Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status
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Business - CNBC
Chick-fil-A is releasing its own entertainment app, with family-friendly shows and podcasts
The Chick-fil-A Play app will launch on Nov. 18 with content aimed at families with kids aged 12 and under.2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App
Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.3 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers
At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store
A federal judge has delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition2 days ago - Google -
World - Financial Times
Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status
The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yet11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump works the drive-thru at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Former President Trump on Sunday stepped behind the counter at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, working the drive-thru for a short time after he spent weeks mocking Vice President Harris's past ...20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
College football Week 8 overreactions: Chaotic 2024 season is trending toward all-time great status
There are plenty of overreactions to be had from another wild week in the 2024 college football seasonYesterday - College Football -
World - The Guardian
Why Sinwar’s ‘warrior death’ will win him martyr status in Gaza and beyond
Intrigue surrounds the Hamas leader’s defiant final moments, but an exalted afterlife as Palestine’s champion now seems certain. A discrepancy in the official Israeli account of Yahya Sinwar’s ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction
This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry alone2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Apple Headset Stalls, Struggles to Attract Killer Apps in First Year
Many of the most successful virtual-reality software developers haven’t built apps for the Vision Pro headset, leading some users to opt out.3 days ago - Apple -
Tech - The New York Times
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.3 days ago - Tesla -
Business - CNBC
Uber has discussed a bid for travel booking company Expedia
Uber has discussed a potential bid for the travel booking company Expedia, CNBC confirmed.3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Uber reportedly weighed buying Expedia. Analysts have reservations.
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. rallied after the Financial Times on Wednesday reported that ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. had weighed a possible purchase of the travel-booking platform. ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Door Knocking Is Tough These Days. Harris’s Team Is Betting on Apps.
As technology like doorbell cameras makes it easier to avoid unsolicited visitors, the Harris campaign is leaning on data-capturing apps to supplement the traditional work of canvassing.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Expedia stock jumps on report of acquisition interest by Uber
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. jumped more than 7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Uber Technologies Inc. was considering a bid to buy the online travel company.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia
Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT
Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status
Leaders of Kashmir’s biggest political party have been sworn into office to run a largely powerless local government for the first time after India stripped the region of its special status five ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Paul George injury: 76ers' newest All-Star has bone bruise, status for season opener uncertain
George hurt his left knee in a preseason game on Monday night5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Hawaii pushes Mountain West over minimum threshold for FBS conference status as school becomes full member
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference since 20125 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Apple TV app - Top Movies
Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 145 days ago - Apple -
Top stories - CBS News
Trial begins for suspect charged in Cash App founder's death
Nima Momeni's murder trial began this week in San Francisco. He's accused of stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee to death in April 2023. Momeni pleaded not guilty to first degree murder last spring.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | 5 Questions
The Uber chief executive on company culture, competing with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s robotaxis6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower prices6 days ago - China -
Tech - ABC News
Tech consultant goes on trial in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
A tech consultant has gone on trial over a year after the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Cash App Founder Murder Trial Begins
Bob Lee was found bleeding to death on a San Francisco street in April 2023. Consultant Nima Momeni is being tried for allegedly stabbing the tech founder.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling
The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.6 days ago - Google -
Tech - Wired
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Trump ground game undercut by slow internet that crashes app
Trump campaign wants to hit rural voters but slow internet limits the functionality of the Campaign Sidekick app. Donald Trump ’s campaign has limited ability to know whether their ground game ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Uber ate my money, but it won’t listen when I try to complain
You can give up trying to make contact, even when it involves reporting suspected fraud. Uber and Uber Eats debited seven unauthorised payments, totalling more than £100, from my debit card. I ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
Insufficient investment and the withdrawal of subsidies and incentives are damaging a sector that is vital to the green transition. Earlier this year, a French experiment offered a startling ...October 13 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Waymo, Uber, Lyft Are Biggest Winners From Tesla's Robotaxi Flop
Tesla’s disappointing Robotaxi event highlighted how late the company is to the autonomous-vehicle race, leaving the door wide open for its competitors.October 11