Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Amazon drone delivery: Online retail giant gets FAA approval to fly packages to customers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
Houston Restaurant Weeks extends through September
Houston Restaurant Weeks is on for another month!
Houston Restaurant Weeks is on for another month!
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
'Owl House' makes history with Disney's first bisexual lead character
The series creator Dana Terrace said she fought for the representation.
The series creator Dana Terrace said she fought for the representation.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Despite early fears, only three COVID-19 deaths at Harris Co. Jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales shares the measures put in place to keep thousands of inmates and staff safe at the county jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which have resulted in just three deaths.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales shares the measures put in place to keep thousands of inmates and staff safe at the county jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which have resulted in just three deaths.
University of Houston to allow 25 percent capacity at TDECU Stadium in the fall
According to a release, by having a reduced capacity model, that will allow the appropriate social distancing during football games in the fall.
According to a release, by having a reduced capacity model, that will allow the appropriate social distancing during football games in the fall.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off on Saturday August 1
Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank.
Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Google to let its employees work from home through July 2021, according to report
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Disney World animals to star in new Disney+ TV show
“The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.
“The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.
Charges dropped against Bills DT Ed Oliver, former UH All-American
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle Ed Oliver, the former University of Houston All-American, stemming from his arrest on May 16.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle Ed Oliver, the former University of Houston All-American, stemming from his arrest on May 16.
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
Amazon delays Prime Day in US
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.
Amazon's busiest online shopping event, Prime Day, has been pushed back in the U.S., the company confirmed Tuesday.