Uber introduces 'Uber Drift' experience for tourists in TokyoUber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Tokens, tokens everywhere, but not a cent to spareCompanies are facing a significant challenge with the escalating cost of AI tokens as they adopt agentic workflows. Uber has already deplet...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Prosus considering raising Delivery Hero stake in bid to thwart Uber takeover: ReportDutch tech investor Prosus is looking to buy more shares in Delivery Hero. This move aims to block a takeover bid from Uber. Prosus already...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring billsArtificial intelligence is becoming more expensive as companies rethink their initial embrace. The era of "subsidized intelligence" is endi...
31 May, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Company racks up $500M Claude AI bill in one month after putting no usage limits on employee licensesA firm's unchecked AI spending led to a staggering $500 million bill in a single month due to unlimited employee licenses for platforms lik...
30 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
AI costs spiral as firms lose spending controlCompanies are facing massive AI bills, with one firm reportedly spending $500 million in a month on Claude AI due to unchecked usage. Sever...
30 May, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
The world is becoming training data for AI, for which everyone is unprotectedPronto, a home services startup, is facing criticism for using body-camera footage from workers inside customers’ homes to train AI and rob...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Global Markets | European shares climb to over two-month highs on Iran-US peace optimismThe pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.61% at 628.93 points, as of 0712 GMT, trading just shy of a record high touched in late February, just ...
25 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero: FTUber's board met to discuss increasing its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rejected a bid valuing the German firm at over...
25 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Uber, JSW Group tie up to deploy EVs in India's ride-hailing marketUber has allied with JSW Group to spearhead a new era of electric mobility in India, focusing on enhancing the ride-hailing experience thro...
21 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commutersCab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel cost...
21 May, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Google I/O 2026: It’s AI everywhere, from Gemini upgrades to smart glassesWhile the event offered little in the way of dramatic hardware reveals, it showed how deeply Gemini is being woven into Google’s ecosystem.
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Google’s Android XR Glasses Put Gemini at the Center of Everyday Life, Taking on Meta’s Wearables PushGoogle is expanding its Android XR platform, developed with Samsung and Qualcomm, by placing Gemini at the center of new wearable glasses d...
20 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to IndiaDara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtec...
18 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & moreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company i...
18 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Uber to add two new tech centres in India: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at Bengaluru townhallUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced plans for two new tech centers in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by the end of 2027, significantly expanding ...
14 May, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit techIndia is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
14 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST