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Uber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police sayUber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police say
Uber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in ArizonaUber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in Arizona
Self-driving cars will use flashing lights and weird noises to ‘talk’ to pedestriansSelf-driving cars will use flashing lights and weird noises to ‘talk’ to pedestrians
Uber is bringing its urban planning tool Uber Movement to LondonUber is bringing its urban planning tool Uber Movement to London
Uber Eats expands to 100 new cities in Europe, Middle East, and AfricaUber Eats expands to 100 new cities in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announces new investment fund focused on job creationFormer Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announces new investment fund focused on job creation
Uber’s self-driving trucks are now delivering freight in ArizonaUber’s self-driving trucks are now delivering freight in Arizona
The self-driving car war between Arizona and California is heating upThe self-driving car war between Arizona and California is heating up
Uber is driving patients to their doctors in a big grab for medical transit marketUber is driving patients to their doctors in a big grab for medical transit market
Uber’s culture fixer, Frances Frei, is leaving the companyUber’s culture fixer, Frances Frei, is leaving the company

The Harvard Business School professor will remain an adviser to the car-hailing company, but she’s off to educate other execs

Nissan plans to launch its own self-driving taxi service in JapanNissan plans to launch its own self-driving taxi service in Japan
Uber Express Pool offers the cheapest fares yet in exchange for a little walkingUber Express Pool offers the cheapest fares yet in exchange for a little walking
Uber changed the way it reports violent incidents in London in effort to appease city officialsUber changed the way it reports violent incidents in London in effort to appease city officials
Watch this self-driving car navigate the snowy streets of MoscowWatch this self-driving car navigate the snowy streets of Moscow
Uber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious concernsUber wants to be public transportation, and I have some serious concerns
The Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving carsThe Waymo v. Uber trial has shaken my confidence in self-driving cars
Uber will require drivers in the US to take six-hour breaks between long shiftsUber will require drivers in the US to take six-hour breaks between long shifts
Who blinked first in Waymo v. Uber?Who blinked first in Waymo v. Uber?
Uber rejected a $500 million settlement from Waymo earlier this week: reportUber rejected a $500 million settlement from Waymo earlier this week: report
Waymo and Uber reach a surprise settlementWaymo and Uber reach a surprise settlement
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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

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