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Lyft President predicts company growth, a new driver role

Lyft President John Zimmer expects the ride-hailing industry to continue to see phenomenal growth in coming years as more people moving to cities and families give up their second car.

Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor will open March 22

Luxor’s former LAX nightclub will open as Esports Arena Las Vegas on March 22 with a series of events, including an invitation-only, multiday, live-streamed tournament.

Trump infrastructure plan to include shift toward driverless vehicles

The move toward driverless vehicles and other emerging technologies will be included in President Donald Trump’s delayed infrastructure plan, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Wednesday during CES.

Tech upheaval in auto industry targeted in CES talk

Ford Motor Co. used its hourlong keynote address Tuesday at CES to promote its cloud platform and autonomous capabilities, underscoring the technology revolution the car industry is experiencing.

CES means bustle for restaurateurs, potential traffic issues

During CES, Las Vegas’ largest expo by attendees and convention space, Piero’s opens for lunch and about 30 minutes earlier than the normal 5:30 p.m. And every night is a sell-out.

Workers hustle to prepare convention sites for CES

It was the rush before the coming storm. Outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday morning, wooden crates filled with goods were being hauled off white trucks and into partially completed pavilions.

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Investors urge Apple to tackle smartphone addiction among kids

Two major Apple investors have urged the iPhone maker to take action to curb growing smartphone addiction among children, highlighting growing concern about the effects of gadgets and social media on youngsters.

McCarran airport braces for heavy traffic from CES

McCarran International is bracing its busiest week in the airport’s 70-year history as conventioneers fly into Las Vegas for CES, officials said Friday.

Water treatment plant aims to keep chemical out of the Lake Mead

A new water treatment plant is now operating at the Las Vegas Wash to help keep pollution from a former chemical production site in Henderson from reaching Lake Mead and the Colorado River.

Tech company gives new look to downtown Las Vegas signs

A new city of Las Vegas partnership with the Boston-based tech company Soofa is helping take the guesswork out of public transportation downtown, with a little help from the Southern Nevada sun.

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