Category: Apps
GMB Union sues Uber over drivers’ rights, health and safety standards.
The GMB Union is suing online taxi service Uber claiming it is not providing basic workers' rights to its drivers, such as holidays and a minimum wage. It also claims the company doesn't adhere to health and safety standards, including making sure drivers take a break or work a maximum number of hours per week.…
5 things to expect from Apple WWDC15, including iOS9, OS X 10.11
Taking place from June 8-12 in San Francisco, Apple’s WWDC sees its developer community come together to learn about the future of iOS and OS X. WWDC features more than 100 technical sessions, over 1,000 Apple engineers, hands-on labs, and the Apple Design Awards. Here are a few things you can expect from the developers conference. 1. iOS…
Misfit upgrades its smart sleep monitor, Beddit Smart
Want to monitor just how efficiently you are sleeping? Of course you do. Misfit has announced an upgrade to its sleep monitor and mobile app, Misfit Beddit Smart and Beddit 2.0. With the new version, smart-measuring functionality enables users to measure sleep automatically with no interaction required at all. This makes collecting long-term sleep data a…
YouTube killing support for older smart TVs and devices
Bad news if you access YouTube on a smart TV made before 2012 - Google is pulling the plug on YouTube apps for certain devices. Unfortunately we don't have a complete list of affected devices, but according to Google it will affect "Select devices manufactured in 2012 and earlier, including Sony TVs & Blu-ray Discs,…
YouTube testing new look desktop player and iOS app
YouTube could soon be looking a little different, if you watch on your computer or on an iPhone. According to MacRumours, the YouTube iPhone app will soon be getting a redesign to fit in with Google's "Material" design philosophy - so everything will soon look a bit flatter, with more blocks of colour. Meanwhile on…
Uber offers free rides to drunk drivers
If you're known for being a controversial but convenient company, what can you do to buy some free positive publicity? Uber's clever PR people made this kiosk, which analyses the breath of Toronto drinkers - and if they're too pissed to drive, will order them a free ride home. Whilst presumably there are no plans…
Spotify has just got a little bit more annoying
It seems that Spotify is a little bit worried about Jay Z's new streaming service Tidal, if a new feature is anything to go by. In the latest version of both Spotify's desktop and mobile app there's a new "Tweet the Beat" feature, which will pop up whilst you're in the app, encouraging you to…
It’s rickshaw wars in India as Uber takes on Ola with cash only service
UberAUTO has launched a new cash-only service in New Delhi for hailing auto rickshaws, just as its rival Ola has announced its latest $310 million funding round. Under the uberAUTO service, the company will not charge a fee for booking autorickshaws, users will be allowed to pay for the journey in cash, and the pricing…
Instagram launches two new “creative tools”
Ever wished your Instagram photos could be slightly more tinted? Well today is your lucky day as the company has released an update to its apps which will let you apply different "colour" and "fade" settings. The new tools do pretty much what they say on the tin - with Fade softening photos, and colour…
Amazon Instant Video now available on Android tablets
Unbelievably, until today Amazon's Netflix-alike Instant Video service has not been available on Android tablets. That's all change though as according to Trusted Reviews the app is now available. However, Amazon hasn't made it easy: Its only available to download from the Amazon app store, which you'll first have to install on to your tablet…