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I’m not so sure Waymo’s going to win against UberI’m not so sure Waymo’s going to win against Uber
Uber is just too underhanded to play the underdog against WaymoUber is just too underhanded to play the underdog against Waymo
Why Waymo might play the Michael Douglas ‘Greed is Good’ speech in courtWhy Waymo might play the Michael Douglas ‘Greed is Good’ speech in court
Female Uber drivers earn $1.24 per hour less than men: studyFemale Uber drivers earn $1.24 per hour less than men: study
The battle of the damning emails begins with Waymo v. Uber opening statementsThe battle of the damning emails begins with Waymo v. Uber opening statements
Here’s what you need to know about the Uber-Waymo trial, which starts today

The year’s most unlikely and hilarious trial is about to begin

Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber is jumping on the dockless bike-share bandwagonUber is jumping on the dockless bike-share bandwagon
Benchmark’s suit against Travis Kalanick is now overBenchmark’s suit against Travis Kalanick is now over

The former Uber CEO has one less thing to worry about

Uber has hired its first chief diversity officerUber has hired its first chief diversity officer

Bo Young Lee will be filling a role the Holder Report recommended that Uber create

Uber Eats acquires David Chang’s food delivery startup AndoUber Eats acquires David Chang’s food delivery startup Ando
Uber will require UK drivers to take long breaks after 10-hour shiftsUber will require UK drivers to take long breaks after 10-hour shifts
Anthony Levandowski’s former nanny accuses him of stealing trade secretsAnthony Levandowski’s former nanny accuses him of stealing trade secrets
Uber had a secret tool to shield data at remote offices from law enforcement: reportUber had a secret tool to shield data at remote offices from law enforcement: report
Uber hires Tesla’s lead battery expert to help power its ‘flying car’ serviceUber hires Tesla’s lead battery expert to help power its ‘flying car’ service
Toyota’s ‘e-Palette’ is a weird, self-driving modular store on wheelsToyota’s ‘e-Palette’ is a weird, self-driving modular store on wheels
The Verge 2017 tech report card: UberThe Verge 2017 tech report card: Uber
Andrew J. Hawkins
SoftBank acquires a 20 percent stake in UberSoftBank acquires a 20 percent stake in Uber
Uber reportedly selling its auto leasing business to startup Fair.comUber reportedly selling its auto leasing business to startup Fair.com
Uber adds new features to its trucking app, but still hasn’t said how many people use itUber adds new features to its trucking app, but still hasn’t said how many people use it
Uber was supposed to hire a female COO, but didn’tUber was supposed to hire a female COO, but didn’t
EU’s top court rules that Uber is a transportation serviceEU’s top court rules that Uber is a transportation service
People still using BlackBerry Messenger can now hail an Uber right in the appPeople still using BlackBerry Messenger can now hail an Uber right in the app
Uber allegedly hacked rivals, surveilled politicians, and impersonated protestorsUber allegedly hacked rivals, surveilled politicians, and impersonated protestors
Uber is being investigated for criminal behavior, Justice Department confirmsUber is being investigated for criminal behavior, Justice Department confirms
Uber reportedly paid a 20-year-old man to keep silent about security breachUber reportedly paid a 20-year-old man to keep silent about security breach
Uber’s lawyer says the ex-employee who made allegations about security practices was trying to extort the companyUber’s lawyer says the ex-employee who made allegations about security practices was trying to extort the company

However, Uber went on to pay the employee, Richard Jacobs, to be a consultant.

Judge says Uber withheld evidence of a ‘shadow system’ of company communicationsJudge says Uber withheld evidence of a ‘shadow system’ of company communications
Uber covered up a cyberattack last year that exposed data of 57 million riders and driversUber covered up a cyberattack last year that exposed data of 57 million riders and drivers
Uber hit with $8.9 million fine in Colorado for letting unqualified drivers on its platformUber hit with $8.9 million fine in Colorado for letting unqualified drivers on its platform
Uber is buying up to 24,000 Volvo XC90 SUVs to form a fleet of driverless carsUber is buying up to 24,000 Volvo XC90 SUVs to form a fleet of driverless cars
Uber adds live location sharing and expands its beacon programUber adds live location sharing and expands its beacon program
Uber is testing 24/7 hotline support for its most frequent ridersUber is testing 24/7 hotline support for its most frequent riders
Uber’s ‘flying cars’ could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here’s what it’ll be like to ride oneUber’s ‘flying cars’ could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here’s what it’ll be like to ride one
Uber, Lyft ban right-wing activist after anti-Islamic tweetsUber, Lyft ban right-wing activist after anti-Islamic tweets
You can now make multiple stops on your Uber tripYou can now make multiple stops on your Uber trip
Uber has a new credit card for people who want to earn points for ride-hailingUber has a new credit card for people who want to earn points for ride-hailing
Uber will now charge you extra if your driver has to travel longer to reach youUber will now charge you extra if your driver has to travel longer to reach you
Uber’s sexual harassment problem will be the subject of an upcoming filmUber’s sexual harassment problem will be the subject of an upcoming film
Lyft raises $1 billion in funding round led by Alphabet’s venture armLyft raises $1 billion in funding round led by Alphabet’s venture arm
Uber will remain in Quebec after new rules go into effectUber will remain in Quebec after new rules go into effect

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