San Francisco

Lyft Brings Pedal-Assisted Bikes, New Branding To San Francisco
Lyft Brings Pedal-Assisted Bikes, New Branding To San Francisco
June 11, 2019  |  Retail

With its rollout of pedal-assisted bikes, Lyft is using its own branding in the San Francisco Bay Area. The bikes will be called Bay Wheels...

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Lyft Sues SF Over Bikesharing Contract Violation
Lyft Sues SF Over Bikesharing Contract Violation
June 10, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup, has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco claiming officials in the city are violating a contract with the ride-hailing company. According...

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A Biometric Backlash Is Underway — And A Backlash To The Backlash
A Biometric Backlash Is Underway — And A Backlash To The Backlash
May 17, 2019  |  Authentication

These are exciting times for biometrics, with the authentication method(s) moving into the mainstream. But a biometric backlash is underway — and, it seems, a...

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San Francisco Facial Recognition Tech Ban Wins Support
San Francisco Facial Recognition Tech Ban Wins Support
May 15, 2019  |  Biometrics

Officials in San Francisco voted Tuesday (May 14) to ban the use of facial recognition technology by city workers in an 8 to 1 vote....

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Data Dive, New Rules Edition: Starbucks, San Francisco And Card Interest Rate Caps
Data Dive, New Rules Edition: Starbucks, San Francisco And Card Interest Rate Caps
May 13, 2019  |  Data Dive

Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited with saying that if one were able to build a better mousetrap, the world would beat a path to their...

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San Francisco To Bar Cashless-Only Stores
San Francisco To Bar Cashless-Only Stores
May 07, 2019  |  Digital Payments

San Francisco is joining Philadelphia and New Jersey in barring cashless retailers from the city. According to a report in the Associated Press, the San...

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Silicon Valley Is Losing Its Luster With Millennials
Silicon Valley Is Losing Its Luster With Millennials
April 18, 2019  |  Economy

Silicon Valley is losing its luster with young adults, as recent polling shows millennials are gearing up to leave the San Francisco area at an...

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San Francisco May Be First City To Ban Facial Recognition
San Francisco May Be First City To Ban Facial Recognition
April 16, 2019  |  Biometrics

The city of San Francisco moved a little closer to banning facial recognition software after adding amendments to the Stop Secret Surveillance ordinance. According to...

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San Fran Mulls Cashless Store Ban — Including Amazon Go
San Fran Mulls Cashless Store Ban — Including Amazon Go
March 21, 2019  |  Legal

San Francisco is considering following in the footsteps of New Jersey and Philadelphia and banning cashless stores, including Amazon Go, according to a report from...

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