Uber and Pony AI to Start Robotaxi Partnership
The companies will launch in a city in the Middle East this year with safety drivers
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The Department of Justice Argues for Breakup in Google Adtech Case
A remedies trial for the adtech anti-trust case will happen in September
Supplement Startup Grüns Confirms Fresh Funding, $500 Million Valuation
VC firm Headline is a new investor, and partner Nancy Xiao is now a board member.
Microsoft Unveils New Surface PCs at Lower Price Point
The devices are up to 20% cheaper than the last versions released last year, in part because they rely on smaller chips.
Amazon Adds New Buying Option to iOS Kindle App After Apple Payments Ruling
Until the recent order, Apple rules had restricted app developers from directing users to jump between apps and browsers to make purchases.
Marc Lore’s Food Company Wonder Raises $600 Million at $7 Billion Valuation
The funding brings its total money raised to more than $2 billion.
DoorDash Finalizes Deliveroo Purchase and Acquires Software Firm
The two acquisitions together will cost DoorDash close to $5 billion. DoorDash also reported first quarter earnings, showing steady growth.
U.S. Lawmaker Pushes AI Chip Tracking Bill to Curb Smuggling
The new bill will mandate the Commerce Department to introduce regulations within six months.
Uber and WeRide to Expand Robotaxi Partnership to 15 More Cities
The two already operate together in Abu Dhabi with service in Dubai to start later this year
Palantir Raises Full-Year Outlook as Revenue Surpasses Guidance
First-quarter revenue rose 39% year over year to $884 million, fueled by strong demand from U.S. businesses and government agencies.
Databricks in Talks to Acquire Database Startup Neon
Databricks wants customers to use its services to build AI agents, and acquiring cloud database startup Neon could make that easier.
OpenAI Decides Not to Split From Its Nonprofit, Handing Musk a Partial Victory
The reversal is a win for OpenAI co-founder-turned-rival Elon Musk.
Trading App eToro Moves Ahead With IPO Plans
The company and its shareholders seek to raise up to $500 million in offering.
Top Trump Trade Official Advised Shein Prior To Joining Administration
Jamieson Greer, now the U.S. Trade Representative, advised Shein executives while at law firm King & Spalding, Wired reported.
Apple Plans iPhone Release Schedule Shakeup, New Styles
Apple’s hope is to rejuvenate long-stagnant sales of the iPhone by staggering its release and adding bigger upgrades, but there are risks involved.
Trump Open to Another TikTok Deal Extension
The president says he has “a little warm spot” in his heart for the app.
Warren Buffett to Exit Berkshire Hathaway
Investor makes surprise announcement at annual shareholder meeting.
Apple Teams Up With Anthropic in AI Coding Push
Apple, after struggling to build a AI coding tool for internal developers, is getting help from Anthropic, whose Claude models are well-regarded in this area.
MoneyGram Makes Crypto Push
The international money transfer firm will provide cash deposit and withdrawals capability for users of crypto apps.
Apollo Invested $25 Billion During Tariff Turmoil
Private-equity firm has a history of investing in downturns, including in Airbnb and Expedia during pandemic.
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