An “erratic” pedestrian attacked a Waymo autonomous vehicle late Tuesday evening in Tempe, Arizona, smashing the windshield and injuring the safety driver, the company said. It was the latest incident of people in Arizona attacking Waymo vehicles — and occasionally their safety drivers — as the company ramps up its commercial service in the state.… Continue reading Waymo autonomous vehicle attacked by an ‘erratic’ pedestrian in Arizona
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Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open
Delivery service Instacart is rolling out a new Uber Pro-like incentive program for its shoppers called Cart Star. Cart Star’s tiered incentives are available in three categories: gold (for 200 points); platinum (for 1,000 points); and diamond (for 2,000 points). Shoppers earn points based on the number of orders they complete in the preceding three-month… Continue reading Instacart’s rewards program for shoppers includes priority choice of orders before stores open
Cell Providers Are Apparently Gonna Put Ads on Your Phone’s Lock Screen
This looks annoying as hell. Lock Screen Ads Google’s Android smartphone platform could soon be getting flooded with ads — right on the lock screen. According to TechCrunch, a Google-backed subsidiary of Indian advertising company inMobi Group called Glance is in talks with US-based wireless carriers to launch several smartphone models, which could feature ads on… Continue reading Cell Providers Are Apparently Gonna Put Ads on Your Phone’s Lock Screen
Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks Off Your List
Buying a new planner gives an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or just a much needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Here at WIRED, our Gear team prefers paper planners over digital tools—nothing beats the feeling of… Continue reading Our Favorite Paper Planners for Crossing Tasks Off Your List
How to Raise First Dollars in a Difficult Market: The Venture Perspective
Raising venture capital is rarely an easy lift for startups, but 2022 is turning out to be a more challenging year than we’ve seen for some time. As venture capital continues its slowdown after an aggressive 2020 and record-breaking 2021, it’s clear that early-stage founders looking for their first dollars will require a new approach.… Continue reading How to Raise First Dollars in a Difficult Market: The Venture Perspective
Skyryse Appoints First Chief Financial Officer and Announces New Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate FlightOS
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Skyryse, a transportation company building the future of general aviation, has announced the appointment of its first Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Koo, and its new Chief Operating Officer, Justin Ryan. Both leaders will be based out of Skyryse’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. “Our skies are ready to… Continue reading Skyryse Appoints First Chief Financial Officer and Announces New Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate FlightOS
Amazon Prime subscribers now get GrubHub Plus free for a year
Amazon Prime subscribers in the US are getting a new benefit as part of their subscription, the company has announced. From today, they’ll be able to redeem a free year of Grubhub Plus, the monthly subscription service that offers free food delivery on orders over $12 from participating restaurants. Grubhub Plus normally costs $9.99 a… Continue reading Amazon Prime subscribers now get GrubHub Plus free for a year
Amazon takes a Prime step back into restaurant delivery in the US with big Grubhub investment and partnership
Amazon tried but then ultimately stepped away from building its own cost-intensive Grubhub and DoorDash competitor in the U.S. back in 2019. Now three years on, it’s taking a different approach to tackling the space to build in one more sweetener to encourage more sign-ups to its Prime subscription service. Today, the e-commerce giant and… Continue reading Amazon takes a Prime step back into restaurant delivery in the US with big Grubhub investment and partnership
Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Industry to 2027 – Featuring Daimler, Ford Motor, General Motors and Tesla Among Others
DUBLIN, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Vehicle Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global autonomous vehicle market reached a value of US$ 42.2 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 297.3 Billion by 2027, exhibiting… Continue reading Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Industry to 2027 – Featuring Daimler, Ford Motor, General Motors and Tesla Among Others
Creator Ventures Launches $20M First Fund
Creator Ventures, a London, UK-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage consumer-internet companies advancing how people interact, closed its first fund, at $20M. Investors in Creator Ventures include venture funds-of-funds, family offices and founders of unicorns, several creators and media personalities, and senior leaders from Kaletsky’s former employer, Bridgepoint. The fund will invest $100-500K first… Continue reading Creator Ventures Launches $20M First Fund