Posts from 2023
Explore articles published in 2023 covering gig economy trends, autonomous vehicle developments, and analysis of companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Tesla, and Waymo.
Xfinity Customer Data Breach
Comcast has confirmed a major data breach affecting close to 36 million Xfinity customers, caused by the exploitation of the critical-rated security vulnerability known as "CitrixBleed." CitrixBleed, found in Citrix networking devices commonly used by large corporations, has been under mass-exploitation by hackers since late August
Turquoise Lights for Autonomous Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz has achieved a pioneering milestone in the US automotive industry by obtaining permits to use turquoise-colored lights on its vehicles to indicate autonomous driving
On Bolt's layoffs
Bolt, a San Francisco-based fintech startup, renowned for its pioneering four-day workweek, has faced a significant downturn with a recent 29% staff reduction
Lime Scooter Ridership Increase During Taylor Swift's Denver Visit
Denver witnessed a surge in Lime scooter and e-bike usage in 2023, with a notable spike during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Adobe Abandons $20 Billion Figma Deal
Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma was halted due to regulatory challenges in Europe and the UK, with concerns about potential harm to innovation and competition
Epic Games wins Google
In a landmark decision, Epic Games triumphed over Google in a recent antitrust lawsuit, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over Big Tech's dominance
W49 TWIL: More Fun at Mexico City
This week I learned (TWIL) about the enchanting allure of Teotihuacan, flying back to San Francisco and mostly traveling around
Alaska Air Group acquires Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Air Group has announced a significant acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion
Uber to join S&P 500
Uber has made a big step in the financial world by joining the prestigious S&P 500, as announced on December 1, 2023