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Uber launches new safety feature that lets passengers audio record journey

Drivers will be notified if audio recording is activated before a trip, and will have the option of cancelling

Evening Standard

Selling a Company: How to Prepare and Avoid Common Pitfalls With Storm Duncan of Ignatious

A veteran of Silicon Valley's defining transactions, Duncan helped guide Google's acquisitions of DoubleClick and YouTube, MySQL's sale to Sun Microsystems, and later, Uber's $3.5 billion purchase of Careem, each a case study in how discipline can outlast hype.

International Business Times

Why Amazon’s AI Game Looks Completely Different Than Every Other Tech Giant

Amazon is approaching AI very differently from its rivals, and investors should pay attention to it.

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

AAP

AI is changing the hospitality industry, and it's changing how you stay in hotels

Hotels are using AI to build a guest profile of you when you book a room, meaning you won't have to wait in line to check in, and you'll get champagne on your honeymoon.

Fortune

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

Exclusive: Vetting officials also flagged £1m loan when recommending he should be denied security clearance

The Guardian - UK

Uber burned through its entire 2026 AI budget in four months. Now its COO is questioning whether it's worth it

The rideshare giant's COO says “it’s very hard to draw a line” between rising AI costs and useful features for customers.

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

The Independent UK

Hong Kong proposes issuing 10,000 permits for drivers on ride-hailing apps like Uber

The Hong Kong government has proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for online ride-hailing services like Uber

The Independent UK

'Every Amazon Worker, UPS, Gone, FedEx, Gone': Jason Calacanis Warns AI Could Put 2.5 Million Jobs at Risk

Uber early investor Jason Calacanis predicts Amazon, UPS and FedEx will go fully robotic by 2030, putting roughly 2.5 million logistics jobs at risk.

International Business Times UK

Uber Driver Stresses Over Cheating Work Husband Passenger: ‘This Is the Smoothest Shit I Ever Heard!’

There are stories on TikTok where the sirens blare louder as they progress—this Uber driver’s story time is one of those cases. During one ride, the driver tuned into an argument between a man and his wife. The man was cheating with a “work wife.” While most would like to…

The Mary Sue

Tiger and Volkswagen clinch Top Spots in Kantar's 2026 APAC Advertising Effectiveness Awards

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Advertising Effectiveness Awards APAC, recognising the region's most impactful advertising campaigns based on consumer response and expert creative evaluation. This year's winners demonstrate how brands are cutting through an increasingly fragmented media landscape by creating immersive…

AAP

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero: FT

Uber's board met to discuss increasing its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rejected a bid valuing the German firm at over 11.5 billion euros. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi previously offered 33 euros per share, but a larger shareholder was rebuffed with a 38 euros per share proposal.

The Economic Times

Microsoft And Uber AI Bills Mount: Workers Urged To Stop Using Claude As Costs Bite

Tech companies like Microsoft and Uber are scaling back AI adoption due to high computing costs, despite initial enthusiasm for machine learning integration.

International Business Times UK

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The Times of India

Promised to return for dinner, never came back: Indian-origin Ramandeep Dhillon killed in New Zealand highway crash

An Indian-origin father of one has died after a tragic two-vehicle crash while working a late evening Uber shift in New Zealand, leaving his family devastated.

Fortune

Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive

“This drives me crazy. My son is over 18,” Dara Khosrowshahi said on a podcast. “I’m still trying to get my son to get his driver’s license.”

MarketBeat

Expedia Group Marks 30 Years With AI Push, Uber and CLEAR Partnerships

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) used a company event marking 30 years of Expedia to outline new partnerships, artificial intelligence initiatives and partner tools aimed at increasing traveler demand and simplifying travel operations. CEO Ariane Gorin said the company’s purpose remains “to help travele

Motor1

Women Take Hourlong Uber To Nashville. Then The Driver Does Something Dangerous: 'I Would Have Lost My Mind'

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Uber Is Weighing a Takeover of Delivery Hero. What That Means for UBER Stock.

Uber is reportedly considering a full acquisition of German peer Delivery Hero. Here’s why such a transaction may prove bullish for UBER shares.

Fortune

Microsoft reports are exposing AI's real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees

Companies are racing to incentivize employees to use AI. But as some companies are finding, the more employees that use the technology, the heavier the bill.

The Economic Times

Uber said to study full takeover of European rival Delivery Hero

The ride-hailing giant this week disclosed it had boosted its stake in Frankfurt-listed Delivery Hero. It’s working with advisers to study ways to increase its holding further, according to the people. Uber has also been speaking to other investors in Delivery Hero about its interest in a deal, they said.

Barchart

SoftBank Dumps Uber Stock, But Uber’s Growth Is Accelerating

Uber’s latest institutional selling headline looks dramatic, but the company’s Q1 results suggest the underlying business remains strong.

The Economic Times

Uber, JSW Group tie up to deploy EVs in India's ride-hailing market

Uber has allied with JSW Group to spearhead a new era of electric mobility in India, focusing on enhancing the ride-hailing experience through the integration of electric vehicles. This strategic partnership is being seen as pivotal in promoting the use of EVs across the nation.

The Economic Times

Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commuters

Cab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel costs and alleged exploitation by app-based aggregators. Over 68 transport unions are participating. Commuters may face ride cancellations and surge pricing, though Metro and DTC buses…

Barchart

Your Morning Coffee, on Uber: Investors Counting on an UBER Stock Turnaround Are Hoping That ‘Eats for the Way’ Pays Off

Uber might be one of Wall Street's favorite platform companies, but share prices have stumbled in 2026. The company needs its latest feature to restore investor confidence.

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