tiktok Trump Gives Conceptual Approval to Oracle-Walmart TikTok Partnership President Trump approves a new partnership in concept that involves Oracle and Walmart taking a combined stake in TikTok. The proposed deal aims to resolve U.S. national security concerns by moving all American user data to separate domestic clouds.
microsoft Microsoft Faces $800 Million Loss Following GM Cruise Robotaxi Shutdown Microsoft takes a massive $800 million impairment charge after General Motors abruptly ends its Cruise robotaxi program. The financial hit drops the tech giant's quarterly earnings per share by approximately nine cents.
super app Twitter, PayPal, and Walmart Race to Build America's First Super App Tech giants Twitter, PayPal, and Walmart are currently competing to create a US-based super app similar to China's WeChat. These companies see an opportunity to consolidate messaging, payments, and shopping, despite historical challenges in the Western market.
walmart Walmart Adds Paramount+ Streaming to Compete with Amazon Prime Walmart is bundling Paramount+ with its Walmart+ membership to better rival Amazon Prime. The perk aims to boost stagnant subscription numbers for the retailer's membership program.
canoo Canoo Secures Capital and Boosts Sales Pipeline Amid Ongoing Losses Electric vehicle startup Canoo reports over $1 billion in its sales pipeline and secures enough capital to last through 2022, despite posting a $164.4 million net loss in the second quarter.
canoo Canoo Secures Survival Funding While Building a $1 Billion EV Sales Pipeline Pre-revenue electric vehicle startup Canoo survives a cash crunch and secures enough capital to last through 2022, thanks largely to a massive Walmart order.
autonomous vehicles Gatik Achieves First Fully Driverless Commercial Delivery Route With Walmart Autonomous trucking startup Gatik removes safety operators from two vehicles delivering goods for Walmart in Arkansas. This milestone marks the first commercial driverless route in the autonomous vehicle industry.
gatik Gatik and Walmart Launch World's First Fully Driverless Middle-Mile Deliveries Gatik operates autonomous box trucks for Walmart in Arkansas without a safety driver, marking a global first for the commercial trucking industry. The daily middle-mile route moves goods between a dark store and a Neighborhood Market to improve e-commerce fulfillment speed.
walmart Walmart Expands Driverless Delivery Program With Ford and Argo AI Walmart partners with Ford and Argo AI to bring autonomous grocery deliveries to three major US cities. The initiative aims to reduce delivery costs and support the retailer's growing e-commerce business.
walmart Walmart Teams With Ford and Argo AI for Autonomous Delivery Walmart partners with Ford and Argo AI to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in three major US cities. The initiative focuses on delivering online grocery orders directly to customers' homes.
waymo Waymo Expands Driverless Taxi Fleet With New Retail Partnerships Waymo grows its fully driverless "early rider program" in Arizona by partnering with major brands like Walmart and Avis. The expansion focuses on providing autonomous rides for everyday errands like grocery shopping and car rentals.
apps Parler Fails App Store Return While App Economy Surges Past TV The mobile app industry continues to break records as Americans now spend more time on apps than live TV, while Parler faces another App Store rejection over content moderation issues.
cyber monday Major Cyber Monday Tech Discounts Persist Across Top Retailers Cyber Week brings continued massive discounts on laptops, TVs, and other electronics from major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. Shoppers still have time to snag significant savings before these popular tech deals sell out.
tiktok TikTok Avoids US Ban With Oracle and Walmart Partnership TikTok reaches a last-minute agreement with Oracle and Walmart to create a new US-based company called TikTok Global. The deal, approved by President Trump, delays a pending app store ban and places Oracle in charge of securing all user data.
tiktok TikTok Avoids US Ban as Trump Backs Oracle-Walmart Partnership President Trump gives his approval to a deal that averts a looming TikTok ban in the United States. The new agreement involves a partnership with Oracle and Walmart to address national security concerns.