Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience with features like ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to use a family member’s card for payments. Uber said Senior Accounts present a simpler app experience with larger text and icons,… Continue reading Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly
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Uber: Uber Launches Senior Accounts and Simple Mode Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced the nationwide U.S. launch of senior accounts, a new feature designed to make the Uber app more accessible and intuitive for older adults. Whether for a doctor’s appointment, visiting family, or daily errands this offering simplifies ride requests while also enabling optional support from loved ones. Senior… Continue reading Uber: Uber Launches Senior Accounts and Simple Mode Nationwide
An early Joby Aviation backer might soon be its biggest distributor in Saudi Arabia
Joby Aviation has reached a tentative deal with investor and Saudi Arabian conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) to distribute up to 200 electric aircraft valued at about $1 billion over the coming years. If finalized, the partnership could provide Joby with a fast path to monetizing its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles in Saudi… Continue reading An early Joby Aviation backer might soon be its biggest distributor in Saudi Arabia
myLaurel Secures $12 Million to Further Its Acute Care at Home Program
Success of the home-based care model caught the eye of notable investors, including Deerfield Management and GV (Google Ventures). NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — myLaurel, a rapidly growing healthcare company delivering home-based acute and transitional care, today announced it raised additional capital and held an initial closing of $12 million from existing investors. The round… Continue reading myLaurel Secures $12 Million to Further Its Acute Care at Home Program
App-based cab drivers go on strike in city, leave hapless citizens in lurch
They also called for a city taxi policy to maintain a supply-demand equilibrium. While the services are expected to resume on Tuesday, the protests will continue. App-based cab services in Jaipur came to a standstill on Monday as owners’ and drivers’ associations started an indefinite strike. With over 23,000 app cabs keeping away from city… Continue reading App-based cab drivers go on strike in city, leave hapless citizens in lurch
Pradeep Parameswaran elevated as Uber’s global mobility head in top-level rejig
He was earlier promoted to head of the Asia Pacific region in 2020 during the pandemic. Uber has promoted Pradeep Parameswaran, its former India and Asia Pacific head, as the global head of mobility, as part of a broader leadership shake-up at the San Francisco-based ride-hailing giant, ET has learnt. According to an internal mail… Continue reading Pradeep Parameswaran elevated as Uber’s global mobility head in top-level rejig
CoinsBee Surpasses 5,000 Gift Card Brands, Becoming the Largest Crypto Gift Card Platform Worldwide
Stuttgart, Germany, June 3rd, 2025, Chainwire CoinsBee, a platform that enables users to buy gift cards with crypto, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 5,000 supported gift card brands. With this achievement, CoinsBee now offers the largest selection of crypto-purchasable gift cards in the world, reinforcing its position as a key player in bridging… Continue reading CoinsBee Surpasses 5,000 Gift Card Brands, Becoming the Largest Crypto Gift Card Platform Worldwide
Thunes amplía su Direct Global Network a Dinamarca, Noruega y Suecia
Los miembros de la red patentada de Thunes ya pueden efectuar pagos directos a cuentas bancarias en la región nórdica, a gran velocidad y sin necesidad de utilizar los raíles tradicionales. SINGAPUR, 3 de junio de 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, la superautopista inteligente para mover dinero por todo el mundo, ha anunciado hoy la expansión… Continue reading Thunes amplía su Direct Global Network a Dinamarca, Noruega y Suecia
Thunes étend son Direct Global Network au Danemark, à la Norvège et à la Suède
Les membres du réseau exclusif de Thunes peuvent désormais effectuer des paiements directs sur des comptes bancaires dans la région nordique, à grande vitesse, en contournant les « legacy rails » SINGAPOUR, 3 juin 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, l’autoroute intelligente qui permet de transférer de l’argent dans le monde entier, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’expansion de sa solution Direct… Continue reading Thunes étend son Direct Global Network au Danemark, à la Norvège et à la Suède
Thunes weitet sein globales Direktnetzwerk auf Dänemark, Norwegen und Schweden aus
Die Mitglieder des Thunes-Netzwerks können nun direkte Zahlungen auf Bankkonten in der nordischen Region vornehmen, und zwar schnell und unter Umgehung von Legacy-Kanälen. SINGAPUR, 3. Juni 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, der Smart Superhighway für Geldtransporte auf der ganzen Welt, gab heute den weiteren Ausbau seines Direct Global Network mit der Einführung von direkten Pay-to-Bank-Diensten in Dänemark,… Continue reading Thunes weitet sein globales Direktnetzwerk auf Dänemark, Norwegen und Schweden aus