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
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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
A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi.… Continue reading A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech
After months of hearty marketing efforts and large-scale technology demos across the U.S., Nuro has secured $106 million in fresh funding to help scale its autonomous driving technology and advance commercial partnerships. The Series E round brings Nuro’s total funding raised to $2.2 billion and its valuation to $6 billion. That’s a drop from the… Continue reading Nuro’s $106M raise backs its shift from delivery robots to licensing autonomy tech
Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 6th April 2025, 10:56 pm I tested Waymo’s automated taxis during a Phoenix vacation. I found Waymo’s service comparable to Uber’s/Lyft’s, slightly cheaper, and user-friendly, despite minor pickup inconveniences. Waymo’s driving matched Tesla FSD V13’s best… Continue reading Clean Technica: A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix003956
Uber, WeRide to launch self-driving vehicles in Dubai
WeRide will be Uber’s first autonomous vehicle partner in Dubai. Go to Source
Uber: The Power of Pricing: Balancing Rider Expectations And Driver Needs
Published in · 6 min read · Just now Summary: Dynamic Pricing Keeps Rides Affordable and Reliable: Uber’s surge pricing helps match riders with drivers efficiently, ensuring those who need a ride can get one without making overall prices too high. Plus, Uber’s advanced pricing means drivers get more information and riders continue to enjoy… Continue reading Uber: The Power of Pricing: Balancing Rider Expectations And Driver Needs
Japan Deploys Entire 3D-Printed Train Station
Incredible things have been happening in Japan. This is the country that gave us karaoke bars, sushi conveyors, and square watermelon — not to mention those high-tech toilets. It’s also a world leader in public infrastructure, sporting wonders like the lofty Tokyo Sky Tree, the immense Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, and the 300-meter… Continue reading Japan Deploys Entire 3D-Printed Train Station
Edible® and Tajín® Team Up for a “Swicy” New Collaboration
This real, limited-edition product line is a little sweet with a dash of spice—and no joke ATLANTA, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — What started as a playful April Fools’ tease had fans begging for a real bite, so Edible® and Tajín® made the ultimate flavor fantasy a reality. The result? A limited-edition lineup bursting with… Continue reading Edible® and Tajín® Team Up for a “Swicy” New Collaboration