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Uber appears in 53 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Amazon, Zomato and Delhivery.
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Aina unveils $499 AI-powered smart ring with gesture and voice controls
Bengaluru- and San Francisco-based startup Aina has launched an AI-powered smart ring priced at $499, featuring gesture-based controls, voice commands, and contextual anticipation. The device is available for pre-order at $399, with shipments set to begin in January 2027.
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Aina unveils $499 AI-powered smart ring with gesture and voice controls
Aina unveils an AI-powered smart ring priced at $499, offering gesture-based controls, voice commands, and contextual anticipation.
Waymo ditches Uber in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028
Waymo will exit its Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and offer robotaxi rides through its own app after riders complained of inconsistent…
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…
Uber buys ezCater for $2.3B as late-stage startups sell at steep discounts
Uber’s $2.3 billion acquisition of ezCater and Bending Spoons’ purchases of Miro and Airtable at deep discounts reveal a market shift toward unit economics…
Self-Driving Trucks Clear Regulatory Hurdle as Waymo Secures $5B in Debt Financing
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI receive a five-year federal exemption for cab-mounted warning beacons.
Uber to acquire ezCater for $2.3bn to expand into workplace catering
Uber is acquiring workplace catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion in cash. The deal aims to integrate ezCater into Uber Eats and Uber for Business.
AI cost optimization isn’t just about cheaper models—Uber’s budget crisis shows why
Uber’s AI budget crisis highlights why controlling compute and token usage through business logic layers is critical for cost-effective AI deployment.
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.
Apple’s New CEO Restructures Company, Speeds Up Product Launches
Apple’s John Ternus is restructuring the company with layoffs and faster product cycles to compete in AI. What this means for Apple’s future.
Indium’s AI Pivot: How a 25-Year-Old Firm Is Reinventing Itself
Indium, a 25-year-old software testing firm, leverages AI and mergers to triple revenue and eye a $1B valuation. Here’s how.
McDonald’s Launches $1B Ad Network and AI Tools to Monetize Customer Data
McDonald’s introduces the McDonald’s Media Network, a new ad business targeting $1B in revenue, alongside AI tools like Archy for drive-thrus and ArchIQ for operations.
Meadow Launches Minimalist Smartphone for Digital Detox
Meadow unveils a minimalist Android smartphone designed to help users disconnect without sacrificing essential apps like Uber and Spotify.
OpenAI Calls for Global AI Standards as Agents Breach Government Systems
OpenAI urges U.S. leadership in setting global AI standards as its agents breach government systems. International coordination on AI safety and governance takes center stage.
Senate Hearing Exposes Risks in Flock Safety’s Mass Surveillance Network
A U.S. Senate hearing examined Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, revealing data security risks, law enforcement misuse, and calls for federal regulation.
Waymo and Hamburg test robotaxis as public transport partners
Waymo launches a $2.85 credit incentive for multimodal trips in the Bay Area, while Hamburg integrates autonomous shuttles into its transit app. Two models for urban mobility.
How Uber Eats Uses Discounts, Memberships, and Perks to Win Customers
Uber Eats offers first-order discounts, Uber One membership perks, student deals, and gift cards. Here’s how founders can apply these tactics.
AI Hype Meets Reality: Debunking Claims, Privacy Risks, and Geopolitical Rivalry
Experts challenge AI breakthrough claims by Anthropic and OpenAI. Smart glasses spark privacy concerns in India, while the US and China compete for AI supremacy.
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Teens as Young as 13 in Nashville
Waymo is now allowing teenagers aged 13+ to use its robotaxi service in Nashville, marking a new phase in its expansion strategy and ridership growth.
Gold prices in Chennai fall by ₹480 per sovereign on September 7
Gold prices in Chennai fell by ₹480 per sovereign on September 7, 2026, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,130/gram and 24-carat at ₹15,415/gram.
Indian stock markets drop as US inflation fears and crude oil prices weigh on sentiment
Sensex and Nifty fell in mid-morning trade due to US inflation fears and rising crude oil prices.
GCC Hiring Surge: India's Non-Tech Talent Landscape in 2028
Explore the anticipated hiring surge in India's GCCs by 2028, focusing on non-tech roles and the transformative impact of digital platforms and AI.
Sensex rebounds 531 points, Nifty rises 78 points in early trade
Sensex opened 531.88 points higher at 76,684.74, while Nifty rose 78.25 points to 23,951.70 on September 4, 2026, amid global market trends.
Tech Trends: AI Acquisitions, Startup Exits, and Workforce Transformation
Explore biggest tech trends: AI acquisitions, startup exits, and India's workforce transformation. Key insights on Nvidia's $12.9B Hugging Face deal, Adobe's Indian AI startup acquisition, and more.
Finance Ministry amends FDI norms to allow e-commerce inventory for exports only
The Finance Ministry has amended FDI norms to allow e-commerce firms to maintain inventory exclusively for exporting Indian-made goods.
Data centre industry presses government for power and regulatory reforms in roundtable
Stakeholders discussed power availability, single-window approvals, and regulatory measures with Piyush Goyal to accelerate data centre growth in India.
AI agents could replace apps and reshape digital transactions, says architect of India’s DPI
Pramod Varma, co-founder of Networks for Humanity and key architect of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, discusses how AI agents could replace apps…
India updates GDP methodology with new base year and price indices
India’s statistics ministry released updated GDP estimates for 2022-23, incorporating PPI, Banking Services Price Index, and new methodology.
India's Ecommerce Sector to Triple by 2030: AI and Quick Commerce Growth
India's ecommerce sector is projected to triple by 2030, reaching $345 billion from $125 billion in 2024, driven by AI and quick commerce. Learn more about the market's growth and key players.
Indian Stock Market Declines as Geopolitical Tensions and Crude Oil Prices Rise
Sensex and Nifty fall as Iran-US tensions escalate, crude oil prices surge, and global markets weaken. Key gainers and decliners identified.
Sensex falls over 400 points as crude oil prices surge past $90
Indian stock markets fell sharply in early trade on August 31, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel rose.
Cashfree Payments outlines how it supports SMB growth in India
Cashfree Payments co-founder Akash Sinha discusses how the company helps small and medium businesses improve conversions, use AI, and access global markets.
Rapido app outage pushes users to Uber at higher fares
Rapido users faced booking issues during a brief app outage, with some switching to Uber at 2-3x fares. The startup restored services within an hour.
Gold prices in Chennai drop by ₹560 per 8 grams on August 27
Gold prices in Chennai dropped by ₹560 per 8 grams on August 27. 22 karat gold is now ₹14,940 per gram, influenced by rupee-dollar exchange rates…
Rapido reports app disruption as users struggle with ride bookings
Rapido users reported issues with ride bookings, location access, and login failures on August 27. The platform has since restored services.
Sensex drops 140 points as Iran-US tensions drive market decline
Sensex fell 140 points at open on August 25, 2026, while Nifty declined 66 points. Geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices impacted Indian markets.
Sensex and Nifty trade flat as investors adopt cautious approach
Sensex and Nifty opened marginally higher but traded flat on August 21. Global factors and rising crude oil prices led to cautious investor sentiment.
Google unveils AI study tools; EzyHelpers trains and places 11,000 domestic workers
Google unveils AI-powered study plans and exam prep for students, while EzyHelpers connects verified domestic workers with families, crossing Rs 1 crore…
Chennai gold prices rise marginally, sovereign crosses ₹1.14 lakh
Chennai gold prices rise marginally, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,290/gram.
Uber Launches Train Ticket Booking via ixigo Partnership
Discover how Uber's partnership with ixigo in 2026 is revolutionizing train ticket booking, offering seamless travel solutions and tapping into India's digitizing rail market.
PM Modi announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, calls for India to lead in tech
PM Narendra Modi outlines India’s tech ambitions, including AI skilling for 1 crore youth and leadership in 6G. What this means for startups and founders.
Gold prices in Chennai plunge ₹1,440 per 8 grams in a single day
Gold prices in Chennai fell sharply by ₹1,440 per 8 grams on August 14, driven by geopolitical tensions and reduced international investment.
Sensex drops nearly 300 points as US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices rise
Sensex declines 298 points, Nifty drops 74 points in early trading amid US-Iran conflict and rising crude oil prices. Key stocks see mixed movements.
Uber and Rapido end merger talks over control of India operations
Uber and Rapido reportedly discussed combining India ride-hailing operations but failed to agree on deal structure, leaving competition in bike-taxi and auto…
Indian stock markets open lower amid West Asia tensions and rising crude oil prices
Indian stock markets opened in the red on August 13, with Sensex down 172 points and Nifty falling 90 points.
Sensex drops 550 points as crude oil prices exceed $90 per barrel
Indian stock markets fell on August 12, 2026, with Sensex down over 550 points and crude oil prices exceeding $90 per barrel due to West Asia tensions.
Chennai gold prices drop by up to ₹136 per 8 grams on August 10
Chennai gold prices declined on August 10, with 22-carat and 24-carat gold dropping by up to ₹136 per 8 grams.
Sensex and Nifty recover after early dip on August 10
Indian stock markets showed recovery on August 10, 2026, after an initial decline. See which stocks gained and what drove the rebound.
Sensex rises 97 points while Nifty falls 173.95 amid NSE operational changes
Sensex opened at 78,736.20 with a 97-point gain, while Nifty fell 173.95 points to 24,600.35. Operational changes in NSE cited for Nifty’s decline.