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Ford aims for ‘mobility’ with Super Bowl ad, NYC hub

The company is also opening a hotspot for tourists and locals in New York City. Source: Ford aims for ‘mobility’ with Super Bowl ad, NYC hub

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Internet-Connected TV Penetration Reaches 74% 01/30/2017

The television is becoming part of the Internet of Things in a big way. The smartphone already evolved into the hub or central control point for most smart objects. These range from turning lightson and off to remotely monitoring front door or inside-the-home activity. Besides the phone, and all the new Internet-connected home gadgetry, such […]

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Uber customers lash out at ride sharing service amid anti-travel ban protests

Here we have history interfering with Uber’s well-laid plans for industry domination. This is how a $13B startup finds out if its brand has value to consumers. On the one hand, Travis Kalanick, Uber’s CEO, is promising to take Trump to task about the immigration ban, and on the other its behavior toward workers it […]

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Space-share shipping service Roadie partners with Goodwill for donation delivery

Roadie on-the-way shipping network works with Goodwill for discounts on pickup and delivery through February. Source: Space-share shipping service Roadie partners with Goodwill for donation delivery

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Lyft capitalizes on #DeleteUber sentiments with anti-Trump letter

While the #DeleteUber hashtag continues to gather steam on social media, Lyft is taking on Donald Trump’s Muslim ban directly — and probably picking up some new customers in the process.The ride-sharing company — and Uber competitor — addressed the political minefield in an email to customers, bearing the title “Defending Our Values.” The joint […]

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Uber CEO offers compensation for drivers impacted by immigration ban, will talk to Trump | TechCrunch

Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick added his voice today to a growing chorus of tech executives troubled by President Donald Trump’s recent immigration.. Source: Uber CEO offers compensation for drivers impacted by immigration ban, will talk to Trump | TechCrunch

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How does Blue Apron make money? | VatorNews

Like HelloFresh and other competitors, Blue Apron sells weekly meal subscriptions Source: How does Blue Apron make money? | VatorNews

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This Is How Uber Has Shaped the Taxi Labor Market

Ride-hailing hasn’t eroded the number of taxi driver jobs, but it has made them pay less. Source: This Is How Uber Has Shaped the Taxi Labor Market

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Uber Is Asking Drivers to Send Them Non-Uber Paystubs for Money

Smartphone app-based ride-share company Uber has been a controversial figure in Seattle for years. The company has been fighting its drivers’ unionization efforts since last autumn. Additionally, in December, Uber Technologies CEO Travis Kallanick was among the executives tapped to be on President Donald Trump’s economic advisory commission. Today, The Stranger received this screenshot of […]

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Top 3 factors for success in the Gig Economy

Being able to make sales that are platform independent, is for me a crucial factor. Platforms come and go, but if you own your own presence, then business can remain as usual. I still believe that platforms and services such as Upwork and Freelancer deliver a value to connect with potential leads and getting the […]