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Uber Explore adds reservations, activities to the ride-hailing app

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But instead of having to search Google or Yelp, you won't have to leave the Uber app for it. cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Another button is coming to the Uber app home screen: Uber Explore. Snag a cheaper ride there. Credit: Uber. Lock down that dinner date. Credit: Uber.

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The escapism of 'Stranger Things' Season 4 just hits different in 2022

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The mounting undertone of a Satanic Panic-y, West Memphis Three-esque true crime subplot also brilliantly captures the real-world social fears and horrors that dominated everyday life during this era. The Hellfire Club's metalhead Dungeon Master Eddie Munson brings a fun flair to the established core friend group.

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The Curious Relationship Between DVDs and VR

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If this fact isn’t enough to convince you of the terrifying speed at which ideas and technology move, here’s another: A hundred years ago, the first supermarket was opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Meanwhile, other companies like Samsung and Google have created lower-grade headsets that use your smartphone to simulate VR.