Technology
Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026
A Waymo self-driving vehicle seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 27, 2025. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Alphabet-owned Waymo and the auto manufacturing giant Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by the end of 2026, the companies announced Monday. The “Waymo Driver Integration Plant,” a 239,000 square foot facility […]
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Function Health buys Ezra, launches full-body scan for a third of the price
Jonathan Swerdlin, co-founder and CEO of Function Health. Courtesy of Function Health. Blood testing startup Function Health on Monday announced the acquisition of full-body MRI scanning company Ezra and launched a new, 22-minute scan for $499. Function offers a $499 annual subscription where members complete more than 160 blood tests and track their results over […]
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Hims & Hers brings former Amazon executive into C-suite
Bringing nearly 20 years of global experience at Amazon, Nader Kabbani is joining the executive leadership team to help the company further innovate on the delivery of affordable, seamless personalized care in the U.S. and globally. Courtesy: Hims & Hers Hims & Hers Health on Monday announced Nader Kabbani, a former Amazon executive who helped […]
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From ‘Cockroach Award’ to the Big Board: Hinge Health’s unlikely path to IPO
Hinge Health co-founders Gabriel Mecklenburg (left) and Daniel Perez (right). Courtesy of Hinge Health At digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health, CEO Daniel Perez used to recognize hard-working employees with the “Cockroach Award,” a distinction that brought with it a “cockroach squad” t-shirt and a cash payout. References to the insect were abundant at the […]
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Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
A package from Temu is seen in front of a screen with the Temu logo. (Photo by Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bargain Chinese retailer Temu changed its business model in the U.S. as the Trump administration’s new rules on low-value shipments took effect on Friday. In recent days, […]
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Jeff Bezos discloses plan to sell up to $4.8 billion in Amazon stock
Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, takes the stage during The New York Times’ annual DealBook Summit, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, Dec. 4, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million shares […]
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Earnings show one tech segment starting to feel the tariff pinch fastest
Apple CEO Tim Cook, center, watches during the inauguration ceremonies for President Donald Trump, right, and Vice President JD Vance, left, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. Shawn Thew | Afp | Getty Images A tale of two different technology companies is playing out this earnings season as President […]
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Uber inks robotaxi deal with Momenta to launch service in Europe next year
A passenger walks near Uber signage after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 2022. David Swanson | Reuters Uber said on Friday that it’s partnering with Chinese self-driving startup Momenta to launch robotaxi services outside of the U.S. and China. The first deployment is scheduled to roll out […]
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Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps
Daniel Ek, co-founder and chief executive officer of Spotify Technology SA, during the Acquired LIVE event at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spotify on Friday said Apple has approved the company’s U.S. app update, which will allow users to […]
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Ireland fines TikTok 530 million euros for sending EU user data to China
The TikTok logo is seen outside the Chinese video app company’s Los Angeles offices on April 4, 2025 in Culver City, California. Robyn Beck | AFP via Getty Images TikTok has been fined 530 million euros ($601.3 million) by Ireland’s privacy regulator for sending user data to China. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) — […]
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