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The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-04 22:54:42

The US Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday over disability discrimination… again. The lawsuit claims the company and its drivers "routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities." It specifically calls out its handling of passengers with service animals or stowable wheelchairs. The suit was filed in federal court in Northern California. "Despite the importance of its services to people with disabilities, Uber denies people with disabilities full and equal enjoyment of its servic

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Amazon drivers could be wearing AR glasses with a built-in display next year

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-10-06 23:30:08

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon, like Meta, Google, Samsung, and Snap, is working on a new pair of augmented-reality (AR) glasses, according to a report from The Information. The AR glasses, codenamed Jayhawk, could reportedly come with a full-color display in one eye, along with built-

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Xbox and LG are bringing cloud gaming to cars

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-10 19:30:16

LG's in-vehicle entertainment platform will soon come integrated with an Xbox app for select internet-connected vehicles. Yes, people will be able to play full games on their infotainment systems, as long as they have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription so that they can stream titles available on the service, as well as games they already own. They'll, of course, need to switch on internet access on their cars and to use a compatible Bluetooth controller to be able to play games, including D

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Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-10-25 15:53:54

California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions. The agreement is a win for gig workers who have long been classified as independent contractors, and thus, ineligible for certain protections that employees receive, like the right to collective bargaining. Gov. Gavin Newsom, alongside Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, announced Friday support for two pieces of legislation that form a pathway for app-ba

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Tesla Is Making a Move in New York City That Regulators Absolutely Hate

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-11-25 15:00:47

Tesla is coming in hot in New York City and regulators, legislators and consumers are already pushing back. The electric car company’s latest foray into regulator wrestling comes via a hiring push for autopilot drivers in NYC, despite holding no permits for that service in the city. Given that Tesla has already spent years fighting federal probes, civil and criminal lawsuits and a host of scrutiny from everyone from the SEC to local politicians, its new push appears to be a further continuation

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Uber Is Finally Making It Easier for Riders to Avoid Male Drivers

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-03 00:15:45

For women in the U.S., getting a ride with a woman driver on Uber is about to get easier. On Wednesday, Uber announced that it’s rolling out new features that will give women riders the option to request women drivers and vice versa. “Across the US, women riders and drivers have told us they want the option to be matched with other women on trips,” said Uber vice president of U.S. and Canada operations Camiel Irving in a press release. “We’ve heard them — and now we’re introducing new ways to

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Uber finally launches feature to prioritize women's safety

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-05 00:43:09

Uber is giving women more control over their next ride. The ride-share app launched Women Preferences on Wednesday, which allows women to be matched with women drivers for further safety and security. The change has been widely requested among women riders and drivers, according to Uber's press release. Also: The best Apple Watch: Here's the best smartwatch for you The new feature will launch in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit in the next few weeks. Women Drivers will be among the op

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Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men

news.ycombinator.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-06 00:30:41

Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and create a preference in their app settings. Women drivers can also choose to drive women. "It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," Ca

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Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-06 05:01:57

Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and create a preference in their app settings. Women drivers can also choose to drive women. "It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," sa

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Uber’s making it easier for women riders and drivers to find each other

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-06 05:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Most Uber trips end without incident, but for many women, the threat of sexual harassment and assault looms large. According to Uber’s own data, thousands of women have been victims of sexual violence in an Uber vehicle over the years. Today, Uber is taking a step to mitigate that risk by making it easier for women to reque

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Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-06 05:00:00

Six years ago, Uber launched a feature in Saudi Arabia that let women drivers on its ride-hailing app ask to be connected to female riders. Since then, the “women preferences” feature has rolled out to 40 countries, from Argentina and Brazil to Canada, India and Mexico. In a few weeks, this feature will finally make its way to the United States, the company said on Wednesday. Uber plans to pilot the feature in Detroit, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Women will be able to set a preference for a

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Honda and Acura EV owners gain access to Tesla Supercharger network

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 00:06:55

This currently includes just two vehicle models but lays the groundwork for future growth. Honda and Acura EV owners can now take advantage of the sprawling Tesla Supercharger network with the release of the first Honda-approved NACS -CCS DC fast-charging adapter. This means that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners can join the growing ranks of non-Tesla EVs that you might see filling up at any one of the more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers. "Combined with other growing charging netw

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Blender 4.5 LTS Released

news.ycombinator.com Blender Foundation 2026-01-21 23:06:44

The final frontier. After years of work, support for the popular backend in Blender is now on par with OpenGL. It’s not enabled by default yet; make it so in the Preferences. Make sure to keep your drivers up to date! Blender works closely with hardware manufacturers to ensure Vulkan performs as good as possible. See the supported platforms and drivers, and the current limitations.

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KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

wired.com Verity Burns 2026-02-05 17:00:00

There’s a level of confidence you have to admire in a brand entering a new market and out-pricing almost every single one of its competitors, straight from the off. That certainly appears to be KEF’s strategy with its very first soundbar, the KEF Xio—an all-in-one Atmos soundbar that will set you back a cool $2,500 (£2,000.) Of course, there’s the obvious: that’s enough to buy yourself a pretty decent surround sound package, with a performance that any soundbar will struggle to match. But if yo

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Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have unionized

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-13 10:24:34

Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have joined a union and are now seeking the first collective deal for ride-share drivers in the country, according to Bloomberg. Drivers from Greater Victoria, in particular, have joined UFCW 1518, the province's largest private sector union, which currently represents over 28,000 workers across multiple sectors. "The organizing victory represents a new chapter for app-based workers, demonstrating that all workers deserve a voice in their working conditio

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Teen drivers spend 21% of the time looking at their phones, reveals alarming study [Video]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-13 21:04:20

A alarming new study has found that som teen drivers in the US spend as much as 21% of their time at the wheel looking at their phones, creating a substantial risk of distracted driving crashes. While much of this was brief glances, more than 5% of driving time comprised looking at their phone for 2+ seconds a time, long enough to qualify as dangerous … CNET reports that the teens did this despite understanding the risks they are taking. The study includes survey responses from 1,126 teen dri

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New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2026-02-25 05:03:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust That's called progress: SteamOS started life as a lightweight Linux-based system built for Valve's Steam Machines that never really picked up steam (pun intended). Now, it powers the Steam Deck and various other handhelds. New benchmarks show that the gaming OS outperforms Windows 11 on similar hardware. A recent Ars Technica report tested five demanding PC games on Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld, r

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Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

news.ycombinator.com Follow This Blog Board To Get Notified When There'S New Activity 2026-02-28 12:38:28

This blog post is intended to notify all Windows Hardware program partners that Microsoft has taken a strategic initiative to clean up legacy drivers published on Windows Update to reduce security and compatibility risks. The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised. This initiative in

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Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-07 04:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

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NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-07 20:00:11

New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) have settled on new minimum-wage rules for rideshare drivers, Bloomberg reports. Drivers will receive a five percent raise under the new proposal, a compromise to keep Uber and Lyft from locking drivers out of their apps. The proposal needs to be voted on by the TLC's board of commissioners before it goes into effect, but assuming it does, it'll end months of uncertainty for drivers working in the city. Uber began sporadically locking drivers

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Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-08 09:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-09 09:05:43

Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. "The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised," Microsoft said. "This initiative involves periodic cleanup of drivers from Windows Update,

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Packed with seven drivers, you’ll enjoy a seamless audio experience with the Kiwi Ears Septet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-18 13:01:52

Finding high-quality audio can be quite a challenge. Even though wireless earphones are super popular, true audiophiles still prefer wired options for the best sound experience. This is especially true if you’re a musician or a sound engineer, as precision and quality are key. There are differences even then. While you can find many good in-ear monitors, the top-rated ones can often come with a hefty price tag, making them less accessible for the average consumer. That’s the challenge that Kiwi

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Cadillac Optiq 2025 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability

wired.com John Voelcker 2026-03-23 05:00:00

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the US brand’s shot at capturing buyers of small, high-end EVs in North America and several other markets. It’s the latest in a lineup of five electric models from a brand recasting itself as all (or mostly) electric, tech-forward, and truly global—unlike its US luxury-barge image of past decades. I spent eight days in an Optiq in early May, and drove 840 miles throughout upstate New York and environs, and also New York City. It’s a quiet and comfortable small-SUV EV

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Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-18 00:24:37

Uber is moving away from its commission-based model for three-wheeled motorized rickshaw drivers in India in response to increased competition from local rivals Rapido and Namma Yatri. The ride-hailing giant will instead charge drivers a daily fee to use the platform and connect to riders. The business model change is the latest update to Uber’s business in India in an attempt to make the margins work. In 2015, Uber first launched its auto-rickshaw service in the market but suspended shortly a

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Latest Tech News

The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

Amazon drivers could be wearing AR glasses with a built-in display next year

Xbox and LG are bringing cloud gaming to cars

Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization

Tesla Is Making a Move in New York City That Regulators Absolutely Hate

Uber Is Finally Making It Easier for Riders to Avoid Male Drivers

Uber finally launches feature to prioritize women's safety

Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men

Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

Uber’s making it easier for women riders and drivers to find each other

Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers

Honda and Acura EV owners gain access to Tesla Supercharger network

Blender 4.5 LTS Released

KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have unionized

Teen drivers spend 21% of the time looking at their phones, reveals alarming study [Video]

New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC

Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update

Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost

Packed with seven drivers, you’ll enjoy a seamless audio experience with the Kiwi Ears Septet

Cadillac Optiq 2025 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability

Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India

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