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Cracking the Algorithm Code

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Cracking the Algorithm Code

As the seemingly omnipresent power of global tech giants reaches new levels, a revaluation of individual liberty and agency is underway.   
Algorithms : Big Data : Technology
Uber seeks to protect women with safety feature

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Uber seeks to protect women with safety feature

In the US, users of ride hailing app Uber can now text a safety agent if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe during a journey.
Mobility : Health & Wellness : Technology
Uber adopts yellow taxis to secure sector’s future

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Uber adopts yellow taxis to secure sector’s future

Ride-sharing app Uber, which promised to disrupt the industry, is now banking on regular cabs to power its next phase of growth.
Mobility : Society : Uber
Health-conscious Cars

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Health-conscious Cars

The automotive industry is embracing intuitive technologies in a bid to help drivers and passengers manage their wellbeing while on the move.
Auto : Wellness : Health
Uber adds London’s public transport to its app

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Uber adds London’s public transport to its app

Uber is relaunching its London app to include public transport information for the city.
Mobility : Auto : Health
Uber is offering mindfulness on-the-go

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Uber is offering mindfulness on-the-go

Through the partnership with mindfulness app Calm, riders can now access a series of guided meditations through the Uber app.
Health : Wellness : Mobility
How micro-learning will transform workplaces

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How micro-learning will transform workplaces

Jacob Waern, founder and CEO of EduMe, on how the new generation of micro-learning platforms will evolve to address an increasingly dynamic workfor...
Technology : Workplace : Microlearning
A free ride-hailing programme for expectant mothers

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A free ride-hailing programme for expectant mothers

The US city of Columbus will use on-demand ride-hailing technology to address the country’s rising rates of infant mortality.
Health : Wellness : Infrastructure
Uber wants to drive the future of bike-sharing

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Uber wants to drive the future of bike-sharing

The ride-sharing platform has announced plans to shift its focus from cars to electric bikes and scooters for shorter journeys in cities.
The Sharing Economy : Auto : Uber
Uber celebrates real people behind the wheel

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Uber celebrates real people behind the wheel

The ride-sharing company has collaborated with American director Spike Lee on a series of films that explore the real lives of Uber drivers living ...
Auto : Gig Economy : Work
An emotive game that addresses automation and a dynamic logo

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An emotive game that addresses automation and a dynamic logo

Chance Agency brings emotion into game play, Pentagram represents Cytora’s services with a fluid design, a Google Assistant phone line for Colombians.
Mental Health : Branding : Retail
Branded Cities

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Branded Cities

With private enterprise increasingly usurping government as architects of the future metropolis, can we create a branded city that works for everyo...
Placemaking : Architecture : Urbanism
Turning car interiors into spaces of productivity

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Turning car interiors into spaces of productivity

Uber and Clearmotion are developing systems that will create a more relaxing – and ultimately more usable – vehicle interior space.
Mobility : Media : Digital
How gaming will define the future of customer service

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How gaming will define the future of customer service

The £81.7bn ($108.9bn, €91.7bn) gaming industry will transform customer service, from the way consumers budget to how they engage politically.
Tech : Technology : Retail
Today’s headlines including Uber addressing congestion in Asia

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Today’s headlines including Uber addressing congestion in Asia

In today’s daily digest: HERE magazine offers LGBTQ space to experiment, Estée Lauder finds a home on Google’s Assistant, mums appreciate funny fam...
Mobility : Youth : Beauty
Micro-retail

Micro Trends

Micro-retail

With convenience a key priority for consumers, brands are exploring the potential of dynamic selling spaces in non-traditional locations.
Retail : Digital : Technology
The Financial Times puts readers in the driving seat and other stories

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The Financial Times puts readers in the driving seat and other stories

In today’s daily digest: Sonos focuses on music’s emotional power, why genetic modification can be a good thing, the future of manufacturing and ot...
Mobility : Advertising : Food & Drink
Could Uber taxis be the next retail space?

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Could Uber taxis be the next retail space?

As we move further towards a post-ownership society, the back of an Uber taxi has the potential to be a lucrative retail space for brands.
Uber : Sharing Economy : Service
Uber remains Millennials’ favourite brand

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Uber remains Millennials’ favourite brand

Global – Despite a backlash against the company, Uber’s customer base is growing, according to the YouGov BrandIndex.
Advertising : Branding : Automotive
MissionU announces industry-focused curriculum

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MissionU announces industry-focused curriculum

San Francisco – The programme is designed to give students the skills and experience they need to launch their career.
Educational : Digital : Technology
Uber offers parents safe rides for their teens at a premium price

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Uber offers parents safe rides for their teens at a premium price

US – The Family Profile enables multiple riders to share the same payment method.
Sharing Economy : Technology : Auto
Pollution capitals: Mexico City

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Pollution capitals: Mexico City

Mexico – With almost 9m inhabitants, the Mexican capital is one of the key potential markets for pollution products.
Urbanism : Sustainability : Mobility
Car ownership is declining as more people turn to ride-sharing

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Car ownership is declining as more people turn to ride-sharing

Global – Some 34% of consumers believe that ride-sharing apps are more convenient than car ownership, according to Capgemini.
Auto : Technology : Digital
Quick fix

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Quick fix

Mumbai, India – Google has launched a food delivery and home services app for Asia.
Google : Sharing Economy : India
Safety first

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Safety first

Boston – Safr is a new ride-share service focused on women’s safety and empowerment.
Sharing Economy : Civic Brands : Transport
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