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The Vergecast

DoorDash, Uber Eats... and Tony

Mar 19, 2024
A former Uber Eats driver aims to revolutionize gig work, Rivian's new electric SUVs challenge Tesla, Foldable phone reviews, and recommendations for tech buyers.
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  • Seattle independent delivery worker challenges app-based delivery norms by starting a gig work revolution.
  • Rivian focuses on affordable EV production to compete with Tesla, unveiling R2 and R3 SUVs.

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Rivian's Quest for Non-Headphones and Delivery Battle: The Vergecast Highlights

Rivian has found itself on a quest to find non-headphones after ear irritation, exploring options like Meta and Amazon smart glasses and shocks headphones that use bone conduction. The delivery industry landscape is challenged, with a Seattle independent delivery guy gaining viral fame for skipping apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash. Seattle's new pay regulations for gig workers triggered app fees, impacting both consumers and delivery drivers.

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