Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year
The purpose-built robotaxis will be available on Uber’s app in Las Vegas this year, and Los Angeles next year, if Zoox gets the federal approval it’s been seeking.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
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6 Quiet Behaviors That Set Great Leaders Apart
The best leadership happens out of sight, in the small moments that are easy to overlook.
Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation
French health insurance startup Alan is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024.
Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
The deal could give Anduril a better shot at lucrative missile defense contracts through the “Golden Dome” system.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to India
As part of the rollout, Gemini will support languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Why I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started
A candidate’s minor Zoom problem revealed something far more important than his résumé — and reminded me what business owners are really looking for in today’s workplace.
In a vote of confidence for Meta’s Threads, Kalshi adds sharing feature
Kalshi now offers a share option that will automatically embed the relevant prediction market chart into a Threads post.
Do You Have ‘Brain Fry’? A New Study Says This Everyday Technology Is Causing It
Over half of Americans use the technology that’s prompting the phenomenon.
Google and Tesla think we’re managing the electrical grid all wrong
The duo have teamed up with other companies to launch Utilize, which seeks to change how the grid is used and regulated.
Amazon launches its healthcare AI assistant on its website and app
Health AI can answer questions, explain health records, manage prescription renewals, book appointments, and more.