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Uber plans to launch flying cars by 2020 MarketWatch Uber Technologies Inc. plans to roll out flying cars with a pilot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by 2020 and flights in Dubai at Expo2020, the company's chief product officer, Jeff Holden, said Tuesday. The goal is to cut in-transit time. In a live ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber to launch flying cars to replace taxis, suggests everyone will use them in the future The Independent The company hopes to have people flying around on special platforms that can take off vertically and carry people to their destination, the company has said in a major press conference. The flying vehicles will be made available at a similar cost to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Scandals may have knocked $10 billion off Uber's value, a report says CNBC Share prices of Uber's private stock have dropped about 15 percent to the mid-to-high $30s range amid a slew of bad press, The Information reported Tuesday. The leg downward would value the privately held company at around $50 billion, down from close ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Lyft drivers sue Uber for allegedly tracking their movements Fast Company Lyft drivers are taking legal action against Uber for a program called "Hell" that allegedly tracked their whereabouts and pushed incentives to primarily drive with Uber, according to a complaint filed with a federal court in San Francisco. From the suit:. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Entrepreneur Of Course Unroll.Me Sold Your Data to Uber Entrepreneur Among the revelations in an April 23 story in The New York Times about Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick was a single paragraph which revealed that the ride-hailing company had purchased data that included anonymized Lyft receipts. Stop Using Unroll.me, Right Now. It Sold Your Data to Uber.The Intercept Unroll.me is sorry-not-sorry it sold email data to UberEngadget Unroll.me 'heartbroken' after being caught selling user data to Uber ...CNET The Verge -The Register -PC Magazine -New York Times all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Former Lyft driver sues Uber over 'Hell' tracking program CNET A former Lyft driver has filed a lawsuit against Uber over allegations of its secret "Hell" program used to stalk the competition. Uber's program, revealed in a report from The Information, tracked Lyft drivers through fake passenger accounts, learning ... Uber's secret Hell program violated drivers' privacy, class-action suit claimsThe Guardian Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft driversTechCrunch Uber sued by ex-Lyft driver tormented by app maker's 'Hell' spywareThe Register New York Magazine -Engadget -The Verge -The Information all 83 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Uber sued by ex-Lyft driver tormented by app maker's 'Hell' spyware The Register A former Lyft driver is suing Uber alleging the ride-summoning biz spied on his movements and violated privacy, competition, and communications laws. Plaintiff Michael Gonzales, who drove for Lyft from 2012 through November 2014, filed suit in San ... Uber's secret Hell program violated drivers' privacy, class-action suit claimsThe Guardian Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft driversTechCrunch Former Lyft driver files class action lawsuit against Uber over its 'Hell' tracking programThe Verge Engadget -Fortune -Financial Times -The Information all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Uber hits back at claims it carried on tracking iPhone users after they deleted taxi app The Sun Apple boss Tim Cook reportedly warned Uber chief exec Travis Kalanick they would be removed from the App Store unless the practice halted. He is said to have told Kalanick that it breached Apple's privacy rules. But Uber said it tagged devices for ... Uber Didn't Track Users Who Deleted the App, But It Still Broke the RulesWIRED Uber 'tracked iPhones to stop fraud'BBC News Uber cloaked its spying and all it got from Apple was a slap on the wristThe Register The Independent -Forbes -Fortune -New York Times all 186 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber's secret Hell program violated drivers' privacy, class-action suit claims The Guardian Uber allegedly used the program to track and identify Lyft drivers, building up profiles of individuals and figuring out who was driving for Uber and Lyft. Uber then prioritized sending rides to drivers who used both apps, hoping to persuade drivers to ... Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft driversTechCrunch Former Lyft driver files class action lawsuit against Uber over its 'Hell ...The Verge Former Lyft Driver Sues Uber Over 'Hell' Tracking ProgramFortune Financial Times -Bloomberg -MyStatesman.com -The Information all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Crunch Report | Uber Responds to iPhone Tracking Report TechCrunch Founded 2009; Overview Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, they make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From their founding ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft drivers TechCrunch Uber has another lawsuit on its hands. This time, it's about Uber's alleged use of a program called “Hell.” The plaintiff, Michael Gonzales, drove for Lyft during the time Uber allegedly used the software. He's seeking $5 million in a class action lawsuit. Former Lyft driver files class action lawsuit against Uber over its 'Hell' tracking programThe Verge Former Lyft Driver Sues Uber Over 'Hell' Tracking ProgramFortune Lyft driver sues Uber over 'Hell' tracking softwareFinancial Times Forbes -Bloomberg -Mashable all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch AI report fed by DeepMind, Amazon, Uber urges greater access to public sector data sets TechCrunch What are tech titans Google, Amazon and Uber agitating for to further the march of machine learning technology and ultimately inject more fuel in the engines of their own dominant platforms? Unsurprisingly, they're after access to data. Lots and lots ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyStatesman.com Uber, Lyft distance themselves from bill's stance on LGBTQ rights MyStatesman.com The proposed bills that would end local regulation of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft are drawing criticism for what's not in the language: There's no protection for gay, lesbian or transgender passengers who could face discrimination from ... Gov. Scott says he will sign Uber billOrlando Sentinel Greitens signs law smoothing the way for Uber, Lyft to operate statewideSTLtoday.com Uber to expand to St. Charles and airport with new state-wide re - KMOV.comKMOV.com Texas Tribune -WCPO -Austin American-Statesman all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Lyft driver sues Uber over 'Hell' tracking software Financial Times The class action filed in California on Monday accuses US-based ride-hailing company Uber of violating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act by monitoring drivers for rival Lyft without their consent. Uber declined to comment on the allegations. Former Lyft driver sues Uber over 'Hell' tracking programCNET Uber sued by ex-Lyft driver tormented by app maker's 'Hell' spywareThe Register Uber gets sued over alleged 'Hell' program to track Lyft driversTechCrunch The Drive -Engadget -New York Magazine -The Information all 78 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber, France Spar Over Whether Company Is a Transport Service Fortune U.S. ride-hailing app Uber told Europe's top court on Monday that it was a digital service, not a transport service, and that a French law clearly targeted online taxi services, in its latest European legal battle with the taxi industry. Uber expanded ... Uber's Fight Over French Criminal Sanctions Weighed by EU Court ...Bloomberg Uber Challenges France in Latest European Legal Dispute - WSJWall Street Journal (subscription) all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Jolt for Ola, Uber as banks decide to stop disbursing loans to drivers Economic Times Bankers are of the view that loan defaults started after drivers' incomes fell sharply as Uber and Ola cut down on incentives. The hit has been felt hardest in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which account for the highest number of driver ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Orlando Sentinel Uber and Lyft call "sex" amendment disappointing, unnecessary Texas Tribune Five days after a controversial amendment defining "sex" as "the physical condition of being male or female" was added to a statewide ride-hailing bill, representatives from Uber and Lyft called the addition disappointing and unnecessary — though both ... Gov. Scott says he will sign Uber billOrlando Sentinel Greitens signs law smoothing the way for Uber, Lyft to operate statewideSTLtoday.com Uber vs. Lyft: Which is better to drive for?WCPO WFTV Orlando -KSDK all 37 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Post William Watson: Uber, but for eating cheese and hiring people Financial Post At a social gathering the other evening, I ran into someone who says he doesn't use Uber as a matter of principle. Why? Because Uber doesn't pay taxes. Which of course means its customers don't pay its taxes, since businesses don't actually pay taxes ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber 'tracked iPhones to stop fraud' BBC News Uber reportedly used a tactic called fingerprinting to track iPhones in order to fight fraud - despite Apple banning the practice. The New York Times reports that in 2015 Apple discovered that the ride-sharing company had broken its privacy rules by ... Uber Didn't Track Users Who Deleted the App, But It Still Broke the RulesWIRED Uber cloaked its spying and all it got from Apple was a slap on the wristThe Register Uber secretly tracked users' phones after they deleted the app, leading Apple to nearly kick it off iPhonesThe Independent Forbes -Fortune -The Guardian -New York Times all 173 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Intercept Stop Using Unroll.me, Right Now. It Sold Your Data to Uber. The Intercept Tucked away in a rollicking New York Times profile of amoral Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is a tidbit about Unroll.me, a popular service that aims to rescue your email inbox from unwanted newsletters and promotional messages with an easy automated ... We're 'heartbroken' we got caught selling your email records to Uber, says Unroll.me bossThe Register Unroll.me is sorry-not-sorry it sold email data to UberEngadget Unroll.me's CEO is 'heartbroken' that users are upset their data was sold to UberThe Verge PC Magazine -MarketWatch -CNET -New York Times all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Inside the Place Where Uber Tries to Make Nice With Its Drivers NBCNews.com Executives are dropping like flies. Former attorney general Eric Holder is investigating the company's alleged culture of sexual harassment. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was caught on camera two months ago arguing with a driver over falling fares and later ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Blocked Traffic, Immolated Cars: Uber's Problems in Africa Fortune Uber has been on a whirlwind of expansion in Africa in recent months, launching in another 15 cities across eight African countries since it initially arrived in Johannesburg in 2013. And making what CEO Travis Kalanick called a “big push” into the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber's Working On Sky Taxis Fast Company On Tuesday, Uber is convening its three-day Uber Elevate Summit in Dallas to lay out its plans for urban air travel. Given that the San Francisco-based company is flying everyone out to the Texan city, there's a good chance that Dallas will be one of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge We're going to Uber's 'flying car' event in Texas this week - The Verge The Verge On Tuesday, Uber will kick off its very first "Elevate Summit," a three-day conference in Dallas on vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft — more commonly ... Uber to clarify plans for flying cars ahead of Dallas summit | City A.M.City A.M. all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Uber cloaked its spying and all it got from Apple was a slap on the wrist The Register Uber hid its fingerprinting of iPhone users from Apple – techniques that would have had any other app thrown out of Apple's store. Uber retained the information even after the Uber app had been deleted and the phone had been wiped. Uber CEO Travis ... Uber secretly tracked users' phones after they deleted the app, leading Apple to nearly kick it off iPhonesThe Independent Uber broke Apple's iOS privacy rules and Tim Cook wasn't happy about itThe Guardian Tim Cook threatened to kick Uber out of App Store over iPhone taggingTelegraph.co.uk Metro -Mirror.co.uk -The National Interest Online (blog) -New York Times all 106 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber