Lyft bringing back shared rides but will require everyone to wear masks
Starting Monday, consumers in Philadelphia, Chicago and Denver can book the option that allows passengers to split a car that's going in the same direction.
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PayPal increases weekly cryptocurrency purchase limit fivefold to $100,000
PayPal users can now buy $100,000 of bitcoin and other digital assets per week, up from a previous limit of $20,000.
Here's how Zoom is helping create the new world of hybrid work
Smart galleries, AI-enabled meetings, and shareable virtual whiteboards are just some of the offerings Zoom has for the new world of hybrid work.
Blue Origin reveals runner-up in $28 million auction will fly with Jeff Bezos to space next week
Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin on Thursday revealed that 18-year-old Oliver Daemen will fly in place of the still-anonymous auction winner.
Netflix hires Facebook gaming executive Mike Verdu as part of a deeper push into entertainment
Netflix is building on early efforts in gaming as it faces fresh competition from gaming apps such as Roblox.
Google's iPhone app now lets you delete the last 15 minutes of search history in just two taps— here's how
Google is rolling out a feature to its iPhone app that lets you quickly delete the last 15 minutes of search history with just two taps.
How the IRS is trying to nail crypto tax dodgers
The IRS and President Biden are stepping up rules to crack down on cryptocurrency holders in the U.S.
Microsoft says Israeli company is behind malware that affected Windows PCs
Microsoft believes the recent attacks drew on malware from a company based in Israel, rather than a hacking group associated with a country's government.
Autonomous driving start-up Aurora plans to go public through SPAC deal with initial value of $11 billion
The deal with Reinvent Technology Partners is expected to close this year, setting up the merged company with $2.5 billion in cash.
Digital bank Revolut valued at $33 billion in funding round led by SoftBank and Tiger Global
British fintech firm Revolut said it has raised $800 million in a new funding round led by SoftBank and Tiger Global.
Big Tech is trying to disarm the FTC by going after its biggest weapon: Lina Khan
Even if the companies are unsuccessful in getting Khan recused, they could cast a shadow over future FTC proceedings involving their businesses.
Facebook lost three top woman execs this year, but diversity chief explains why that's not so bad
Facebook chief diversity officer Maxine Williams said the departures of three female leaders from the company is not such a bad thing.
Joe Lonsdale's 8VC partners with Morgan Stanley-backed company to double down on transportation and logistics investments
Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale's venture firm 8VC partners with Lineage Logistics to double down on investments in transportation and logistics.
Chinese tech giants look to make business changes in a bid to preempt regulators
Chinese regulators have introduced new rules in areas from anti-monopoly to data security. Big tech firms are looking to get ahead of the rules.
Chinese ride hailing rivals look to take advantage of Didi’s troubles
Didi's rivals in China are trying to eat away at the company's market share as it faces a crackdown from regulators.
GM warns some Bolt EV owners: Don't park them inside or charge them unattended overnight
Two Bolt EVs caught fire even after they were repaired as part of a recall of nearly 69,000 of the vehicles that were flagged for fire risks.
Facebook to pay creators $1 billion through 2022
Facebook plans to pay out $1 billion now through 2022 to users who create content for its Facebook and Instagram social networks, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced.
Twitter to kill Fleets feature, its competitor to Facebook Stories
Twitter on Wednesday announced it will discontinue its Fleets feature next month.
Clubhouse launches direct messaging feature 'Backchannel' as user numbers rise
Social audio app Clubhouse has launched a direct messaging feature called "Backchannel," which allows users to interact one-on-one or in a group text format.
Facebook asks for FTC Chair Lina Khan to be recused from its antitrust case
Facebook's petition follows a similar move by Amazon.
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