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Here s what s going on in tech.

Uber announces partnership with UN Women, vows to create 1 million driver jobs for women by 2020. You might remember that Uber has run into controversy related to its treatment of women.

Twitter opens office in Hong Kong for advertising, but an executive says the service has no intention of re-entering China, where it s been banned since 2009.

Apple commits $50 million to diversity efforts — $40 million to fund that supports historically black colleges and universities, and $10 million to a women s non-profit.

Bill to allow Tesla to sell cars in New Jersey advances, goes to the full state Senate.

Paul Ceglia, the man accused of fraud for claiming he is half owner of Facebook, is missing, his lawyer said. His electronic tracking bracelet was found in his home.

A Silicon Valley bitcoin startup called 21 has raised $116 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Peter Thiel and others.

Facebook changes feeling fat emoticon to feeling stuffed after protest that the former promoted body shaming.

 

Photo of Uber app on a smartphone from Associated Press archives