Your special price will be more than you paid last week… screenshot by ZDNet Everything has changed over the past year. more Technically Incorrect That includes the way people react to so many things. Somehow, even fresh air smells and even tastes a little fresher. Somehow, even the prospect of fast food seems less an… Continue reading McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
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Uber is in its strongest position in years
Uber has made many changes over the years, and the pandemic has forced a reckoning in its business. It has offloaded expensive distractions and put its focus back on ride-hailing and food delivery. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is nearing a $100 million payday as Wall Street embraces Uber’s turnaround. Visit the Business section of Insider for… Continue reading Uber is in its strongest position in years
California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
California might be the first state to give self-driving cars a deadline to electrify. In mid-February, a bill was quietly introduced into the California State Legislature that would require all autonomous vehicles to also be zero emission by 2025. Proposed Bill SB 500, which was introduced by Senator Dave Min and sponsored by the Union… Continue reading California bill would require all self-driving vehicles to be zero emission by 2025
Eco raises $26M in a16z-led round to scale its digital cryptocurrency platform
Eco, which has built out a digital global cryptocurrency platform, announced Friday that it has raised $26 million in a funding round led by a16z Crypto. Founded in 2018, the SF-based startup’s platform is designed to be used as a payment tool around the world for daily-use transactions. The company emphasizes that it’s “not a… Continue reading Eco raises $26M in a16z-led round to scale its digital cryptocurrency platform
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son spent $100 billion building an interconnected tech empire. See how the companies in this network buy, partner and lend to each other to power Masa’s vision.
SoftBank has invested in more than 100 tech companies, creating a vast network of businesses. The Japanese investor wants the companies to work together, which makes them stronger as they grow – but could put them in danger if their peers fail. A review by Insider offers the first comprehensive accounting of vendor and partner… Continue reading SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son spent $100 billion building an interconnected tech empire. See how the companies in this network buy, partner and lend to each other to power Masa’s vision.
This all-women ride-hailing service depends on location technology to keep women safe
Shebah launched on International Women’s Day in 2017 and now has 250,000 users. CEO George McEncroe explains why an all-women ride-hailing service was so necessary. It was as a newly divorced mother of four teenagers that George McEncroe saw a gap in the market. The logistics of getting around in Australia was “a constant nightmare”,… Continue reading This all-women ride-hailing service depends on location technology to keep women safe
Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Another e-cab service, ‘eee-Taxi’ is also available for the public in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: With fuel prices soaring, an increasing number of cab operators in the city are shifting to electric vehicles to cushion operational costs. With the setting up of charging stations and entry of EV models, more operators are expected to shift to battery-run… Continue reading Several cab services in Bengaluru switch to e-mode to cut operational costs
Uber: Uber Senior Vice President to Participate in Fireside Chat at Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Andrew Macdonald, Senior Vice President and head of its Mobility segment, will participate in a fireside chat at the Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Mr. Macdonald is scheduled to appear at 10:30 am ET (7:30 am PT). A live… Continue reading Uber: Uber Senior Vice President to Participate in Fireside Chat at Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit
Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Keynote at Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a keynote at the Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021 on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT). A live webcast of the event will… Continue reading Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Keynote at Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021
IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets
Bolt, an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. The International Finance Corporation, a division of the World Bank, is… Continue reading IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets