DoorDash CEO Tony Xu Aims to Lead Industry Consolidation in Food Delivery
During the height of the Covid pandemic, when restaurants nationwide faced unprecedented challenges, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu proposed an unconventional idea: cutting commissions to help struggling restaurants survive. While Chief…
Tesla Says It’s ‘Not Interested’ in Manufacturing Cars in India
Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle giant Tesla is reportedly “not interested in manufacturing in India,” according to the country’s heavy industries minister, HD Kumaraswamy. This statement came shortly after India issued…
Grammarly Raises $1 Billion in Nondilutive Funding From General Catalyst
Grammarly, the 16-year-old writing assistant startup, has secured a $1 billion commitment from venture firm General Catalyst. Unlike a traditional funding round, General Catalyst will not receive equity in Grammarly.…
Amazon AI Partnership Brings New York Times Content to Alexa
The New York Times announced Thursday that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Amazon to provide the news organization’s content across various Amazon artificial intelligence platforms. This deal extends…
Apple Said to Bear 25% Tariffs, Not Consumers, According to Trump Official
After temporarily avoiding tariffs, Apple is now subject to a 25% tax on all iPhones manufactured outside the United States. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump recently stated that…
Apple Eyes Mobile Gaming as iOS 19 Approaches
With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just weeks away, the company is signaling a stronger focus on mobile gaming opportunities. Apple already offers Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that…
Temu’s Chinese Owner Reports Sharp Profit Drop Amid Trade War
PDD Holdings, the Chinese parent company of online marketplace Temu, has reported a nearly 50% drop in first-quarter profits, citing the impact of US trade policies and intense competition in…
Brazil Sues Chinese Automaker BYD Over Alleged ‘Slave-Like’ Conditions
Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and two contractors, accusing them of involvement in human trafficking and subjecting workers to conditions “analogous to…
YouTube Surpasses Disney and Netflix in TV Viewing
Nielsen’s latest report highlights YouTube’s growing dominance in the television viewing landscape. The platform has maintained the largest share of TV audience time for three months straight, marking a notable…
Musk’s Commitment to Focus Boosts Tesla Shares Ahead of Starship Launch
Tesla shares jumped nearly 7% on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk emphasized over the weekend his intention to concentrate fully on his businesses, particularly Tesla, xAI, and the social platform…