Uber Ads just became a $1 billion business — and it has plenty of room to grow

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Uber Ads is now a $1 billion business in terms of annual revenue run-rate.

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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough

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Many Uber and Lyft drivers in their retirement years are relying on income from rides and tips to supplement their Social Security.

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You Can Uber a Yacht for 1,600 Euros This Summer

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The scary new ways you're about to get overcharged for everything

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Personalized pricing not only bakes in bias and can drive inflation but creates a world where you never know when your apps are ripping you off.

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Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects

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Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will get new benefits and minimum wage protections, but not all drivers are happy.

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Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip — even though it only happens on a quarter of rides

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Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured.

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Identity Verification Firm Used by X, TikTok, and Uber Exposed Users' Driver's Licenses

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A prominent identity verification firm that has contracted with TikTok, Uber, X, and other large platforms, left a set of administrative login credentials exposed to the internet for more than a year, according to a report from 404 Media.

Uber and Lyft drivers are desperate for tips. Riders don't shell out, but they'll tip three times as often for food delivery.

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Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Ride-hailing drivers receive tips from just a quarter of rides, according to Gridwise data.

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Your Uber Eats orders may be more likely to get stuck in NYC traffic now

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This Apple Watch Case Could Kill All of Those Wannabe AI Devices

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In a matter of two months, hopes for the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI devices crashed and burned.

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