Apps and Software

Uber has added an 'SOS button' for users in India

The news comes just two months after Uber came under intense scrutiny following the alleged rape of a woman by a New Delhi driver.

If pressed, the button will pull up a prompt to call local authorities. When the user confirms the action, the button automatically contacts police. The feature is available with an app update

There is also an option to quickly send a status update to emergency contacts. This replaces the "Share my ETA" update and allows users to immediately contact five people they know (users select those contacts). All five will receive a link to view your trip progression in real time, according to Uber. There's no SMS charge for the service ...

Your next date could come from a Facebook ad.

That's the premise of Lovebook, a new matchmaking service that aims to help singles find dates by buying targeted Facebook ads.

Lovebook was created by self-proclaimed matchmaker, CJ James, who says he was inspired to create the service after watching a friend's struggles with using conventional dating websites and wondered if there was a different approach

The service he created has three tiers: First Date, Lovebug, and Casanova, depending on how much you want to pay — rates range from $15 to $60 — and how many people you hope to reach. The two higher end tiers also come with special tips and advice from James. ...

Cars are full of wireless technology — and that technology comes with the possibility of a security breach

Most of the companies making these cars, however, don't have plans for how to deal with potential hacks, according to a report published Monday from the office of U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.).

Markey's office sent letters to 16 major automakers that asked questions about security in cars with wireless technology — something nearly 100% of them have, according to the report. Most of the manufacturers reportedly showed a lack of understanding regarding hacking vulnerabilities in cars. Many of the car makers were unable to even understand the concepts posed by the letter, the report added. ...