Jamie Zawinski collected a good 20 different articles, each covering some nasty corner of Uber, a disgusting or illegal or plainly unethical thing someone there did, or some other reason why we should all stop giving it money. Here's a bonus one he didn't include: Tech and the Fake Market tactic, which points out that unlike other freelancer-based services, Uber treats drivers like employees and sets their prices. And guess what: Lyft is awful too!
Comprehensive roundup of articles about Uber's awfulness
Uber Bus: for people who just don't give a shuttle
Uber has announced a service that sounds like a bus. Airport shuttles were a fantastic service when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marin Airporter was the one… READ THE REST
2 U.S. students thrown into Danish prison over Uber misunderstanding (video)
Two spring breakers are behind bars — locked up for 23 hours a day in Copenhagen — after what sounds like a misunderstanding with an Uber driver. The two young… READ THE REST
Live and dead animals, a DNA test, and 175 hamburgers among odd items left in Ubers
Uber has released its annual "Lost & Found Index" of the most unusual, and and most common, items people leave behind in cars. Most of what's forgotten are wallets, phones,… READ THE REST
Your favorite people deserve their own theme song, with the help of AI
TL;DR: Supermusic AI is an easy-to-use generator of quality songs, on sale for a limited time for $39.97. Looking for the perfect birthday gift for friends and family who have everything? Go… READ THE REST
Dev dreams come true: Visual Studio for just $15
TL;DR: Work smarter, not harder with a lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows PC, now on sale for just $14.97 (reg. $499) until July 20th. Whether you're looking to… READ THE REST
The Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App is 20% off with code DROP20
TL;DR: Support your health and wellness goals with the Fooducate Pro Meal-Tracking App, just $39.97 (regular $199.99) for Deal Days with the coupon code DROP20. Want the Best Health App of the… READ THE REST
