Tesla Motors is ordering a voluntary recall 90,000 Model S cars to inspect the safety of the front seat belts. On a call with reporters Friday morning, Tesla representatives said the recall was prompted by a single report from a European owner, numerous news sites reported. … [Read more...]
iPhone Case Doubles as Pocket Square, Designed by Jimmy Fallon
'Tis the season to get dressed up to the nines. And for those who need an instant accessories pick-me-up, this genius new iPhone case will do just that. … [Read more...]
Hulu Now in Top 10 Apps on iOS by Revenue
Following a number of big moves to attract subscribers and grow its revenue, including a deal with Epix films and the introduction of a commercial-free paid tier to its service, streaming service Hulu has managed to shoot up the ranks on a number of app store charts this past month, reaching #8 on the worldwide iOS Top Revenue chart for October, as well as #10 on the worldwide … [Read more...]
LG Urbane 2 Smartwatch With Cellular Pulled From Stores
Last week we brought you news that the first Android Wear smartwatch with access to cellular data — read: doesn’t need to be paired with a smartphone — was on its way to the U.S. market, but now we are dialing down that enthusiasm after the device was pulled due to apparent issues. … [Read more...]
Phhhoto App Launches Group Gif Sharing With $1.5M in New Seed
Phhhoto, the photo-booth event company turned social app, has today announced a new group feature called Party. … [Read more...]
Sigourney Weaver’s Aliens Watch Makes a Comeback
Predicting the future of technology in science fiction films sometimes requires a bit of borrowing from the real world, which is why the timepiece worn by Sigourney Weaver in Aliens is making a comeback. … [Read more...]
IBM Wants to Help Professional Sports Teams Enter The Digital Age
Say what you will about IBM, they are constantly trying new ways to generate business, and their latest initiative involves helping professional sports team modernize stadium operations and update the way they interact with fans. … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind Lyft’s $1B Gross Run Rate
Today, Lyft’s president John Zimmer announced that the ridesharing company reached an annualized gross revenue run rate of $1 billion in October. The figure likely does not represent Lyft’s cut of the value of rides that flow through its system. Instead, it likely represents the gross, or total quantity of payments between drivers, and riders. … [Read more...]