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    SMS phishing malware is spreading by pretending to be WhatsApp, Uber and Google Play

    There's a new SMS phishing campaign that is spreading malware across Europe by emulating nearly identical credential input user interfaces of Uber, WhatsApp and Google Play.
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    Uber will warn drivers if they're speeding

    Uber is doing something to help ensure their rides are safe. The company will now warn drivers if they're speeding. They'll also give tips on safer driving, including the importance of taking breaks.
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    Uber brings ad-free Pandora to drivers

    Uber and Pandora have teamed up for an interesting partnership. Drivers will be able to enjoy ad-free Pandora radio stations while they drive their customers around. The partnership will eventually expand to allow riders to control Pandora music in the car much in the same way they can control...
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    Uber replaces estimated prices for fares with guaranteed, upfront pricing

    Uber has decided to change things up when it comes to how much your fare will cost. Previously, you would be told an estimated price, along with a multiplier (if surge pricing was in effect), you'll be told an exact, upfront price. Surge pricing will still go into effect during busy times, you...
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    UberEATS launches in London

    UberEATS is now available in London. The service promises to deliver food in 30 minutes or less from your favorite restaurants.
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    Uber and Capital One team up for free rides deal

    Uber and Capital One have teamed up for a great new deal for Uber riders. Every 10th ride you pay for with your Capital One card gives you a free ride. There is one catch, however: the ride has to cost $15 or less.
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    Uber opens up its delivery service API for anyone to use

    The UberRush API can now be used by any company and developer that wants to integrate a courier service into their app or business. This is a big step for the company, but it is still limited to San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
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    Uber finally launches Scheduled Rides feature

    Uber quietly announced a new Scheduled Rides feature today. As you'd expect, the feature lets you schedule a ride in advanced instead of having to schedule it in real-time. Uber says they're giving priority access to business customers for this feature. While they didn't mention plans to roll...
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    Uber fined €800,000 in France for illegal transport services

    Uber has been fined €800,000 in France for their UberPOP service. UberPOP allows European drivers to make money for driving people without having to get proper licenses from country authorities. Many people have been against UberPOP as a result, and this fine means Uber is actually breaking the...
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    Uber will now refund you $2 if your carpool is late

    Uber is looking to get more people to use their carpooling service, so the company is offering a nice reprieve for those who fear that a carpool would delay their trip. The company will show you an "absolute latest time," and if you don't arrive at your destination by that time they'll refund...
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    Walmart partners with Lyft and Uber to get groceries delivered directly to your door

    Walmart has just announced a new way to get groceries delivered to your door without ever having to leave your house. If you live in Denver or Phoenix, then in the next two weeks you will be able to order groceries and have a driver from Uber or Lyft pick them up and deliver them to you. This...
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    Heal is like Uber, but for in-house doctor visits

    People are calling Heal the "Uber for Dr. Visits." So instead of using an app to tell local drivers that you need a ride, you tell local doctors that you need a doctor visit. The visit will cost you $99 and is currently supported in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, Oakland...
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    Toyota announces an investment into Uber, along with long-term partnership plans

    Toyota has just announced a "strategic investment" into the popular ridesharing service, Uber. We don't get details on exactly how much the investment was, but we did learn that the two companies have also agreed on a long-term partnership. Firstly, Toyota will have a new leasing program where...
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    Uber reveals their first self-driving car

    Uber has unveiled their first ever self-driving car. It's a hybrid Ford Focus equipped with 3D mapping technology similar to what Google uses for their cars. Uber will begin testing the car in Pittsburgh.
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    Uber announces a new Trip Tracker feature to help you follow family members in real-time

    Uber has been looking to expand their transportation service in any way that they can. The company has what they call the Family Profiles feature and now it's getting something new. The new feature is called Trip Tracker and it will give you a notification anytime someone in your list/family...
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    You can get $10 off your next Uber ride if you use Android Pay

    Google and Uber are holding a little promotion where they will get you a $10 credit toward your ride if you use Android Pay. If you remember, Lyft and Google did exactly this not too long ago and now Uber is getting in on the Android Pay fun. Google says this offer expires on May 30th.
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    Uber and Lyft exit Austin, TX after city passes law requiring drivers to be fingerprinted

    Uber and Lyft today announced that they will be leaving Austin, Texas after the city passed a vote that hurts their businesses. The city ordinance requires that drivers of ride-hailing services be fingerprinted. Uber and Lyft's ability to quickly expand relied on a quick and painless process of...
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    Uber will be dropping Google Wallet support on May 9th, replaces it with Android Pay

    Uber is sending emails to its customers to remind them that they will be dropping Google Wallet support on May 9th. If you use Google Wallet on Uber, you'll have to switch over to Android Pay or input your own credit card.
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    Uber drivers in New York form a union-like alliance

    Uber drivers in New York are taking advantage of a new policy that allows drivers to form groups to protect themselves. These groups will lobby and campaign for their needs and beliefs. Such groups were prohibited until Uber made a settlement in California that eventually brought the policy into...
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    Google, Uber, Ford, Lyft and Volvo team up to advocate self-driving vehicles

    Google has been testing self-driving vehicle tech for quite some time, but there hasn't been much in the way of getting regulation to help it become a reality. The company has decided to enlist the help of Uber, Lyft, Volvo and Ford to help advocate self-driving vehicles. The group is called the...
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    Uber kills UberEATS, its food delivery service, in New York City

    UberEATS offered pre-set lunch items in New York City(and other areas) that could be delivered in 10 minutes or less. However, this ends today for New York City as the company says they want to "bring you the most exciting selection, the highest quality food, and the fastest delivery time...
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    Uber has suspended surge pricing in Delhi due to local laws

    Uber has had to suspend surge pricing in Delhi. The company's surge pricing algorithm -- which heightens the price of an Uber ride during busy times -- seems to kick in too often and for too long. The reason is that Delhi's driving laws restrict driving to people based on their license plate...
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    Productivity Pack brings premium subscriptions to productivity apps for $69.99

    The Productivity Pack is back. For $69.99, this pack gives 1-year premium access to productivity tools. Apps include Pocket Premium, Wunderlist Pro, LastPass Premium, UberConference, Quip, Do, and The New York Ties. All in all, this bundle saves you 85% compared to subscribing to each service...
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    Juno is looking to be the next Uber competitor

    A new ridesharing startup named Juno is set to debut soon. Its name is Juno, and their goal is to supplant Uber as the number one ride sharing service with the promise that all your rides will be filled with happiness and kindness.
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    Uber now allows third party partners to brand rides

    Uber has announced that developer partners -- who offer Uber rides through their own app or service -- can now brand those rides. Branding means they can add custom information about the route or destination to provide a better user experience for their users.
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