Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, is preparing to return to the ride-hailing industry through his new startup, Atoms, which focuses on robotaxi technology. Atoms recently secured $1.7 billion in funding and is recruiting autonomous vehicle engineers, aiming to fulfill a long-held goal of advancing autonomous ride services. Uber has invested $100 million in Atoms and may use its technology for robotaxis on its platform, marking Kalanick's first ride-hailing involvement since leaving Uber's board in 2019. The startup also appointed Anthony Levandowski, a key figure in self-driving tech, to lead its autonomous vehicle efforts, signaling a strong push into industrial AI and automation.
Walmart is launching delivery of Dunkin' products from its stores and plans to expand to most Dunkin' locations nationwide, competing directly with food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This move builds on Walmart's existing Subway deli...
Job openings in the U.S. reached 7.27 million in July 2026, the highest since May, yet payrolls declined by about 23,000 jobs, mainly due to a hiring freeze for workers aged 22 to 25. AI adoption is reshaping the labor market by reducing entry-level ...
Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has extended its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas to include rides to and from Harry Reid International Airport. This expansion follows a recent federal exemption allowing Zoox to operate and ...
Delivery Hero's board has approved Uber's $15 billion takeover offer, recommending shareholders accept the deal. The acquisition would create one of the world's largest on-demand food delivery platforms and expand Uber's global reach significantly. T...
Amazon is eliminating about 150 positions at its Northern California offices, with 70 jobs cut in Sunnyvale and 78 in San Francisco. These layoffs are part of a broader effort by CEO Andy Jassy to reduce management layers and bureaucracy, following r...
