Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 08/09 - Can Ride Hailing EVER Make Money?
Aug 9, 2019
Uber and Lyft are grappling with astronomical losses, raising questions about the future of ride-hailing. Huawei steps up with its own OS, Harmony, amid trade tensions. Media dynamics shift as Piano introduces smarter paywalls for publishers. A quirky trend emerges as people engage with their 'number neighbors,' leading to humorous exchanges. The tech world also dives into the curious case of tape adhesion, revealing its scientific complexities, and explores unique hacking techniques, like 'war shipping,' adding a thrilling twist.
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Ride-Hailing Profitability
- Uber and Lyft continue to struggle with profitability despite revenue growth.
- Ride-hailing companies globally haven't found a profitable model yet.
Huawei's Backup OS
- Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS, a potential alternative to Android, amidst trade war uncertainties.
- It positions HarmonyOS as a future-proof OS for various devices.
Facebook's News Section
- Facebook offers news outlets millions yearly to license content for a planned news section.
- Outlets can choose between hosting stories or sending readers to their sites.