Lyft follows Uber in adding fuel surcharge for riders because of surging gas prices
Lyft said the fuel surcharges will go to drivers, who are in charge of filling up their own tanks.
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Apple just released a new update that lets you unlock your iPhone with a mask on — here's how to set it up
The software update will likely be the biggest update of the year, except for iOS 16, which is expected to be announced in June at Apple's developer conference.
Chinese tech giant Tencent plunges 10% after report of record anti-money laundering fine
Tencent shares fell nearly 10% to close at 331.80 Hong Kong dollars ($42.38), their lowest closing level since Dec. 5, 2019.
Elon Musk says own 'physical things' when inflation is high, but he's not selling his crypto
As inflation roars at a pace not seen in decades, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said to own physical assets and cryptocurrencies over cash.
The direct-to-consumer craze is slamming into reality
Rising Facebook ad prices, worsening ad measurement, and smaller-than-anticipated customer bases are dealing DTC companies a harsh blow.
'For the first time in history anyone can join a war': Volunteers join Russia-Ukraine cyber fight
Cyber warfare is being waged, not only between Ukraine and Russia, but on behalf of these countries by “digital soldiers” around the world.
Why Starship is the holy grail for SpaceX
SpaceX is counting on Starship rockets to carry more than 100 metric tons of cargo and crew per launch and help build out the company's prized Starlink unit.
Disney pauses political donations in Florida, CEO Chapek apologizes for silence over 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized for not being a "stronger ally" for the LGBTQ+ community and for the company's silence over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Uber adds fuel surcharge because of high gas prices
The company said that the fees will go to drivers, who are responsible for paying for gas they use.
Didi's 44% stock plunge leaves SoftBank and Uber with diminishing returns
SoftBank and Uber have seen their Didi shares plummet in value already, and now they're sinking further on a potential threat from Chinese regulators.
Tesla will pay Ukrainian employees for up to 3 months if they are conscripted to fight
Tesla employees were also praised for helping SpaceX, the aerospace venture also led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
U.S. clears way for truly driverless vehicles without steering wheels
U.S. vehicle safety regulators have issued final rules eliminating the need for highly automated and self-driving vehicles to need such controls.
Global tech firms are lining up to hire Ukraine's world-renowned coders
Companies around the world are lining up to try to hire coders who have been caught up in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EU and UK open antitrust probes into Google and Meta over 2018 ad deal
Regulators in the EU and U.K. have opened antitrust probes into Google and Meta, formerly Facebook, over the tech giants' 2018 ad deal.
Britain revisits huge tidal energy plan as Ukraine crisis continues
Any project would require significant levels of investment.
VPN use in Russia is surging as citizens try to bypass government's tightening internet control
Russia has blocked access to Meta-owned Facebook and restricted access to Twitter. Russians are using VPNs to try to bypass increasing internet controls.
Amazon stock has its second-best day of 2022 on planned 20-for-1 split
Amazon shares climbed more than 5% on Thursday after the company announced plans to split its stock for the first time since 1999.
Rivian will follow Tesla and change the type of battery cells it uses in standard packs
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells do not require any nickel or cobalt, which can be expensive or hard to obtain.
BuzzFeed is now a public stock, but can it build a long-term digital media winner?
BuzzFeed's next act will require turning its tech start-up roots into a large media company on a landscape that continues to be disrupted.
Oracle misses on earnings as investments drag down quarterly profit
Investments in a gene-sequencing company and a server chip maker cut into Oracle's earnings, which missed analysts' expectations.
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