News from February 2024
Uber Introduces Monthly Spending Limits for Teen Accounts
By Flexible Work News | Feb 29, 2024
Uber has announced a new feature aimed at enhancing parental control over teen accounts. The company unveiled a monthly spending limits feature to empower parents in managing their teens' expenses through the app.According to Uber, the introduction of spending limits allows parents to set a budget for their teen's rides and meals for the entire month. Parents can customize these limits based on their preferences and receive notifications when the set limit is nearing completion. The feature provides real-time updates, enabling parents to track their teen's spending from...
Taskrabbit Introduces Robinhood Retirement Program for Taskers
By Flexible Work News | Feb 28, 2024
Taskrabbit announced today the introduction of the Robinhood Retirement for Independent Workers program, designed to provide independent workers with a traditional way to invest in their futures. The initiative, created by Robinhood specifically for gig economy companies and their workers, aims to help individuals maximize their savings and plan for their financial future.Morgan Courtney, Director of Tasker Success at Taskrabbit, expressed excitement about the new program, stating, “We’re thrilled to begin offering these new perks to our community of Taskers. Taskrabbit...
AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in Mexico
By Flexible Work News | Feb 26, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to launch an AWS infrastructure Region in Mexico by early 2025. The new AWS Mexico (Central) Region is expected to provide customers with the opportunity to run workloads and securely store their content in Mexico, serving end users with lower latency. Raquel Buenrostro, Mexican secretary of economy, highlighted the significance of this investment, stating, "Cloud services are an essential part of everyday life, helping us to digitally and economically transform Mexico."Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure...
Gigworker highlights UPS driver positions for seasonal work
By Flexible Work News | Feb 26, 2024
Brett Helling, the founder of Gigworker.com, shared his insights on working as a UPS Personal Vehicle Driver (PVD), highlighting the varying experiences drivers may encounter based on location and personal work preferences. Helling noted that in markets like Tucson and Los Angeles, PVDs can earn around $21-$23+ per hour, plus mileage. He emphasized the flexibility of hours, with some drivers opting for longer days to maximize earnings, especially during peak seasons.
2024 Writers Guild Awards Nominations Announced
By Flexible Work News | Feb 21, 2024
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) have announced the nominations for the 2024 Writers Guild Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in various writing categories. The winners will be celebrated at the 76th Annual Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Among the nominees are works from different mediums, including screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing. Notable names and productions have received nominations, showcasing the diverse and talented pool of writers in...
My Place Hotels Enhances Guest Experience Through Partnership with Grubhub
By Flexible Work News | Feb 7, 2024
My Place Hotels of America has announced a new partnership with Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform, to enhance the dining experience for its guests. Through this collaboration, guests staying at My Place Hotels can now order from Grubhub's extensive network of over 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores for delivery directly to their hotel room, with no delivery fees on eligible orders. This partnership is available at all participating My Place Hotels across the United States.With the integration of Grubhub, My Place guests can...
Don’t forget to remember Uber Eats
By Flexible Work News | Feb 6, 2024
Uber Eats is making sure that viewers of this year's Super Bowl will not forget the convenience of their delivery service. The company has released a star-studded ad that showcases the wide range of items that can be delivered through their platform. In the ad, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, famous for their roles as Rachel and Ross in the hit TV show Friends, forget their on-screen friendship. The Beckhams, known for their association with the Spice Girls, fumble to remember the iconic girl group. Jelly Roll, a musician, attempts to remove tattoos from his face....
TechBio Unicorn Owkin Teams Up with AWS to Advance Generative AI for Precision Medicine
By Flexible Work News | Feb 5, 2024
Paris-based TechBio company Owkin has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize drug discovery, expedite clinical trials, and develop AI diagnostics. By leveraging AWS's global infrastructure and secure cloud platform, Owkin aims to enhance data operations, optimize research in precision medicine, and unlock new possibilities for its initiatives.Owkin's CEO, Thomas Clozel, emphasized the importance of collaboration and the power of collective intelligence. He stated, "Teaming up with AWS enables us to harness the power, security, and...