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From funky costumes to unexpected fluffy companions, rideshare drivers are full of surprises. However, so are the passengers, and as Reddit user smkAce0921 learned, they’re not always pleasant.In a post on the platform’s ‘Malicious Compliance’ forum, he explained that a couple of years ago, when he was Ubering, people started increasingly employing a scheme that was meant to get them out of paying a significant portion of the journey cost.Not to be outdone, the Redditor began fighting back at the dirty…

Image: Caspar Wijngaard/Image Comics.Sooner or later, modern superhero comics dig into what it means for people with extraordinary powers to exist in the world on a larger geopolitical scale. With the right team at the helm, those kind of stories can lead to compelling drama, and Image Comics is hoping you’ll turn up to see how that shakes out in its upcoming series, The Power Fantasy. Billy Crudup on Picking Mr. New York…Dr. Manhattan in Zack Synder’s Watchmen Written by Kieron Gillen (Immortal X-Men) and drawn by Caspar…

Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a flight feels like common sense. You wouldn’t be crazy for thinking your phone signal could interfere with an airplane’s navigation systems, potentially causing a disaster. However, the necessity of airplane mode is largely a myth, and there’s another reason airlines are asking you to turn your phone off. - Maxwell Zeff Read More Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a…

Welcome to Gizmodo’s first annual March Madness bracket. We want you to help us figure out which app is the greatest of all time. We’ve nominated 32 competitors, and two of them will go head-to-head each day until one app is chosen to wear the crown for eternity.Nobody’s Really Watching ReelsBefore we get into the nominees, let’s briefly talk about the selection process. First of all, we’re limiting the bracket to mobile apps. Yes, we know app means application, but we’re not worried about every frickin’ application ever…

The internet had its own never-frozen beef with Wendy’s when it discovered the fast food chain was planning surge pricing for 2025. Wendy’s clarified in an updated statement on Tuesday night that it has “no plans” for surge pricing.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part Two“We said these menu boards would give us more flexibility to change the display of featured items. This was misconstrued in some media reports as an intent to raise prices when demand is highest at our restaurants,” said Wendy’s in an updated…

Last Updated: February 28, 2024, 10:50 ISTAdani Group Planning Partnership With Uber, Aims To Roll Out New Passenger Vehicle Fleet.The group will list the vehicles on ride-hailing platforms such as Uber in the cities where it operates airports.The Adani Group is now looking to make an entrance into the cab service space with a partnership alongside Uber.Reportedly, negotiations took place between the two sides recently, hinting towards possible future collaborations between the Adani Group and Uber.As per the Economic…

Wendy’s will start experimenting with surge pricing, much like Uber and Lyft, as the company rolls out digital menus to all its United States restaurants by 2025, according to the company’s February earnings call. Under the test, burgers, Frosties, and other menu items will have “dynamic prices,” costing more during times of increased demand.Dave Bautista Opens Up About His Relationship With Denis Villeneuve“Beginning as early as 2025, we will begin testing more enhanced features like dynamic pricing,” said Wendy’s CEO…

Adani group is planning to foray into the cab service space with electric vehicles in partnership with Uber, multiple people aware of the negotiations told ET.Billionaire Gautam Adani and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi last week discussed the strategic alliance whereby Adani Group is looking to become a fleet operator by purchasing and listing hundreds of electric four-wheelers on Uber, the sources said.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and…

“We sit on the same table… the distance has probably allowed healing to happen,” Uber’s chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi told ETtech in an interview, when asked about his relationship with the San Francisco-based ride-hailing giant’s founder Travis Kalanick, who was replaced by the 54-year-old chief executive.“He was really hurt by what happened and he was very passionate about Uber... He's still passionate about the company even though he doesn't own a share…He is very happy about what's happened with Uber (now) and to…

Uber Technologies will keep a laser-sharp focus on its core mobility business in India, consolidate its market share and not be distracted with other offerings and services, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. While rival Ola dabbles with multiple "shiny, new efforts and (an) IPO", Uber will continue to build its ride-hailing business which has immense potential for growth, he told ET in an exclusive interview.The 54-year old, who has steered Uber to profits of $1.1 billion globally in 2023, said the Indian arm was now a…