Lime halts scooter service in Switzerland after possible software glitch throws users off mid-ride

Just as on-demand electric scooters are trying to pick up speed in Europe, one of the scooter market’s most ambitious startups has halted operations in one country after its e-scooters started halting mid-ride,...

Would You Take an 8% Pay Cut to Work From Home?

When it comes right down to it, it's about the money.Given the choice, most workers don't care about having the flexibility to set their own hours if the trade-off is lower pay, a new study finds. This...

Carpooling service Klaxit partners with Uber for last-minute changes

French startup Klaxit connects drivers with riders so that you don’t have to take your car to work every day. And the company recently announced a new feature with the help of Uber....

Automakers accelerate their interest in startups

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Has the tech bubble peaked? Signs that the startup boom may be fizzling

Startups are beginning to run out of money and investors are becoming more discerning. How does this compare to the time leading up to the dotcom crash?If you were looking for an apartment in...

YC tries a new experiment: temporary partners

Y Combinator has developed a reputation under its president, Sam Altman, for iterating a lot. The accelerator programs newest twist? Temporary or visiting partners who will be asked to become highly involved with...