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REVIEW: End of an era.. Goodbye Uber News & Star OVER 10 years later, Carlisle's go-to dance event Uber has spun it's final track, and will be sorely missed throughout the county. By Lauren Page (email). If you look at the upcoming gig calendar here in Carlisle, you'll see a selection of acoustic ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Why Uber is delivering a free puppy cuddle service this Christmas The Drum Uber is doing its part for abandoned dogs this Christmas, teaming up with Singapore charity Save our Street Dogs (SOSD) and pet food company Purina Pro Plan to raise awareness of homeless pooches in the city-state. As part of the #UberPuppies drive ... Cuddle some puppies with Uber this FridayStuff all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Why is Uber tracking passengers' location after their ride ends and can you opt out? The Sun Why does Uber want to track passengers after their journey has finished? The company says it wishes to improve customer service with the change. It will allow for more reliable pick-ups and improved safety, Uber says, although exactly how remains unclear. Uber update now tracks your location - even after you LEAVE the taxiExpress.co.uk Uber can now track your location AFTER you've been dropped offCosmopolitan UK Uber's creepy new feature has privacy experts worriedCleveland 19 News News Every day -ABC Action News -NBC4 Washington all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Uber is watching your smartphone's battery charge The Register Browser authors are abandoning the invasive Battery API W3C specification, but not everybody's got the memo: Uber, for example, still watches battery status. The not-an-employer, not-a-taxi-company's app checks battery status and remaining battery ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Australian Financial Review Uber drivers face $1m fines as Taiwan opposition grows The Australian Financial Review Uber Technologies Inc, one of Silicon Valley's most disruptive companies and valued at more than $60 billion, launched services in Taiwan in 2013. The app has been downloaded by more than a million people in four cities and its drivers number in the ... Legal revision to raise fines on Uber passes first legislative readingFocus Taiwan News Channel Argentine taxi drivers burn tires to protest against UberFox News Latino Gov't is 'turning its back on innovation,' says Uber bossChina Post The Star Online -Taipei Times -Taiwan News all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber's New Tracking Tool Is More Convenient Than Creepy Fortune If you opened up your Uber app in the last few days, you probably encountered a message like the one below that pressed you to let the ride-hailing service “access your location even when you are not using the app.” The message gave rise to a ... Uber is tracking your location even when rides are finishedTelegraph.co.uk Uber Faces Negative Reactions After Update Introduces Background GPS TrackingMac Rumors Here's Why People Are Freaking Out About Uber's UpdateRefinery29 Glamour -The Next Web -Daily Mail -Help | Uber all 101 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber and Dropbox are the most popular holdings among mutual funds MarketWatch Following Uber and Dropbox, the most widely held startups as of the second quarter of 2016 were Nutanix, which sells enterprise technology and went public in September, software company Cloudera, home-sharing site Airbnb and e-commerce site Flipkart. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney After exiting China, Uber shifts focus to Latin America CNNMoney Mexico City is now the busiest city in the world for Uber. Second is Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company has experienced a tenfold increase in rides across the region in the last year and plans to be in around 200 cities by the end of 2017. It's currently ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber changes location settings to let it watch where people are all the time The Independent Uber is now able to see where people are all the time – even if they've just finished their journey or aren't using the app at all. The app now asks for permission to see people's location always. That means that as long as the app has been opened and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Uber to resume operations today in Calgary under newly amended bylaw CBC.ca You'll be able to use Uber starting today at 2 p.m. now that city regulations have been adjusted to accommodate the ride-hailing company. The San Francisco-based business hires drivers who use their personal vehicles to drive customers for a fee. "This ... Uber to launch in Calgary after prolonged bylaw battleCTV News Gov't is 'turning its back on innovation,' says Uber bossChina Post Innovation is threatened by proposed bill: UberTaipei Times all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

China Post Gov't is 'turning its back on innovation,' says Uber boss China Post A recently proposed amendment by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to slap Uber Taiwan drivers with up to NT$25 million in fines "threatens innovation," Uber's Asia Regional General Manager Michael Brown said. Brown added that the weight of the ... Innovation is threatened by proposed bill: UberTaipei Times all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Uber, Ola, Lyft: Ride-Sharing Platforms Battle PYMNTS.com There is no denying that the ride-sharing industry has sped up exponentially over the past few years. But between Ola, Uber and Lyft, both consumers and drivers are platform-agnostic: There's low loyalty adherence to one brand. Drivers are working ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber driver Jehad Abdula Makhoul is charged with indecent assault and harassment Daily Mail An Uber driver in the Pittsburgh suburbs has been charged with indecent assault and harassment and is accused of making unwanted sexual advances to a female passenger. Jehad Abdula Makhoul, 46, has been charged by summons by Ross Township ... Police: Uber Driver Made Unwanted Sexual Advances, ChargedABC News Uber driver charged with indecent assault, accused of making unwanted sexual advancesMy Fox Boston Police: Uber Driver Stopped Ride, Assaulted Female PassengerCBS Local Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

My Fox Boston Police: Uber driver made unwanted sexual advances, charged Daily Mail PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in the Pittsburgh suburbs say an Uber driver has been charged with indecent assault and harassment for allegedly making unwanted sexual advances toward a female passenger. Ross Township police are charging 46-year-old ... Uber driver charged with indecent assault, accused of making unwanted sexual advancesMy Fox Boston Police: Uber Driver Stopped Ride, Assaulted Female PassengerCBS Local Uber driver charged with indecent assault, accused of making...WHIO Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BostInno Uber Is Sending Out Free Ugly Sweaters on Thursday BostInno And this Thursday, Uber is making it as easy as possible to get your hands on one for free. The ride-hail company is teaming up with Shark Tank darling Tipsy Elves on a promotion that's sure to have you in a tizzy: On Thursday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to ... Uber to giveaway Boston-themed ugly sweatersMassLive.com all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Channel NewsAsia Puppies on demand: Uber fundraising initiative comes to Singapore Channel NewsAsia The initiative sees Uber teaming up with local dog shelter SOSD and pet food brand Purina Pro Plan to raise awareness of homeless dogs in Singapore. While the service is free, Uber said those who opt for the service are encouraged to make a donation to ... Uber Singapore to offer puppy cuddle service on Dec 9AsiaOne all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CTV News Uber to launch in Calgary after prolonged bylaw battle CTV News The ride sharing service Uber is back in the city on Tuesday after council approved changes to the bylaw overseeing the service, an act that many taxi drivers say came from back room deal made with Mayor Nenshi. The company claims there is a lot of ... Innovation is threatened by proposed bill: UberTaipei Times Uber to resume operations in Calgary under newly amended bylawCBC.ca Gov't is 'turning its back on innovation,' says Uber bossChina Post all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wired.co.uk Uber acquires AI firm to boost self-driving car project Wired.co.uk Uber said the lab would work on a “myriad” problems, from determining optimal routes for human-driven vehicles to teaching self-driving-cars to safely navigate the real world. While Uber admits realising its driver-free dream is some way off, the $70 ... Uber launches artificial intelligence labBBC News Uber launches AI lab with new acquisitionFinancial Times Uber will start up its own AI research labCNET The Verge -WIRED -Wall Street Journal -Uber all 59 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch GoEuro in talks with Uber to loop in last mile transport TechCrunch European long distance travel booking platform GoEuro is in talks with Uber about an integration to cover the last mile of a journey, an area GoEuro does not focus on. The startup does share an investor with Uber — with Kleiner Perkins Caufield ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber launches UberFLEET for fleet-partners in India Economic Times "Uber is at forefront of micro-entrepreneurship opportunity creation in India and UberFleet app is yet another step towards encouraging and supporting the entrepreneurial ambitions of our fleet partners," Dalal added. The app comes with features like ... Uber launches UberFLEET app to improve efficiencyDaily News & Analysis Uber Launches UberFLEET App For Fleet Owners in 29 Cities Across IndiaNews18 Uber launches app to increase fleet efficiency in IndiaBusiness Standard ETtech.com -MediaNama.com all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE What costs more: Using your own car or taking an Uber? Times LIVE App-based services like Uber and its competitors in the sedan taxi industry can be more economical than owning your own car‚ number crunchers say. Your saving could amount to R14‚000 a year. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber just bought a startup to help launch the company's first artificial intelligence lab INSIDER Uber made two big announcements on Monday: It is acquiring Geometric Intelligence, a New York-based startup, and using that 15-person team to help launch a new artificial intelligence division within Uber, called Uber AI Labs. Uber AI Labs will focus ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Drivers Face $780000 Fines as Taiwan Lawmakers Get Tough Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc., one of Silicon Valley's most disruptive companies and valued at more than $60 billion, launched services in Taiwan in 2013. The app has been downloaded by more than a million people in four cities and its drivers number in the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Next Web Creepy uncle Uber is tracking passengers after being dropped off The Next Web Prior to the update, Uber only collected location information when users requested a ride and then during the trip itself; no data was collected after getting dropped off. The change, according to Uber, is for a better user experience. According to ... Uber is tracking your location even when rides are finishedTelegraph.co.uk Uber Now Tracks Your Data After It Drops You OffLifehacker Uber can now track passengers' locations after they are dropped offDaily Mail Mashable -BGR -ITV News -Help | Uber all 94 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Book a Complimentary Stay at a Luxury Hotel in Manhattan, Courtesy of Uber Forbes Attention, New Yorkers: On Tuesday, December 6, Uber is offering commuters in all five boroughs the chance to score a complimentary stay at a boutique hotel in Manhattan handpicked by elite booking service Mr & Mrs Smith. Images courtesy of Mr & Mrs ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber