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A Tough IPO For Uber?
The ride-sharing juggernaut has revised down the value it proposes for its…
Autonomous Flying Taxis
Uber, Google, Boeing, Bell Helicopter and others are teaming up to make…
The Earth In Real Time
A constellation of satellites operated by start-up EarthNow could one day deliver…
Electric Scooters For Hire Clogging Up US Cities
An unregulated free-for-all sparks protests from the elderly, disabled and city halls.…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 20/3/18
Our weekly news round-up: Platypus milk could help battle antibiotic-resistant bugs; Bantu…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 19/12/17
Our weekly news round-up: Robots replace security guards in San Francisco; Juno…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 5/12/17
Our weekly news round-up: Study confirms flies are an oft overlooked vector…
Tesloop’s Smart Alternative To Fossil Fuel-based Travel
Leveraging the efficiency, low running costs and longevity of Tesla cars, an…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 3/10/17
Our weekly news round-up: Uber faces London ban; EU accused of over-stating…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 4/7/17
Our weekly news round-up: Cape York palm cockatoos perform drum solos to…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 18/4/17
Our weekly news round-up: New technique set to curb cane toad numbers,…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 4/4/17
Our weekly news round-up: Incredible Apple Park nears completion; Big improvements in…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 28/3/17
Our weekly news round-up: Cassini radar images of transient lake features on…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 21/3/17
Our weekly news round-up: Key personnel abandon the Uber ship; FBI probes…
Backlash Against The Sharing Economy
Singapore outlaws Airbnb and introduces stiff penalties for those who continue to…
Cloudbleed Bug Risk To Private Info
A major security breach has hit Cloudflare, provider of security and vital…
Uber’s Surge Pricing
Comparing the cost of a cab with riding on Uber X in…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 20/12/16
Our weekly news round-up: A second massive breach of Yahoo sees 1…
Uber Tests Self-Driving Trucks
A semi load of Budweiser beer is successfully delivered via the Interstate…
Potential Changes For The Gig Industry
In a case that could have wide ramifications, Uber drivers in the…
Victorian Taxi Industry Wins Compensation For Uber’s Disruption
Uber uses its deep pockets to fight legal battles around the world,…
Uber Legalised
Aussie taxi industry demands compensation, even as US ride sharing interloper trials…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 24/05/16
Our weekly news round-up: Posts with Google; Man-made meteors for 2020 Tokyo…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 17/05/16
Oz Transport Commission foreshadows new laws for driverless vehicles; Macromolecule to destroy…
Weekly News From Beyond Infinity 03/05/16
Our weekly news round-up: Unmetered music via Optus; Aussie pirates unrepentant; Fast-track…
Victorian Law Catches Up With Uber
Uber backs its Melbourne drivers who’ve been taken to court and fined…