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Now you can download a special Uber account for your grandparents
- Uber has launched special accounts for seniors, following the success of similar accounts for teenagers.
- The senior accounts feature larger text and buttons for easier use and can be linked to another user's account for assistance in booking trips.
- Trusted relatives or caregivers can manage rides for older users through 'family profiles,' offering support such as live-tracking trips and accessing driver information.
- The new feature aims to help older adults stay independent and connected, addressing concerns about technology exclusion among the elderly.
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Stablecoin Craze: Uber, Amazon, And Others Bet Big On Digital Assets
- Major tech firms like Uber and Amazon are considering the use of stablecoins for global financial transactions.
- Tech giants such as Apple, Amazon, and various banks are racing to integrate stablecoins into their systems, pegged to stable assets like the US dollar.
- The US Senate approved the GENIUS Act, which might establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins, but widespread adoption may still face hurdles like technology infancy and regulatory uncertainties.
- Companies like Amazon are exploring stablecoins to mitigate foreign exchange risks in international sales, with startups like Agora raising capital to support this trend.
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I'm 84 and drive for Uber to pay my bills. I've made some unfortunate investments, but I'm not worried about the future.
- Sharon Albrecht, 84, works for Uber and a home healthcare agency to support herself.
- Despite lacking retirement planning, Albrecht remains optimistic about her future and income sources.
- Albrecht reflects on her past jobs, investments, current work routine, and health.
- She shares insights on her financial decisions, investments, and future aspirations.
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Data everywhere, alignment nowhere: What dashboards are getting wrong, and why you need a data product manager
- Despite significant investments in data infrastructure, companies are facing challenges with conflicting dashboards and lack of alignment in data interpretation.
- The root of the problem lies in the lack of product-oriented thinking in data management rather than technical shortcomings.
- A new role, the data product manager (DPM), has emerged to address these issues by focusing on ensuring data usability, interpretability, and decision-making rather than just data delivery.
- DPMs play a crucial role in reshaping how internal data systems are constructed and adopted to improve decision-making processes within organizations.
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Double Exposure: Two Academic Studies Prove Gig Drivers Need Empowerment Tech More Than Ever
- Academic studies reveal algorithms exploit gig drivers by reducing earnings and increasing platform margins.
- Uber's pricing systems lead to lower earning rates for drivers, prompting a call for transparency.
- GigU emerges as an empowerment platform, offering tools for driver optimization and increased earnings.
- The convergence of academic research, legal wins, and tech solutions signals a shift towards driver empowerment.
- GigU's transparency tools provide drivers with insights to combat algorithmic exploitation and demand fair compensation.
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Insider
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When to tip your Uber driver, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi advised riders to tip their ride-hailing drivers if they feel they received good service and more than their money's worth.
- Tipping is optional according to Khosrowshahi, but he suggests tipping through the app if customers are satisfied with the service quality.
- Studies show that about 20% of Uber riders currently tip their drivers, with a higher tipping rate for food delivery trips compared to ride-hailing.
- Khosrowshahi highlighted issues like tip baiting, where customers entice gig workers with a tip and later revoke it, and emphasized that tipping remains a personal choice.
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Insider
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Why you might be paying Uber more money for slower pick-ups, according to a new study
- A new study examines Uber's forward-dispatch trips, revealing potentially pricier, longer wait times.
- Forward-dispatch trips give riders worse service at higher prices, with drivers getting little compensatory premium.
- Uber counters, claiming forward dispatch aims to reduce wait times and improve reliability.
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VentureBeat
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From pilot to profit: The real path to scalable, ROI-positive AI
- Despite billions in AI investments, most enterprises remain stuck in pilot purgatory.
- Successful companies like Walmart and JPMorgan Chase cracked the code for scalable AI.
- Building institutional machinery and governance models are crucial for moving AI beyond pilots.
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TechCrunch
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Uber has Atlanta’s autonomous ride-hailing and delivery market on lock
- Uber Eats customers in Atlanta can now opt for sidewalk delivery robots for food delivery through partner Serve Robotics.
- Serve, a company spun out of Uber, has launched in Atlanta, their fourth commercial city after Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas Forth Worth.
- Serve plans to expand its fleet from 100 bots in Los Angeles to 2,000 across various U.S. cities by the end of 2025.
- Uber Eats customers in Atlanta can receive robot deliveries in specific areas, with plans for expansion, operating from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in partnership with restaurants like Rreal Tacos, Ponko Chicken, and Shake Shack.
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New King Of The Hill Season 14 Trailer Has Us Excited For Hank's Return
- The 14th season of King of the Hill is set to return next month, and Hulu has released an official trailer providing an in-depth look at the show.
- The trailer features Hank returning to the famous alley with a beer, encountering an older Boomhauer who gives him a hug, signaling the excitement for the upcoming season.
- The new season trailer includes humor about vegans, gender neutral bathrooms, Uber drivers, Zoom meetings, and the rise of soccer in the U.S.
- The new season storyline involves Hank and Peggy returning to a changed Arlen, Texas while Bobby pursues a career as a chef in Dallas, with the premiere set for August 4 on Hulu and Disney+.
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Uber’s ‘New’ Shuttles: They’re Just Buses, Really
- Uber's new shuttles resemble traditional buses, focusing on fixed routes and stops.
- Critics question the impact on commuters, climate, and existing public transport systems.
- Concerns arise over potential negative effects on transit efficiency and environmental impact.
- Uber aims to compete with personal car ownership but faces skepticism over sustainability.
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Uber Driver’s Mid-Ride Knife Display Ignites Fear And Controversy
- An Uber driver in Charleston, North Carolina, was caught on camera displaying a knife during a ride, sparking fear and controversy.
- The video, initially shared by the passenger on social media, showed the driver handling the knife while driving.
- Uber responded by banning the driver from their platform, citing their strict safety policy prohibiting drivers from carrying weapons.
- The incident raised concerns about passenger safety and led to discussions on appropriate behavior for rideshare drivers.
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TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers
- Transport for London is facing legal action from the union representing Uber and other minicab drivers over delays in licensing that have harmed their livelihoods.
- The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is leading the legal challenge against TfL due to ongoing problems with licensing affecting private hire drivers, including many working for Uber.
- Delays in licence issuance have caused financial hardships for drivers, with some losing homes and vehicles repossessed as a result of not being able to work legally in London.
- TfL has apologized for the delays and taken steps to address them, but the union and drivers are seeking systemic changes and accountability through this legal action.
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Uber Used My Sandwich to Test a Ride-Sharing Algorithm
- Uber is using Uber Eats deliveries as a way to test and validate algorithms and logistics for their services.
- Uber's approach focuses on experimentation, with every delivery serving as an opportunity to test and refine their offerings.
- The case study of Uber's Express POOL service showcases their dedication to testing and iterating to improve user experience and efficiency.
- While Uber's experimentation led to the successful launch of Express POOL, there were challenges such as longer wait times affecting adoption rates.
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TechCrunch
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Travis Kalanick is trying to buy Pony AI — and Uber might help
- Travis Kalanick, former Uber founder, is interested in buying the U.S. arm of autonomous vehicle company Pony AI with potential help from Uber.
- Pony AI, with a market cap of $4.5 billion, started preparations for a U.S. arm sale or spinoff by creating a 'forked' version of its source code.
- Acquiring Pony AI would reimmerse Kalanick in self-driving technology after his departure from Uber in 2017, which later sold its self-driving division to Aurora.
- Kalanick, focusing on robotics with his company CloudKitchens, mentioned that Uber was close to market leader Waymo in autonomous technology at the time of his exit.
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