Uber and Waymo Settle Lawsuit, Government Passes Spending Bill
Uber settled its headline-grabbing lawsuit with Alphabet's self-driving car unit Waymo. The ride-hailing giant will pay its competitor $245 million to bring the legal drama to an end. Waymo accused Uber of stealing trade secrets related to driverless technology.
The second government shutdown in less than a month is over. 73 House Democrats voted in favor of the massive spending bill while 67 Republicans voted against it. The bill includes almost $90 billion for disaster relief.
Call it a holy hacking! The Vatican's news website was breached by a Belgian hacker who said he was proving a point about the importance of cybersecurity. The hacker changed the headline of an article to "Pope Francis Declares the Lord Is an Onion."
Wearable robotics are moving beyond sci-fi. Dephy CEO Luke Mooney explains how its smart ankle exoskeleton is changing mobility, recovery and everyday movement.
Voice AI is moving into cars, restaurants and customer service. SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer explains the company’s growth and the future of voice-powered AI.
Americans are still spending, but rising anxiety over jobs, AI, housing and tariffs tells a different story. Kearney Consumer Institute’s Katie Thomas explains.
Disney is back in focus after Q3 earnings. Investors are watching streaming profits, theme parks and ESPN as the entertainment giant looks for its next catalyst
Healthcare policy is shifting fast, raising questions about drug prices, Medicare and access. Leap Health CEO Hani Elias explains what patients need to know.
The U.S. job market is cooling as hiring slows and employers turn cautious. LinkedIn’s Kory Kantenga breaks down jobs, wages, spending and AI’s impact.
