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.....»»
Uber to trial "autonomous" food delivery service in early 2022
The two companies said trials will begin in early 2022 in Santa Monica, California. Motional will deploy its all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxis, which are SAE Level 4 vehicles, for the job complete with in-vehicle modifications to accommoda.....»»
Ookla acquires RootMetrics to enhance mobile network testing capabilities
Ookla buys RootMetrics to enhance its testing portfolio for operators and consumers.....»»
VIQ Solutions Acquires Auscript – A Leading Court Recording and Transcription Services Company
SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ” or the “Company”) (TSX and Nasdaq: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announced the closing o.....»»
NIKE, Inc. Acquires RTFKT
The leading creators of virtual sneakers, collectibles and experiences, born in the metaverse, join the NIKE, Inc. family BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today announced the acquisition of RTFKT, a leading brand tha.....»»
PlayStation Acquires Its Fifth Studio This Year
PlayStation acquires Valkyrie Entertainment, making this the fifth studio the gaming giant has purchased this year alone.PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst announced today that Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired independent developer Valk.....»»
8 extraordinary space moments that made headlines in 2021
There’s nothing like a pandemic to give people time to contemplate the universe’s greatest mysteries. Over the course of the year, uber-rich tourists, including a Star Trek legend, ventured into space. Government and privately owned.....»»
Gig Economy Workers To Get Employee Rights Under EU Proposals
Gig economy companies operating in the European Union, such as Uber and Deliveroo, must ensure workers get the minimum wage, access to sick pay, holidays and other employment rights, unless they use genuinely independent contractors, under plans for.....»»
Twitter Acquires, Shuts Down Would-Be Slack Rival Quill
Twitter announced it has acquired Quill, a business-focused messaging service meant to compete against the likes of Slack. According to TechCrunch, "Quill is not making the cut in the acquisition: it will be winding down as an app" as Twitter works t.....»»
7 Major Areas Where Telemedicine Can Be Applied
The growth of technology has been instrumental in the rise of Telemedicine. Primarily used to connect remotely located patients with physicians, telemedicine has been uber-successful in providing better medical care and reducing operational costs dur.....»»
Uber partners with Meta to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India
Uber wants to make booking a ride in India as easy as sending a WhatsApp message......»»
Former Uber Employees Cleared of Illegal Spying
The New York Times tells the remarkable story of Uber's need for more intelligence gathering back in 2016: Uber was expanding aggressively into foreign markets. The pushback was swift and sometimes violent. Taxi drivers staged widespread protests, a.....»»
OpenText Acquires Zix, Verbit Raises $250M & More News
Another busy week of news in digital marketing and customer experience, as we head into the Thanksgiving break. Continue reading........»»
Uber takes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour......»»
Battery-electric trains can deliver environmental justice, cost savings and resilience to the U.S.
Trains have been on the sidelines of electrification efforts for a long time in the U.S. because they account for only 2% of transportation sector emissions, but diesel freight trains emit 35 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and produce.....»»
Industry watch: Ups and downs in the pandemic era
In the past, two-thirds of Taiwan's airline revenues came from passenger traffic and one-third from freight. But during the outbreak, ticket prices were soaring as a result of "rigid demand" since some people still had to fly, coupled with the increa.....»»
Air Cargo Is Suddenly Affordable Relative To Ocean Shipping
AskWaves explains how the gap between air and ocean freight transport has narrowed during the pandemic. From the report: The air rate from China to the U.S. West Coast during the first week of November was about $14 per kilogram, double what it was a.....»»
Can We Use Big Batteries to Power Our Trains?
Research studying the possibility of electrifying rail-based freight "finds that the technology is pretty much ready," reports Ars Technica, "and under the right circumstances, the economics are on the verge of working out." It helps that the price.....»»
Can we use big batteries to power our trains?
A new analysis suggests the economics are close to breaking even. Enlarge / An eastbound manifest freight swoops through an S curve in Lombard Canyon, just east of Toston, Montana, on September 11, 2011. The tracks here snake along the.....»»
Azure Services Platform Provider, 3Cloud Acquires CCG Analytics
Microsoft Azure services platform 3Cloud announced its acquiring CCG Analytics, a Tampa FL-based data analytics and consulting firm. Continue reading........»»
Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people
The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities......»»