[ad_1] “We’re constantly adding multimodal options so people can use Lyft for any kind of trip,” said a spokesperson in an email confirming the program. “We’ve added bikes, scooters, and public transit info into the app in cities across the country, and we’re currently testing a small-scale rental option for long-distance trips, like a weekend […]
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The Morning After: Ninja bombs and Jeff Bezos' lunar lander
[ad_1] Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Happy Friday! This morning, we've got Nike's augmented reality-powered sneaker-fitting app, our new guide to all the parenting tech you might need (and everything you don't), and a new $80 AirPods rival. [ad_2] Source link
Waze integrates Pandora for seamless road trip tunes
[ad_1] Pandora users can now access their music through Waze, meaning you won’t have to flip between the apps as you drive. From the Waze app, iOS and Android users can simply click the music icon in the top right corner and select Pandora. If you’re in the Pandora app, you’ll also see the next […]
Google improved Android Auto by making it act more like your phone
[ad_1] That won’t be the case for much longer. Yesterday, Google announced that a new, redesigned version of Android Auto would start appearing in cars this summer, and wouldn’t you know it: The company set up a 2020 Hyundai Kona on-site at its I/O developer conference, complete with new (but not quite final) software. As […]
Ford is taking its GoRide patient transport service nationwide
[ad_1] In 2020, Ford plans to take its service to more states, including North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas and California. It’ll most likely be confined to urban areas, though, since Ford is still figuring out how to effectively make GoRide available in rural locations. Even so, the company expects to deploy 130 vans by the end […]
Rental company Enterprise tests subscription service for $1,499 a month
[ad_1] Aside from vehicle selection, Subscribe by Enterprise includes physical damage and liability insurance, vehicle maintenance, and roadside assistance all within the monthly fee. Subscribers are responsible for the first $1,000 of any damage the vehicle sustains. The liability protection includes, “$100,000 liability coverage per accident for bodily injury to or death of one individual, […]
Commercial drones are way more popular than the FAA expected
[ad_1] The percentages are impressive, but it’s worth bearing in mind that the actual numbers aren’t huge: the total number of commercial drones registered with the FAA now sits at 277,000. By contrast, there are about 1.25 million personal drones in the US, expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2023. In that same year, […]
VW’s eGon is a driveable, educational EV skeleton
[ad_1] The eGon will make its debut at Hanover’s IdeenExpo, a youth-focused science and tech show, between June 15th and June 23rd. VW is hoping to not only inspire the younger crowd, but to attract potential recruits. It’s not certain if the stripped-down machine will venture elsewhere. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if VW and […]
iOS 12.3 code hints at support for more forms of mass transit
[ad_1] It’s not certain just when iOS 12.3 will arrive, although there have already been four betas as of this writing. A finished release may be a few weeks away, if not sooner. Whenever it shows up, it would be part of a larger plan. Reported leaks claim that iOS 13 will support a much […]
Tesla warns employees against leaking info
[ad_1] The EV maker pointed to a few examples, such as workers who posted production numbers and even an internal meeting’s phone number on social networks. Corporate missives discouraging leaks aren’t new. Apple in particular is well-known for warning staff of the consequences of leaking. For Tesla, though, there’s a certain sense of urgency to […]