A new trove of leaked documents has shed an unfavorable light on the early days of Uber. Dubbed the Uber Files, the leak consists of approximately 124,000 internal company documents, including more than 83,000 emails and text messages exchanged between former CEO Travis Kalanick and other executives, that date to a period between 2013 and… Continue reading Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
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Micromobility is fun, but perhaps that’s all it’ll ever be
It is worth beginning with a note that I am terribly risk averse, and therefore … not a ton of fun. When Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin first launched a fleet of electric scooters in my hometown of Pittsburgh last summer, my immediate instinct was very old-man-yells-at-cloud. Youths took over the streets and sidewalks, racing around downtown… Continue reading Micromobility is fun, but perhaps that’s all it’ll ever be
As hiring freezes and layoffs hit, is the bubble about to burst for tech workers?
Image: Getty Tech and IT workers have been reaping the benefits of a candidate-driven jobs market in recent months, with the demand for digital talent creating a seemingly limitless number of career opportunities for seasoned software professionals. But brewing beneath the surface are signs that the party could be coming to an end. As business… Continue reading As hiring freezes and layoffs hit, is the bubble about to burst for tech workers?
Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
A trove of internal Uber documents leaked to The Guardian and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), as well as dozens of other news outlets, outlines its strategies for global expansion — even if the company had to bend some rules. The leak, collectively dubbed the Uber Files, consists of over 124,000… Continue reading Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you’re sharing that seat with two young toddlers. Or your neighbor’s dog is constantly barking. Come to think of it, there are a lot of sounds that can ruin a good song in the… Continue reading The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
A Long-Lost Rare Crayfish Resurfaces in an Alabama Cave
Historically, Shelta Cave was one of the most diverse cave systems in the eastern United States. Long before Niemiller and other scientists came along, beetles, salamanders, shrimp, crayfish, and other animals lived out their days in the dark. Often blind and lacking pigmentation, many cave-dwelling species live longer than their surface-dwelling relatives, thanks to slower… Continue reading A Long-Lost Rare Crayfish Resurfaces in an Alabama Cave
Survey: Companies Should Rethink Business Travel Programs
Most travel managers said their company’s employees frequently use rental cars (82%) and rideshare apps (70%) on work trips, according to the study. Photo: Canva With corporate travel and in-person meetings increasingly returning, businesses need to be thoughtful about how they’re implementing – or re-implementing – their travel programs, especially when it comes to their… Continue reading Survey: Companies Should Rethink Business Travel Programs
Atlas Coffee Club’s Prime Day Deal Cuts the Price In Half
If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that a good cup of joe is a great way to start the day off right—a glass mug half full, if you will. What makes a good cup of coffee, however, is up to your taste buds. The best first step? Upgrading your coffee… Continue reading Atlas Coffee Club’s Prime Day Deal Cuts the Price In Half
Robot pizza delivered to your door (no humans needed)
Piestro Last year we predicted that 2022 would be the year that AI and robotics took over the quick-serve pizza sector. A new collaboration between a robotic pizzeria and a fleet of delivery robots is the latest example of that prediction coming true. Piestro, the developer of an automated pizza vending machine, just announced it… Continue reading Robot pizza delivered to your door (no humans needed)
Cab Services Market- Segmentation by Type (E-hailing, car rentals, radio cabs, and others) and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, MEA, and South America)|Technavio
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Cab Services Market size is expected to grow by USD 224.05 billion, at a CAGR of over 18.96% during the forecast period. The growing use of cashless transactions in e-hailing and integration with digital wallets is notably driving the cab services market growth. Read the 120-page report with… Continue reading Cab Services Market- Segmentation by Type (E-hailing, car rentals, radio cabs, and others) and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, MEA, and South America)|Technavio