Tag: Uber

7 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Flower delivery service will say what words can’t. Flowers are one of those things I didn’t fully appreciate until adulthood, like accountants or ergonomic office chairs. British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori said it best: “The beauty of flowers lies in their gentle sequence of life: they bud, bloom, and fade away in a… Continue reading 7 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Clean Technica: More Flaws in the Robotaxi Revolution Dream003995

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 27th April 2025, 07:35 pm I published an article the other day on flaws in the robotaxi revolution dream. It was based on a… Continue reading Clean Technica: More Flaws in the Robotaxi Revolution Dream003995

Uber Is Being Accused of Something Incredibly Sleazy

When it comes to trailblazing skeevy new business models, no one does it quite like Uber. The company hasn’t just modernized management — it’s automated it, all while using legal loopholes and psychological tricks to create an entire new class of hyper-exploited workers. It’s also breaking new ground in consumer violations as well, according to… Continue reading Uber Is Being Accused of Something Incredibly Sleazy

The 11 Best Scented Candles (2025)

An in-depth candle explainer is in the works, but in the meantime, here’s some helpful information. Candle materials: There are a few popular materials for candles, including soy wax, paraffin wax, vegetable wax, coconut wax, and some others. Paraffin holds a scent well; soy wax lasts for a long time; palm wax has a high… Continue reading The 11 Best Scented Candles (2025)

DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit

DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. On a post on its website on Friday, DoorDash said, “the… Continue reading DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit

Waymo reports 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in U.S.

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022.  Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet reported Thursday that Waymo, its autonomous vehicle unit, is now delivering more than 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S. CEO Sundar Pichai said Waymo has options in terms of… Continue reading Waymo reports 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in U.S.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars

The NASA rover Perseverance recently discovered a strange rock on Mars, which appears to be made up of small rounded stones a few hundred millimeters in diameter. NASA’s research team is trying to determine its origin. Perseverance was launched in July 2020 with the mission of searching for traces of microorganisms that may have existed… Continue reading NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars

Thousands of Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans are going driverless on Uber

Photo: Volkswagen Group of America VW’s US self-driving arm, Volkswagen ADMT (Autonomous Driving Mobility & Transport), is partnering with Uber to roll out thousands of autonomous ID. Buzz vans across the US over the next decade. The plan kicks off in Los Angeles, with testing starting later this year and commercial rides expected to launch… Continue reading Thousands of Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans are going driverless on Uber