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DoorDash appears in 12 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Uber, Apple and Meta.
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Rivian spinout Also drops Kenya electric two-wheeler pilot to focus on e-bikes and autonomous vehicles
Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian in 2025, has abandoned an electric two-wheeler pilot project in Kenya after early-stage work. The company is now prioritizing its consumer e-bike and small autonomous vehicle initiatives, including partnerships with DoorDash and Amazon.
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Rivian spinout Also drops Kenya electric two-wheeler pilot to focus on e-bikes and autonomous vehicles
Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian in 2025, discontinued its Shell Foundation-backed electric two-wheeler pilot in Kenya.
Tech-themed Halloween costumes spark humor while Meta’s Muse AI sees mixed early adoption
Tech-themed Halloween costumes take aim at AI trends, recursive self-improvement, and industry figures.
DoorDash reports only hundreds of AI agent orders out of 3 million daily deliveries
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu says third-party AI agents like Muse, Instinct, and Fo account for only "several hundred" orders out of 3 million daily deliveries.
FTC demands documents from nine companies on surveillance pricing practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine companies, including Walmart, Uber, and Delta, to disclose details on surveillance pricing and its impact…
Hark launches Hark Pro, a proactive AI "operating system for your life"
Hark, led by an ex-Apple designer, launches Hark Pro, a proactive AI system with a GUI for web, iOS, and Android. Free to use, with hardware plans for 2027.
Kanu AI raises $11.7M to turn workflows into custom cloud software
Kanu AI, a Seattle-based startup, secures $11.7M to build AI software that transforms workforce tasks into customizable, cloud-based tools owned by customers.
Lyft to Pay $272.5 Million to Settle California Driver Misclassification Lawsuit
Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle a lawsuit over misclassifying drivers as independent contractors in California, resolving allegations of denied wages and benefits.
DoorDash Launches Drone Delivery and Text-to-Order AI Agent
DoorDash unveiled DoorDash Air, its drone delivery service, and a text-to-order AI agent at Dash Forward 2026. Pilot deliveries begin in Northern California.
DoorDash Launches AI Agent for Food Orders via Text, Faces EU Regulatory Hurdles
DoorDash’s new AI agent lets users order food via text in Apple’s Messages app but faces potential regulatory issues in Europe due to pricing errors and AI transparency laws.
Instinct AI Agent Raises $1B—but Is It Worth the Risk?
WIRED tests Instinct, an invite-only AI agent operating via iMessage and WhatsApp. It books flights and reservations but raises privacy and reliability concerns.
DoorDash to Pay $131.5M to Settle NYC Wage Violations
DoorDash agrees to pay $131.5 million to settle New York City's enforcement action over minimum wage violations and delivery worker compensation issues.
Indian Startups See Marginal VC Funding Rise in Week Ending August 28
Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a marginal rise in the week ending August 28, 2026, driven by deals in coffee brands, aerospace, and electric vehicles.