Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/29 - Riders Can Now Get Banned From Uber
May 29, 2019
Amazon launches its new Echo Show 5 to challenge Google’s Nest Hub, expanding Alexa’s features. The NYC subway embraces mobile payments, allowing riders to swipe in with Apple Pay. Uber introduces a controversial policy to ban low-rated passengers, promoting mutual accountability. Insights into the app review process provide a peek at how apps get approved or rejected, intertwined with antitrust debates. Lastly, Microsoft hints at a modern OS focused on connectivity and AI integration, promising an exciting future for tech.
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Amazon Echo Show 5 Competes with Google
- Amazon released the Echo Show 5, a smaller, cheaper version of the Echo Show, directly competing with Google's Nest Home Hub.
- Privacy features include a physical camera shutter and voice commands to delete Alexa recordings.
NYC Subway Embraces Mobile Payments
- New York City subway riders can now use Apple Pay and Google Pay for single-ride fares.
- This contactless payment is currently limited to specific lines and stations, with broader rollout planned for 2020.
Maintain High Uber Rider Rating
- Uber riders with consistently low ratings can now be banned from the platform.
- Improve your rating by being polite, respecting driver requests, and keeping the car clean.