Just Realized
Gig economy and autonomous vehicle analysis: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Tesla, Waymo, and the race for autonomous mobility.
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