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 · May 27
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. Fortune · May 26
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 · May 26
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 · May 26
'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 · May 26
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 · May 25
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 · May 25
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 · May 25
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 · May 24
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. The Times of India · May 24
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.” Fortune · May 24
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 MarketBeat · May 23
Women Take Hourlong Uber To Nashville. Then The Driver Does Something Dangerous: 'I Would Have Lost My Mind' 'Crashout.' Motor1 · May 23
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. Barchart · May 22
Fortune · May 22 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 · May 22 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 · May 21 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 · May 21 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 · May 21 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 · May 20 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.
Barchart · May 19 SoftBank Just Dumped Circle Stock. Don’t Panic and Keep Adding CRCL Here. SoftBank fully exited Circle Internet Group in Q1 2026. Here is what investors need to know about the stablecoin giant's fundamentals.
Barchart · May 19 UBER Stock Alert: Uber Just Upped Its Stake in Delivery Hero Uber stock is inching higher as the company more than doubled its stake in Delivery Hero. Here’s why DHER ownership is bullish for UBER shares in 2026.
Barchart · May 18 Nvidia Stock Hit Record Highs on Huang’s China Visit. Q1 Earnings Could Take NVDA Even Higher. NVDA stock recently hit record highs, but its upcoming earnings report could be the next major catalyst.
MarketBeat · May 18 Baidu Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported a return to revenue growth in its first quarter of 2026, with management emphasizing that artificial intelligence has become the company’s primary growth engine and now accounts for a majority of its general business revenue. Co-founder and Chief Executive Robin Li said
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