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Uber and Lyft Fares Skyrocketed But Drivers Didn't See all the Benefits, Study Says
An Uber ride might cost you more than ever before, but workers aren't seeing all of the benefits, researchers say.
Pay Algorithms Make Working in the Gig Economy Feel Like 'Gambling,' Study Says
A new study identifies "algorithmic pay discrimination" on gig work platforms.
California Ballot Measure to Tax the Rich to Fight Climate Change Became About Lyft
There are about 30 million passenger cars in California, but Proposition 30 has been erroneous billed as a handout to one company.
VC Who Blamed the Government for $140 in Tolls During Uber Ride Should Blame Uber Instead
A wonky algorithm and always charging the maximum theoretical toll meant our protagonist paid almost twice as much in tolls as an actual round trip would have cost.
CYBER: Inflection Is the Background Check Company Making Decisions for Uber and Airbnb
The background checker is quick, automated, and all but impossible to talk to.
Biden Proposal to Make Gig Workers Employees Sinks Uber and Lyft Stock
The proposed rule rolls back a Trump administration rule that made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors, while reintroducing a test that
CYBER: How To Protect Yourself From Social Engineering Hacks
Uber, Twitter, and Twilio all fell pretty to social engineering. Most hacks don’t work without some form of it.
CYBER: Uber’s Been Hacked and Sim Swappers Are Getting Violent
The Uber hack is another warning about using your phone for 2FA.
The Uber Hack Shows Push Notification 2FA Has a Downside: It’s Too Annoying
The Uber hacker appears to have gained access to the company’s systems after spamming workers with multi-factor authentication requests.
Food Delivery Robot Casually Drives Under Police Tape, Through Active Crime Scene
A delivery robot drove through a suspected active shooter scene at Hollywood High School. The shooting was later determined to be a hoax.
Conservative Democrat Introduces Labor Bill That Would Exempt Millions from a Minimum Wage
The bill would lock workers out of basic labor rights and protections, while preventing states from enforcing higher standards.