The sprawling metropolis of Phoenix continues to be a testbed for Waymo, and not just on the technical front. The Alphabet-owned company has used its first testing and commercial market to experiment with its business model, too, including delivery. Waymo is known for its robotaxis, but it has tested how its tech could be used… Continue reading Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash
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Uber will offer gig work like AI data labeling to drivers while not on the road
Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer of Uber Technologies Inc., speaks during an unveiling event in New York, US, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Uber plans to offer drivers and couriers in the U.S. ways to make money through the company’s app when they’re not ferrying around people or… Continue reading Uber will offer gig work like AI data labeling to drivers while not on the road
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets
I love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we’ve done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader… Continue reading The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond California With First-Ever Arizona Store
The Historic Expansion Will Be Celebrated With a Grand Opening Ceremony on January 14th GLENDALE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vallarta Supermarkets, California’s beloved family-owned Latino grocer, is making history with its first-ever store outside of California, opening in Glendale in January 2026. The landmark expansion introduces Vallarta’s award-winning food departments and authentic Mexican flavors… Continue reading Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond California With First-Ever Arizona Store
Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground
Transportation Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 16, 2025, 1:57 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation.… Continue reading Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground
Brands adapting to market challenges increases the total value of Interbrand’s 2025 Best Global Brands by $150 billion
Top 3 continue as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon Nvidia, Instagram, YouTube, Uber and Netflix power up the ranking Highest level of new entrants since the ranking was created in 2000 NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global brand consultancy Interbrand today launched its annual Best Global Brands ranking. This year’s report reflects how brand leaders moved… Continue reading Brands adapting to market challenges increases the total value of Interbrand’s 2025 Best Global Brands by $150 billion
Waymo plans robotaxi launch in London, marking its European debut
Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Alphabet‘s Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing services to London, the first European market for its robotaxi. The company said in a release on… Continue reading Waymo plans robotaxi launch in London, marking its European debut
Brands adapting to market challenges increases the total value of Interbrand’s 2025 Best Global Brands by $150 billion
Top 3 continue as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon Nvidia, Instagram, YouTube, Uber and Netflix power up the ranking Highest level of new entrants since the ranking was created in 2000 NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global brand consultancy Interbrand today launched its annual Best Global Brands ranking. This year’s report reflects how brand leaders moved… Continue reading Brands adapting to market challenges increases the total value of Interbrand’s 2025 Best Global Brands by $150 billion
Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year
Fully self-driving taxis from US firm Waymo will take to UK roads next year as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service will begin in London and use a fleet of specially adapted Jaguar I-Pace SUVs. Waymo already runs driverless… Continue reading Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year
Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London in 2026
Waymo said on Wednesday it will offer a commercial robotaxi service in London in 2026, marking the Alphabet-owned company’s second international expansion following Tokyo. The announcement follows weeks of speculation fueled by a couple of London-based job postings. Waymo already has ties to the U.K: In 2019, the company acquired Latent Logic, a U.K. startup… Continue reading Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London in 2026