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Government Conflicts Of Interest: Gov. Cuomo Promotes Aide With Family Lobbyist Ties
The lobbying firm of Melissa DeRosa’s father works on behalf of unions, trade groups, companies and other organizations in health care, transportation, energy, communications, education, security, hospitality and finance, among many other other industries.
Apple Hires NASA Engineers For Project Titan, Self-Driving Car Venture
Apple has reportedly hired former NASA engineers for its self-driving venture Project Titan. The engineers worked at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and on the autonomous vehicle for exploration of Jupiter's moon.
Unroll.me CEO Jojo Hedaya Apologizes For Company Collecting, Selling User Data
Unroll.me, a service for unsubscribing from newsletters and email subscriptions has been collecting and selling anonymized user data. CEO Jojo Hedaya apologized to users and promised to clarify practices.
Startup Lilium Runs Successful Tests Of All-Electric Flying Car In Germany [VIDEO]
Munich startup Lilium is looking to compete with Uber. The company ran successful tests of its all-electric flying car Lilium Jet in Germany.
Sex Discrimination: Texas House Adds Limited Definition Of Sex To Bill Regulating Uber, Lyft
A bill designed to craft statewide regluations for ride-hailing apps passed the Texas House, with an attached amendment that defines sex as "the physical condition of being male or female."
Should You Tip Your Uber Driver? NYC Drivers Want The Option In The App
Uber drivers in New York City want the app to include a tipping option like the Lyft app does.
Uber Value: Company Increases Revenue, Loses $2.8 billion In 2016
Uber made $20 billion off of rides in 2016 -- but also lost a lot of money.
Uber Problems: California Issues $1M Fine For Failing To Investigate Drunken Driving Reports
The California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division is calling for a $1.13 million fine against Uber for failing to investigate claims of drunken drivers.
Uber Update Allows Cross Streets Pickups, Drop-Offs To Protect Users' Privacy
A new Uber update lets you keep your trips private by letting you plug in cross streets instead of actual addresses.
Uber 'Hell' Program: Uber Reportedly Used Exploit To Track And Target Lyft Drivers
An exploit in Lyft's software was reportedly used to target drivers working for both companies and entice them to work exclusively for Uber.
Italy Bans Uber: Where Else Has The Ride-Hailing Service Run Into Trouble
Uber's Italy unit said that it was "shocked" at the decision and would file an appeal against it.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Our Self-Driving Technology Different From Waymo’s, Uber Says
Uber fired back Friday with a laundry list of reasons why the judge should deny Waymo’s request for an injunction.
Uber Class Action Lawsuit: Uber Allegedly Shorted Drivers By Manipulating Navigation Data
A class action lawsuit filed against Uber alleges the ridehailing service has been shorting drivers on fares by charging riders for longer routes and paying drivers for shorter ones.
Lyft Gains On Uber, Raises $500 Million While Larger Rival Faces Turmoil
The company raises half a billion dollars in the latest round of funding, bringing its valuation to $7.5 billion.
Uber-Waymo Dispute: Alleged Stolen Self-Driving Technology To Undergo Exam; Uber Prepares To Hit Back
A federal judge Thursday said an expert will examine Uber’s self-driving technology, which was allegedly stolen from Waymo by two of its former employees.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Fail Massachusetts Background Check Over DUIs And Other Offences: Report
Many drivers were rejected for prior offences, some of which included violent crimes.
Self-Driving Cars In New York: Approved Budget Bill Will Allow Testing
New York is closer to allowing testing of self-driving cars in public highways.
Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Suit: Another Uber Executive's Name Is Revealed
After Levandowski, Otto co-founder Lior Ron is the second Uber executive named in Waymo's lawsuit.
Uber Sexual Assault? Woman Threatens To Falsely Accuse Driver Of Rape In New York
In the video, the female passenger is heard blaming the driver for hitting her face and being disrespectful to her when she asked him for a phone charger.
Seattle Judge Blocks Law Allowing Uber And Lyft Drivers To Unionize
The law allowed Uber and Lyft drivers, who are independent contractors, to form a union and demand for pay, benefits and better working conditions.
Are Women Really Paid Less? Gender Pay Gap May Be Closing In Tech Sector, Study Finds
Despite its lack of female workers, women in the tech sector may be helping to narrow the gender wage gap—younger and less-experienced women, at least.
Uber Update Now Lets Riders Change Pickup Addresses, Improves Driver Support Policies
Riders can easily edit their pickup addresses after making an Uber ride request.
Uber Diversity Report: Just 1% Of Company’s Tech Workers Are Black And 2% Are Hispanic
Leadership and tech areas of the company were the least diverse, and tended to skew white and male, not unlike much of the tech industry.
Uber Troubles Continue, Company Closes Shop In Demark
The ride-hailing company blamed a court ruling which declared it an illegal taxi service.
Uber Self-Driving Car Crash Won't Stop Autonomous Program, Vehicles Back On Road Today
Uber's driverless cars in San Francisco will be back on the road Monday following a Friday evening accident in Arizona.
Uber Self-Driving Cars Pulled Off Roads After Car Crash In Arizona
Uber has pulled its self-driven cars off the roads of Arizona, California and Pennsylvania — all the states where it operated the vehicles.
Why Is Uber President Jeff Jones Quitting? Another Executive Exits Amid Sexism, Sexual Harassment Scandals
The departure comes as the third in recent months amid the company's spate of controversies in 2017.
Lyft Lawsuit Settlement: $27 Million Deal Reached With Drivers
The yearlong class-action lawsuit between ride-hailing company Lyft, and its drivers, was settled Thursday, with drivers getting extra benefits like reimbursements.
Spotify Could End Partnership With Uber Over Scandals At The Company, Internal Email Shows
Spotify could drop its partnership with Uber over the company's recent sexual abuse accusations and other scandals, an internal email shows.
Trump Travel Ban News: Tech Companies Back Off Legal Challenge To New Executive Order
Technology firms are backing off their challenge to the most recent version of the Trump administration's travel ban.