Squishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
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Uber reveals the gross and absolutely bizarre items passengers lost on trips last year
Uber unveiled the most bizarre items passengers left behind during rides over the last year — and New York City clinched the badge of dishonor as the most "fo...
Power ranking the top 5 weirdest things left in Ubers from breast milk to a picture of Donny Osmond
Uber released its 2026 Lost & Found Index, revealing the most unique items forgotten in cars, including a Donny Osmond photo, a mini fridge, and two trees.
Uber Caps AI Coding Costs After Using Up Annual Budget
Uber is limiting its employees to $1,500 in monthly token spending per AI coding tool, after Uber used up its AI budget for the year by April,
NASA, Uber Veterans Aim to Reduce S/VTOL Noise to a Whisper
System enables short, near-vertical takeoffs and landings using wing-embedded electric ducted fans.
What strange items do Canadians forget in Ubers?
From a full set of goalie equipment to humidifiers and aquarium fish, Canadians have certainly forgotten their fair share of unique items in Ubers over the past...
Uber Lost & Found Index includes breast milk, ankle monitor
Ride-sharing service Uber released its 10th annual Lost & Found Index, an accounting of the most common -- and most unusual -- items left behind.
WeRide and Uber take their robotaxi partnership to Madrid
WeRide, Uber, and fleet operator AVOMO will launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid later this year, with safety operators to start.
Zoho, Uber, Paytm, BSE invest Rs 220 crore in ONDC
Zoho, Uber, Paytm, and BSE have collectively invested Rs 220 crore in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), signaling a significant boost in India's dig...
Uber picks Munich for its next robotaxi push, with Autobrains and Nvidia
Uber and Israeli firm Autobrains will launch a robotaxi programme in Munich on Nvidia DRIVE Hyperion, pending German regulatory approval.
Candidate clears Uber interviews, takes MacBook, then disappears without a trace. See viral post
A Hyderabad-based Uber recruiter's latest post has sparked discussion online after he shared an unusual hiring experience involving a candidate who allegedly di...
Uber is facing a David-and-Goliath battle in a 'must-win' market
Rapido has become one of the primary ride-hailing providers in India, putting the ride-hailing giant Uber on notice.
WeRide, Uber and AVOMO Bring Robotaxis to Madrid
First joint market entry in Europe, with public operations expected in later this year via the Uber appIn partnership with the Madrid Regional Government MADRID...
Driverless taxis: Uber plans to test autonomous robotaxis in Munich
In San Francisco and Beijing they are already a familiar sight; soon driverless taxis could also be ferrying passengers around Munich. Uber plans to roll out au...
Apple Card users can earn up to $30 in Uber Cash through Uber Eats
Apple Card users who subscribe to Uber One can now earn up to $30 in Uber Cash on eligible Uber Eats grocery and retail purchases. Here's how to get it.
New Apple Card promo offers limited-time Uber Cash bonus
A new Apple Card promo kicking off today offers bonus Uber Cash rewards on eligible purchases. Apple unveiled the promo...
Token Reckoning: Amazon and Uber Reassess AI Investments
Amazon and Uber recalibrate AI usage as tokenmaxxing, a trend of excessive AI use, sparks debate on productivity and cost efficiency.
Uber to offer rides from World Cup matches held at certain U.S. host stadiums
During the 2026 World Cup that kicks off on June 11, Uber will be offering shuttles from games in the Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York City areas.
Developers won’t work without AI anymore. The research says it might be making them worse.
METR couldn't repeat its AI coding study because devs refused to work without AI. Amazon shut down its token leaderboard. Uber blew its AI budget in four months...
Uber CEO: In the Future, You Won't Own Your Car
Futurists and innovators have long painted a picture of a world where people no longer pilot their own vehicles.
Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here’s how Uber wants to help
The ride-hailing company said Friday it has enhanced its wayfinding feature, offering better in-app directions for certain airports and sports venues.
Token Shock Hits Silicon Valley’s Biggest Spenders
Enterprise AI used to come with a predictable price tag. AI rewrote the bill. Uber exhausted its full-year 2026 artificial intelligence budget by April.
Waymo's Asks To Take Uber Or Lyft After Cutting A Ride Short - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
A Waymo customer was asked to hail an Uber or Lyft cab after the self-driving cab ended the ride before arriving at the destination.
What smart people are saying about AI ROI crunch: 'Where's the revenue?'
Uber COO Andrew Macdonald gave voice to the growing concerns that, despite spending big on AI, companies aren't seeing meaningful returns.
Wayve, Nissan and Uber join PAVE UK AV trust body
Wayve, Nissan and Uber are joining PAVE UK to advance public education on self-driving technology ahead of UK commercial trials.
Uber adds personal PIN feature to streamline rides
The new verification option lets riders create a memorable code to confirm trips more easily. #NewsismyBusiness - Stay updated with the latest Puerto Rico busin...
Mews and Uber integrate ride booking into hotel systems
In a groundbreaking partnership, Mews, a hospitality operating system, has teamed up with Uber to integrate ride booking, real-time tracking
FARK.com: (14080780) Yes I gave them $10,000 in cash and my debit card. They said they were Uber drivers, after all
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Tokenmaxxing Debate Reaches New Heights As an Uber Exec Goes Viral
Uber COO Andrew Macdonald criticizes tokenmaxxing amid rising AI costs and limited productivity, sparking debate in Silicon Valley.
‘Head-Exploding Moment’: Uber Executive Questions Value of Company’s AI Investment
A senior executive at Uber has publicly questioned whether the ridesharing company's substantial investment in AI technology is delivering adequate returns, h...