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Uber offers new feature for environmentally conscious riders
Uber has rolled out a new app feature for riders interested in keeping track of carbon emission savings when they use one of the company's greener vehicles.
Uber’s grocery delivery service expands to more than 400 cities and towns
Uber has announced it's more than doubled the reach of its grocery delivery service, which now reaches more than 400 cities and towns across the U.S.
14 awesome flying taxis and cars currently in development
Some of the brightest engineers in the world are racing to make science fiction-esque flying taxis a reality. Here are 14 prototypes we're keeping an eye on.
TikTok users are exposing realities of gig work, and Big Tech can’t stop them
Gig economy platforms like Uber, Instacart, and Postmates spend millions of dollars every year circumventing bad press. But they can't stop TikTok users.
Uber sells its flying-taxi business to another flying-taxi business
Uber is abandoning its plan to build a so-called "flying car" as it puts renewed effort into making its ridesharing and meal delivery businesses profitable.
Uber gives up on developing its own self-driving car
Uber has announced it's selling its self-driving car unit to Aurora, a Silicon Valley-based startup founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous-vehicle technology.
Uber vs. Lyft
Uber and Lyft have forever changed the landscape of private transportation. Here, we explore the major selling points of each service and what sets them apart.
Lyft, Uber to offer discounted rides to the polls on election day
Lyft and Uber will both offer cheaper rides to polling places on November 3, while Uber also has a pizza plan for those waiting in line to vote.
Rideshare reprieve, iPhone 12 rumors, A.I. vs. F-16 | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Uber and Lyft get a reprieve, iPhone 12 rumors, Blue Origin’s lunar lander, and more.
Uber and Lyft shutdown averted in California after court decision
Uber and Lyft's appeal against a preliminary injunction from last week was granted on Thursday.
Lyft won’t shut down operations in California tonight after all
The app will still be running thanks to a last-minute court decision.
Epic app store drama, rideshare franchises, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech stories, including the ongoing app store showdown, Uber and Lyft may turn to a franchise model, and more.
Uber and Lyft might adopt a franchise business model in California
By adopting a model resembling an independently owned franchise, Uber and Lyft would not be in full control over their drivers.
Lyft also threatens to shut down California operations over worker law
Lyft executives said in an earnings call Wednesday night that it is likely it will suspend California operations over a new law for contractors.
Uber might shut down its app in California over how employees are classified
If Uber has to abide by a new preliminary injunction and treat California drivers as regular employees, the CEO said the app might have to shut down.
TikTok’s future, gig worker benefits, Xbox rumors | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler breaks down the biggest tech stories of the day, including TikTok uncertainty and more.
Uber buys Postmates, XBox Series X event announced | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech news, including Uber buying Postmates, some social media says no to Hong Kong data requests, and much more.
Uber to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion
Between the company's own service Uber Eats and the new acquisition of delivery company Postmates, Uber is now a dominant player in the food delivery industry.
‘No mask, no ride’: Uber extends face-covering requirement indefinitely
Uber had asked drivers and riders to wear a mask until the end of June to protect people from COVID-19. But now it's extending the requirement indefinitely.
Facebook feels the pressure, Spotify Duo tier, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the top stories in tech, including Zuckerberg feeling the pressure, Uber's expanded mask policy, and more.
Reddit shuts down The_Donald, holographic VR, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including Reddit shutting down The_Donald, Uber wants Postmates, and more.
Uber is on the verge of buying Postmates, report claims
After Grubhub slipped through its fingers, Uber is reportedly close to inking a deal to acquire on-demand delivery service Postmates for its Uber Eats service.
Grubhub to merge with Europe’s Just Eat Takeaway after failed Uber talks
Grubhub has announced a planned merger with Europe-based Just Eat Takeaway after several months of talks with Uber Eats fell through over regulatory concerns.