Tech Rookies Staff

Uber just added a way to search for rides in other cities— here’s how to use it

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As Uber gears up for the summer travel season, the company announced Tuesday a new feature to ease the planning process for riders. The feature offers a convenient way for users to search for destinations in another city and reserve rides in advance before their plane even lands.  Uber’s new feature addresses the surge in … Read more

Google found offering EU antitrust body a pretty big deal to go with its cloud views

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In a shocking development to the ongoing EU antitrust case against Microsoft, both it and rival tech giant Google have been found apparently offering incentives to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) group regarding licensing practices. CISPE recently confirmed it would accept a settlement from Microsoft worth €20 million aimed at addressing its … Read more

How VanMoof’s new owners plan to win over its old customers

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When VanMoof declared bankruptcy last year, it left around 5,000 customers who had pre-ordered e-bikes in the lurch. Now VanMoof is up and running under new management, and the company’s current owners are courting those same customers by offering them a €1,000 discount off a new bike.  It’s an audacious strategy, one that bets on … Read more