Waymo’s robotaxis are coming to Uber’s ridesharing app
Uber will soon offer rides in Waymo’s autonomous vehicles using the regular Uber app. It will also integrate with Uber Eats for meal delivery. Announced on Tuesday, the service will…
22 Unhinged (but Fake) App Features
Image: Soren Iverson At the tail end of 2022, screenshots of bizarre app features started going viral on Twitter. They rested just on the line between plausible and absurd. Google…
Uber’s Ex-Security Chief Leaves Court With No Jail Time for Covering Up Massive Hack
Update 05/05/23: Late on Thursday, federal judge William Orrick declared Uber’s former head of cybersecurity Joseph Sullivan would suffer no prison time for covering up a massive security breach at…
Biden Administration to Investigate Worker Surveillance Software
Is your employer monitoring your mouse clicks, keystrokes, or webcam? What about your location or pace of work? If so, the White House wants to hear from you—from the confines…
Lyft’s New CEO Will Reportedly Cut 1,200 Jobs
On Friday, Lyft CEO David Risher announced in a memo that employee layoffs are coming next week, marking his first decision since taking over the company only five days ago.…
Ex-Grubhub Driver Wins 8-Year Legal Battle in California Court, Gets $65
After nearly a decade of courtroom arguments and appeals, one California man is finally emerging victorious in a protracted legal fight against Grubhub. Robinhood App Lays Off 9% of Staff…
Uber’s ‘Record My Ride’ Feature Is Expanding to More Cities
Uber’s Record My Ride feature is expanding to even more cities across the United States. The feature gives both passengers and drivers the ability to easily record audio during a…
Late to Lyft? You’ll Pay the Price
As the old adage goes: Time is money. And now there’s one more reason to watch the clock. Lyft has quietly added wait time fees to its cost scheme. If…
The Best, Coolest, and Weirdest Gadgets at CES 2023
Photo: Kyle Barr/Gizmodo Do you remember the scene from The Matrix where the ever-districted Mr. Anderson has his head turned by a woman in a red dress? What do you…
Uber riders, in-car video ads are coming
Uber is looking at ways to make more money through advertising with plans including in-car tablets that show video ads to riders.