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BluSmart Dismisses Speculation on Exiting Consumer Business

BluSmart India, a leading electric mobility and ride-hailing platform, has issued a statement addressing recent media speculation about a potential exit from its core cab-hailing business. The company emphasized continuity in its operations and urged stakeholders to rely on verified information. In a holding statement released today, BluSmart said: “We urge stakeholders not to draw… Continue reading BluSmart Dismisses Speculation on Exiting Consumer Business

Thistle Meal Kit Review: Surprisingly Tasty

My favorite meals focused on multiple textures and various ingredients to make a truly dynamic salad-type dish. The Corn and Poblano Chile Salad With Adobo Pinto Beans was a solid, Mexican-inspired meal that was the perfect lunch to eat on the first warm spring day of the year. Roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, cabbage, brown… Continue reading Thistle Meal Kit Review: Surprisingly Tasty

Former Google CEO Tells Congress That 99 Percent of All Electricity Will Be Used to Power Superintelligent AI

In Harlan Ellison’s disturbing 1967 short story “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,” a sentient superintelligence named AM has taken over the earth’s resources and exterminated humanity after combining the powers of three US, Soviet, and Chinese supercomputers into one. A small group of survivors has been kept alive for AM’s amusement, forced… Continue reading Former Google CEO Tells Congress That 99 Percent of All Electricity Will Be Used to Power Superintelligent AI

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson

Jeff Bezos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been identified as a significant backer of Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup operating under the radar since its inception in 2022. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company is developing a budget-friendly two-seat electric pickup truck, projected to cost around $25,000, with the goal… Continue reading Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson

Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Independent Director and Microsoft Veteran Frederik van der Kooi Named Chair of the Board Stefanie Jay, Former Senior Leader at eBay and Walmart, Nominated for Election to Board  NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) (the “Company” or “Criteo”), the commerce media company, today named Frederik (“Rik”) van der Kooi Chairperson of… Continue reading Criteo Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

CellPoint Digital and Checkout.com Announce Strategic Partnership to Maximise Payment Performance for Travel Merchants

Collaboration to Deliver AI-Powered Payment Optimisation, Global Acquiring, and Frictionless Transactions for Travel Brands DALLAS, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CellPoint Digital, the global leader in Payment Orchestration for airlines and travel merchants, today announced a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global payment solutions provider. This collaboration will enable travel brands to streamline payment… Continue reading CellPoint Digital and Checkout.com Announce Strategic Partnership to Maximise Payment Performance for Travel Merchants

A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through

A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi.… Continue reading A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through

Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech

After months of hearty marketing efforts and large-scale technology demos across the U.S., Nuro has secured $106 million in fresh funding to help scale its autonomous driving technology and advance commercial partnerships.  The Series E round brings Nuro’s total funding raised to $2.2 billion and its valuation to $6 billion. That’s a drop from the… Continue reading Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech

Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 6th April 2025, 10:56 pm I tested Waymo’s automated taxis during a Phoenix vacation. I found Waymo’s service comparable to Uber’s/Lyft’s, slightly cheaper, and user-friendly, despite minor pickup inconveniences. Waymo’s driving matched Tesla FSD V13’s best… Continue reading Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956