Apple, Chinese rideshare deal heats up race for tech-smart cars

Apple's investment comes as auto and technology industry executives and investors are placing bets that self-driving car systems, electric vehicles and ride sharing will eventually converge to allow companies to sell rides in self-driving vehicles, generating revenue day and night. May 14, 2016

Guy makes a homemade touchscreen mirror that orders Uber rides

San Francisco native Ryan Newlan looks like he could be on the verge of a viral hit, and possibly a commercial smash, after unveiling what appears to be an impressive touchscreen mirror. While the idea has been out there for some years, Newlan’s version seems to be quite impressive in terms of swapping through apps, videos, music, and ordering rides from Uber. Shown off in a YouTube video, Newlan’s work really began to trend on Reddit when he posted it to the site on 28 April. Apr 29, 2016