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Flock reportedly planned to co-opt Uber and Lyft vehicles to expand its surveillance network

Flock planned to partner with Nexar to turn dash cams in Uber and Lyft vehicles into mobile license plate readers, leaked documents show.

Tom’s Guide

Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers.

Benzinga

Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z's housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,' she advises

From skipping coffee runs to hosting dinner clubs, Corcoran Group CEO Pamela Liebman has one message for Gen Z: Getting your first home takes sacrifices—but it’s doable, even in today’s pricey market.

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Weekend Round-Up: Uber's Earnings Dip, Ford's New EV, Lyft's Mixed Results, Joby Aviation's Revenue Surge And Lucid's Q2 Miss

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the market, with major companies like Uber Technologies, Ford Motor, Lyft, Joby Aviation and Lucid Group making headlines. From earnings misses to new product launches, here’s a quick recap of the top stories.

Benzinga

A man hid behind a Wyoming LLC and hired a Craigslist actor to see if Uber charges less for someone who looks poor

He even hired an improv actor on Craigslist.

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Uber Stock Lags in 2026, But Cash Flow and AV Bets Fuel Upside

Uber posted record Q2 revenue and rising free cash flow despite tepid guidance, as buybacks, strong bookings growth, and an autonomous-vehicle strategy support a Moderate Buy analyst consensus.

MarketBeat

Man's Uber Gets Pulled Over. Then The Driver Asks Him To Lie To The Cops: 'Mind You It Was $75'

"What do you think your Uber passenger's gonna do right now?

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After blowing through its entire 2026 AI budget in months, Uber CTO says, ‘We’re coming to the end of the so-called tokenmaxxing era’

“You might expect costs to rise as adoption accelerates,” Praveen Neppalli Naga said. “We’ve seen the opposite.”

Fortune

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.

The Conversation

Ransom-seeking hackers set their sights on Wall Street’s trillion-dollar private equity firms: report

Ransom-seeking hackers employing phone calls to compromise their targets have set their sights on dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to findings from Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters.

The Independent UK

Uber Stock Is a ‘No Brainer’ for Bill Ackman After Its 2026 Selloff

Bill Ackman added a position in Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) to the Pershing Square Capital Management investment fund (NYSE:PSUS) in the first quarter of 2025. With Uber remaining one of the largest positions for the hedge fund, Ackman couldn’t help but agree with a recent social media post about the stock…

Benzinga

Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows

The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in…

The Economic Times

‘We crafted it from our hearts’: the Womack Sisters on continuing a great soul music dynasty

Their parents were Womack & Womack, Uncle Bobby was a superstar and so was their grandfather, Sam Cooke. The trio explain how, after driving Ubers and being told soul was dead, they joined the family business

The Guardian - UK

NYC woman’s first Hinge date starts with him judging her outfit. He calls the meal ‘3,000 calories’ and leaves before her Uber arrives: ‘My god’

Not a great experience.

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'Scam': Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson's sights

One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.

Barchart

Amazon’s AI Story Is Bigger Than You Think. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.

Artificial intelligence is driving growth in more than one corner of Amazon's sprawling business.

Benzinga

Uber CEO Says 15-Minute Drone Delivery Will Be A 'Magical Experience'

Autonomous cars continue to dominate conversations around Uber Technologies Inc.‘s (NYSE:UBER) future, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says another technology may deliver an even more noticeable upgrade for consumers: drones.

Barchart

Lucid’s New CEO Said All the Right Things on Q2 Call. LCID Stock Is Falling Anyway.

Lucid Group released its Q2 earnings yesterday, Aug. 4, and the stock is trading lower despite the company announcing a strategic reset under new CEO Silvio Napoli.

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Uber shares drop 6% as weak forecast overshadows strong bookings

Uber’s strong second-quarter growth was overshadowed by a weak outlook, sending shares down 6% as the company ramps up autonomous-vehicle investments.

The Guardian - UK

‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

Wayve Uber wins first minicab licence for autonomous cabs from TfL but vehicles will have a safety driver (at first)

TechRadar

The cost of being half-hearted in AI and how to avoid the Solow Paradox

How can enterprises avoid falling into the trap of perceiving AI roll-out as a failure due to a lack of initial organizational buy-in?

Evening Standard

Fleet of London self-driving 'robotaxis' given minicab licences

Uber hails ‘key milestone’ in bringing self-driving taxis to London

Benzinga

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

The S&P 500 surged to a fresh record close on Tuesday as strong corporate earnings, easing oil prices and optimism over a potential breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran fueled another broad-based rally. Polymarket traders are now overwhelmingly betting the benchmark will extend those gains at Wednesday’s open.

Barchart

Uber Stock: This Upcoming Catalyst Could Send It Higher

Uber is expected to deliver another quarter of robust growth, driven by continued strength in its Mobility and Delivery businesses.

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Minneapolis man tests if apps charge people different prices for the same items. His discovery? ‘Price tags are dead’

One word, "Wow."

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