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Uber Bets $10 Billion on Robotaxi Expansion, Pivots from Asset-Light Model
Uber is investing more than $10 billion to deploy autonomous ride-hailing services, shifting from its traditional asset-light approach. The company plans to launch robotaxis in at least 28 cities by 2028 through partnerships with Baidu, Rivian, and Lucid.
American Airlines Deploys Automated Boarding Gates at DFW Hub in Major Tech Rollout
American Airlines is introducing automated boarding gates at its Dallas/Fort Worth hub this summer, marking the first large-scale U.S. deployment of the technology. The system aims to streamline the boarding process and free up staff for customer service.
Snap Shares Surge on Upbeat Forecast, Strategic Job Cuts to Fund AI and AR Push
Snap Inc. has lifted its first-quarter financial outlook and unveiled a major restructuring plan involving 1,000 layoffs to streamline operations and fund its artificial intelligence and augmented reality initiatives. The company's stock rallied on the news.
Apple Issues Critical Bug Fixes for iCloud Sync and M5 Mac Wi-Fi
Apple has rolled out minor software updates to resolve a disruptive iCloud sync bug affecting iPhones and iPads, alongside a Wi-Fi connectivity problem on its latest M5-powered MacBooks. The patches, released on April 8 and 9, contain no security fixes.
Intel Patent Battle Reignited by Appeals Court Ahead of Q1 Earnings
A federal appeals court has reinstated a major patent infringement lawsuit against Intel, sending the case back to a jury. The ruling adds legal pressure as Intel gears up to report first-quarter results.
Nvidia Denies PC Maker Acquisition Talks, Reversing Dell and HP Gains
Nvidia has officially denied media reports that it is in discussions to acquire any PC maker, labeling the claims as false. The denial reversed earlier stock gains for Dell and HP, while Nvidia shares advanced.
Google Expands Gemini AI for Home, Boosts Speed and Parental Controls
Google has rolled out significant upgrades to its Gemini for Home AI assistant, expanding early access to 16 additional countries and cutting latency on common commands by up to 40%. The update also introduces enhanced playlist accuracy and new digital wellbeing tools.
AST SpaceMobile Shares Tumble on Launch Delay, Amazon Deal Intensifies Competition
AST SpaceMobile shares dropped sharply after another delay for its crucial BlueBird 7 satellite launch, compounded by Amazon's major acquisition of rival Globalstar, signaling heightened competition in satellite-to-smartphone services.
Amazon Strikes $11.6B Deal for Globalstar to Accelerate Satellite Network
Amazon has entered an agreement to purchase satellite communications firm Globalstar in a deal valued at approximately $11.6 billion. The acquisition is designed to bolster Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation and accelerate its push into direct-to-device connectivity.
Meta Develops AI Avatar of CEO Zuckerberg for Internal Use Amid Strategic Pivot
Meta is creating an AI-powered replica of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff, as the company reallocates top engineers and billions in capital expenditure toward artificial intelligence initiatives.