Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

– Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and earnings release… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer

Uber is inviting customers in Atlanta to join a list if they’re interested in hailing a Waymo robotaxi as the companies prepare to launch a commercial service in the city. Uber and Waymo last September announced plans to offer a robotaxi service in Austin and Atlanta in early 2025 as part of an expanded partnership.… Continue reading Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer

Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics to go public via SPAC

Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics plans to go public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corporation II. The transaction values Kodiak, which has raised around $243 million to date, at about $2.5 billion pre-money. New and existing Kodiak institutional investors, like Soros Fund Management, ARK Investments, and Ares, have funded or… Continue reading Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics to go public via SPAC

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

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