Technology
5 new Uber features you should know — including a way to avoid surge pricing
Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber ride-share vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Uber is giving commuters new ways to travel and cut costs on frequent rides. The ride-hailing company on Wednesday announced a route share feature on […]
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AMD announces $6 billion buyback; shares climb 6%
Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD, talks about the AMD EPYC processor during a keynote address at the 2019 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., January 9, 2019. Steve Marcus | Reuters AMD said on Wednesday that its board of directors approved $6 billion in share buybacks. The stock climbed 6%. The authorization is […]
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Perplexity partners with PayPal for in-chat shopping as AI race heats up
Perplexity is extending its bet on chat-powered shopping, aiming to stand out in the crowded generative artificial intelligence market against OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The company said on Wednesday that it’s partnering with PayPal to let users make purchases directly in chat. U.S. customers will soon be able to book travel, buy products, and secure […]
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AI research takes a backseat to profits as Silicon Valley prioritizes products over safety, experts say
Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, participates remotely in a discussion on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Not long ago, Silicon Valley was where the world’s leading artificial intelligence experts went to […]
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Chinese tech giant Tencent posts 13% revenue jump as growth at key gaming unit surges
Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tencent on Wednesday reported an annual rise in its top and bottom line in the first quarter fuelled by accelerated growth in its key gaming […]
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Dallas Mavericks were paid $33 million over 3 years by Chime for jersey patch
Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 18, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe Murphy | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Chime Financial paid the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks roughly $33 million over three years to […]
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Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speaks about Airbnb Experiences and the launch of Airbnb Services during the Airbnb Summer Release keynote in Los Angeles, California, on May 13, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Airbnb launched a redesigned app on Tuesday to showcase the company’s push to let travelers book services, […]
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Epic Systems sued by CureIS Healthcare for alleged ‘scheme to destroy’ its business
A sign that reads “Epic Intergalactic Headquarters” on campus. Epic Systems CureIS Healthcare, a managed care services company, filed a civil lawsuit against Epic Systems on Monday night, alleging the electronic health record (EHR) giant has carried out a “multi-prong scheme to destroy” CureIS’ business. CureIS offers technology and managed services for government programs, including […]
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Google is testing AI search on its homepage
Visual China Group | Getty Images Google‘s stalwart search button has a new neighbor: AI Mode. The artificial intelligence feature is being tested directly beneath the Google search bar beside a “Google Search” button, replacing the “I’m Feeling Lucky” widget. The new feature, though not widely available yet, is being tested in a location where […]
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Fintech company Chime files for Nasdaq IPO
Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Financial technology company Chime on Tuesday filed paperwork to go public on the Nasdaq. The company intends to file under the ticker symbol “CHYM.” “Chime is a technology company, not a bank,” the company said in its prospectus, noting it’s not a member of the […]
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