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The Empire State is a favorite when it comes to planning a hiking adventure, but it might feel intimidating to set out for a journey without the right tools, especially when this involves exploring a new trail.

This Handy App Helps You Navigate New York Parks & Trails Without Getting Lost

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These New Amazon Smart Shopping Carts Let You Skip the Checkout Line at Whole Foods

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Uber suspended its shared-ride option, Uber Pool, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained unavailable ever since.

Uber Pool Is Returning to Select Cities Under a New Name

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Some New Yorkers will soon get their packages delivered with a greener and cuter-looking vehicle.

UPS Just Unveiled Its Adorable Miniature eTrucks for Package Delivery

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Furbo is a smart camera and remote app that lets you see, hear, and talk to your pets, as well as toss them treats via the device, all while you're away from the house.

This New Pet Camera Gives You 360-Degree Views of Your Pup & Tracks Their Movements

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After beginning construction last summer, Taco Bell Defy will be opening in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on June 7.

Taco Bell Defy, the Drive-Thru of the Future, Is Now Open

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Half the fun of your night on the town is the pregame beforehand and lively Uber drive there, with aux chord permissions, of course.

Uber Will Let You Book a Party Bus Next Time You Go Out

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Stranger Things is premiering the first volume of its final season in a mere 10 days, and to celebrate, Domino's is introducing its own strange thing, a mind ordering app that lets you choose your pizza based on facial expressions.

Domino's New App Helps You Order Your Pizza by Reading Your Mind

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Airbnb is constantly tweaking its platform, but the home-share service is billing its latest update as its biggest in a decade.

Airbnb Just Released Its Biggest Platform Update in a Decade, Here's What's New

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While I'd rather have my iPhone repairs made by someone better equipped, Apple has a solution for those who want to DIY.

Apple Is Selling Parts so You Can Fix Your Own Phone Now 

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If you somehow managed to look past the nearby bloody mary bar, the unmistakable smell of burning wood pellets wafting through open doors—oh, and that one guy in the audience who was wearing a full, wood-print suit—then Traeger’s recent product reveal event in Salt Lake City might have felt like that of a tech giant.

Traeger’s New, Feature-Packed Timberline Sets the Stage for Its Future Grills

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Instacart has already revolutionized the way we grocery shop by cutting out the task of trekking to your nearest Whole Foods.

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This Handy App Helps You Navigate New York Parks & Trails Without Getting Lost

A new update was just released adding interactive mapping features.

These New Amazon Smart Shopping Carts Let You Skip the Checkout Line at Whole Foods

This genius technology will track your grocery haul as you shop.

Uber Pool Is Returning to Select Cities Under a New Name

UberX Share will allow you to split the cost of your ride with another passenger.

UPS Just Unveiled Its Adorable Miniature eTrucks for Package Delivery

The new e-fleet will help reduce the company's carbon footprint.

This New Pet Camera Gives You 360-Degree Views of Your Pup & Tracks Their Movements

Like previous Furbo models, you can also feed your pet treats remotely through the app.

Taco Bell Defy, the Drive-Thru of the Future, Is Now Open

The innovative drive-thru will have four lanes and a special lift to bring food directly to customers.

Uber Will Let You Book a Party Bus Next Time You Go Out

Uber Charter now lets you reserve larger vehicles, like coaches and passenger vans.

Domino's New App Helps You Order Your Pizza by Reading Your Mind

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Airbnb Just Released Its Biggest Platform Update in a Decade, Here's What's New

The company released a new search tool, a stay-splitting feature, and a free customer guarantee.

Apple Is Selling Parts so You Can Fix Your Own Phone Now

The tech giant has launched the online shop in the US with plans for a European rollout later this year.

Traeger’s New, Feature-Packed Timberline Sets the Stage for Its Future Grills

The new Timberline is available to order now—here's what to expect.

Instacart Is Launching AI Technology That Rings Up Groceries From Your Cart

There's also the Caper Counter, which will speed up your checkout process by 65%.