Category: business

Lyft’s stricter safety policy could make it harder to ban bad drivers

[ad_1] Under the new system, Lyft also requires its Trust and Safety team to follow a strict set of guidelines that is displayed on their computer as they work through a case (the company also made the role an hourly position instead of a salaried one). Under Lyft’s previous system, Trust and Safety team members […]

Mark Zuckerberg still won’t ban ‘political’ ads from Facebook

[ad_1] He added that, while it may be easier for Facebook to “choose a different path,” it is more important to stand up for free speech and free expression. “We need to be careful about adopting more rules that can restrict what people can say,” he said. “I don’t think it’s right for politicians to […]

Apple’s wearables and services businesses keep on growing

[ad_1] For that matter, wearables will also likely continue its steady growth pattern, seeing as how the Apple Watch Series 5 had only just arrived when the quarter ended. Between that and the new AirPods Pro, this is another category that should continue being a winner for Apple. The gains in wearables and services helped […]

‘Apex’ crosses 70 million players as EA focuses on ‘live services’

[ad_1] Apex Legends has officially hit 70 Million players worldwide! We are constantly so humbled and thankful for all of your support. ❤ pic.twitter.com/GUn1AabqC8 — Apex Legends (@PlayApex) October 29, 2019 The Sims 4 has monthly average players that are up 40 percent from last year (it seems like making the game available for free […]

EA’s ‘NBA Live’ franchise is out for the season, again

[ad_1] Andrew Wilson: That will include our plans for NBA LIVE. With great support from the NBA and NBPA, we had been working on an innovative new direction for our game timed with the All-Star weekend – an experience designed around new ways for players to engage, connect and create through basketball. Now, with greater […]

Lyft’s new monthly subscription is cheaper, but has fewer perks

[ad_1] Lyft Pink comes with a few other perks, like three “free” 30-minute bike or scooter rides per month (in select markets), three free trip cancelations, priority airport pickup and waived lost-and-found fees. The service isn’t quite ready yet, but the company says it’s coming soon, and you can sign up for early access now. […]

Waymo’s fully-automated shuttles are picking up riders around Phoenix

[ad_1] At the beginning of the month, Waymo said it was close to offering autonomous rides with no backup driver. This announcement suggests that it’s plans are on schedule. Unfortunately, Waymo has not confirmed when it will open the driverless rides to all customers in Phoenix, and users who have signed up for the service […]

Xbox All Access financing returns with Project Scarlett upgrade option

[ad_1] With the launch of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, the most affordable tier now starts at $19.99 per month for 24 months. Alternatively, you can get an Xbox One S for $22.99 per month for 24 months or an Xbox One X for $30.99 per month for 24 months. Whichever console you pick […]

Spotify’s podcast strategy is starting to pay off

[ad_1] The company is looking to further analyze the data about podcasts and premium sign-ups, but believes that it’s “onto something special.” If proven true, we can expect to see Spotify lean even harder in to owning the space, with more paid-for exclusive titles to lock people into subscriptions. It looks as if the music […]