Friday, April 8, 2022 at 4:41AM 
Source: Google
With high gas prices, you'd want to save fuel. Google launched its "eco-friendly" routing late last month in Canada. It's designed to get you to your destination quickly while optimizing fuel consumption. So, when you search for directions in the app, it'll give you fuel-efficient route options. These will have a leaf symbol beside them.
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:55PM If you love Pokémon and are always curious about Japanese maid cafes, you're the target audience for this pop-up cafe that'll only run for one weekend in Toronto. The Oishiii Sweets Café will be hosting the event from April 23 to April 24 and run by Sweet Dreamin' Cafe. These folks organized the Sailor Moon-themed cafe back in February (at the same venue).
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:10PM 
We've learned about Apple's plan to introduce a "Tap to Pay on iPhone" option back in February. The feature allows compatible iPhones to accept payments through Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets without using extra hardware. Small businesses that accept NFC contactless payment will have an easier time receiving payment using an iPhone XS or newer. The customers can just hold out their iPhone, Apple Watch, digital wallet or contactless card to complete the payment. The feature does put it up against options like Square.
Ahead of its launch, Apple announced Stripe was its sole partner for the feature. But this week, the company said it'll also be working with Adyen. The Dutch payment processing company will work with Apple to offer the option to US customers later this year. Adyen will work with enterprise customers and commerce platforms (including Lightspeed Commerce and NewStore) to expand the number of businesses using Tap to Pay. Apple hasn't given a specific launch date for Tap to Pay yet, but it'll launch in the US first.
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:13AM IFA 2022 will return as an in-person event this September 2 through 6 in Berlin. IFA was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19 uncertainty. But now, the show will be back, and we can expect updates in consumer electronics, home appliances, information technology, and telecommunications industries. The Berlin exhibition grounds are open for its first tradeshow with limited COVID-19 restrictions. As of April 1, 2022, visitors attending major events in Berlin won't need to present proof of testing or vaccination. This year, CES 2022 already went ahead with an in-person event, even though many brands dropped out amidst the omicron variant outbreak. If there aren't any major outbreaks in the coming months, we can assume the show will continue.
