Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?

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Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 - The Verge

Uber may shut down temporarily in California

California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees : NPR

Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees - The Verge

As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money - The New York Times

What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers - The New York Times

NBA JAM™ Arcade Cabinet - Arcade1Up