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Being an Uber driver is the perfect job for college students … says Uber

Uber is recruiting college students. According to the company working as an Uber driver is perfect for college students because of scheduling flexibility.
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U.K. sees mobile phone usage while driving soar, officials doubling down on penalties

Near quadrupling of texting while driving in two years in the U.K. is leading officials to double the penalties.
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Federal autonomous vehicle regulations and policies released

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published the Federal Automated Vehicles Policy, its initial set of regulations for autonomous vehicles.
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President Obama: Self-driving cars have the potential to change lives

Setting expectations for safety prior to the release of rules for self-driving cars, President Obama wrote an op-ed about the potential to save lives.
Cars News
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Sea-Tac travelers can now park-and-fly or fly-and-drive with Car2g0

Daimler's Car2go car-share serving now has designated parking at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Sea-Tac travelers now have two car share choices.
Cars News
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Amsterdam gets ready to test self-driving boats to transport goods and people

Amsterdam may not have much interest in self-driving cars, but using Roboats for the city's 100-plus kilometers of canals could have many uses.
Emerging Tech News
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Wireless Emergency Alert system activated to seek suspect in Chelsea bombing

The New York Police Department sent a mass alert to New Yorkers via the Wireless Emergency Alert system about a suspect in this weekend's Chelsea bombing.
Mobile News
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Uber rescinded automated surge pricing as soon as it learned of Chelsea bombing

Surge pricing took effect automatically after an explosion Saturday night in New York City, but Uber rescinded the higher pricing shortly thereafter.
Cars News
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NYPD computer system can't report on evidence, cash, or other seized property

An evidence and property system intended to track evidence and seized cash and other property for the New York Police Department crashes when queried.
Computing News
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Lyft president: most Lyft rides in self-driving cars by 2021

Lyft's president predicts most Lyft trips will be in self-driving cars by 2021 and that individual car ownership will be obsolete by 2025.
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Chicago officials may ban autonomous cars

Taking the opposite stance of that taken by Pittsburgh, which welcomed self-driving vehicle testing, Chicago considers an ordinance to ban autonomous cars.
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It’s not me, it’s you: Mobileye criticizes Tesla’s Autopilot following fatal crash

Tesla claims original Autopilot component supplier Mobileye criticized the system's safety after learning Tesla was developing its own components.
Cars News

Airbnb gives landlords a piece of the pie by allowing tenants to list homes

Airbnb is giving landlords and tenants a chance to list rentals together with its Friendly Building Program.
Smart Home News
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Road trip! East and West coast EV fast-charging corridors now complete

ChargePoint, BMW, and VW announced the completion of electric vehicle fast-charging station corridors on the United States' east and west coasts.
Cars News
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After Uber and Lyft leave town, Ride Austin emerges as go-to ridesharing service

After providing 100,000 rides in its first 100 days of business, Ride Austin is lowering rider fares and increasing driver payouts.
Mobile News
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See Jane Go, a ridesharing service for women, begins business in the O.C.

Ridesharing for women has been slow to get started, but See Jane Go launched this week in Orange County, California.
Mobile News
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Sex toy maker Standard Innovation faces lawsuit over tracking of usage, other data

A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against sex toy manufacturer Standard Innovation. It alleges invasion of privacy and consumer fraud.
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Amazon Prime, the gift that keeps giving, now includes free Audible content

Sweetening an already sweet pot, Amazon just added free Audible audiobooks, podcasts, and other content for Amazon Prime members.
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Budweiser and Lyft hook up to give free rides to folks who are drunk

This fall Anheuser-Busch and Lyft are partnering to celebrate beer drinkers and try to reduce drunk driving fatalities with 5,000 ride coupons per weekend.
Cars News
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Expecting a productivity increase from your self-driving car? Think again

Self-driving cars may increase safety and mobility, but occupant productivity gains aren't likely anytime soon, say University of Michigan researchers.
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Self-driving shopping carts may one day make their way to a Walmart near you

The U.S. Patent Office recently awarded giant retailer Walmart a patent outlining movable containers, detachable motors, and a circuit control system.
Business News
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Udacity, Mercedes-Benz, others launch self-driving car nanodegree program

Udacity just opened a nanodegree program for self-driving cars. Program partners include Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia, and Didi.
Cars News
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Tired of restaurant food? Umi Kitchen delivers home-cooked meals in New York City

If you miss home cooking but have no time to cook for yourself, Umi Kitchen delivers home-cooked meals.
Smart Home News
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is setting the standard for becoming a tech hub

With an eye to self-driving cars' improved safety along with attracting tech companies, Pittsburgh is actively transitioning into a self-driving tech hub.
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Alphabet’s Verily joins with with French drug firm to improve diabetes management

French drug company Sanofi and Alphabet's Verily are launching a joint venture called Onduo to improve diabetes management.
Health & Fitness News
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HP buying Samsung’s printer business for more than $1 billion

HP Inc. announced its agreement with Samsung to buy the South Korean company's printing business. The sale is expected to close within a year.
Computing News
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Eyes on you: Cadillac eye-tracking tech will wake you up or pull you over

GM Super Cruise option offered first for 2017 Cadillac CT6 alerts you via OnStar if you don't watch the road. Hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Cars News
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2017 Nissan Rogue rolls out at the Miami Auto Show

Among many other changes and upgrades, the 2017 Nissan Rogue will be available in a hybrid version for the first time. New safety options are also available
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Apple self-driving car plans shift gears as company reboots and rethinks

Future Apple plans for self-driving cars are secret, as the plans in the past. What is clear, however, is the company has cut back on the current effort.
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Nissan Leaf No Charge to Charge program now in 50 U.S. markets

More than 90 percent of U.S. Nissan Leaf owners live within 10 miles of a fast-charging station part of the company's 24- month No Charge to Charge program.
Cars News
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Amazon stores popping up in U.S. malls

Amazon is opening small Amazon Pop-Up stores in the middle of malls across America. The tiny outlets give people a chance to try out Amazon-branded devices.
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Ford's expanding its mobility vision with shuttles and bike-sharing

Fully embracing future mobility and transport options, Ford buys a shuttle service and invests in bike-sharing.
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GM recalls 4M cars for airbag software defect; Bolt EV to get OTA updates

More than 4 million General Motors vehicles are being recalled for defective airbag software. The Bolt EV eventually will support over-the-air programming.
Cars News
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Airbnb takes steps to curb discrimination after #AirbnbWhileBlack

After charges of discrimination, Airbnb formed a team to complete a 90-day review of company practices. New policies in effect will attempt to curb bias.
Smart Home News
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