Grubhub, DoorDash hit with lawsuit for 'deceptive and unfair' practices in Chicago
The city of Chicago is taking food delivery services Grubhub and DoorDash to court. The lawsuit, described in an Aug. 27 news release from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office, alleges that the two companies have been “engaging in deceptive and unfair business practices that harm restaurants and mislead consumers.” The city is seeking changes to the […]
Twitter opens up paid 'Ticketed Spaces' audio chats for some users
Months after hopping on the Clubhouse bandwagon, Twitter found a way to monetize it. Twitter announced Friday that some users on iOS would be able to charge money for Spaces audio chats. That’s the feature Twitter launched back in May in response to the Clubhouse zeitgeist — a moment that now feels like ancient history. […]
Apple will fix iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro phones with sound issues for free
A phone that doesn’t play sound properly during calls isn’t much of a phone at all. This is unfortunately happening to some iPhone 12 devices, but Apple will fix it for free. The company posted a new page to its support website advertising a free service to fix phones with busted sound hardware. Specifically, it’s […]
Two galaxies create an eye-popping optical illusion for Hubble
When is a quasar not just a quasar? When it’s four (technically, five) views of the same quasar, of course. Our latest Hubble image drop from NASA is a real treat. See that big shiny pool of light in the center? The one with the halo around it, and four pinpricks of light in the […]
TikTok bans Milk Crate Challenge from search results
RIP Milk Crate Challenge, 2021-2021. The latest viral sensation that takes extreme liberties with the idea of personal safety might live on elsewhere, but it won’t be on TikTok. That’s because searching for the videos, which feature people trying to walk up and then down precariously stacked milk crates, will direct you to a big […]
See the world from a new perspective with camera drones on sale
Whether you want to snap aerial selfies or just explore the world around you, the following drones are on sale as of Aug. 28 and are great for beginner and pro pilots alike. There are even some options for kid looking to take flight. And when you dish out $50 or more, you’ll get $10 […]
Charge your Apple Watch with this unique stand on sale for under $20
TL;DR: Power your watch with the Apple Watch Charging Stand, on sale for $18.99 as of Aug. 28 — that’s a 62% savings. You rely on your Apple Watch to keep you connected to the world all day long. But when it’s time for bed, you want to separate yourself from the technology in your […]
Unblock American Netflix for under £2 a month with a subscription to Surfshark
SAVE 81%: A two-year subscription to Surfshark is on sale for £1.83 per month as of Aug. 28, saving you 81% on list price. We’re going to let you in on a little secret: There is plenty of extra content locked away on the American version of Netflix, and you can access everything from the […]