Technology news, reviews and columns for August 28

August 28 August 28     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   TECH   tech   Uber selects Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO to replace Travis Kalanick     Ride hailing company ends contentious search for its new chief executive, going for lesser known choice over Whitman and Immelt.     Read Story     talkingtech           New iPhones might be able to recognize your face Next smartphone from Apple will feature a brand new screen, reports Bloomberg.     tech           Microsoft sets $399 price for Minecraft-playing virtual reality set Although virtual reality continues to be a hard sell for many, Microsoft announces a range of titles due around the holidays.     columnist           Your health data is vulnerable to hacks. Here's what you can do Hacks and privacy mistakes suggest we may be sharing too much, writes columnist Steven Petrow.   Advertisement   tech           Uber drivers now can share location with friends The feature is yet another in a growing list of driver-friendly moves by the embattled ride-hailing company.     money           Walmart is proving people want to buy their groceries online Walmart's online sales are surging, and online grocery ordering is a big reason why.     money           Burger King has launched its own cryptocurrency in Russia called ‘WhopperCoin’ Burger King launched its own version of bitcoin in Russia -- called the "WhopperCoin." WhopperCoin tokens would be used to reward customers for each purchase of a Whopper sandwich.     talkingtech           GasBuddy app vows to save 5 cents a gallon with new feature New feature requires using checking account funds instead of credit card     money           Yes, the $9.95-a-month movie-a-day MoviePass works We put it to the test at the theater chain that's been most against the concept.     news           Climate change might make intense hurricanes like Harvey more common Climate change could make storm surges and rainfall worse in future hurricanes. Video provided by Newsy       The Day In Pictures Gallery Flood victims arrive at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 28, 2017 in Houston, Texas.     Popular Stories Burning Man airport emerges in Nevada desert Trump expected to lift ban on military gear to local police forces Harvey threatens to make natural disaster history   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: reed791.worldnews@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108