Uber to test TaskRabbit-like service in Edmonton

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Uber plans to test a new service that lets users hire drivers from its app to do household chores and projects. The service, called Uber Tasks, aims to grow beyond its core ridesharing and courier business. It will start as a “small pilot” in Fort Myers, Florida and Edmonton, Alberta in the next few weeks.

Bloomberg first reported the news, confirming its previous report in September that found a new “Chore” option in the Uber app’s code. You can think of Uber Tasks as similar to TaskRabbit or Thumbtack, online platforms for freelance workers. The difference is that Uber Tasks is only for Uber drivers and couriers who can join the program.

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Uber launches video ads across its apps, including Drizly

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Uber is launching video ads across its apps, including Uber Eats and Drizly, its newly acquired alcohol delivery service. The Wall Street Journal reports that users will see ads up to 90 seconds long while waiting for a ride or order and another personalized ad on a tablet in the car during their trip. Uber says it can target ads based on users’ location, destination, preferences, and history.

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Uber names hacking group behind recent cyberattack

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Uber's computer network was breached by a cyberattacker last Thursday. The company says it hacked into the account of an EXT contractor after possibly buying the employee's credentials from the dark web. The company blames hacking group Lapsus$, which used similar attacks to breach Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, Nvidia, Okta and others in 2022. 

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Uber rolls out airport reservation service to more locations

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Uber is bringing its airport reservation service to more locations around the world. Its Reserve at Airports service allows you to reserve an Uber Black or Uber Black SUV ride up to 30 days in advance. It arrived at 20 airports across the US in 2021, but now it comes to 55 airports globally.

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