Tag: Closed source
Not everything has to be open! These tools keep their code under lock and key, focusing on delivering polished, proprietary solutions.
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Uber
Uber pioneered on-demand transportation by matching riders with nearby drivers via smartphone. It spans multiple services—ride-sharing, food delivery (Uber Eats), and freight—across numerous global markets. The platform’s cashless transactions and real-time GPS tracking have streamlined urban mobility worldwide.
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Lyft
A ride-sharing service that connects passengers with local drivers through a mobile app. Known for its user-friendly interface and commitment to driver satisfaction, Lyft offers various ride options, including standard, luxury, and shared. It also invests in eco-friendly initiatives like electric scooter and bike-sharing programs.
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Waymo
Alphabet’s self-driving car division focused on developing fully autonomous vehicle technology. It employs AI, advanced sensors, and mapping data to enable safe, driverless transportation. Its ride-hailing services are gradually expanding in select cities, demonstrating the viability of autonomous fleets.
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Audible
An Amazon-owned audiobook platform offering a vast catalog of spoken-word content, from bestsellers to exclusive originals. Subscribers use monthly or annual credits to acquire titles, and can sync listening progress across devices. It also integrates with Alexa-enabled speakers for hands-free browsing and playback.
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Grok (xAI)
Grok is a large language model from xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup. It aims to challenge existing AI platforms with advanced chat capabilities, real-time insights, and a playful sense of humor. Centered on transparency and innovation, Grok reflects xAI’s mission to “understand the universe.”
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Algolia
Algolia is a hosted search and discovery platform that powers fast, relevant results for websites and apps. Developers integrate Algolia’s APIs for features like instant search, autocomplete, and ranking customization. With a distributed infrastructure and real-time indexing, it helps organizations deliver high-performance search experiences to…
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ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a widely used virtual private network (VPN) service offering strong encryption, a strict no-logs policy, and a global server network. It secures online activities across various devices, providing fast connections and features like a kill switch. Known for ease of use, it remains…
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Google Sites
Google Sites is a free, user-friendly website builder integrated with Google Workspace. It allows simple, drag-and-drop page creation, embedding documents from Drive, and customizing layouts. Whether for internal wikis, team portals, or public-facing sites, Google Sites streamlines content sharing without the need for coding knowledge…
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Shodan
Shodan is a specialized search engine that scans and indexes internet-connected devices—like servers, webcams, or routers—by their IP addresses. It helps researchers and cybersecurity experts identify vulnerabilities in public-facing systems. While a powerful tool, Shodan also raises awareness of security risks associated with exposed IoT…
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Instacart
Instacart is a grocery delivery and pickup service allowing customers to order from local stores through its app or website. Personal shoppers then collect and deliver items, often within hours. With real-time order tracking and flexible scheduling, Instacart streamlines grocery shopping for busy individuals seeking…
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Grubhub
Grubhub is an online food ordering and delivery platform that connects diners with local restaurants. Customers can browse menus, place orders, and track delivery status through the app or website. With nationwide coverage, Grubhub aims to streamline mealtime by offering quick, convenient access to a…
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Doordash
An on-demand delivery platform linking customers to local restaurants and stores. Users order through the app or website, then track deliveries in real time. With a network of “Dashers,” DoorDash also provides grocery and convenience deliveries, aiming for swift, convenient service.
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Yandex
Yandex is a leading Russian search engine that provides localized results, maps, email, and other web-based services. Often called the “Google of Russia,” it’s deeply integrated with the region’s language and culture, giving users highly relevant, tailored content. Yandex also invests heavily in AI research,…
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Yahoo Search
Yahoo Search, once a pioneer in web search, has evolved into a portal featuring news, email, and other services. It partners with Bing for search results while incorporating its own content recommendations and user experience enhancements, primarily within the Yahoo ecosystem.
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Bing
Bing is Microsoft’s search engine, offering web, image, and video results with an emphasis on visual discovery. It features integrated tools like rewards, weather, and news widgets, striving to compete with Google by providing a clean interface and curated answers.
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Google Search
Google Search is the world’s most-used search engine, delivering fast, algorithm-driven results for text, images, and videos. With personalized recommendations, voice-assisted queries, and a vast index of web pages, Google aims to provide relevant, comprehensive answers for almost any query.
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Snyk.io
Snyk is a cloud-based platform for continuous security scanning and compliance of code, containers, and dependencies, with real-time vulnerability detection and remediation advice. It integrates seamlessly into DevOps workflows, enabling teams to quickly identify and fix issues. Snyk focuses on developer-friendly tooling to maintain secure…