Airbnb now shows the full cost of a stay, excluding taxes, in search results by default; a Biden-era FTC rule on “junk fees” is set to go into effect on May 12
Even the Sneaky Fees Fortune : Airbnb will now show you the full price for a stay by default so you know exactly what you'll be paying for upfront AJ Dellinger / Gizmodo : Airbnb to Show Full Price by...
How Waymo is converting locals and attracting tourists in San Francisco to pull ahead in the robotaxi race, with ~300 vehicles in the city and global ambitions
Just last year, residents wanted to get rid of robotaxis. Now locals and tourists can't get enough. Bluesky: @kimoco.bsky.social . X: @lessin , @ajlamesa , and @paoloigna1 LinkedIn: Mike Schroepfer ,...
A look at the autonomous truck industry's challenges, including a lack of federal regulation, as Aurora and Kodiak plan a major expansion in Texas this year
Autonomous truck companies plan a major expansion this year to deliver your packages and food, speeding well ahead of federal safety regulations Mastodon: @Rachel_Thorn@queer.party . X: @mateosfo and ...
Travelers can say no to a TSA facial recognition scan, but some TSA agents tell travelers the scan is required or that refusing will cause a significant delay
Let's ask two questions about airports' use of facial recognition: Is it truly voluntary? And is it worth it? Twitter: @evan_greer , @pettypropolis , @ajlamesa , and @greta Twitter: @evan_greer : “Op...
New IRS rules requiring small businesses and resellers using apps like Venmo to report transactions of $600 or more cause pushback from business groups, others
Users of digital wallets and e-commerce platforms must start reporting small transactions, sowing fears among small-business owners. Tweets: @ajlamesa and @arappeport Tweets: Anthony LaMesa / @ajlames...