Indian electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart on Thursday said it has raised $24 million (Rs 200 crore) in a new equity round, which saw participation from existing investors, founders and the leadership team. While the company did not disclose the name of investors participating in the latest funding, it has previously been backed by investors including… Continue reading EV ride hailing firm BluSmart raises $24m to ramp up expansion
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Omnicom Media Group Ends 2023 Ranked #1 for Net New Business for the Second Consecutive Year, Earns 97% Retention Rate Among Existing Clients
OMG agencies OMD, Hearts & Science and PHD wrap the year achieving historic trifecta atop the agency ranking NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and parent company to the OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science global media agency networks, is… Continue reading Omnicom Media Group Ends 2023 Ranked #1 for Net New Business for the Second Consecutive Year, Earns 97% Retention Rate Among Existing Clients
REP Fitness Expands Global Presence with TheRack.Co in the Philippines
The TheRack.Co to Exclusively Carry the REP Line DENVER, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — REP Fitness, a leading name in high-quality fitness equipment, proudly announces a strategic partnership with TheRack.co in the Philippines, a trusted gym equipment and lifting gear & apparel depot. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in REP Fitness’ mission to make premium… Continue reading REP Fitness Expands Global Presence with TheRack.Co in the Philippines
Sorry California, Amazon Will No Longer Sell You Donkey Meat
If you are planning to buy your donkey meat on Amazon this Christmas, you may have to look elsewhere. The world’s largest online retailer says it has stopped selling edible donkey in California, WIRED has learned. Amazon’s new policy kicked in after months of negotiations with the Center for Contemporary Equine Studies, a nonprofit organization… Continue reading Sorry California, Amazon Will No Longer Sell You Donkey Meat
Best 4K Blu-Ray Players (2023): Sony, Panasonic and More
How many video streaming services do you subscribe to? And how many of those reckon they can deliver you full-on, state-of-the-art picture and sound quality for your monthly fee? The answers are likely to be “plenty” and “almost all of them.” But true home-cinema aficionados know the truth: The best picture quality and the best… Continue reading Best 4K Blu-Ray Players (2023): Sony, Panasonic and More
Daniel Graf joins Aktiia as the new President and Independent Board Member
NEUCHÂTEL, Switzerland, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Daniel Graf has joined Aktiia in the role of President and Independent Board Member. Daniel has an extraordinary career trajectory, known for his work at Uber as Vice President of Product. Prior to his work at Uber, Daniel was instrumental at Google, leading a pivotal overhaul of the Google Maps… Continue reading Daniel Graf joins Aktiia as the new President and Independent Board Member
Uber Eats Teams Up with Gogoro in Taiwan for Green Delivery Program Worth Nearly $30M
Uber Eats Teams Up with Gogoro in Taiwan for Green Delivery Program Worth Nearly $30M Post this The two-year partnership is worth close to US$30 million and is being funded by both companies. Delivery partners will receive discounts on new Gogoro Smartscooters and battery swapping programs, and be given incentives for deliveries on Gogoro Smartscooters.… Continue reading Uber Eats Teams Up with Gogoro in Taiwan for Green Delivery Program Worth Nearly $30M
Uber: Understanding Uber’s Share of Driver Earnings
Understanding Uber’s Share of Driver Earnings Uber achieved several important financial milestones in 2023, generating our first operating profit and billions in free cash flow so far this year. Over nearly a decade of losses, many observers suggested Uber would never be profitable. Now that we are, those same skeptics assert that Uber’s financial improvement… Continue reading Uber: Understanding Uber’s Share of Driver Earnings
Government will never allow driverless cars in India, Gadkari says
The Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said the government will not let driverless cars operate in India, citing concerns about jobs for the drivers. The minister’s comments come at a time when self-driving technology is gaining popularity globally. “I will never allow driverless vehicles in India. Many people working as drivers will… Continue reading Government will never allow driverless cars in India, Gadkari says
Cruise is in danger of becoming GM’s latest trendy venture that doesn’t pay off
Sydney Boyo DETROIT — General Motors‘ plans to diversify its business through trendy industries such as ridesharing and other “mobility” ventures or startups have largely fallen flat since the automaker started investing in such growth areas in 2016. Cruise, its majority-owned autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is increasingly looking like it might be next. The unit has… Continue reading Cruise is in danger of becoming GM’s latest trendy venture that doesn’t pay off