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Flying Cars: Uber Taps NASA Engineer To Help Build Flying Cars
Uber has hired a former NASA engineer to head up the company's flying car initiative.
Elon Musk And Trump: Tesla, SpaceX CEO Defends His Decision To Stay On President's Advisory Council Despite Criticism
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said he was able to steer the council agenda to focus on issues such as immigration and climate change.
#DeleteUber: 200,000 Removed Uber From Their Phones After Social Media Campaign
Backlash from Uber's decisions in the wake of President Trump's executive order on immigration led to more than 200,000 people deleting the ridesharing app from their phone as part of the #DeleteUber movement.
Elon Musk And Trump: Tesla CEO Will Stay On President's Advisory Council After Immigration Executive Order Criticism
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk clarified Thursday he is staying on Trump’s business advisory council.
Did Delete Uber Work? CEO Leaves Trump Business Council Following Immigration Executive Order Backlash
CEO Travis Kalanick will step down from the administration's business advisory council after criticism over the company's response to President Trump's immigration executive order.
Is Trump Bad For Business? Executives Are Against President's Executive Orders On Immigration, Travel
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, who lambasted Trump's travel ban a week before, will be among the corporate chiefs convening at the White House.
Lyft For iPhone App Gets iOS Calendar, Google Calendar Syncing Feature; Uber Rival Climbs To 4th Spot In App Store Rankings
Ridesharing service Lyft has made it easier for users to keep track of the destinations they saved on iOS Calendar and Google Calendar.
Uber And Daimler: Partnering With Mercedes-Benz Parent Company For Self-Driving Cars
Uber will partner with German automaker Daimler for its self-driving cars, the ride-hailing company announced Tuesday.
Trump Travel Ban: Lyft, Apple, Other Tech Companies Speak Out Against Executive Order
Following President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim countries, tech companies spoke out in opposition and took action.
Celebrities Join The #DeleteUber Movement After Trump’s Muslim Ban
Uber is losing the support of celebrities following the #deleteUBER campaign on Twitter.
Uber News: Trump Muslim Ban Spawns #DeleteUber Storm; Ride-Hailing Service Did Not Honor Picket Lines At JFK Airport
CEO Travis Kalanick tried to allay anger, saying the company would take care of drivers who may be affected by the executive order that bars immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries from re-entering the United States.
Uber To Extend Financial Support To Drivers Affected By Trump’s Immigration Ban
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has voiced out his thoughts about President Donald Trump's immigration ban in an email to his employees.
Where Is Lyft Available? Service Coming To 100 New Cities By End of 2017
Lyft will also launch in 40 new cities this week.
TripActions: Platform Aims To Make Booking Business Trips Easier For Companies and Employees
Booking business trips are less of a hassle with TripActions--for employees and companies.
Tesla Will Have Smartphone-Like Regular Iterations Of Its Cars
"Tesla will never stop innovating," Musk tweeted on Saturday.
Uber Pays $20 Million To Settle FTC Claims
The probe focused on claims that the company exaggerated a driver's annual earnings.
Airbus Will Test Flying Autonomous Car Prototype By End Of 2017, CEO Says
Airbus expects to test a prototype for an autonomous flying car by then end of the year.
Nissan To Start Automated Car Testing In Europe
The tests will be the company's first in Europe.
Tesla's Supercharging Plans Explained: Paid Supercharging Access After Jan. 15
If you are planning to buy a Tesla Model X or S, you will have only until Jan. 15 to avail free lifetime access at Tesla’s Supercharging stations.
Google Maps Update: How To Hail An Uber Using Google Maps
A new update to Google Maps allows users to hail an Uber without ever leaving the app. Here's how to do it.
Uber Launches Calendar Shortcuts On App To Set Destinations Without Hassle
You can now save some time by scheduling your rides beforehand with Uber’s new feature Calendar Shortcuts.
Uber Self-Driving Cars: When Will It Happen? California Lawmaker Comes Up With Penalties For Permitless Testing Of New Technology
The measure was introduced in the California Legislature in response to Uber's attempt to test 16 vehicles on San Francisco streets last month.
Uber Driver Saves 16-Year-Old Girl From Child Sex Trafficking
An Uber driver working his shift in Sacramento, Calif. ended up saving a 16-year-old girl from child sex trafficking.
Uber Investigates, Blames iOS For Tracking Users' Location
This what Uber said about iOS tracking your location through its app.
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe? Uber Forced To Take Cars Off San Francisco Streets
Uber’s self-driving car program in San Francisco was plagued by regulatory and safety concerns.
Uber Ends Self Driving Cars' San Francisco Trial After DMV Revokes Registrations
The California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the self-driving fleet’s registrations Wednesday, forcing Uber to end trials.
How To Set People As Destinations For Uber Trips
A new update to Uber allows users to set contacts as their destination and use new trip-specific Snapchat filters. Here's how to use the features.
Uber Q3 Earnings: Company Reportedly Posting $800 Million Loss
The company’s hefty spending on promotions and its merger with Chinese ride-hailing company Didi are likely factors that led to the reported quarterly loss.
Amazon Is Making An App To Connect Drivers To Packages In Need Of Delivery
Amazon is reportedly working on an Uber-like app that will connect truck drivers with packages in need of delivery.
Self-Driving Cars: Uber Failed To Get Permit From DMV To Operate Autonomous Cars In San Francisco
Uber launched a fleet of self-driving cars in San Francisco, but decided not to undergo the permitting process put in place by the California DMV to get proper licensing to operate.