May 2023

Wendy’s is introducing a new way for customers to get their food. The fast food chain announced a new partnership with Pipedream. Pipedream is the creator of an “underground autonomous robot system that can be used to deliver digital food orders from the kitchen to parking spaces within seconds,” Fox Business reported. "Pipedream’s Instant Pickup system has the potential to unlock greater mobile order speed of service...

Target has issued a recall for almost 5 million candles after reports of burns and lacerations. Target’s home goods brand, Threshold, is beloved by many, especially for its candles. However, 4.9 million of them have been impacted by the recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated in a notice, the jars “can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards." Also according to the...

Montana has officially become the first U.S. state to ban the popular and controversial social media app, TikTok. Montana Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed a bill on Wednesday in order to “protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party,” he announced in a tweet. According to CNN, “The bill, which will take effect in January, specifically names TikTok as its target, prohibiting the app from...

Starbucks announced a change to its ice, and yes, this is a big deal. Starbucks fans had quite a lot to say after the company announced that select locations would be switching to nugget ice instead of cubed ice this year. Although this change might seem miniscule, ice is actually a key ingredient in many Starbucks beverages. Actually, according to CNN, iced handcrafted beverages now account for...

This week, Kraft Heinz made an exciting introduction to its new customizable, digital sauce dispenser. The dispenser can produce more than 200 condiment combos. Yahoo Finance broke down exactly how the dispenser will work. “The 2.5-foot wide, 2.5-foot deep sauce dispenser features a large touchscreen that offers customers a choice of four bases: Heinz Ketchup, Ranch, 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauce. Plus, what it's calling enhancers,...

Teens, buckle up! Uber is now allowing teens under the age of 18 to ride alone for the first time as part of a new feature. The new option, which rolls out on May 22, allows teens ages 13-17 to catch rides and be in their own car. Parents and guardians will have the ability to monitor their location remotely through the Uber app. This feature will...

Apple, on Tuesday, released a preview of accessibility features that will be a part of the iOS 17 update. One particular change will allow users to synthesize their voice that can be used to connect with others in different ways via phone, FaceTime and audio calls. The feature, called “Personal Voice,” is aimed at users that have conditions that have an effect on their ability to...

Google made the announcement on Tuesday that the company would begin deleting accounts that have not been active in the last two years to prevent security risks. According to CNN, although the updated security policy is in effect immediately, the company will not begin deleting accounts until December. Google will also send out multiple warning notifications to users before their account is terminated. Google explained its reasoning...

The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) is testing out a facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country. Passengers can slip an ID card into a slot and look into a screen while the machine takes a photo instead of handing over the card to a TSA officer. AP News broke down the specific process explaining, “Travelers put their driver’s license into a slot...

Some companies are reportedly incorporating a self-serve tipping option. Considering a self-serve check out means the customer faces minimal to no interaction with any employee, customers reported feeling obligated to tip while questioning who exactly the money is going to, according to The Wall Street Journal. Consumers have been hit by skyrocketing prices and increased requests for tips, including Starbucks new tipping system, but according to tipping...