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Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is testing a new rider verification safety measure

Lyft is piloting its own rider verification program, much as Uber did earlier this year. This feature confirms to drivers that the person getting in their vehicle is who they say they are. The program is launching first in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Phoenix and Seattle.Lyft will confirm riders' legal names using third-party databases, but has not…
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$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stations

$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stations

The Biden Administration’s promise to put more electric vehicle charging stations on America’s roadway hasn’t exactly gone to plan but a new round of federal grants could help. Reuters reports that $521 million in federal grants have been awarded to grow EV infrastructure and build more charging ports on America’s roadways.The Energy Department and the Federal Highway Administration have allocated…
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A four-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers drops to $60 for Labor Day

A four-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers drops to $60 for Labor Day

Samsung’s SmartTag 2 has dropped to a record-low price. Woot has a four-pack of the item trackers for only $60. That’s $40 off the bundle’s usual price and $10 under its previous low. Included in Engadget’s list of the best Bluetooth trackers, Samsung’s device supports Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for Samsung’s network of Galaxy phones.Samsung / WootGet a four-pack of…
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HP secures up to $50 million in CHIPS Act funding to expand an Oregon facility

HP secures up to $50 million in CHIPS Act funding to expand an Oregon facility

HP is the latest recipient of CHIPS and Science Act funding. The Biden-Harris Administration said on Tuesday that the Department of Commerce has agreed to preliminary terms with the company to funnel up to $50 million into modernizing the company’s Oregon-based plant. The expansion of HP’s “lab-to-fab” facility, which combines R&D with chip manufacturing, is expected to create over 250…
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Sony hikes the PlayStation 5 price in Japan by 19 percent

Sony hikes the PlayStation 5 price in Japan by 19 percent

Due to a “challenging external environment,” Sony will increase the PS5’s price in Japan by 19 percent. The new price of the standard PS5 model will be ¥79,980 (about $554) and will come into effect by September 2, 2024. Prices for the console in other countries are not affected.It’s important to note that Sony raised PS5 prices around the world…
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Neva will break your heart on October 15

Neva will break your heart on October 15

We called Neva a "grand achievement in emotional game design" in our June preview, and the latest trailer makes that clearer than ever. And now, thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct stream, we know it'll arrive on October 15th on the Switch, alongside the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Developed by Nomada Studio, the creators of the…
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