Uber Technologies Inc
Anthropic faces lose-lose scenario in Pentagon conflict as deadline for policy change looms
Anthropic is heading into Friday in a no-win situation. The artificial intelligence startup has until 5:01 p.m. ET to decide whether it will agree to allow the Department of Defense to use its models in all lawful use cases without limitation. If it doesn’t, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened to label the company a […]
Read More
DoorDash has been volatile of late but these analysts tout it as a ‘core holding’ for internet investors
DoorDash shares have been volatile of late, but it hasn’t shaken Wall Street’s conviction in growth opportunities for the stock. Shares of the food delivery platform initially tumbled as much as 12% in extended trading on Feb. 18, after DoorDash’s fourth-quarter earnings missed expectations. Its forecast also disappointed as the company warned investments in Deliveroo […]
Read More
Nvidia earnings, Big Tech’s White House visit, protein prices and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. With focus remaining on artificial intelligence’s potential to shake up various industries, I’ve decided to start a mental count of how many times I say or write variations of the term “AI disruption.” S&P 500 futures are little changed this […]
Read More
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: As AI shockwaves hit global software firms, what’s in store for India’s IT titans?
Ai trading concepts. 3D render Blackjack3d | E+ | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Indian IT stocks are facing their steepest monthly declines since the 2008 global financial crisis, with the […]
Read More
Samsung’s S26 gives an advance look at what the Google-powered Apple Siri could do
The Gemini AI assistant on a Samsung 26S Ultra smartphone during a product preview event in San Francisco, California, US, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Samsung on Wednesday unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, its latest flagship smartphone lineup that puts Alphabet‘s Gemini artificial intelligence front and center. […]
Read More
Restaurant reservation wars heat up as DoorDash enters the arena with Resy, OpenTable
Now available on your favorite food delivery app: restaurant reservations. The still-simmering reservation wars of the last decade could fully reignite this year, as a shifting tech landscape pits some of the biggest players against each other to capture businesses and users alike. Reservation incumbents, delivery app newcomers and premium credit card partnerships are all […]
Read More
2026 CNBC Changemakers: Women leaders who defied the odds to reach the highest levels of success
The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim Kardashian, who grew Skims to a […]
Read More
Nvidia, Microsoft back self-driving firm Wayve as it hits $8.6 billion valuation
Autonomous driving company Wayve has hit an $8.6 billion valuation after securing fresh funds from Nvidia, Microsoft and Uber. The $1.2 billion Series D round was led by Eclipse, Balderton and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and also featured automakers Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Stellantis. Uber will invest up to an additional $300 million in milestone-based capital. […]
Read More
Waymo opens robotaxi service to ‘select riders’ in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Orlando
A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Alphabet-owned Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to some public passengers in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando, the company announced. With the multi-city expansion, Waymo is now operating its service in 10 U.S. cities, […]
Read More
Uber acquiring parking app SpotHero as it moves beyond ride-hailing and food delivery
Uber to acquire SpotHero. Courtesy: Uber Technologies, Inc. Uber said it’s acquiring SpotHero, a company that provides a parking reservation app for crowded downtowns, sporting events and concerts. Terms weren’t disclosed, but Uber said on Monday that it plans to offer a “parking reservation experience, powered by SpotHero” within its own app to help users […]
Read More