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2022-10-22 13:00:00 |
Android Users Can Finally \'Like\' Messages From iPhones (lien direct) |
Plus: Uber wants to serve ads during rides, and popular streaming services start cracking down on shared accounts. |
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Uber
Uber
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2022-10-07 19:20:30 |
The Uber Data Breach Conviction Shows Security Execs What Not to Do (lien direct) |
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan's conviction is a rare criminal consequence for an executive's handling of a hack. |
Data Breach
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Uber
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2022-09-16 21:35:11 |
The Uber Hack\'s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself (lien direct) |
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company's systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus. |
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Uber
Uber
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2021-09-25 12:00:00 |
Content Creators are Recreating Homelessness in The Sims (lien direct) |
“Rags-to-Riches” is just one of the challenges that YouTubers undertake in their constant battle with the algorithm for viewers' attention. |
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2021-09-02 13:00:00 |
They Watched a YouTuber With Tourette\'s-Then Adopted His Tics (lien direct) |
Hundreds of people are displaying similar behaviors to that of YouTube star Jan Zimmermann. Do they have a disorder or something more mysterious? |
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2021-05-27 15:39:47 |
Uber\'s Union Deal in the UK Doesn\'t Mean Its Battles Are Over (lien direct) |
The company's first-ever union agreement could distract from more changes that need to happen, both within the gig economy and governments. |
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2021-05-11 23:56:55 |
Biden Makes a Deal With Uber and Lyft in the Name of Vaccines (lien direct) |
Despite his unease with the ride-hail business model, the president needs help getting more Americans to vaccination sites to meet his July 4 deadline. |
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Uber
Uber
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2021-04-28 11:00:00 |
He\'s a WWE Pro and a Vtuber. Those Worlds Aren\'t So Different (lien direct) |
Brennan Williams wrestles as Mace but streams as an animated character named Jibo. It's all kayfabe, and a little bit not. |
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2021-03-17 20:08:53 |
Uber Says Its UK Drivers Are \'Workers,\' but Not Employees (lien direct) |
The ride-hail giant shifts its stand following a court ruling, part of a global push for a “third category” of workers. |
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2021-03-05 13:00:00 |
Gig Companies Fear a Worker Shortage, Despite a Recession (lien direct) |
The pandemic sapped demand for rides from Uber and Lyft, and government aid has cushioned the blow for workers. Execs are feeling the strain. |
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Uber
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2021-02-24 12:00:00 |
Gig Workers Gather Data to Check the Algorithm\'s Math (lien direct) |
Drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other firms are building apps to compare their mileage with pay slips. One group is selling the data to government agencies. |
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2021-02-19 22:17:48 |
The UK Is the Latest Country to Tighten the Screws on Uber (lien direct) |
The country's highest court ruled that the 25 drivers who filed a lawsuit should be considered workers and entitled to minimum wage and vacations. |
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2021-02-11 14:00:00 |
Aurora Partners With Toyota on Self-Driving Sienna Taxis (lien direct) |
The autonomous vehicle startup purchased Uber's struggling self-driving technology division in December. |
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2021-01-20 14:00:00 |
Social Media Bans Are Really, Actually, Shockingly Common (lien direct) |
Booting Trump didn't set a precedent. From Yelp to Uber to Airbnb, platforms regularly ban users and content, but too often behind the scenes. |
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2020-12-22 13:00:00 |
Uber and Lyft\'s Gig Work Law Could Expand Beyond California (lien direct) |
The companies are backing proposals in other states that would give workers the ability to form unions-but still consider them contractors, not employees. |
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2020-12-07 21:06:56 |
Uber Gives Up on the Self-Driving Dream (lien direct) |
The ride-hail giant invested more than $1 billion in autonomous vehicles. Now, it's selling the unit to Aurora, which makes self-driving tech. |
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2020-12-04 13:00:00 |
How The Tumult of 2020 Will Shape the Future of Ride Sharing (lien direct) |
This week, we talk about the new legal and social realities that Lyft, Uber, the scooter companies, and bike-share companies will face once the pandemic ends. |
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2020-11-30 12:00:00 |
Ride-Hail Companies Are Making Life Harder for Scooters (lien direct) |
Officials in many cities feel they couldn't rein in Uber and Lyft. Now, they're being stricter with other innovative forms of transportation. |
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2020-11-10 12:00:00 |
Who\'s Still Covered by California\'s Gig Worker Law? (lien direct) |
Uber and Lyft led a ballot measure that exempts them from AB 5. But millions of janitors, retail workers, and others are still covered by the statute. |
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2020-11-04 21:04:54 |
With $200 Million, Uber and Lyft Write Their Own Labor Law (lien direct) |
Following a well-funded campaign, California voters approved Proposition 22-allowing gig economy companies to keep treating workers as independent contractors. |
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2020-10-20 11:00:00 |
The Fate of Gig Workers Is in the Hands of California Voters (lien direct) |
A ballot measure would create a new classification for people who have been contractors. Uber and Lyft threaten to leave the state if it fails. |
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2020-09-21 12:00:00 |
Could a Century-Old TB Shot Protect Against Other Respiratory Diseases? (lien direct) |
A trial in Greece shows a long-used tuberculosis vaccine may cut respiratory infections, raising hopes for similar protection against Covid-19. |
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2020-09-17 18:55:26 |
Why Wasn\'t Uber Charged in a Fatal Self-Driving Car Crash? (lien direct) |
Authorities charged the vehicle's "safety driver" with criminal negligence, but not the company that developed the technology. |
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2020-09-15 19:14:39 |
Anime Avatars Are Going Mainstream on Twitch (lien direct) |
Vtubers have racked up millions of subscribers-and even established stars like Pokimane have given the motion-capture medium a try. |
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2020-09-11 16:00:00 |
It\'s Not Easy Being a BookTuber (lien direct) |
Daniel Greene, who makes a living through his YouTube channel, recently started a podcast. It's a respite from the video sites analytics. |
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2020-09-08 15:30:00 |
Uber Pledges to Go All-Electric, but It Doesn\'t Own the Cars (lien direct) |
The ride-hail company joined rival Lyft with a “Green” pledge. It's counting on incentives to encourage drivers to switch to battery power. |
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2020-08-21 15:46:10 |
A Former Uber Exec\'s Indictment Is a Warning Shot (lien direct) |
Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind. |
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2020-08-20 21:25:00 |
Uber and Lyft Win a Reprieve, and Won\'t Quit California-for Now (lien direct) |
An appeals court delayed a requirement that the companies treat drivers as employees. Voters will ultimately decide through a November ballot measure. |
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2020-08-20 12:00:00 |
What Happens If Uber and Lyft Flee California? Look at Austin (lien direct) |
The ride-hail services are threatening to stop service in the Golden State to protest a judge's ruling. They did something similar in Texas in 2016. |
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2020-08-07 00:53:29 |
Uber\'s Now a Food Delivery Company-and It\'s Still Losing Money (lien direct) |
The pandemic has slashed demand for rides and boosted orders for UberEats. Neither segment is profitable. |
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2020-07-26 11:00:00 |
California\'s Air Pollution Cops Are Eyeing Uber and Lyft (lien direct) |
A proposal would require 60 percent of ride-hail miles to be in electric vehicles by 2030. And the companies are on board. |
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2020-07-20 15:00:00 |
The Terrible Consequences of Australia\'s Uber-Bushfires (lien direct) |
Scientists calculate that the unprecedented wildfires burned 37,500 square miles. For already-endangered species, the conflagration may have spelled doom. |
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2020-07-14 21:40:25 |
Massachusetts Launches Uber and Lyft\'s Latest Legal Headache (lien direct) |
The state sued the ride-hail companies for misclassifying drivers as contractors, following a similar move by California officials. |
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2020-07-10 11:00:00 |
13 YouTube Channels We Geek Out Over in Quarantine (lien direct) |
From flying a plane to restoring art, YouTubers can truly teach you anything. Here are the best shows that have sparked our curiosity during quarantine. |
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2020-07-09 11:00:00 |
Uber Moves Stealthily to Gain Allies in a Fight With Cities (lien direct) |
Nonprofits and advocacy groups signed on to an organization called Communities Against Rider Surveillance-without knowing that the ride-hail giant was involved. |
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2020-07-06 19:18:53 |
Seattle\'s Uber and Lyft Drivers Make $23.25 an Hour-or $9.73 (lien direct) |
Two studies reach very different conclusions about ride-hail earnings, as city officials consider setting a minimum wage. |
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2020-06-07 11:00:00 |
Covid-19 Opens the Door for Gig Workers to Win Sick Pay (lien direct) |
Uber, Lyft, and others have agreed to pay people who've missed work because of the virus. Seattle is on the cusp of making it law in that city. |
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Uber
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★★★★★
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2020-06-04 17:14:22 |
Curfews Halt Transit Services-and Leave Riders Stranded (lien direct) |
The suspension of services like Lyft, Uber, and Citi Bike has left protesters and essential workers scrambling for a way to get home. |
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2020-05-29 12:00:00 |
Everyone\'s Ordering Delivery, but Apps Aren\'t Making Money (lien direct) |
With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. But the services face a challenge to satisfy both consumers and restaurants. |
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2020-05-08 12:00:00 |
How Will We Dine and Uber in the Post-Pandemic City? (lien direct) |
This week, Aarian Marshall joins us to talk about how cities can respond to the coronavirus by redesigning streets to accommodate outdoor dining and changes to transit. |
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2020-05-05 21:31:58 |
California Sues Uber and Lyft to Classify Drivers as Employees (lien direct) |
The state and 3 cities say the ride-hail companies are violating a new state law. The suit could lead to tens of millions of dollars in fines. |
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2020-04-03 11:00:00 |
Delivery Apps Offer Restaurants a Lifeline-at a Cost (lien direct) |
Social distancing rules have reduced many eateries to delivery and take out. But apps like Uber Eats exact a 25 percent toll on their shrinking revenue. |
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2020-03-11 11:00:00 |
Coronavirus Exposes Workers to the Risks of the Gig Economy (lien direct) |
Drivers for Uber and Lyft in Seattle say demand for rides has plummeted, and they have few workplace benefits to fall back on. |
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2020-02-26 13:00:00 |
Your Ad Here-Uber Moves Into Car-Top Digital Billboards (lien direct) |
Uber's ad program gives drivers a chance to earn more-and gives the ride-hailing company a new revenue stream as it struggles to become profitable. |
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2020-02-18 22:59:04 |
New Uber Rules, Bomber-Inspired Jet Design, and More News (lien direct) |
Catch up on the most important news from today in two minutes or less. |
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2020-02-18 12:00:00 |
Uber Changes Its Rules, and Drivers Adjust Their Strategies (lien direct) |
In response to a new law, the ride-hail service shows California drivers where a ride would go and how much it would pay. Drivers are learning when to say “No.” |
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2020-02-12 22:30:42 |
Uber and Lyft\'s Financials Reveal Two Ride-Hailing Strategies (lien direct) |
For the moment, investors prefer Uber's broader global footprint and side hustles such as its Eats food delivery business. |
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2020-02-02 14:00:00 |
Uber in Vancouver, a Vehicle Ban in SF, and Other Car News (lien direct) |
British Columbia finally welcomes ride hail, while San Francisco's main drag goes car-free. |
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2020-02-01 12:00:00 |
Vancouver Wants to Avoid Other Cities\' Mistakes With Uber and Lyft (lien direct) |
Canadian officials approve ride-hailing long after it's become a staple elsewhere, with tough rules on fares and driver licensing. |
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Uber
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★★★★★
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2020-01-10 12:00:00 |
A New Law for Gig Workers Reaches Beyond Ride-Hail Drivers (lien direct) |
AB 5 was designed to support Uber and Lyft contractors. But it also leaves therapists, truckers, and psychologists struggling to understand their new role. |
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