Google Maps uses much more recent traffic data due to COVID-19
Google Maps has had to adjust to life during a pandemic just like the rest of us. When the coronavirus outbreak first hit, traffic patterns were immediately and noticeably out…
Someone just flew a damn jetpack alongside the airplanes at LAX
An air traffic controller who had the unusual job of disseminating the news that a guy in a jetpack was crowding the skies Sunday had one observation: “Only in L.A.”…
Tesla update adds speed limit graphics, green-light alerts
Tesla drivers will clearly see how fast to go with the electric vehicle’s latest software update. As part of a software update to all Tesla vehicles released at the end…
Ford parks itself as autonomous valet comes to the U.S.
The days of searching for a spot and struggling to fit your car in it could be numbered, because Ford is now showing what it’s like to leave the parking…
Lyft decides to shut down rides in California
Come midnight tonight, Lyft drivers and passengers in California will have to look elsewhere for on-demand rides. The San Francisco-based company announced Thursday its decision to stop all ride-hailing operations…
Tesla owners asked to charge cars less in California
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Google Maps now shows a lot more information about wildfires
Raging blazes in both California and Colorado make Google’s new wildfire warning features all the more relevant. The company’s crisis response team released an updated alert system for wildfires in…
Google Maps just got a colorful upgrade
Like Dorothy in Oz, Google Maps is about to get a lot more colorful. Starting Tuesday, Google Maps on desktop and mobile will feature more color and visual features in…
Uber app gets another makeover to focus on food delivery
The Uber ride-hailing app isn’t as popular as it once was, so the company is freshening up the homepage. For users worldwide starting Tuesday, Uber Eats along with bike and…
Uber Eats can keep delivering in California if ride-sharing shuts down, for now
Uber and Lyft’s ride-hailing businesses are fighting to keep operating in California, but restaurant delivery and other services on the apps will continue for now. The recent preliminary injunction ordered…