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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: KKR, Blackstone, CrowdStrike, International Paper & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Financials — The financials sector of the S & P 500 slid more than 3% in midday trading, the worst performer in the broad market. Alternative asset managers KKR and Blackstone slid roughly 9% and 7%, respectively, after activist hedge fund Saba Capital Management and Cox […]
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New York Gov. Hochul drops robotaxi service proposal for outside NYC in blow to Waymo
Waymo autonomous taxis turns onto Post Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has pulled a proposal that would have allowed commercial robotaxi services, like Alphabet‘s Waymo, to start in some parts of the state, according to her […]
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