Uber Stories
Uber Launches Calendar Shortcuts On App To Set Destinations Without Hassle
You can now save some time by scheduling your rides beforehand with Uber’s new feature Calendar Shortcuts.
Uber Self-Driving Cars: When Will It Happen? California Lawmaker Comes Up With Penalties For Permitless Testing Of New Technology
The measure was introduced in the California Legislature in response to Uber's attempt to test 16 vehicles on San Francisco streets last month.
Uber Driver Saves 16-Year-Old Girl From Child Sex Trafficking
An Uber driver working his shift in Sacramento, Calif. ended up saving a 16-year-old girl from child sex trafficking.
Uber Investigates, Blames iOS For Tracking Users' Location
This what Uber said about iOS tracking your location through its app.
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe? Uber Forced To Take Cars Off San Francisco Streets
Uber’s self-driving car program in San Francisco was plagued by regulatory and safety concerns.
Uber Ends Self Driving Cars' San Francisco Trial After DMV Revokes Registrations
The California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the self-driving fleet’s registrations Wednesday, forcing Uber to end trials.
How To Set People As Destinations For Uber Trips
A new update to Uber allows users to set contacts as their destination and use new trip-specific Snapchat filters. Here's how to use the features.
Uber Q3 Earnings: Company Reportedly Posting $800 Million Loss
The company’s hefty spending on promotions and its merger with Chinese ride-hailing company Didi are likely factors that led to the reported quarterly loss.
Amazon Is Making An App To Connect Drivers To Packages In Need Of Delivery
Amazon is reportedly working on an Uber-like app that will connect truck drivers with packages in need of delivery.
Self-Driving Cars: Uber Failed To Get Permit From DMV To Operate Autonomous Cars In San Francisco
Uber launched a fleet of self-driving cars in San Francisco, but decided not to undergo the permitting process put in place by the California DMV to get proper licensing to operate.
Who Is Kelli Amirah? Hot Uber Driver Twitter Story Goes Viral
“It all started on Saturday night, when me and my friends got an uber to this party,” she wrote Tuesday.
Uber Location Data: Employees Allowed To Track Customers, According To Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against Uber by a former security employee alleges the company allowed for wide access of customer data that allowed employees to track prominent people and personal acquaintances.
Trump, Technology Meeting: Apple's Tim Cook, Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Among Tech Leaders Expected To Attend
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg are among the few tech leaders that will attend the upcoming roundtable meeting with Donald Trump.
Nvidia Tests Self-Driving Car On Public Roads In California
The company got the approval for the tests Thursday and was already testing the autonomous vehicle on public roads Friday.
Uber iOS Update Asks For Permission To Access Your Location Even When You're Not Using The App
Uber received a lot of negative feedback when users found out the company was collecting location data without their permission. On Wednesday, Uber updated its iOS app to give users the ability to choose if they want to give the app permission to track location information.
Uber Acquires Startup Geometric Intelligence To Launch Its AI Division
Ride-sharing company Uber has acquired the AI research startup Geometric Intelligence and launched Uber AI Labs.
How To Stop Uber From Collecting Your Location Data On iOS And Android Devices
Uber rolled out a new mobile app last month, making it easier to book a ride. However, if you installed the latest update, Uber has been tracking your location the entire time. Here's how you can stop Uber from collecting your location data on iOS and Android devices.
Should You Tip Your Uber Driver? Send 'Compliments' Instead With New Update
Uber has introduced a new feature called Compliments, which allows riders to tell drivers what they liked best about their experience.
Lyft Vs. Uber: Lyft Retires Iconic Mustache For Connected Device Aimed At Improving User Experience
The ridesharing company has rolled out a brand new campaign which says "hello" to a new connected device and "goodbye" to the pink mustache.
What Can The Tech Industry Expect From Trump? Internet Association Sends Road Map To President-Elect
Tech leaders warned during the summer Donald Trump would be a "disaster for innovation."
Tesla Supercharger Update: Credits, Fees Rolling Out Next Year
The update, applicable to Tesla vehicles booked after Jan.1, 2017, will allow the company to reinvest in its car-charging network and expand it.
Uber New App Update: iOS, Android Redesign Brings Users A More Organized Riding Experience
Uber is rolling out a new mobile app, which it aims to be more organized when you book your ride.
Are Uber And Lyft Drivers Racist? Study Finds Discrimination Against Passengers With 'African American-Sounding' Names
Those with “African American-sounding” names waited as much as 35 percent longer than those with “white sounding” names.
Tesla Powerpack 2 Update: Double Energy Density Commercial Batteries
Ahead of the SolarCity/Powerwall event, the company announced updates to its commercial and utility energy product.
Uber Self-Driving Truck First Cargo Delivery: 50,000 Budweiser Cans
The delivery marks the first time that commercial cargo was delivered by a self-driven vehicle, according to a report.
DJ Khaled Snapchats Son's Birth, Boy Named Asahd Tuck
The record producer documented the birth of his son on social networking websites Instagram and Snapchat.
Snapchat Preparing $25 Billion IPO, Report Says
Revenue of the parent company of the popular photo- and video-sharing app is forecast to grow almost three times over the next 12 months.
Uber's New Partnership With Yext Will Make Getting To Certain Destinations Easiers
Uber announced on Thursday that it will be partnering with Yext, a New York-based startup that helps businesses manage location-related information, to bring more ads to its consumers.
UberEATS: Uber To Launch Food Delivery Service In Japan
UberEATS is set to launch Thursday in central Tokyo. The service will soon hit several other cities in Japan, the company announced Wednesday.
Uber Reportedly Researching VTOL Tech To Take Passengers To the Sky
Uber is one of the biggest ride-sharing services in the world, and now it wants to literally take its services to greater heights within the decade.