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USA TODAY Tech week rewind - new Uber app, Google Home, startups USA TODAY LOS ANGELES - A new look to the Uber app that taps into your contacts to potentially share rides, a deep dive into Google Home, the product that tries to take on Amazon's Echo, but some say fails, subscription based organic dog food, video doorbells ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Tech week rewind - new Uber app, Google Home, startups USA TODAY LOS ANGELES - A new look to the Uber app that taps into your contacts to potentially share rides, a deep dive into Google Home, the product that tries to take on Amazon's Echo, but some say fails, subscription based organic dog food, video doorbells ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Economist (blog) A new way to overtake The Economist (blog) Last week Uber, a ride-hailing app, released a 97-page white paper. Its title was “Fast-Forwarding to a Future of On-Demand Urban Air Transportation”, and it proposed a programme called Elevate. But the two words that everyone took away from the report ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Newsweek Using Uber While Black—New Service, Same Discrimination Newsweek It was a warm evening at the end of July, and LeRon Barton was bar-hopping in Santa Monica, California, when his good night soon came to an ugly end. Barton, who is African-American, and three friends hailed an Uber cab. The driver asked unexpected ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber gets smarter and Samsung recalls tons of devices video - CNET CNET In this week's wrap-up, the newest Uber app syncs up with your personal information to be more helpful. Meanwhile, Samsung recalls 2.8 million top-loading washing machines. Share (0). facebook. twitter. googleplus. linkedin. Transcript. Transcription ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends NC DOT app will get you to the train on time, works with Uber and Amtrak Digital Trends The DOT program uses Durham-based TransLoc's Rider app to help riders going to and from nine Amtrak stations in the state connect with local public transit and with Uber. According to the NC DOT, this program is the first “transit tech” agreement by a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo News Uber's Big Makeover: What You Need to Know Yahoo News If you fire up your Uber app today, you're likely to see something that's much more cleaner, intuitive and feature-rich than what you're used to. The popular ridesharing app just started rolling out a major update, complete with a full redesign that's ... Forget about hailing an Uber on your next visit to ChinaMashable Uber Technologies Revamps Mobile App But Not Everyone Is Pleased With The UpgradeiTech Post Uber Updates And Redesigns Its Ride-Hailing App For The First Time Since 2012TravelersToday Design Week all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber makes Pittsburgh ground zero for driverless cars Observer-Reporter The change, said Shari Shapiro, head of Uber's public affairs for Pennsylvania and Delaware, enables the transportation technology company to gain a major leg up on some far-reaching, game-changing ideas it has been working on in Pittsburgh. Shapiro ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com Wolf signs bill making Uber, Lyft legal in Philly Philly.com The legislation was years in the making, during which time a state regulatory agency imposed the largest fine in its history - $11.4 million - on Uber for operating a transportation business without its approval two years ago. The bill signed by Wolf ... Uber and Lyft try to get out the voteTechCrunch Uber and Lyft promotions for Election Day differ in this one big wayMashable Uber, Lyft Now Legal Across PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia magazine WGAL Lancaster -Philadelphia Business Journal -Detroit Free Press -Uber all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber settles 'Jane Doe' suit over alleged sexual assaults CNET The suit, originally filed October 2015 in US District Court in San Francisco, was brought by two unnamed "Jane Doe" women who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by their Uber drivers. The women said Uber should be held responsible for its drivers ... Uber Settles Sexual Assault LawsuitJezebel Uber Can Be Held Liable for Driver's Sexual Misconduct Even After the Ride Ends, According to a New RulingNew York Magazine Uber Settles Claims of Sexual Assault by DriversInsurance Journal all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuzzFeed News Uber Sued Over Unpaid Tips In Food Delivery BuzzFeed News Uber's Rush and Eats platforms, which launched in October 2015 and March of this year, turn the company's on-demand ride-hailing platform into on-demand delivery services for packages and food, adding bike messengers to their network of drivers. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Francisco Chronicle Uber to Oakland: We want local workers San Francisco Chronicle Oakland activists and nonprofits have a message for Uber: They want it to make specific commitments about how it will promote diversity and local residents in its hiring, and they want it to help offset any displacement its presence causes. Once the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber and Lyft try to get out the vote TechCrunch Sure, for many of us next Wednesday can't get here soon enough to finally put an end to this multi-year election cycle, but before that day arrives, it's time for some civic duty. Uber and Lyft, for their part, are taking steps to remove a little bit ... Lyft just one-upped Uber on its Election Day promotion.Mashable Wolf signs bill making Uber, Lyft legal in PhillyPhilly.com Uber and Google team up to get voters to the polls on election dayTechRepublic PennLive.com -Tribune-Review -The Daily Pennsylvanian all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jezebel Uber Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Jezebel In May, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled that two women, who alleged they were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers in separate incidents, had provided sufficient evidence that the drivers acted as employees, not independent contractors. This was ... Uber settles 'Jane Doe' suit over alleged sexual assaultsCNET Uber Can Be Held Liable for Driver's Sexual Misconduct Even After the Ride Ends, According to a New RulingNew York Magazine Uber Settles Claims of Sexual Assault by DriversInsurance Journal all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Radio: BMW prepares to challenge Uber, and Amazon 'Primes' its bookstores GeekWire Some of BMW's 3-series ReachNow vehicles already have TNC permit stickers. Photo by Some of BMW's 3-series ReachNow vehicles have quietly gotten TNC (Transportation Network Company) permit stickers like those used by Uber and Lyft. Photo by ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Is General Motors' new deal with Uber a stab in Lyft's back? Business Insider In fact, this new program with Uber is very similar to one that GM set up for Lyft's drivers earlier this year. But GM doesn't see any reason for Maven not to lease cars to drivers working for Lyft's rival. And apparently Lyft doesn't mind. A Lyft ... Uber drivers in San Francisco can rent cars from Maven in test programDigital Trends Uber dominated SFO rides in 2014-15, report findsSFGate Sen. Al Franken asks Uber and Lyft about alleged racial discrimination against passengersTechCrunch Claims Journal -SFist -WGRZ.com -National Bureau of Economic Research all 85 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber drivers in San Francisco can rent cars from Maven in test program Digital Trends General Motors isn't wasting time expanding the Maven car sharing service. Shortly after announcing Maven's expansion to Los Angeles, making a total of eight cities, Maven is now embarking on a 90-day pilot program in which Uber drivers can rent GM ... Is General Motors' new deal with Uber a stab in Lyft's back?Business Insider Sen. Al Franken asks Uber and Lyft about alleged racial discrimination against passengersTechCrunch Uber dominated SFO rides in 2014-15, report findsSFGate WIRED -Claims Journal -WGRZ.com -National Bureau of Economic Research all 83 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber, Google team up to help you vote on Election Day Mashable Uber wants to help bring you to the polls on Election Day. The ride-hailing company teamed up with Google to launch an in-app feature that helps users locate and request rides to their polling location. The feature will appear in all locations where ... Uber and Google team up to get voters to the polls on election dayTechRepublic Uber And Google Want To Help You Get To The PollsBuzzFeed News all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Prioritizes Organic Expansion in Southeast Asia Fortune Ride-hailing service Uber Technologies will focus on organic growth as it expands into Southeast Asian markets, a senior vice president told Reuters on Friday. It will also seek to work with Taiwan's government towards a regulatory environment that ... Uber chief adviser pushes ride-hailing service's case in TaiwanNikkei Asian Review all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Magazine Uber Settles Claims of Sexual Assault by Drivers Insurance Journal Uber Technologies Inc. settled a lawsuit filed by two women who sought to hold the company responsible for alleged sexual assaults by drivers. Terms of the accord weren't disclosed in court papers. The settlement follows a federal judge's ruling six ... Uber Can Be Held Liable for Driver's Sexual Misconduct Even After the Ride Ends, According to a New RulingNew York Magazine all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

DNAinfo Group Of Men Shoot At Uber Driver's Car In West Town, Passengers Say DNAinfo The car occupied by the 50-year-old Uber driver and the two passengers was stopped at a traffic light when a gold car occupied by 4-5 men pulled up alongside them, according to a Chicago Ppolice spokesman and the passengers, who both wished to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber could have a £150-million-plus UK tax bill if its drivers aren't self-employed Business Insider If Uber's drivers were to be classified as employees rather than self-employed contractors, the transportation firm could be hit with a tax bill running into hundreds of millions of pounds. Earlier in November, a London employment tribunal ruled in a ... Uber facing hundreds more claims from drivers for back payThe Guardian Uber faces hundreds more claims from drivers for holiday pay and wagesDaily Mail Uber faces huge UK tax liabilities if drivers not 'self-employed'Financial Times Stuff.co.nz -The Hindu -CampaignLive all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber to build, succeed on its own as it expands into Southeast Asia Reuters It will also seek to work with Taiwan's government toward a regulatory environment that will allow ride-sharing to flourish, David Plouffe, Uber's senior vice president of policy and strategy, said in an interview. Uber faces increasing competition in ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable India's Ola reportedly looking for $600 million to fight Uber Mashable India's largest cab-hailing service will be using the money to counter competitive pressure from global giant Uber. The San Francisco-based company is aggressively expanding its cab platform in India. Uber, which recently sold its China's operations to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Bad news if you were hoping to hitch an Uber ride on your next visit to China. Mashable Bad news if you were hoping to hitch an Uber ride on your next visit to China. The latest update of Uber's app in China has effectively locked out foreign users. While it used to be a universal app for all of Uber's available countries, it's now ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber