IRS Signals a Coming Crackdown on Gig Workers
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by Todd Feathers
1M ago
Beginning this tax year, gig working platforms have to report information about more workers to the IRS as the agency cracks down on tax scofflaws ..read more
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Uber Is Offering Discounted Rides To Polling Stations On Election Day
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by Thomas Maxwell
3M ago
A paid national holiday would be nice, but it's something ..read more
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Lyft Settles With Department of Justice Over Claim It Misled Drivers About Potential Earnings
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by Thomas Maxwell
3M ago
During the pandemic, Lyft told drivers in some cities that they could make over $40 per hour. The Justice Department argued only the most hardcore drivers would make that much ..read more
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Woof! Lyft Launches Pet Rides to Celebrate National Dog Day
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by Dua Rashid
5M ago
Your furry friend can tag along on your Lyft ride an additional fee of $4 ..read more
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Uber, Lyft Walk Back Threats to Leave Minneapolis as State Passes New Minimum Wage For Drivers
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by Maxwell Zeff
9M ago
Minnesota legislators reached a compromise with Uber and Lyft to increase pay for drivers across the state through a newly passed bill on Sunday, according to the Star Tribune. The ridesharing companies say they will continue operating throughout the state, after threatening to leave Minneapolis in August when the… Read more ..read more
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10 Things We Hate About the Rabbit R1
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by Dua Rashid
10M ago
I’ve spent a day with the Rabbit R1, and to say that I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. In fact, I was surprised at how little it offers at the moment, and even from what it offers, what a poor job it does at that. According to the CEO Jesse Lyu, the R1 is “the worst this technology will ever be,” which… Read more ..read more
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Early Reviewers of Humane AI Pin Aren’t Impressed
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by Kyle Barr
10M ago
With the long-hyped Humane AI Pin finally hitting the streets Thursday, those gripping their hands until their knuckles turn white in anticipation since its debut last November might want to hold off for a bit before dropping $699 (plus a $24-a-month subscription) on the small, wearable chatbot. Reviews have made… Read more ..read more
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Uber and Lyft to Stop Offering Rides in Minneapolis After Minimum Wage Hike for Drivers
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by Matt Novak
11M ago
Uber and Lyft have vowed to stop offering service in Minneapolis starting May 1 after the city council voted 10-3 on Thursday to override the mayor’s veto on a minimum wage for drivers. Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz, vetoed a similar pay floor for rideshare drivers statewide last year. Read more ..read more
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TSA Self-Checkout Is Coming, But Will It Really Make Air Travel Suck Less?
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by Matt Novak
1y ago
TSA started testing a new “self-checkout” lane in Las Vegas on Wednesday for pre-checked flyers. Network TV morning shows billed it as the future of airport security. But anyone who’s been frustrated with the robot cashiers at supermarkets and big box retailers will likely be asking themselves a simple question: Why? Read more ..read more
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Wendy's Surge Pricing, AI Willy Wonka Sham, R.I.P Apple Car and More Fun With Phones
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by Gizmodo Staff
1y ago
There are some things near and dear to many. For some, it’s fast food at a good price, and for others, it’s Willy Wonka. Both were messed with this week by people who wanted to make a quick buck. Here are those stories and the other top tech stories of the week. Read more ..read more
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