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Uber customers take note: Uber tests push notifications, a feature literally no one wants

From TechCrunch: Uber recently launched its new advertising division and in-app ads. Apparently, those ads aren’t staying within the app. Instead, ads from other companies are being sent out as push notifications, much to the chagrin...

Uber news: Uber to freeze fake rider account names, pilot front-facing video recording

From TechCrunch: Uber is releasing a suite of new safety features geared towards the driver, including freezing fake rider account names and piloting a front-facing video recording tool to replace a driver’s dashcam. The safety features...

TechCrunch on Uber: Uber alum rakes in $9.7M to curb finance-related fights between co-parents

From TechCrunch: If you’re a parent, one of the hardest things about getting divorced is still having to deal with your ex about financial matters regarding your children. And, according to a 2015 report, just 50.2%...

TechCrunch on PayPal: PayPal rolls out support for passkeys on Apple devices

From TechCrunch: PayPal is making it easier to log in to its services — if you’re an Apple device user, that is. The payments giant today announced that it’s adding passkeys as a log-in method...

How do you stop another Uber hack?, says TechCrunch

From TechCrunch: Ride hailing giant Uber says its services are operational following a “cybersecurity incident” last week that saw a hacker break into the company’s network and access systems that store vast troves of customer...

Latest Uber customer news: Don’t worry, Uber WILL find a way to advertise to you

From TechCrunch: Uber has officially launched its advertising division and unveiled its in-app ad experience, Journey Ads, in an attempt to drive more revenue. The company said Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its...

PayPal debuts a new rewards program that combines Honey’s discounts with other ways to earn, according to TechCrunch

From TechCrunch: PayPal is taking a step away from the Honey brand, the $4 billion shopping rewards acquisition it made in 2019, with today’s launch of PayPal Rewards. The new program will replace “Honey Gold”...

TechCrunch on Uber: Uber scales back in Pakistan

From TechCrunch: Uber is scaling back its operations in Pakistan, the latest in a series of efforts from the ride-hailing firm as it looks to improve its financial performance. The company says its marquee app is...

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Top DISH Network story from Forbes: DISH Network And Walt Disney Company Do A Rare ‘Handshake’ Carriage Agreement For Cable Networks

From Forbes: In a rarity in the cable network industry, after the Walt DisneyDIS Company pulled down its networks...

Take action against PayPal: PayPal’s ‘once beloved story’ is ‘back in vogue’ despite some noise

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