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One of Dune’s Biggest, Non-Spoiler Questions Is Answered in Sandworm Poop

You can’t talk about the world of Dune without talking about sandworms. The massive, monolithic creatures are at the heart of not just Frank Herbert’s original novel, but both halves of Denis Villeneuve’s epic film adaptation. And if you’re talking about sandworms, you’re probably going to talk about thumpers.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoWhat’s a thumper? They’re the black, cylindrical devices the Fremen of Arrakis use to produce a slow, steady rhythmic beat that attracts sandworms. In Dune: Part One,…

Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Tips On Just 28% of Rides In Latest Study

Rideshare drivers rally at a staging area near O’Hare International Airport during a work strike on February 14, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images)Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. are receiving tips for rides just 28% of the time, according to a study by gig worker tech company Gridwise. And that might help explain part of the reason why thousands of gig workers staged a strike on Valentine’s Day over low pay.Nvidia’s Almost Worth 2 Trillion. Is It a Bubble, or Is It Just Getting Started?The

Gig workers: Europe’s bid to boost gig workers’ rights fails again

Europe's attempt to give workers at Uber, Deliveroo and other online platforms more social and labour rights failed a second time after France and three other countries abstained from voting on the watered-down political deal.Belgium, the current holder of the rotating EU presidency, is unlikely to muster enough support for yet another attempt, especially as the European Parliament which has to endorse a final deal, gradually winds down ahead of elections in June.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

Have Uber and Lyft Finally Found a Way to Make Ride-Sharing Profitable?

Getting there has been a bumpy ride. Analysts want to see if the companies can sustain it. Getting there has been a bumpy ride. Analysts want to see if the companies can sustain it. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and…

Tata, Uber aim for strategic alliance to drive digital business, ET Auto

Tata Sons has allocated over USD 2 billion to Tata Neu. Tata Digital pegs installs at 60 million and NeuPass members at 75 million.The Tata Group has initiated discussions with Uber Technologies to forge a strategic partnership with an aim to bump up traffic volumes and engagement on Tata's digital platform, said people with knowledge of the matter. The collaboration could entail integrating Uber's services as an ‘anchor app’ within that ecosystem. Tata Neu, positioned as

uber drivers strike us: Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Drivers for Uber Technologies, Lyft and delivery workers for DoorDash were staging a strike on Wednesday, seeking fair pay and better treatment.Workers say the rideshare and food delivery platforms are taking disproportionate sums from their fares as fees, hurting their earnings. The protest comes just as Uber, the largest ride-share company, saw its shares hit a record high after announcing a $7 billion share buyback.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology…

ED begins Paytm probe; Tata’s Neu Uber partnership

Paytm Payments Bank officials were questioned by the Directorate of Enforcement earlier this week over potential breaches of foreign exchange laws by its users. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.Also in the letter:■ Govt’s new incentive for Tesla■ Card networks seek clarity from RBI■ Q-commerce feels the love on Valentine’s DayED quizzes Paytm Payments Bank officials Officials from Paytm Payments Bank were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for interrogation earlier this week, sources…

Uber: Uber unveils maiden $7 billion share buyback after first profitable year

Uber Technologies said on Wednesday it would buy back up to $7 billion worth of company shares for the first time ever following a strong recovery in ride-share and healthy demand at its food delivery business.The company's shares, which had more than doubled last year, rose more than 8% to $74.75 in trading before the bell.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product…

Patch 1.3.2 in Diablo 4 made Uber Unique farming easier, sort of

Patch 1.3.2 just dropped in Diablo 4 which gave us a lot of bug fixes and an adjustment to the Cursed Shrine events, but the meat and potatoes of this update lie with the newly implemented Uber Unique crafting system. Yeah, that’s right; we can now “target-farm” Uber Uniqes.  It sounds like a win on paper, essentially giving us dedicated grinders a guaranteed Uber Unique after a certain number of runs. It is, but there’s still a huge asterisk to this system introduced in 1.3.2.  Screenshot by Destructoid To quickly run…

Don’t Cross the Uber, Lyft Picket Line on Valentine’s Day

Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers and delivery workers will go on strike across the United States on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The drivers seek fair wages, safety protections, and more job security from ridesharing and delivery apps.Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on the “Overview Effect”“Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers are TIRED of being mistreated by the app companies,” said Justice for App Workers, a national coalition with over 130,000 members, in a blog post. “Across the country, in Austin, Chicago,…