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Nathaniel Mott Aug 11, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Alphabet could spell trouble

Uber should fear the company formerly known as Google

Google’s restructuring under the Alphabet umbrella means that there’s nothing standing in the way of it taking on every company in the…

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Technology, Work & Collaboration
Carmel DeAmicis Feb 5, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- But it comes at a price

After handing over license plate info, Uber re-opens its NYC bases

Uber has relented against New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) and handed over its data. As a result, it can now…

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Work & Collaboration
Carmel DeAmicis Jan 26, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- NYC blizzard is the second

Uber’s first test of crisis surge cap went unnoticed in October

All eyes are on New York, where along with a massive incoming storm, Uber is rolling out its emergency surge pricing cap. On Monday, there…

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Work & Collaboration
Jeff Roberts Jan 26, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Hit the brakes

As Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar count patents, warning signs ahead

Government regulators and the taxi industry can’t stop Uber — but maybe a patent can. At least that’s the hope of Sidecar,…

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Technology
Katie Fehrenbacher Jan 23, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Get off my lawn

The Silicon Valley lab is officially a defensive strategy

“Is Ford cool?” asked a curt tech reporter during the auto company’s grand opening of its new computing-focused Silicon Valley center in…

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Science & Energy
Carmel DeAmicis Jan 16, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- One serving of Uber humble pie

This Change.org petition response shows how much Uber has changed

Uber has just responded to a group of Change.org petitioners protesting Uber’s background check policies in India, following the alleged rape of a…

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Work & Collaboration
Katie Fehrenbacher Dec 29, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- A look back

My 14 favorite energy stories of 2014

While the rest of the tech world focuses on things like Apple’s upcoming gadgets, which retailer is the latest to get hacked,…

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Science & Energy
Kif Leswing Dec 24, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- no such thing as a free ride

Uber adds $2 surcharge to each yellow taxi ride it hails in NYC

On Christmas Eve, Uber announced a significant change to its Uber Taxi pricing in New York City. The fare increase is simple:…

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Work & Collaboration
Jeff Roberts Dec 14, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Let them eat digital cake

Tech’s push to “disrupt” workers is a legal & social timebomb

Startups that push the limits of labor law are getting socked by lawsuits, and risk paying out big to employees and the IRS. These episodes are not…

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Technology
David Meyer Dec 12, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- The integration game

Uber gets investment from Baidu to aid China push, report claims

The Chinese web giant Baidu will buy a stake in Uber worth up to $600 million, according to sources quoted by Bloomberg.…

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Mobile, Technology, Work & Collaboration
David Meyer Dec 8, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Probably won't comply

Uber banned in Delhi after alleged rape by driver

Local authorities in the Indian city of Delhi have banned Uber, following the alleged rape of a woman there by an Uber…

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Europe, Technology, Work & Collaboration
Kif Leswing Dec 6, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Tipping points

Where your Uber and Seamless tips go: a guide to gratuities

It’s the traditional season for giving -- but when you order your taxi (or pizza, or cleaning help) through an app, it can be hard to tell how much of your gratuity actually makes it to the workers. Here's a handy chart that sorts it out.…

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Technology
Barb Darrow Dec 1, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Uber calls in the cavalry to keep service in Boston

If you want peace and quiet, steer clear of Boston City Hall on Monday as Uber and taxi companies reps converge to argue for and against rid-sharing in the hub.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Nov 25, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Uber hit with lawsuit over use of credit scores in driver hiring

Poor Uber can't win. After criticism over driver-screening, the ride-sharing company tightened up its background checks -- and now a driver has filed a class action case saying the way Uber runs those checks violate the law.…

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Technology
Jeff Roberts Nov 24, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Delete Uber if you want, but it still has your data

The ongoing uproar over the ethically challenged Uber has brought about calls to delete the service. And to my surprise, some people are actually doing this: I've already seen a few friends boast on Facebook that their Uber app is no more.…

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Technology, Work & Collaboration
Jeff Roberts Nov 18, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Uber touts “strict” privacy rules, but terms suggest broad access

Car-sharing service Uber, already under fire for a plan to attack journalists, appears to be scrambling to get ahead of another potential PR nightmare -- this one related to its allegedly cavalier use of customers' personal information.…

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Technology
Katie Fehrenbacher Nov 17, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Our design event Roadmap kicks off tonight & tomorrow!

Roadmap is finally here! If you're creative, or want to be creative, in the tech industry, you should join us.…

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Technology
Ucilia Wang Nov 13, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

SunPower wants to be the Dell of solar

SunPower is looking to consumer web brands like Dell, as well as Uber and Amazon, to deliver better solar sales.…

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Science & Energy, Technology
Katie Fehrenbacher Nov 10, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Our design conference Roadmap is next week!

Roadmap is just around the corner. Have you embraced design as a core element of your tech business?…

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Technology
Kif Leswing Oct 20, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

You can now legally grab a Lyft or UberX from the San Francisco airport

Lyft and Uber announced agreements with San Francisco International Airport on Monday that allow the Lyft and Uber X services to legally pick up and…

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Cleantech, Technology, Work & Collaboration
Jeff Roberts Oct 16, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Comcast “extortion” shows the need to treat broadband as a utility, Reddit’s Ohanian said

Alexis Ohanian offered colorful opinions on net neutrality on Thursday morning at an event in New York.…

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Technology
Katie Fehrenbacher Sep 3, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Daimler acquires transportation apps RideScout and myTaxi

Daimler moves ever deeper into software and tech for urban mobility with its acquisition of these two startups.…

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Mobile, Science & Energy
Carmel DeAmicis Aug 20, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Biotech, nuclear fusion, and bitcoin: Highlights of Y Combinator’s summer 2014 class

Sure, there the usual assortment of "X for Y" startups, but science and bitcoin companies abounded at startup accelerator Y Combinator's Summer 2014 demo day.…

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Science & Energy, Work & Collaboration
Carmel DeAmicis Aug 19, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Uber snags David Plouffe, D.C. heavyweight and former Obama campaign manager

David Plouffe, Obama's former campaign manager, will be joining Uber to run communications and policy. It's a big growing moment for the transportation company, as it looks to disrupt more markets and more industries.…

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