Tech Rookies Staff

The Nintendo Switch is getting an official Joy-Con charging stand seven years after the console launched

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Nintendo is set to launch an official Joy-Con charging stand, but it looks like it’ll only be available in Japan – at least initially. Spotted by Nintendo Life, the charging stand is available to pre-order now at the official Japanese My Nintendo Store, and it’s listed at 3,300 yen – or roughly $21 / ÂŁ16. … Read more

Tinder’s AI Photo Selector automatically picks the best photos for your dating profile 

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Tinder revealed last year that it was testing a photo-selection feature that uses AI to help users choose the best photos for their dating profiles. Now dubbed “Photo Selector,” the Match-owned dating app officially launched the feature on Wednesday. It’s now available to all users in the U.S. and will roll out to international markets … Read more

Uber just added a way to search for rides in other cities— here’s how to use it

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As Uber gears up for the summer travel season, the company announced Tuesday a new feature to ease the planning process for riders. The feature offers a convenient way for users to search for destinations in another city and reserve rides in advance before their plane even lands.  Uber’s new feature addresses the surge in … Read more

Google found offering EU antitrust body a pretty big deal to go with its cloud views

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In a shocking development to the ongoing EU antitrust case against Microsoft, both it and rival tech giant Google have been found apparently offering incentives to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) group regarding licensing practices. CISPE recently confirmed it would accept a settlement from Microsoft worth €20 million aimed at addressing its … Read more

How VanMoof’s new owners plan to win over its old customers

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When VanMoof declared bankruptcy last year, it left around 5,000 customers who had pre-ordered e-bikes in the lurch. Now VanMoof is up and running under new management, and the company’s current owners are courting those same customers by offering them a €1,000 discount off a new bike.  It’s an audacious strategy, one that bets on … Read more