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Amazon Buys Robot Delivery Startup Rivr
Amazon has quietly acquired Rivr, a Swiss robotics company developing four-legged wheeled robots designed to assist with doorstep delivery.

Meta Does a 180 on Horizon Worlds Shutdown
Just 24 hours after announcing it would shut down Horizon Worlds for Quest VR headsets, Meta reversed course on Wednesday.

TikTok, Elon, Meta: This Tech Comedy Duo Holds Nothing Back
Austin Nasso and Jesse Warren of Tech Roast Show join us to skewer AI hype, startup egos, and Silicon Valley chaos in their global comedy tour.

Spirit Airlines Trims Fleet, Brings Back Furloughed Flight Attendants
Spirit Airlines is selling 20 of its Airbus jets as part of ongoing bankruptcy restructuring to streamline its fleet and reduce costs. T

Ring Walks Back Surveillance Ties After Super Bowl Flap
Amazon owned Ring has canceled a planned partnership with law-enforcement tech provider Flock Safety after widespread backlash following its Super Bowl ad.

Robotaxi Reality Check: Gig Workers Get Paid to Close Waymo Doors
Waymo is piloting a program that will pay DoorDash gig workers to locate its robotaxis and close doors that riders leave open.

Big Business This Week: Does the Dollar’s decline matter?
A quiet downturn has been underway since the beginning of the most recent Administration, as the U.S. dollar weakens. But does it matter?

Inside Drew Brees’ Secret Weapon for Flexibility, Performance, and Longevity
Drew Brees and Tony Zaccario join us at the NYSE to discuss how Stretch Zone is transforming recovery, flexibility, and performance nationwide.

Anthropic Plunges Into 2026 A.I. Regulation Fight
Anthropic is committing $20 million to a political group backing pro-AI regulation candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.

American Airlines Faces Union Pressure Amid Performance Struggles
American Airlines flight attendants plan to picket the company’s headquarters, calling for new leadership as the carrier trails Delta and United in profits.

Five-Star Frenzy: The Hotels Redefining Luxury in 2026
Luxury travel is surging, with 2026 bookings up 30–40%. Forbes Travel Guide reveals new hotspots, five-star trends, and what’s driving the $181B boom.
