Lyft is testing a new subscription-based feature called Price Lock, which offers commuters a capped fare on specific routes at specific times.Rideshare platforms automatically increase the cost of rides when demand is high, like during rush hour, or when supply is low. The Price Lock feature is meant to combat that surge pricing (or as Lyft calls it, primetime) for commuters who are using Lyft to go into an office or workplace during peak driving times everyday.We are going to open up a can of whoop ass on primetime, CEO David Risher said on the companys second-quarter earnings call Wednesday morning. Risher added that commuters especially know what their ride should cost and hate it when prices change.The subscription offering will cost under $5 monthly, Risher said.Its part of Rishers broader effort to take on the number of rides impacted by surge pricing. The company cant completely eradicate the practice, he said, but they can make an effort to lower the number of rides with increased prices to attract customers who may go to competitor Uber. Compared to the first quarter, the number of rides impacted by surge pricing was down 25%, Risher said. That contributes to better conversion rates.But that potential to draw in more customers didnt appease investors from the broader economics. Lyft shares dropped more than 12% after the company provided a soft forecast for its third quarter.Lyft expected gross bookings between $4 billion and $4.1 billion for the third quarter, which is usually when business is booming thanks to tourism. Analysts, meanwhile, were expecting $4.13 billion. Its adjusted earnings guidance was also below Wall Streets expectations.

Architecture studioGMP Architekten has completed its remodelling of the Santiago Bernabu stadium for Real Madrid, wrapping the exterior in sinuous metal louvres.Home to the Real Madrid football team, GMP Architekten collaborated with Spanish architecture studios L35andRibas & Ribas to transform the stadium into a multifunctional arena with an underground retractable pitch.GMP Architekten, L35andRibas & Ribas have completed the renovation of the Santiago Bernabu stadiumAiming to create a public attraction with a distinctive appearance, the Santiago Bernabu includes the Real Madrid Museum, restaurant and retail space, and a skywalk that allows visitors to explore the stadium.Stainless steel louvres wrap the building in continuous curves, concealing the original concrete structure.Sinuous steel louvres wrap the exterior"Curved stainless steel louvres give the Bernabu a whole new character and emphasise its status as a Madrid landmark," said GMP Architekten."From a distance, the metal structure coalesces into a sparkling jewel that reflects daylight in myriad ways depending on one's angle of view."A metal facade was added to give the stadium a sculptural, unified appearanceThe Santiago Bernabu was originally designed by architects Manuel Muoz Monasterio and Luis Alemany Soler. Since its completion in 1947, it has undergone severaladditions and renovations.The metal facade was designed to give the stadium a unified appearance that is sculptural and functional, with horizontal gaps between the louvres providing natural ventilation to the interior.Read: Aluminium louvres and a membrane roof shade Wuyuanhe Stadium by GMP Architekten"The old Bernabu's disparate mix of architecture has been transformed into an innovative and versatile multifunctional arena," said GMP Architekten. "The new design establishes a coherent overall concept for the first time.""The geometry of the outer shell follows the principles of form-finding and form-making, taking into account both functional considerations and a desire to give the stadium a new sculptural form," the studio continued.The interior is naturally ventilated through gaps between the external louvresThe stadium's 80,000-seat capacity was increased by 3,000 seats, including VIP and hospitality lounges in a newly added tier above the existing upper tiers.It also features a newly added retractable roof and a pitch removal and storage system, in which a retractable pitch is housed in six underground levels with an irrigation system and ultraviolet lighting that maintain the quality of the grass.Seating in the stadium was increased and a retractable pitch was addedReal Madrid has released videos documenting the progress on the stadium since construction commenced in 2019, including the construction of the retractable pitch and the football team's return to play its first match as the stadium neared completion last year.Other projects by GMP Architekten include the renovation of an angular 1960s hall in Germany and the Wuyuanhe Stadium in China, which features a crescent-shaped membrane roof and aluminium louvres.The photography is by Marcus Bredt.The post GMP Architekten tranforms Santiago Bernabu into "sparkling" Madrid landmark appeared first on Dezeen.

Nintendo Game Boy is one of the bestselling consoles of all time, owing to its competitive pricing and gamer-friendly features. Right from the original version to the consequent variants released in the 90s, the handheld gaming console has been popular across generations and inspired similar designs all these years.While Nintendo has no plans to release a Game Boy version in the future, a concept design puts the handheld right in the realms of ultra-advanced gaming accessories. The gaming handheld visualized here solves your gaming needs indoors and outdoors sans any restrictions on whether you prefer playing it on the native small screen or the bigger one.Designer: LFD OfficialThats possible with an integrated mini projector that can be taken right off the back of the handheld and positioned to project on any room wall, outdoor tent, or anything with a plain surface. This detachable projector module seamlessly switches the gameplay output, so you can enjoy games on the big canvas anytime. The transparent aesthetics of the handheld are inspired by the clear transparent version dubbed Game Boy Bros. released in 1995.The display is much bigger, using most of the screen real estate with minimal bezels. Right below it are the gamepad controls that are much bigger and more tactile for improved gameplay and ergonomics. The tiny hardware of the gadget is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate housing protected by the gorilla glass layer. To make this modern Nintendo handheld stand out, the designer envisions it in cool color options Flame Scarlet, Greenery, Ultra Violet and Blue Grotto.The back panel of the handheld holds the detachable projector in place and adjacent is the speaker to enjoy multimedia content and favorite games on the go. The UI of the gadget is heavily influenced by the Game Boy cartridge and the pixelated Gill Sans font evokes the neo-retro feel.The post Transparent Game Boy with detachable projector promises uninterrupted gaming on the big screen first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Although Pixar's Inside Out 2 is the highest-grossing movie of the summer, Deadpool and Wolverine is catching up fast and closing in on $1 billion worldwide by this weekend. That's a testament to the drawing power of leading men Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who only briefly shared the screen 15 years earlier in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Now, Jackman is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his ADR process during one of the new film's fights between Wolverine and Deadpool.Hi. #DeadpoolAndWolverine @ShawnLevyDirect pic.twitter.com/5GmfJKHQfJ Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) August 6, 2024 The scene in question takes place near the middle of the movie, as Deadpool and Wolverine can no longer tolerate each others' presence. For every blow, kick, or punch, Jackman has to make the appropriate sound at the recording studio. Additional dialogue recording is a common practice for films and TV shows, but Jackman seems to be very animated while acting out the fight again.Jackman's vocal recordings were incorporated into the final version of Deadpool and Wolverine in theaters. And there's almost certainly got to be footage of Reynolds doing the same thing for his side of this Wolverine and Deadpool fight. Whether Reynolds will post those clips himself remains to be seen. He hasn't been shy about revealing many of the film's Marvel cameos since it hit theaters near the end of last month.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Enchantments have always been a significant part of Minecraft's identity, yet despite standing out as one of the game's most popular and iconic features for well over a decade, the system surrounding enchantments could use an overhaul now more than ever. A long list of free annual updates has brought no end of new features, enemies, tools, weapons, and more to the game, and while years of new content has created plenty of room for the enchantment system to grow, Minecraft's ever-changing ecosystem of mechanics has left the traditional enchantment system to become more of a nuisance than anything else.

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No matter how many wall outlets you have in your home, chances are there arent enough (especially if you've got an older house) and youre going to need an extension cord or two. And that opens you up to a certain amount of danger. Using the wrong extension cordsor old, damaged cordscan cause fires, damage your tools and equipment, and potentially even kill youthere are an estimated 2,200 shock-related injuries involving extension cords every year.Choosing the correct extension cord for your needs is a necessary step if you want to avoid injury and property damage. There are four things to consider when choosing an extension cord.CodeFirst, you need to make sure youre using the right extension cord for the environment youll be working inare you going to use it indoors or outdoors? In oily conditions (like a mechanics shop)? When buying an extension cord this information will typically be printed clearly on the packaging. but if you bought your cord a while back and cant remember, there is a code printed on every extension cord that tells you all you need to know:S = general useW = weather resistant, outdoor useO = oil resistantFT2 = flame retardantYoull find many other codes, but for most household projects these are the ones you need to know.GaugeNext, you need to make sure youre using the correct gauge of extension cord. Every extension cord has an American Wire Gauge (AWG) rating that describes how thick the wire is inside the insulation. Lower AWG actually indicates larger gauge; most extension cords range from 16-gauge (smallest) to 10-gauge (largest) in two-gauge incrementsyou can find larger or smaller cords, but theyre not common.The gauge determines how much power the cord can handle, measured in amps. Sixteen-gauge cords are suitable for light duty, 10-gauge cords are intended for tools and appliances that pull a lot of power. If in doubt, use a higher-gauge cordits sometimes recommended that the 14-gauge is the smallest extension cord you should use, because its rated for 15 amps, which matches the typical breaker in your homes electrical cabinet. That means your breaker will trip before the extension cord is overwhelmed and overheated.AmpsSpeaking of amps, choosing the right gauge of extension cord requires knowing how much power you need to pull through it. The appliance or tool youre powering will tell you how much power it needs measured either in watts or amps; if its watts, you can easily calculate the amps it needs by dividing by 120 volts (the standard residential voltage; if you know youre on a different voltage, divide by that).Once you know the amps you need the extension cord to handle, select the proper gauge:16 AWG = 10 Amps14 AWG = 15 Amps12 AWG = 20 Amps10 AWG = 30 AmpsAgain, if youre uncertain, a larger gauge cord is better than an undersized one.LengthFinally, you need to know how long your extension cord needs to be. Electricity encounters resistance when it flows, and the farther it has to travel, the more resistance it meets, reducing how much power actually arrives at your tools or appliances. Its always a good idea to get an extension cord thats exactly as long as you need.If you need to run a very long (50-100 foot) extension cord, consider going up in gauge to compensate for the distance.