For the first time in more than half a century, a US-built spacecraft has made a soft landing on the moon. There was high drama and plenty of intrigue on Thursday evening as Intuitive Machines attempted to land its Odysseus spacecraft in a small crater not all that far from the south pole of the… Continue reading Odysseus Marks the First US Moon Landing in More Than 50 Years
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Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors
Finding shell casings can be extremely difficult. A Los Angeles Police Department officer not authorized to speak to the media tells WIRED they’ve spent “hours” searching for bullet casings. Just because officers don’t find evidence of gunfire, they say, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. While SoundThinking says its alerts are reviewed by its Incident Review… Continue reading Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors
Uber: The Impact of Seattle’s Driver and Courier Pay Regulations
Published in · 7 min read · Just now In 2020 the city of Seattle passed the Fare Share ordinance which set minimum compensation for rideshare drivers; in 2022, they followed this with PayUp, similar legislation aimed at delivery couriers. While these earning standards were written with the intention of improving the welfare of earners,… Continue reading Uber: The Impact of Seattle’s Driver and Courier Pay Regulations
dub Raises $17M in Seed Funding Round
dub, a NYC-based provider of a copy-trading platform, raised $17M in Seed funding. The round was led by Tusk Venture Partners with participation from a group of venture capital firms and individual investors including Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, Nathan Rodland, Co-founder of Robinhood, Apex Fintech Solutions CEO Bill Capuzzi, former Federal Reserve Board of Governors… Continue reading dub Raises $17M in Seed Funding Round
Uber says firm to explore integration with India’s ONDC
Uber has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian government-backed firm that aims to make mobility and commerce more accessible across the South Asian nation. The ride-hailing giant said Thursday that it will explore an integration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to explore integrations with the network and expand range of its… Continue reading Uber says firm to explore integration with India’s ONDC
Kia unveils ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business for Middle East and Africa markets
Kia Middle East and Africa have announced the forthcoming introduction of its ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV) model in the MEA region, scheduled for 2026. Kia’s PBVs represent the brand’s vision to be a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider beyond the traditional concept of automobiles. PBVs are billed to be a powerful combination of fit-for-purpose EVs with… Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ business for Middle East and Africa markets
EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
Many prospective owners are avoiding EVs and sticking with fossil-fuelled cars, a major factor slowing EV demand globally. Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stopgaps offered by US and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconvenient public charging points. The solutions include online platforms allowing… Continue reading EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
Uber Eats is launching a delivery service with Cartken’s sidewalk robots in Japan
Uber, along with partners Mitsubishi Electric and autonomous robotics startup Cartken, are launching a service in Japan that will use self-driving sidewalk robots to deliver food to customers. The companies announced that the service offered through the Uber Eats app will launch in a select part of Tokyo by the end of March. An Uber… Continue reading Uber Eats is launching a delivery service with Cartken’s sidewalk robots in Japan
Amazon.com Set to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average; Uber to Join Dow Jones Transportation Average
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA) effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, February 26: Amazon.com Inc. (NASD:AMZN) will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASD:WBA) in the Dow Jones Industrial… Continue reading Amazon.com Set to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average; Uber to Join Dow Jones Transportation Average
Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Magnificent Camera
Before I tell you how phenomenal the Oppo Find X7 Ultra camera is, I must point out that this phone is not officially available outside of China. That’s a real shame, because the Find X7 Ultra is a stunning flagship phone with an eye-catching design, a gorgeous display, and top-notch specs. However, the standout feature… Continue reading Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Magnificent Camera