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Chris Knight
on September 17, 2026

A Seat at the Table for Uber and Lyft Drivers In California and a GigU Celebratory Table at El Cholo

GigU didn’t start in a boardroom. As its founding manifesto, Driving the Gig Economy’s Dignity Revolution, lays out, the company started as a fight for dignity — and the belief that the people doing the driving deserve to see the same numbers the platforms see. So as GigU goes free for every U.S. gig driver […]

Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on September 2, 2026

Before You Can Say Hello, They Already Know Who You Are

Most messaging apps ask the same question before you can send a single word: what’s your phone number? That number anchors your identity to a carrier, links you to a social graph, and quietly becomes the thread that ties your communications to everything else an app might want to know about you. It has become […]

Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on August 4, 2026

Unconscious Moderation’s Boredom Drinking App Fills the Gap Habits Leave Behind

Unconscious Moderation (UM)’s boredom drinking app speaks directly to a growing group of people who are less worried about dramatic binges and more concerned about the quiet, automatic pours that slip into empty hours. Drinking out of boredom rarely looks like a problem from the outside. It looks like an ordinary evening, right up until […]

Amazfit Balance 3 Review
Peter Salib Peter Salib has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on June 23, 2026

Amazfit Balance 3 Review: The Fitness Watch That Called Me Out More Than Once

I’ve been wearing the Amazfit Balance 3 for a few weeks now, and somewhere along the way it developed an annoying habit. It started telling me things I didn’t want to hear. Not literally, of course. But there were multiple mornings when I’d wake up, glance at the watch, and see that my recovery wasn’t […]

nLab
Peter Salib Peter Salib has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on June 15, 2026

AI-Proof Skills Aren’t Learned on Screens – They’re Built With nLab

Most people learning engineering today are doing it on screens. They watch tutorials. They simulate circuits. They drag components across digital interfaces that behave exactly as intended. And then they’re asked to build something real. That gap—between understanding a concept and physically making it work in the real world—is where most engineering education breaks down. […]

Jordan French Jordan French has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on April 3, 2026

The Parental Control App That Alerts You When It Matters

Key Takeaways: Parental control apps like the Bark App offer peace of mind by helping families monitor kids’ online activities without hovering. Bark Technologies’ contextual machine learning algorithm sets it apart by detecting tone, intent, and patterns over time, enhancing threat detection. Features like the Bark Assistant simplify parental control settings, making online safety more […]

Greg Grzesiak Greg Grzesiak has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on March 11, 2026

SIXR Launches Icon Players to Kickstart Fan Engagement and Community Growth

SIXR has entered a pivotal stage in the development of its digital cricket platform with the introduction of its first Icon Players and the rollout of fan-centered engagement initiatives designed to build early momentum within its community ahead of the platform’s official launch. These initiatives aim to familiarize users with the platform’s interactive features, encourage […]

Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on March 11, 2026

In App Stores, the Rich Keep Getting Richer. RevenueCat Analyzes What They’re Doing.

The barriers to building an app have never been lower. New development tools and the rise of “vibe coding” have made it possible for teams to launch products faster than ever. The result is a surge of new apps hitting marketplaces each year. But while creation has become easier, success has not. Fresh data suggests […]

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Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on February 17, 2026

Digital Interface Designer Meng Lan on Designing Parking Help App, “Way to Drive”

In an effort to make driving and parking in Los Angeles less stressful for international visitors, digital interface designer Meng Lan has developed a mobile app concept called Way to Drive. The app aims to simplify the complex parking rules and regulations in the city, providing users with clear and actionable information to help them […]

Desk Organizer - Slate Dashboard by FluidStance
Jordan French Jordan French has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
on December 18, 2025

A Minimalist Work Desk Refresh with FluidStance

Professionals often feel the urge to organize, declutter, and reset, whether it’s tied to the new year or just a spontaneous refresh. The good news? You don’t need a full overhaul to make your space work better for you. A few smart shifts inspired by a minimalist’s playbook can go a long way. Minimalism isn’t […]

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