| Katherine Noyes 01/06/15 7:20 AM PT | |
 | Gogoro on Monday took to the stage at CES to unveil a zero-emissions electric scooter. The Smartscooter is designed to be powered by batteries available via subscription from a network of vending machines in urban areas around the world. Gogoro may succeed at bringing electric driving to the mainstream, starting with its Smartscooter, which already has been dubbed "the Tesla of e-scooters." [More...] |
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 | Writers Worldwide Chilled by Government Surveillance Concern over government surveillance has been so heightened by confidential information leaked by former intelligence hand Edward Snowden that writers in free countries are as worried as those in autocratic nations, according to a new report. Three-quarters of writers in countries classified as "free" told researchers they were "worried" or "somewhat worried" about surveillance. [More...] |
 | CFPB May Rein In Payday Lending The CFPB reportedly is considering various approaches to reforming the payday loan industry. The bureau is concerned about the short-term, high-rate debt consumers take on. States typically have been responsible for regulating payday loan company practices. If the CFPB should take action, it would be the first time federal regulations were applied to this financial niche. [More...] |
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