Uber Freight acquires Transpace for $2.25B
Uber Freight, the logistics business spun out of Uber in 2018, has acquired Transplace for about $2.25 billion from private equity group TPG Capital, according to regulatory filings. The deal announced Thursday will involve $750 million in Uber stock.....»»
Appfire acquires Comalatech to solve document management challenges for enterprises
Appfire announced it has acquired Comalatech. Comalatech’s suite of document management apps joins Appfire’s portfolio of software solutions to improve collaboration for teams of all sizes. As part of the One Appfire initiative, Comalatech will b.....»»
Study reveals how platform firms like Uber use a strategy of "contentious compliance" to gain infrastructural power
New research from City, University of London shows how platform firms (such as Uber or Deliveroo) have adapted to regulations to provide different services and gain infrastructural power......»»
Tata subsidiary Tejas Networks acquires fabless IC startup
Tata's subsidiary Tejas Networks has announced to acquire Bengalore-based fabless IC startup Saankhya Labs to build a global telecom equipment company, indicating accelerated investments from Tata Group in the semiconductors sector......»»
Autodesk acquires XR firm The Wild
Autodesk has acquired extended reality (XR) firm The Wild as it aims to provide enterprise services for companies working on the metaverse. Autodesk has acquired extended reality (XR) firm The Wild as it aims to provide enterprise services for co.....»»
Netflix acquires game developer Boss Fight Entertainment
Netflix is expanding its roster of game development studios with the acquisition of Boss Fight Entertainment, a Texas developer. Netflix is expanding its roster of game development studios with the acquisition of Boss Fight Entertainment, a Texas.....»»
After Years of Heated Rivalry, NYC Taxis Will Join Uber
Uber, hit by driver shortages and a surge in food delivery requests during the pandemic, will list New York City taxi cabs on its app, a partnership that until recently would have been unthinkable with both camps fighting ferociously for the same cus.....»»
Uber temporarily ditches "split fare" feature. Cue the awkward chats with friends about money.
Friendships are about to get a bit more annoying. Uber is getting rid of its 'split fare', per an email sent to Uber customers. The email, viewed by Mashable, states that the ridesharing app will be discontinuing the 'split fare' feature, which allow.....»»
Uber strikes a deal to list New York City taxis on its app
Uber once waged a fierce battle against the taxi industry. Now it's teaming up with New York's iconic yellow cabs......»»
Hostpapa acquires Cloud 9 Hosting to boost SMB offering
Hostpapa aims to help SMBs move accounting and tax applications into the cloud......»»
Uber Reaches Deal To List All New York City Taxis on Its App
Uber is becoming friends with a former foe. The company has reached an agreement to list all New York City taxis on its app, an alliance that could ease the ride-hailing giant's driver shortage and temper high fares while directing more business to c.....»»
Protiviti Launches Protiviti Digital, capital D Acquires Phrasee, More CX News
Protiviti has launched a new offering, Protiviti Digital, Terminus debuted connected account experiences and more CX news. Continue reading........»»
Uniform Acquires Headless Creator
Uniform purchases Headless Creator to expand ecommerce digital experience offerings, plans to invest further in community growth and infrastructure. Continue reading........»»
Uber ditches "split fare" feature. Cue the awkward chats with friends about money.
Friendships are about to get a bit more annoying. Uber is getting rid of its 'split fare', per an email sent to Uber customers. The email, viewed by Mashable, states that from March 21, the ridesharing app is discontinuing the 'split fare' feature, w.....»»
Self-Driving Trucks Could Replace 90% of Human Long-Distance Truckers, Finds Study
There are already several startups focused on replacing long-haul freight trucks with self-driving trucks, reports Bloomberg — and the potential is huge. (Alternate URLs here and here.) The short trip from a factory or distribution center to an.....»»
UNCTAD predicts 11.4% hike in computer and electronic product prices due to Ukraine war
The UN Council for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the Ukraine war is likely to drive up consumer prices of computer, electronic and optical products by 11.4%, referring to the result of freight rate simulation on the possible impact of the Russi.....»»
Uber and Lyft are offering fuel surcharges and cash back offers for workers. Is it enough?
For many gig workers, their vehicles are how they make a living. And as independent contractors, they're solely responsible for keeping them clean, running and full of gas. In recent weeks, the latter part has gotten much more burdensome......»»
Ace Pillar acquires 100% stake in BlueWalker
Ace Pillar, a distributor of mechatronic components used in industrial automation and provider of corresponding system integration services, will acquire a 100% stake in BlueWalker, a Germany-based UPS maker, at EUR4.00 million (US$4.39 million), acc.....»»
DigitalOcean Acquires CSS-Tricks
DigitalOcean, in a blog post: I am excited to announce that DigitalOcean has acquired the CSS-Tricks website, a learning site with 6,500 articles, videos, guides and other content focused on frontend development. CSS-Tricks will broaden and complemen.....»»
Lyft, like Uber, plans to add a fuel surcharge
Lyft on Monday said it plans to add a small fee on rides to help drivers deal with rising gas prices across the country, days after Uber laid out its plans to do the same......»»
Uber adds new fees to help drivers with high gas prices
Ride-sharing behemoth Uber will institute new surcharges on Uber rides and Uber Eats deliveries to offset the high costs of gas for its drivers, the company announced Friday. The addition of new fees is intended to address the financial pinch many dr.....»»