All articles tagged with #waitlist
Apple plans to gate Siri AI behind a waitlist when iOS 27 launches. Seventh beta builds reveal waitlist infrastructure with dynamic wait-time messages and server-side adjustments; users will get a notification when access is allowed. In beta testing, wait times could extend up to a week for some, but exact public launch timing and duration remain unclear.
A nationwide NYU Langone Health study found that 48% of people referred for kidney transplantation never start the required evaluation, and only 19% reach the waitlist. Factors such as being unmarried, obesity, living in rural areas, older age, language barriers (Spanish speakers), and lower income, along with the transplant center and region, significantly influence progression, highlighting large barriers before waitlisting.
Valve's Steam Machines are beginning to arrive with early buyers praising their compact, quiet design, and shipments spreading to Asia, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Yet limited stock means many customers remain on waitlists, constantly refreshing for order confirmations, while a notable figure like Shuhei Yoshida tests the device and remains skeptical.
MacRumors reports a Terminal workaround to enable Siri AI on the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta for users on the waitlist: run a sudo defaults write command to disable the waitlist flag, then restart. This lets Siri AI run in the dedicated app with text/voice chat and iCloud history, initially in English, with a caution to test on non-primary machines and back up data. A correction notes the EU limitation is for iPhone/iPad, not Mac.
Amazon-owned Zoox is quadrupling its San Francisco service area to include Marina, North Beach, Chinatown, Pacific Heights, and the Embarcadero, but rides are still limited to a small pool of passengers—employees, their friends and family, and waitlisted riders—as the company tests expansion before broader rollout, following earlier limited service in SoMa, the Mission, and the Design District; Zoox is also expanding in Las Vegas and planning tests in Austin and Miami.
Kim Kardashian's SKIMS has sold out their controversial synthetic pubic hair thong, prompting a waitlist, as the product gains high demand despite its provocative nature and celebrity endorsements.
Massachusetts has reached its limit of 7,500 families in its emergency assistance system, causing new migrant families and unhoused individuals to be placed on a waitlist for shelter placements. The state, which has a right-to-shelter law, is facing financial and space constraints. The Healey administration will prioritize high-risk pregnancies, families with medical needs, and those at risk of domestic violence. The National Guard is assisting over 1,500 families in hotels and motels. The state is partnering with United Way to create short-term overnight sites, but details are unclear. The Legislature has released a spending bill that includes $250 million for the emergency shelter system, but with conditions. The Hynes Convention Center is being considered as a potential overflow site.
Massachusetts has a severe housing crisis, with 184,000 people on a waitlist for the state's subsidized apartments. However, a recent investigation found that nearly 2,300 state-funded apartments are sitting vacant, wasting millions of taxpayer dollars. The vacancies are attributed to a flawed online waitlist system, insufficient funding for repairs and staff, and apartments being used for purposes other than housing. The state is making changes to address the issue, but the backlog of repairs and lack of affordable housing options continue to exacerbate the crisis.
Casa Bonita, the iconic Colorado restaurant, has announced a waitlist for its reopening, which is still without an official date. The restaurant will be opening with limited dinner hours and will only be accepting guests from their email list. The website has been overloaded since the announcement. The newly renovated pink castle has undergone several changes, including a complete kitchen redesign, more diving spots, and a larger space. The menu is expected to remain the same, but with a completely different taste.
Google has started inviting the first set of users to its new Search Generative Experience, an experimental version of Google Search that uses AI to help users understand a topic faster, uncover new viewpoints and insights, and get things done more easily. Users who signed up for the waitlist will receive an email notification when they have access. To opt-in, users can tap the Labs icon in the latest version of the Google app or on Chrome desktop.
Google has launched a new AI-powered search engine, and users can join the waitlist to access it early. The search engine uses natural language processing and machine learning to provide more accurate and relevant results. Users can sign up for the waitlist by visiting the Google Search Labs website and providing their email address.
MoviePass, the subscription-based movie theater service, is back with a new iteration called MoviePass Beta. The service is rolling out in stages and is currently on a waitlist basis. The company is gauging interest in different parts of the country before launching in those areas. Prices will vary based on location, and it remains to be seen whether this new business model will be successful.
High school seniors are taking to TikTok to share their disappointment and confusion over being waitlisted or rejected from top-tier universities despite their impressive applications. The trend has sparked a sense of competition and comparison among teenagers, exacerbating the already growing problem of pressure to succeed. Experts advise parents, educators, and mental health professionals to provide continuous support and guidance to help teenagers develop a healthy perspective on college admissions and build resilience and self-esteem.
Google has released its AI chatbot, Bard, to a limited test group and has provided a waitlist link for everyone else. Bard is experimental and may display inaccurate or offensive information that doesn't represent Google's views. The chatbot provides citations for its responses and struggles to answer sensitive questions. Google has no plans to place ads in early versions of Bard, but it's only a matter of time before monetization begins.