Wendy’s Wants to Start Uber-like Surge Pricing in 2025
Wendy’s will start experimenting with surge pricing, much like Uber and Lyft, as the company rolls out digital menus to all its United States restaurants by 2025, according to the…
Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Tips On Less Than 3 out of 10 Rides
Rideshare drivers rally at a staging area near O’Hare International Airport during a work strike on February 14, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) Uber and Lyft drivers…
One of Dune’s Biggest, Non-Spoiler Questions Is Answered in Sandworm Poop
You can’t talk about the world of Dune without talking about sandworms. The massive, monolithic creatures are at the heart of not just Frank Herbert’s original novel, but both halves…
Here’s Why Your Uber Might Be More Expensive This Valentine’s Day
Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers and delivery workers went on strike across the United States on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The drivers are seeking fair wages, safety protections, and…
Don’t Cross the Uber, Lyft Picket Line on Valentine’s Day
Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers and delivery workers will go on strike across the United States on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The drivers seek fair wages, safety protections, and…
The Rabbit R1 Seems Cool, But What The Hell Is It?
Since CES 2024, we have seen this adorable little bright orange (Leuchtorange, to be exact) device everywhere. Despite all the hype, many are still confused about what it is, who…
Waymo’s 70-MPH Robot Roadrunners Hit Desert Highways This Month
If you’re driving on the freeway around Phoenix anytime soon, keep your eyes peeled for a car driving itself. Waymo will start testing its autonomous vehicles on Arizona highways this…
Citi Bike Rings in the New Year With a Price Hike
New York City and New Jersey residents who are already exasperated by periodic increases in MTA subway fares are going to lack even more options for cheap public transit. Out…
Anthropic Could Be Headed for an OpenAI-Style Showdown
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $750 million from Menlo Ventures, which values the startup at $15 billion, according to The Information. Like OpenAI, Anthropic also has a complicated…
Your Uber Driver May Soon Mount Your TV With Uber Tasks
Uber is testing out its own version of TaskRabbit called Uber Tasks in select markets, as first reported by Bloomberg Monday. The service will let users hire people to complete…