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WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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 Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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? Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★★★
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Studies Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★★★
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Guideline Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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.” Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★★★
WiredThreatLevel.webp 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. Uber ★★★
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