Uber Stories
Who Is Kelli Amirah? Hot Uber Driver Twitter Story Goes Viral
“It all started on Saturday night, when me and my friends got an uber to this party,” she wrote Tuesday.
Uber Location Data: Employees Allowed To Track Customers, According To Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against Uber by a former security employee alleges the company allowed for wide access of customer data that allowed employees to track prominent people and personal acquaintances.
Trump, Technology Meeting: Apple's Tim Cook, Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Among Tech Leaders Expected To Attend
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg are among the few tech leaders that will attend the upcoming roundtable meeting with Donald Trump.
Nvidia Tests Self-Driving Car On Public Roads In California
The company got the approval for the tests Thursday and was already testing the autonomous vehicle on public roads Friday.
Uber iOS Update Asks For Permission To Access Your Location Even When You're Not Using The App
Uber received a lot of negative feedback when users found out the company was collecting location data without their permission. On Wednesday, Uber updated its iOS app to give users the ability to choose if they want to give the app permission to track location information.
Uber Acquires Startup Geometric Intelligence To Launch Its AI Division
Ride-sharing company Uber has acquired the AI research startup Geometric Intelligence and launched Uber AI Labs.
How To Stop Uber From Collecting Your Location Data On iOS And Android Devices
Uber rolled out a new mobile app last month, making it easier to book a ride. However, if you installed the latest update, Uber has been tracking your location the entire time. Here's how you can stop Uber from collecting your location data on iOS and Android devices.
Should You Tip Your Uber Driver? Send 'Compliments' Instead With New Update
Uber has introduced a new feature called Compliments, which allows riders to tell drivers what they liked best about their experience.
Lyft Vs. Uber: Lyft Retires Iconic Mustache For Connected Device Aimed At Improving User Experience
The ridesharing company has rolled out a brand new campaign which says "hello" to a new connected device and "goodbye" to the pink mustache.
What Can The Tech Industry Expect From Trump? Internet Association Sends Road Map To President-Elect
Tech leaders warned during the summer Donald Trump would be a "disaster for innovation."
Tesla Supercharger Update: Credits, Fees Rolling Out Next Year
The update, applicable to Tesla vehicles booked after Jan.1, 2017, will allow the company to reinvest in its car-charging network and expand it.
Uber New App Update: iOS, Android Redesign Brings Users A More Organized Riding Experience
Uber is rolling out a new mobile app, which it aims to be more organized when you book your ride.
Are Uber And Lyft Drivers Racist? Study Finds Discrimination Against Passengers With 'African American-Sounding' Names
Those with “African American-sounding” names waited as much as 35 percent longer than those with “white sounding” names.
Tesla Powerpack 2 Update: Double Energy Density Commercial Batteries
Ahead of the SolarCity/Powerwall event, the company announced updates to its commercial and utility energy product.
Uber Self-Driving Truck First Cargo Delivery: 50,000 Budweiser Cans
The delivery marks the first time that commercial cargo was delivered by a self-driven vehicle, according to a report.
DJ Khaled Snapchats Son's Birth, Boy Named Asahd Tuck
The record producer documented the birth of his son on social networking websites Instagram and Snapchat.
Snapchat Preparing $25 Billion IPO, Report Says
Revenue of the parent company of the popular photo- and video-sharing app is forecast to grow almost three times over the next 12 months.
Uber's New Partnership With Yext Will Make Getting To Certain Destinations Easiers
Uber announced on Thursday that it will be partnering with Yext, a New York-based startup that helps businesses manage location-related information, to bring more ads to its consumers.
UberEATS: Uber To Launch Food Delivery Service In Japan
UberEATS is set to launch Thursday in central Tokyo. The service will soon hit several other cities in Japan, the company announced Wednesday.
Uber Reportedly Researching VTOL Tech To Take Passengers To the Sky
Uber is one of the biggest ride-sharing services in the world, and now it wants to literally take its services to greater heights within the decade.
Self-Driving Cars: President Obama Backs Autonomous Vehicles, Emphasizing Safety
The administration plans to issue a series of rules and guidelines Tuesday to shape the development of self-driving vehicles.
Uber To Repay Customers' Tips As Drivers Launch War Against Company’s Self-Driving Program
Uber has agreed to repay the tips of 47,000 riders after a judge ordered the company to do so.
Minnesota Uber Driver Faces False Imprisonment Charges After Taking Female Passenger To His Apartment For Sex
A Minnesota Uber driver faces false imprisonment charges for taking a woman to his apartment against her will.
Why Kendall Jenner's Uber Ban Was A Blessing In Disguise; Model Disses Ride App In New Snapchat Video?
Kendall Jenner reportedly received one year of free rides from Lyft after allegedly getting banned by Uber.
Didi-Uber Merger: China Antitrust Regulators Investigating Deal
The $35 billion merger between the two ride-hailing services was announced on Aug. 1, with Didi Chuxing taking control of the Uber brand in China.
iOS 10’s Siri Can Access WeChat, WhatsApp And More Third-Party Apps Through ‘Long-Overdue’ Integration
Apple's Siri for iOS 10 has support for third-party apps like WeChat, WhatsApp and Square Cash, among others.
Google To Launch Carpooling Service Through The Waze App
Waze, which is currently owned by Alphabet, Inc.'s Google, will soon become a carpooling service for all San Francisco residents.
‘Suits’ Season 6 Star Sarah Rafferty Reveals How Gabriel Macht Helped Her Land The Role Of Donna
"Suits" Season 6 star Sarah Rafferty revealed how her co-star Gabriel Macht helped her land the role of Donna Paulsen.
Uber To Invest $500M In Global Mapping Project To Reduce Dependence On Google Maps: Report
After raising billions of dollars from investors, the ride-hailing giant is looking to reduce its dependence on Google Maps, according to a report.
Uber China, Didi Chuxing To Merge In $35 Billion Deal
The two ride-hailing companies have spent billions of dollars in the past, competing to lure customers in the world’s most populous country.