March 6, 2018 Dating app Bumble bans guns from users' profile pictures in response to mass shootings Dating app Bumble has banned images of guns from users’ pictures after the latest mass shooting to rock the U.S.
February 26, 2018 Studies are increasingly clear: Uber, Lyft congest cities BOSTON (AP) — One promise of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft was fewer cars clogging city streets. But studies suggest the opposite: that ride-hailing companies are pulling riders off buses, subways, bicycles and their own feet and putting them in cars instead.
February 21, 2018 Iran could soon be spying on smartphones worldwide, report claims Millions of smartphone users in the United States, and around the world, are vulnerable to being spied-on by the Iranian government, according to a new report. And apparently all it takes is downloading the wrong app.
February 21, 2018 To get a ride, Uber says take a walk DETROIT (AP) — The latest variation of an Uber ride will require a short walk.
February 21, 2018 Apple's FaceTime 'saved woman's life' during stroke The health benefits of the Apple Watch have been touted repeatedly, but it's the use of FaceTime on an iPhone that reportedly saved one New York woman's life after having a stroke.
February 12, 2018 Uber is going to force its US drivers to take breaks after 12 hours to combat fatigue In an effort to combat driver fatigue, Uber will be forcing its drivers to take a break. The new feature in the ridesharing platform will kick in automatically once drivers have been active for 12 hours.
February 2, 2018 Tinder discriminates against you if you're over 30, court rules Tinder’s pricing model discriminates against people over 30, a California appeals court has found.
January 30, 2018 Fitness app Strava plans privacy push after military workout data sparks security snafu Fitness app Strava plans to boost awareness of its privacy and safety tools after personnel at U.S. military bases sparked security concerns by sharing details of their exercise routines.
January 30, 2018 Facebook slammed by experts as being 'no place' for young kids Facebook is getting slammed by child-health advocates who have written a letter urging the company to discontinue its recently released Messenger Kids app, saying it will "undermine children’s healthy development."
January 23, 2018 Missouri State student emails all 'Claudias' on campus after accidental Tinder swipe A Missouri State University freshman who accidentally “swiped left” on a fellow student named Claudia set out to find the woman he missed — by emailing every “Claudia” on campus.
