The manipulation of Uber’s public image profoundly impacted the lives of taxi drivers
Aug 03, 2022 03:16 am UTC| Technology
In early July, the leak of 124,000 confidential files from Uber known as the Uber Files as part of an investigation by The Guardian revealed how the company knowingly flouted laws, secretly lobbied governments and...
Aug 02, 2022 07:18 am UTC| Technology Business
Brazil regulators have asked competitors including Sony for their comments on Microsofts looming acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The PlayStation makers lengthy response emphasized the importance of Call of Duty and...
‘Destiny 2’ bug: Bungie might soon fix the game-crashing exploit plaguing the chats
Aug 02, 2022 06:52 am UTC| Technology
Destiny 2 players had to be extra wary while playing the game over the weekend after some people found a game-crashing bug that can be exploited through the games chat feature. The good news is Bungie might soon fix the...
If all the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter?
Aug 02, 2022 04:20 am UTC| Technology
If all of the vehicles in the world were to convert to electric, would it be quieter? Joseph, age 10, Chatham, New Jersey If everyone everywhere received a free electric vehicle at the same time and owners were...
Ride-hailing in Lagos: algorithmic impacts and driver resistance
Aug 02, 2022 04:16 am UTC| Technology
In July 2014, the ride-hailing app Uber emerged in Lagos, offering the public improved mobility through technology. Uber, at the time, was valued at US$18 billion and had launched in 205 cities. Its competitor, Bolt,...
As tech giants face a financial downturn, some new players are focusing on people over profit
Aug 02, 2022 04:12 am UTC| Technology
The tech industry has been rocked by recent economic woes. While once thought of as close to recession proof, companies from Netflix to Meta are suddenly experiencing serious financial setbacks. As the Washington Post...
Aug 01, 2022 09:29 am UTC| Technology Business
Social media platforms have made it very easy to spread the latest news and information about all sorts of topics, but they also do the same for wild rumors. And Google Stadia was recently the subject of an unverified...
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