In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.
Category: Mobile Applications
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Sick of Constant Pings, They’re Sending Texts at the Speed of Carrier Pigeon
The New York Times – Business:Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life. (Just don’t use the them to make dinner plans.)
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Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
The New York Times – Business:An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
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Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
The New York Times – Business:As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
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Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
The New York Times – Business:In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app.
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In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks
The New York Times – Business:From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.
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Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.