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Introducing the Next-Generation Blink Mini 2: A Compact Plug-In Camera for Indoor and Outdoor Use
By Flexible Work News | Mar 11, 2024
Blink’s newest camera, the Blink Mini 2, offers enhanced features in a compact and weather-resistant design suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. With a built-in LED spotlight for night vision in color, wider field of view, and improved image quality, the Blink Mini 2 is a versatile security solution starting at just $39.99 for indoor use and $49.98 for outdoor use when bundled with the Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter.Liz Hamren, chief executive officer at Blink, expressed the company's commitment to providing affordable and user-friendly devices, stating, “It...
Uber Introduces Emission Savings Feature to Encourage Greener Choices
By Flexible Work News | Mar 11, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of a new feature, the Emission Savings feature, in the Uber app to help riders track and learn more about their carbon emissions impact. In a statement released by Uber, they highlighted the importance of empowering riders to make greener choices and celebrate their environmental impact.According to Uber, the Emission Savings feature allows riders to see the emissions they have saved by taking Uber Green and Uber Comfort Electric. In addition, riders can also visualize their emission savings in comparison to other examples and understand how...
Live Location Sharing is Here In Time for Your Spring Picnics
By Flexible Work News | Mar 7, 2024
Uber has recently introduced Live Location Sharing on Uber Eats, a feature designed to enhance the delivery experience for both couriers and consumers. The new functionality aims to facilitate smoother drop-offs, particularly in outdoor locations such as parks and playgrounds, where navigation can be challenging.According to Divya Dalapathi, Director of Product Management at Uber, the implementation of Live Location Sharing is set to provide consumers with greater reliability in their deliveries. Dalapathi expressed excitement about the new feature, stating, "We’re...
New Grubhub Fund Joins American Heart Association’s Chicago Social Impact Funds
By Flexible Work News | Mar 5, 2024
Chicago, March 5, 2024 – Last year, 1 in 5 Chicago Metro area households and 1 in 4 households with children were considered food insecure. As a social determinant of health, food insecurity can lead to numerous health problems, such as heart disease or high blood pressure.The American Heart Association has announced the addition of the Grubhub Fund to the Association’s Social Impact Funds in Chicago. This funding, supported by the Grubhub Community Fund, aims to enable local organizations to address systemic social issues impacting food security and economic development...
Programme "Ta voix est puissante" de retour pour aider les élèves canadiens à apprendre à coder avec la musique
By Flexible Work News | Mar 4, 2024
Amazon Future Engineer and TakingITGlobal have announced the return of the 2024 edition of "Ta voix est puissante," an educational program and remix contest that will help intermediate and high school students, as well as CEGEP students, learn to code using songs from Indigenous artists. With a goal of reaching over 20,000 students in 2024, the program aims to inspire young people and prepare them for future careers after engaging over 15,000 students in 2023."Chez Amazon, nous sommes déterminés à faire en sorte que les enfants et les jeunes adultes apprennent des...
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...
Motor vehicle insurance costs rising faster than overall inflation, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
By Flexible Work News | Jan 17, 2024
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that motor vehicle insurance costs have surged more than the overall inflation rate over the past year. The CPI report, released on Jan. 11, showed that while the overall inflation rate for the 12-month period ending in Dec. 2023 was 3.4%, auto insurance costs soared by 20.3% during the same time frame.
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series Moves to the 75th Emmy Awards Telecast
By Flexible Work News | Jan 3, 2024
Los Angeles and New York – The Television Academy has announced that "Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series Moves to the 75th Emmy Awards Telecast." This change was confirmed in a joint statement from the Writers Guild of America East, Writers Guild of America West, The Television Academy, and Fox.The decision to include this category in the Emmy Awards telecast underscores the importance of recognizing exceptional writing in the realm of variety series. The move is expected to bring more visibility and prestige to the writers behind these diverse and entertaining...
Study: ride-share drivers are 'an important contributor to Chicago economy'
By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2023
Full-time ride-hailing service drivers working for Transportation Network Providers (TNPs) like Uber, Lyft and Via earned a gross average of $1,077 per week but faced expenses of $427 per week, netting an average of $650 per week during a 12-week period. Taxi drivers made much more money per week.
Taskrabbit's 'Happiness Pledge' raises concerns amid exclusions, attorney warns
By Flexible Work News Report | Jul 18, 2023
Taskrabbit's "Happiness Pledge" promises users the ability to recoup money for damages caused during a task. However, attorney Deborah Chang warns that the pledge comes with several exclusions that may leave users disappointed. A recent incident involving a damaged credenza highlights the limitations of the pledge.
Uber announces 200 job cuts in recruitment division to streamline costs
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Uber Technologies revealed its decision to reduce its recruitment division by 200 jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures and efforts to maintain a flat staff count throughout the year.
Uber partners with Omnicom Media Group to enhance advertising with rider data
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Uber entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Omnicom Media Group (OMG) to leverage rider data and merge with Omni's insights, opening up new possibilities for targeted advertising.
'Where should I go next?': Cincinnati Bengals punter supports local restaurants, feeds community as DoorDash delivery driver
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals punter Drue Chrisman is making headlines for his efforts off the football field. During the NFL offseason, the 25-year-old athlete took up a side job as a DoorDash delivery driver.