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Here’s why your Uber driver is going to be taking fewer left turns in the futureHere’s why your Uber driver is going to be taking fewer left turns in the future
Uber wants to annoy riders with its own version of taxi TVUber wants to annoy riders with its own version of taxi TV
Uber is back in the robotaxi game after signing 10-year deal with MotionalUber is back in the robotaxi game after signing 10-year deal with Motional
Former Uber security chief found guilty of covering up massive 2016 data breachFormer Uber security chief found guilty of covering up massive 2016 data breach
London police arrest, charge teen hacking suspect but won’t confirm GTA 6, Uber linksLondon police arrest, charge teen hacking suspect but won’t confirm GTA 6, Uber links
Uber blames Lapsus$ hacking group for security breachUber blames Lapsus$ hacking group for security breach
Uber says ‘no evidence’ user accounts were compromised in hackUber says ‘no evidence’ user accounts were compromised in hack
Uber apparently hacked by teen, employees thought it was a jokeUber apparently hacked by teen, employees thought it was a joke
David Pierce
David Pierce
Some of Uber’s internal systems were hacked.

It sounds like the hacker got access to someone’s Slack account, and then some of Uber’s other internal systems. Lots of details still unknown, but there are some unverified screenshots floating around Twitter that make it sound like the hacker got a lot of access and potentially a lot of data. Uber said it’s working with law enforcement to investigate.

The FTC promises to investigate gig companies over wage-fixingThe FTC promises to investigate gig companies over wage-fixing
Uber’s posh electric car service is now available in 25 cities in North AmericaUber’s posh electric car service is now available in 25 cities in North America
Uber Eats and Nuro sign a 10-year deal to do robot food delivery in California and TexasUber Eats and Nuro sign a 10-year deal to do robot food delivery in California and Texas
Uber overhauls app safety features, including a new way to text 911Uber overhauls app safety features, including a new way to text 911
The Uber of ghost kitchens sucks, apparentlyThe Uber of ghost kitchens sucks, apparently
Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school suppliesUber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies
Uber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this yearUber is shutting down its free loyalty program later this year
Uber’s seeing positive cash flow for the first time everUber’s seeing positive cash flow for the first time ever
Uber will start showing drivers how much they’ll be paid for accepting a tripUber will start showing drivers how much they’ll be paid for accepting a trip
Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rulesUber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more citiesUber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber admits covering up massive 2016 data breach in settlement with US prosecutorsUber admits covering up massive 2016 data breach in settlement with US prosecutors
Uber will pay over $2 million to disabled riders after federal settlementUber will pay over $2 million to disabled riders after federal settlement
Uber’s former chief lobbyist in Europe is the Uber Files leakerUber’s former chief lobbyist in Europe is the Uber Files leaker
Uber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globallyUber leaks reveal how it spread ‘fucking illegal’ ride-sharing globally
Uber rides are getting safer, but the roads are deadlier than everUber rides are getting safer, but the roads are deadlier than ever
Why big tech companies are so quiet on abortion rightsWhy big tech companies are so quiet on abortion rights
Waymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucksWaymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucks
Uber drivers are liking the TeslasUber drivers are liking the Teslas
Umar Shakir
UberX Share brings carpooling back to NYC, LA, Chicago, and six other citiesUberX Share brings carpooling back to NYC, LA, Chicago, and six other cities
Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all woundsWaymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking because time really heals all wounds
Uber unveils new products for business travelers, wedding parties, and EVsUber unveils new products for business travelers, wedding parties, and EVs
Uber CEO vows to be ‘hardcore about costs,’ slow down hiring in memo to employeesUber CEO vows to be ‘hardcore about costs,’ slow down hiring in memo to employees
Uber and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion lawUber and Lyft extend legal fee coverage to drivers sued under Oklahoma’s forthcoming abortion law
Uber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down ruleUber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down rule
Uber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainabilityUber’s annual product event will focus on travel, sustainability
Uber granted 30-month license to continue operating in LondonUber granted 30-month license to continue operating in London
Uber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new dealUber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new deal
Uber is temporarily removing the ability to split faresUber is temporarily removing the ability to split fares
Instacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas pricesInstacart says it’s adding a fuel surcharge to help drivers paying high gas prices
Lyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas pricesLyft to add temporary fuel surcharge to fares amid spike in gas prices

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