This Week’s Top 5 Tech Stories We’re Following- October Week 2
Lots has happened this past week in the tech world! With Meta partnering with Hollywood’s Blumhouse productions, Apple announcing a new iPad Mini, and more, there’s much to catch up […]
Tech News to Know This Week: Sept. 20-26, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
Payment Apps Asking for Specific Tips Before Service Annoy the Heck Out of Users
Alei Fan, Purdue University The Big Idea Asking customers to leave specific tip amounts before food is delivered or provided prompts larger gratuities but also leads to lower satisfaction – […]
Uber Raises Prices, but Drivers Aren’t Getting Their “Fare” Share
Ride-sharing programs like Uber and Lyft have become such a regular part of our daily lives that we don’t even bat an eye if we pull up the app and […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
Prop 22 Grants New Protections for Ride Share Workers
Last November, California passed a major new ballot measure, Proposition 22, which exempted ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft from classifying drivers as full-time workers in exchange for new benefits […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into […]
Why Facial Recognition Remains a Powerful Yet Controversial Technology
Facial recognition is expected to become one of the most important technological developments of the era. While the usage of such technology is extremely controversial, the power of facial recognition […]
Quick Bytes: Delivery Drones, Lizard Dreams, Tesla Theft
In this installment of Quick Bytes, we take a look at high-flying delivery drones, the dreams of lizards, and how to steal to Tesla.
Smart Cities Need Better Traffic Data, Rideshare Drivers Could Help
Data from thousands of miles of Uber rides gives traffic signals and urban engineers real-time information, helping smart cities alleviate traffic.
Uber’s Quest For Scooter Dominance Continues
With the possible acquisition of startup company Bird, Uber looks to gain ground in the battle for electric rental scooter dominance.
How the Internet Drives Us Ever Closer to the Perfect Market
A perfect market is defined by infinite choices, unlimited knowledge, and low prices. A look at travel booking via the internet shows how close we are.
Uber Elevates Transportation Into the Future
We’re in the midst of an automobile revolution. The car, as we know it, is rapidly changing form. It started with the electric car, which now has the attention and […]