Uber’s $15 monthly subscription plan offers discounted rates
"If you use Uber a lot in Los Angeles, Austin, Orlando, Denver or Miami, then a new Ride Pass can net you a flat rate on UberX and UberPool trips, offering savings of up to 15 percent. Ride Pass will run users $14.99 a month ($24.99 for Los Angeles residents).…" https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/uber-launches-ride-pass-subscription/
Some DJI Matrice 200 drones are falling out of the sky
" Some DJI drones are falling from the sky and no one is sure why. The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a safety notice Friday warning that some DJI Matrice 200 model drones have lost power mid-flight without warning and dropped str..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/dji-matrice-200-drones-falling-from-sky/
Facebook is still growing at a slow but steady pace
" It feels like for the better part of the past two years, every few months we talk about how Facebook hasn't been having an easy time. In 2018 alone, the company's faced several problems, such as the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal and, of co..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/facebook-q3-2018-earnings/
Microsoft Office will get a dark mode for macOS Mojave
" Microsoft Office users on macOS Mojave are in line for a welcome update, as a dark mode is on the way. However, you might need to wait a while before Microsoft makes it a little more comfortable for you to hash out your masterpiece novel in Word in t..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/microsoft-office-365-dark-mode-macos-mojave/
Spare a thought for the guy with Lightning headphones
"It was a questionable decision to opt for headphones that work with two devices. Nevertheless, I do love the Audeze iSINE 10s that I've used every day for the past year and a half. Sure, I can't charge and listen to music at the same time, but thanks..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/ipad-pro-apple-lightning-headphones/
Twitter’s new midterm election page already includes fake news
" Today, Twitter rolled out a new page focused on the US midterm elections, and on it, users can view supposedly relevant tweets through two tabs -- "Latest" and "Top Commentary." On mobile, there's also a "News" tab that includes separate sections for..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/twitter-midterm-election-page-includes-fake-news/
Apple’s laptop line is more of a mess than ever
" Imagine that you've got $1,300 and you'd like to buy a new Apple laptop. Which one do you choose? The $1,299 MacBook, the new $1,199 MacBook Air or the cheapest MacBook Pro, which also retails for $1,299. If you really want TouchID then you'll opt fo..." https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/apple-laptop-line-is-a-mess/
