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Carmel DeAmicis

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    Latest articles by Carmel DeAmicis

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    Airbnb ‘Acqhires’ Flight Search Tool VamoAirbnb ‘Acqhires’ Flight Search Tool Vamo
    Technology

    Vamo joins a long line of Airbnb acquisitions.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Uber’s Chinese Rival Didi Kuaidi Funds Uber’s U.S. Rival LyftUber’s Chinese Rival Didi Kuaidi Funds Uber’s U.S. Rival Lyft
    Technology

    The Chinese ride-hailing service is trying to slow Uber down by fueling its competitors.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    A Suspicious Package Near Twitter Prompts San Francisco Street ClosingA Suspicious Package Near Twitter Prompts San Francisco Street Closing
    Technology

    Passersby took pictures and Periscoped the street closure.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Uber Doubles China Expansion Plans, Relishing Underdog RoleUber Doubles China Expansion Plans, Relishing Underdog Role
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    CEO Travis Kalanick enjoys a good fight.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Cruising the Carpool: Are Lyft Line and UberPool the New Tinder?Cruising the Carpool: Are Lyft Line and UberPool the New Tinder?
    Technology

    People are finding unexpected -- or premeditated -- romance in rideshare carpooling.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    The Night I Went Speed Dating on UberPool and Lyft LineThe Night I Went Speed Dating on UberPool and Lyft Line
    Technology

    To find someone you’re attracted to who feels the same, you have to take a lot of rides.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    On-Demand Companies Consider Outsourcing Delivery With UberOn-Demand Companies Consider Outsourcing Delivery With Uber
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    Others decided against it, worrying that Uber would betray them “Game of Thrones”-style.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Uber’s Worker Classification Lawsuit Will Stay a Class ActionUber’s Worker Classification Lawsuit Will Stay a Class Action
    Technology

    The decision, expected to be made next year, will apply to all drivers in California.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Alleged Rape Victim in India Pulls Uber LawsuitAlleged Rape Victim in India Pulls Uber Lawsuit
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    But Uber is still suffering from the loss of public trust.

    By Carmel DeAmicis
    Technology
    Why Lyft Should Go Public Before UberWhy Lyft Should Go Public Before Uber
    Technology

    Just because it makes sense doesn’t mean Lyft will do it, though.

    By Carmel DeAmicis