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Gett hits Uber on surge pricing; launches ad war

Israel-based Gett, one of Uber's biggest competitors, launched Monday its first big campaign against its competitor, Uber, which claims is ripping people off through its surge pricing.

Aug 19, 2015 11:20 PM EDT


Instacart shifts contractual personal shoppers to part-time employees in its 16 locations

The startup grocery delivery service Instacart is shifting its personal shoppers from freelance contractors to part-time employees. However, drivers will remain contractual in the company.

Aug 19, 2015 11:16 PM EDT


Whatever happened to Disney and Maker Studios $500M big deal?

Disney and Maker Studios collaboration is deemed unsuccessful due to clash between executives and corporate structure.

Aug 19, 2015 11:12 PM EDT


Protect your privacy by shutting down these Windows 10 features

There has been a lot of issues concerning the privacy of the recently released Windows 10. Here are the major problems, and the things you can do to minimize the information that Microsoft can collect.

Aug 19, 2015 11:04 PM EDT


American Express can make you play tennis with Maria Sharapova thru game-changing virtual reality tech

American Express is bringing a brand new technological experience for fans who will attend the 2015 US Open by letting them play with Maria Sharapova through virtual reality.

Aug 19, 2015 10:53 PM EDT


Global stocks emerging platform for varied returns for investors

The variation in different economies offer a variety of returns for investors. Trading in global stocks enable investors to offset the risk associated with one country with another.

Aug 19, 2015 10:47 PM EDT


Amazon employees defends tribe from 'Purposeful Darwinism' culture story

While Amazon's boss Jeff Bezos ruled out the investigation report from The New York Times saying it doesn't describe the Amazon he knows, a majority of employees defended the company in various online forum. The fast growing online retailer Amazon has been receiving flak from some employees and has recently become the center of discussion in the media as its punishing work culture was put on the spotlight.

Aug 19, 2015 10:38 PM EDT


Google brings Android One to Africa

Google's Android One initiative will now be coming to Africa. Android One is an initiative started by the search engine giant, Google, as a way to help bring inexpensive yet still useful smartphones to developing countries.

Aug 19, 2015 4:48 AM EDT


Bitten by the travel bug? There's an app for that!

Here is a collection of some of the most essential apps for today's average frequent flyer. Survive the hassle of travel by arming your phone with these apps.

Aug 19, 2015 4:43 AM EDT


Toshiba wants new blood to lead its board; Interim president stays

Japanese major Toshiba Corp has reshuffled its board by inducting more outside directors, while retaining interim President on permanent basis. Toshiba has conveyed an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to seek approval for the board restructuring.

Aug 19, 2015 4:33 AM EDT


BuzzFeed enters TV and film with the NBCUniversal deal

BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti was overwhelmed that NBUniversal agreed to fund $200M for the online publication to expand on movies and TV. Along with that, the website also teamed up with Yahoo! Japan, Facebook, Apple and Snapchat to broaden its reach.

Aug 19, 2015 4:28 AM EDT


US drone flights to increase by 50% over next four years

The US military is boosting its capability to deal with growing global security threats by increasing the number of its drone flights. The expansion, which comes with increased capacity for lethal strikes, will unfold over the next four years.

Aug 19, 2015 4:19 AM EDT