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Vinod Khosla, the Sun Microsystems co-founder and early OpenAI backer, says Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) is chasing the wrong race, urging Google to invest its money into Waymo. What Happened: In a Sunday post on X, the venture capitalist urged Google's parent to pour "tens of...

DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is shifting its focus beyond food delivery, with CEO Tony Xu outlining plans during the company's earnings call to expand more broadly into local commerce through a range of new services and tech innovations. What Happened: On Tuesday, during the company’s first...

Uber Technologies Inc. is rescinding remote work privileges and making in-office attendance mandatory, following months of other tech giants issuing similar directives. The new development was announced internally on Monday and is part of a company-wide push to modify operations under CEO Dara...

Uber Technologies Inc's (NYSE:UBER) chief Dara Khosrowshahi says Gen Z leaders need two college pillars — "learning all of the… really important basics of engineering" and "marrying that with liberal arts." What Happened: Speaking to students at Brown University — his 1991 alma mater — he called...

On Thursday, major U.S. indices closed in the red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.5% to 44,765.71, the S&P 500 declining nearly 0.2% to 6,075.11, and the tech-focused Nasdaq dropping 1.25% to 2,396.17. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and...

In a recent turn of events, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) have decided to delay their departure from Minneapolis, providing temporary relief to users who rely on their services. What Happened: The two leading ride-hailing companies, Uber and Lyft, have extended...

Mark Cuban, the vibrant personality we all know from Shark Tank, had a chuckle about a major “oops” moment – passing up the chance to invest early in Uber. What Happened: Chatting on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Cuban opened up with his usual mix of humor and insight, revealing how he...

The clock is ticking on a threat by Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) to pull out of Minneapolis on May 1 after the City Council this week overrode a mayoral veto of an ordinance laying out minimum compensation requirements for app-based drivers. The current measure has few substantive...

In a bid to revamp its tourism sector, Indonesia is considering adopting the ‘Swiftonomics’ strategy, named after the singer Taylor Swift, to attract more visitors and extend their stays. What Happened: The Indonesian government is contemplating offering more incentives for hosting...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has confirmed the existence of the “Taylor Swift effect,” acknowledging the significant boost in business during the artist’s concerts. What Happened: In a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,”...

Wheely, a luxury-focused ride-hailing service, is set to launch in Dubai, posing a challenge to the market’s current leader, Uber-owned (NYSE:UBER) Careem. The London-based company is targeting affluent clients with a fleet of electric cars. What Happened: Wheely, a luxury ride-hailing...

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has emerged in the area of federal marijuana lobbying, as reported by Marijuana Moment. The company is has shown interest in the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, marking its first foray into federal marijuana advocacy. The banking...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is reportedly considering the acquisition of grocery delivery company Instacart, according to a recent analyst report. The news has significantly impacted Instacart’s (NASDAQ:CART) stock, which experienced a notable surge. What Happened: Barron’s...

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is set to enter Japan’s taxi industry with a fleet of vehicles from Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). This strategic decision comes on the heels of a recent policy change by the Japanese government, opening up the nation to ridesharing services. What...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) on Wednesday forged a partnership with Uber (NYSE:UBER) to offer its electric cars to Uber drivers at a discounted rate, with savings of up to $3,000. What Happened: This alliance supports Uber’s continued commitment to vehicle electrification, Electrek reported. Back...