April 24, 2024
Musk’s Master Robotaxi Plan: Giving Tesla the Uber, Airbnb Treatment
The global electric vehicle (EV) marketplace is seeing demand suffer under ongoing macro pressures. That’s why, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it’s a good thing that Tesla is not...
April 18, 2024
Why Europe Must End Its 30-Year Digital Winter to Ensure...
In the last 30 years, Europe — defined here as the EU plus the U.K., Norway and Switzerland — has created few leading digital businesses compared to the U.S. and...
April 03, 2024
Uber Eats and Waymo Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix
Uber is expanding its Phoenix-based partnership with autonomous vehicle company Waymo. The company announced Wednesday (April 3) that it is now offering Uber Eats deliveries in the Arizona capital via Waymo vehicles. “Starting today...
April 02, 2024
Privacy Dynamics Return to Forefront of Connected Consumer Concerns
In a dynamic connected economy landscape, where every click, swipe and tap leaves a digital footprint, the notion of privacy has become an elusive concept, sought after yet increasingly challenging...
April 01, 2024
Abandoned Grab-Delivery Hero Deal Got Attention of Singapore Regulator
A now-abandoned deal between two food delivery giants got the attention of Singapore’s competition watchdog. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) said Monday (April 1) that it opened an investigation into Singapore-based...
March 26, 2024
Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
Following offerings aimed at young drivers, Uber is now reaching out to even younger passengers. More to the point, the parents of those young passengers, with a new service called Uber Car Seat,...
March 19, 2024
Privacy Vs. Convenience: Connected Car Data Sharing Draws Debate
Findings from a recent New York Times report have brought to light a concerning reality for drivers: their every trip detail, from speeding to sudden braking, is meticulously logged by data brokers. This...
March 14, 2024
Amazon-Owned Zoox Expands Operation of Autonomous Cars in Las Vegas
Amazon-owned autonomous car company Zoox has expanded the area in which its robotaxis are operating. The company is also operating the vehicles at faster speeds, in light rain and at night, Zoox...
March 14, 2024
InDrive Secures Additional $150 Million to Grow Mobility Platform
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive’s financing arrangement with General Catalyst has been expanded to $300 million. The company has secured an additional $150 million from General Catalyst, which joins the initial $150...