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Lyft And Uber Prices Are High. Wait Times Are Long And Drivers Are Scarce
Saturday, August 07, 2021
Lyft and Uber fares are estimated to be nearly 80% higher than pre-pandemic prices in some cities. The companies say a driver shortage is pushing up prices.
Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand
Thursday, August 05, 2021
Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.
Popular Game Company Activision Blizzard Sued For Sexual Inequality And Harassment
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Employees of Activision Blizzard, which makes the online game "World of Warcraft," are outraged at their leaders after California sued the company, alleging pervasive sexism and harassment.
The Robinhood IPO Is Here. But There Are Doubts About Its Future
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
State and federal regulators have launched numbers probes of the popular stock trading app, just as it hopes institutional investors and its own users will buy up its stock.
Google And Facebook Mandate Vaccines For Employees At U.S. Offices
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The tech giants' vaccine requirements could push other employers to follow suit.
WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
After the ouster of its eccentric founder, the co-working startup made a seasoned real estate executive its CEO. Now it's hoping to go public and lure workers back to communal office space.
More Than 30 States Sue Google Over 'Extravagant' Fees In Google Play Store
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
It's the latest government challenge over how Big Tech controls app stores. Officials say Google acts like a monopoly by abusing the power it has over how people pay for apps on Google devices.
Jeff Bezos Built Amazon 27 Years Ago. He Now Steps Down As CEO At Critical Time
Monday, July 05, 2021
Bezos is handing day-to-day duties to his longtime deputy Andy Jassy but will continue to hold considerable sway as executive chairman.
Change.Org Workers Form A Union, Giving Labor Activists Another Win In Tech
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The online-petition startup is the latest tech company where activism among workers has led to the formation of a labor union. Once taboo in Silicon Valley, unions are now on the rise.
Stung By Media Coverage, Silicon Valley Starts Its Own Publications
Friday, June 25, 2021
Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz has launched a website it calls "the future of media." The firm has backed Clubhouse and Substack, two efforts to take messages directly to the public.
John McAfee, Software Pioneer, Dies In Prison At Age 75
Thursday, June 24, 2021
McAfee was found dead in a Spanish prison cell on Wednesday — hours after a court in Spain had approved his extradition to the U.S. to face tax evasion charges.
John McAfee, Software Pioneer, Found Dead In A Spanish Prison Cell
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Just hours earlier, a court in Spain had approved the extradition of McAfee to the U.S., where he was set to stand trial on federal tax-evasion charges in New York.
Snapchat Ends 'Speed Filter' That Critics Say Encouraged Reckless Driving
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The messaging app popular with teens is dropping a feature first launched in 2013. After several deadly car crashes involving the filter, Snap was the target of numerous lawsuits.
Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The bipartisan vote in the Senate on Tuesday gives one of the most prominent skeptics of the tech industry a key role in shaping government regulation of the tech industry.
Apple iPhones Can Soon Hold Your ID. Privacy Experts Are On Edge
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Privacy experts worry the convenient feature will open the door to surveillance, data tracking and Apple's turning interactions involving state-issued IDs into a new revenue stream.
Privacy Experts Ask: Should State-Issued IDs Be Stored On Our iPhones?
Friday, June 11, 2021
Apple says it is working with states to digitize government-issued IDs. The announcement has privacy advocates on edge.
Biden Drops Trump's Ban on TikTok And WeChat — But Will Continue The Scrutiny
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
President Biden revokes Trump-era executive orders against TikTok and WeChat, but national security experts say the scrutiny of the apps will continue despite the reset in relations.
States Fight Over How Our Data Is Tracked And Sold Online, As Congress Stalls
Friday, June 04, 2021
New laws in California and Virginia represent vastly different approaches to how personal data is collected online and sold. Many other states are considering their own legislation.
State Legislatures Advance Bills Protecting Data Privacy
Friday, June 04, 2021
Congress is dithering on legislation to rein in the power of the tech industry, leaving states to come up with their own laws about data collection and privacy.
As Apple's Tim Cook Testifies, The Judge Creates The Day's Most Dramatic Moment
Friday, May 21, 2021
CEO Tim Cook defended Apple on the witness stand on Friday in a trial playing out in Oakland, Calif. Epic Games, which is suing Apple, accuses it of being an illegal monopoly.