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Uber’s four-year-old delivery business generated $8.6 billion in bookings for its third quarter to September 30.
Reporting back on the highlights from quarter, Uber noted that although its overall bookings…
Read MoreWalmart launches four new omnichannel test stores with ‘rapid prototype’ approach
Walmart has outlined plans to turn four of its stores into test centres for piloting new technology.
The US retail giant on Thursday said it was focused on meeting the…
Read MoreARM Holdings sold to Nvidia in $40bn deal
Cambridge-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings will be sold to American firm Nvidia in a deal valuing ARM at $40 billion.
ARM creates chip designs licensed out to Apple, Samsung,…
Read MoreBoris Johnson summons top tech firms to Downing Street
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with senior figures from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook on Wednesday evening to discuss the fight against fake news concerning the coronavirus.
Executives from…
Read MoreAmazon taps Tesco veteran for Alexa Shopping
Tesco technology veteran Paul Wilkinson has moved to Amazon’s Alexa Shopping business into the position of senior product manager.
The tech expert spent nearly 10 years at Tesco, where he…
Read MoreSubterranean eco delivery network Magway launches crowdfunder
Tech startup Magway this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop its underground pipe delivery technology.
With the surge in online shopping and delivery rates, Magway’s sustainable transport solution aims…
Read MoreAlibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong
Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong.
The city has spent the past months contending with political protests, with Alibaba’s proposed $13.4 billion (£10.5…
Read MoreShop Direct announces University of Liverpool partnership developing next generation of tech talent
Shop Direct has unveiled a new partnership with the University of Liverpool.
The multi-brand online retailer, which is based in Speke, Liverpool, has become an employability partner with the university.…
Read MoreAlibaba 1 of 100 Chinese tech firms to have government officials assigned
Alibaba is to have a Chinese government official assigned to work with it in the latest escalation in the ties between the state and the private sector. Over 100 companies…
Read MoreDepop opens first UK retail space with Selfridges
London-based fashion resale app Depop has opened its first retail space in the UK, after partnering up with Selfridges.
Depop has taken over the luxury department store’s Designer Studio up…
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