When Jeff Bezos decided Amazon needed to get in the smartphone game, he went all in. And the resulting device, the Fire Phone, wound up more densely packed with big ideas than just about any gadget you’ll find anywhere. There was just one tiny problem: they were mostly bad ideas.
The Fire Phone shipped in 2014 with a feature list a mile long. The screen had a 3D effect! There were, like, 400 cameras! There was a whole home screen filled with something called “delighters!” But the Fire Phone was, above all, a way to buy things on Amazon. That was what Bezos wanted, after all. It’s just not what users wanted.
Lagos, the vibrant heart of African fashion, is poised to experience a groundbreaking moment this December. On the 15th, the renowned Yutee Rone fashion house…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/two-people-in-colourful-outfits-peer-into-the-passenger-seat-of-a-car-through-an-open-door.png?id=61142445&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Lyft has officially launched in Montreal and the Greater Quebec City Region, and if you're new to the app, you're in for a sweet deal. When you sign up using the code <a href="https://sr.studiostack.com/c/link?l=2052257&s=2051637" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MONTREAL50</a>, you can get 50% off your first five rides (max $10 per trip). Terms apply. </p><p>Whether you're heading to a 5 à 7, racing to catch a flight, or just trying to make it to work on time, local drivers on the Lyft platform are here to help you with a ride. You can skip the stress of navigating traffic, hunting for parking, or dealing with never-ending detours — just tap in your destination and go.</p><p>The app is simple to use and loaded with built-in safety features to give you peace of mind every time you ride. You’ll be able to share your trip details with friends or family, see your driver's photo, name and ratings before pickup, and even receive a check-in from Lyft if something seems off, like a long stop or route change.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="A woman sitting in the rear seat of a car smiles while her friend gets in beside her. " class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7c9f5c5a12d314202825c43b95155fc3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b780c" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-woman-sitting-in-the-rear-seat-of-a-car-smiles-while-her-friend-gets-in-beside-her.jpg?id=61142449&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">The Lyft app makes it easy to book rides, no matter what your plans. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://sr.studiostack.com/c/link?l=2052255&s=2051637" target="_blank">Courtesy of Lyft</a></small></p> <p>Whether you’re a long-time Montrealer or just visiting for the summer, Lyft makes it easier to experience the city, from late-night hangs to last-minute errands.</p><p>New to Lyft? <a href="https://sr.studiostack.com/c/link?l=2052259&s=2051637" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Download the app</a> and use code MONTREAL50 to get 50% off your first 5 rides. (Max $10 off per trip.) Terms apply.</p>
