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Mobile Application Market to Grow by USD 2.63 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Smartphone Penetration, Report on How AI is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global mobile application market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.63 trillion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 31.1% during the forecast period. Growing penetration of smartphones is driving market… Continue reading Mobile Application Market to Grow by USD 2.63 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Smartphone Penetration, Report on How AI is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
ConverzAI Secures $16M Series A to Transform Recruitment with AI-Powered Virtual Recruiters
Funding round led by Menlo Ventures will help the company deliver transformational value to recruiting and staffing companies SEATTLE, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ConverzAI, the leading innovator in AI-driven recruitment solutions, announced a $16M Series A funding round to accelerate product innovation and expand go-to-market strategy. The round was led by Menlo Ventures,… Continue reading ConverzAI Secures $16M Series A to Transform Recruitment with AI-Powered Virtual Recruiters
Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis ‘as soon as 2026,’ starting with Dallas
Ride-hail giant Lyft plans to bring fully autonomous robotaxis, powered by Mobileye, to its app “as soon as 2026” in Dallas, with more markets to follow, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The news comes a day before Lyft reports its fourth-quarter financial results, coinciding with Waymo’s preparations to launch a commercial robotaxi service with Uber in… Continue reading Lyft to launch Mobileye-powered robotaxis ‘as soon as 2026,’ starting with Dallas
Uber shares jump to highest in three months as Bill Ackman acquires $2.3 billion stake: Report
Uber Technologies’ stock rose to a three month high, as Bill Ackman acquired a $2.3 billion interest in the company, Reuters reported. The billionaire hedge fund manager took to X to say that he had begun purchasing a stake in the ride sharing platform in early January. He now owns 30.3 million shares in the company,… Continue reading Uber shares jump to highest in three months as Bill Ackman acquires $2.3 billion stake: Report
Sharing Economy Market to Grow by USD 1.12 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Online Ride-Hailing Growth, AI’s Role in Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global sharing economy market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.12 trillion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 32.3% during the forecast period. Rising use of online ride-hailing services is driving… Continue reading Sharing Economy Market to Grow by USD 1.12 Trillion from 2025-2029, Driven by Online Ride-Hailing Growth, AI’s Role in Market Transformation – Technavio
EV charging platform Presto raises $15 million in seed funding
Presto, an all-in-one EV charging platform, has raised $15 million in seed funding from Union Square Ventures and other investors. The company was founded in 2023 by former Uber executives J.J. Raynor and Ashwin Dias. Its platform is used by electric fleets including Uber, Avis, Hertz and Zipcar. Presto will use the new funds to… Continue reading EV charging platform Presto raises $15 million in seed funding
Bosch Demonstrates “The More You Bosch, The More You Feel Like A Bosch” with First-Ever Big Game Ad
When Banderas has the power of VitaFresh® Technology in his Bosch refrigerator, keeping his carrots fresh, he can’t help but turn into his uber suave alter-ego, Antonio Bosch-deras. Equipped with his Bosch 18V 2-in-1 Impact Driver, a friendly, professional contractor transforms into a familiar character, Macho Man. When the duo comes together, they break into… Continue reading Bosch Demonstrates “The More You Bosch, The More You Feel Like A Bosch” with First-Ever Big Game Ad
Mobility-As-A-Service Market to Grow by USD 270.8 Million (2025-2029), Rising Use of Smart Connected Devices Boosts Market, Report on How AI Is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global mobility-as-a-service market size is estimated to grow by USD 270.8 million from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 25.4% during the forecast period. Increase in use of smart connected devices is… Continue reading Mobility-As-A-Service Market to Grow by USD 270.8 Million (2025-2029), Rising Use of Smart Connected Devices Boosts Market, Report on How AI Is Driving Market Transformation – Technavio
Sharing Economy Market to Grow by USD 1.12 Trillion by 2029, Rising Online Ride-Hailing Services Boost Market, Report on How AI is Driving Transformation – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global sharing economy market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.12 trillion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 32.3% during the forecast period. Rising use of online ride-hailing services is… Continue reading Sharing Economy Market to Grow by USD 1.12 Trillion by 2029, Rising Online Ride-Hailing Services Boost Market, Report on How AI is Driving Transformation – Technavio