: Are touch-activated faucets smart or silly?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nicolas Cage is coming to \u2018Dead by Daylight\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

Even if it doesn\u2019t look much like him.<\/h3>\n

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Nicolas Cage will soon appear in Dead by Daylight.<\/em> The actor will bring his delightful eccentricity and Billy Mays-style beard to the multiplayer survival game. Cage says in the appropriately campy teaser, \u201cIt can shape the fabric of reality, transforming everything you may think you know.\u201d Cage will play himself in the role of a Survivor, according to Eurogamer<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Logitech joins the growing list of companies with self-repair programs<\/a><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s teaming up with iFixit to offer support for two popular mouse models.<\/h3>\n

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Logitech and iFixit announced a new partnership today to let customers repair their devices. iFixit will supply spare parts and out-of-warranty support for \u201cselect products\u201d while developing guides for DIY repairs on Logitech gear. The program will kick off this summer in the US with support for two popular accessories: the Logitech MX Master and MX Anywhere mouse. iFixit says you can order parts a la carte or in kits with everything you need for a specific repair, including parts and tools.<\/p>\n

Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018The New York Times\u2019 built a standalone app for audio journalism<\/a><\/h2>\n

News subscribers can access the app on an iOS device.<\/h3>\n

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The New York Times<\/em> has launched a dedicated app for its audio projects: NYT Audio. Only available on iOS for now, it includes long-form audio as well as podcasts from the Athletic and Serial Productions, under one roof. The NYT <\/em>first previewed the app back in 2021. It billed the software as a way to give its journalists more freedom to experiment outside of the limits imposed by platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.<\/p>\n

Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Beats Studio Buds + headphones review<\/a><\/h2>\n

A little bit better in every way.<\/h3>\n

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Beats has officially debuted its latest true wireless earbuds. That premature appearance was mostly accurate: The Studio Buds + have a familiar design with loads of improvements on the inside. Those upgrades include better battery life, retooled call performance and updated noise cancellation. There\u2019s also a new transparent design option \u2013 in a blatant bid to get this Engadget newsletter editor to buy another pair of wireless buds. With the price increase, these have crept out of the midrange and are approaching premium status. They\u2019re less obvious value than the original model, but that\u2019s far from a dealbreaker. Check out the full review.<\/p>\n

Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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