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Airbnb launches nationwide disaster preparedness plan in Japan

Airbnb has announced a disaster preparedness initiative in Japan, coordinated with Airbnb.org and local not-for-profit organizations.


Amazon launches full suite of prime services in Colombia

Starting today, Amazon Prime is available in Colombia, offering a range of services for COP $24,900 per month.


Titus Welliver praises Maggie Q ahead of 'Ballard' premiere on Prime Video

At a glance, Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard may not seem to have much in common.


FICO and AWS expand collaboration to enhance digital transformation

FICO has announced a new strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance digital transformation efforts for businesses.


Governor Polis vetoes rideshare background check bill over safety concerns

Chamber of Progress expressed gratitude to Governor Jared Polis for vetoing HB25-1291, a rideshare background check bill.


Liveops emphasizes security in its bring your own device contact center model

In today's remote-first work environment, the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model is increasingly becoming a standard practice for contact centers.


Airbnb guest spending boosts US economy with record impact in 2024

In 2024, Airbnb reached a significant milestone with its 2 billionth guest arrival.


Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.


Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns.


Liveops recognized as finalist for gender equity award

Liveops is advancing its mission to create a more inclusive and flexible workforce in the customer service industry.


Uber announces ride discounts for Uber One members during Member Days

Uber announced on X that it is offering exclusive ride discounts for Uber One members during Uber One Member Days, including 50% off UberX Share, 40% off Comfort Electric, and 30% off Uber Reserve.


AWS launches Amazon Aurora DSQL for global application development

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database.


Uber announces partnership to earn miles on eligible Uber rides

Uber has announced a new partnership with Delta Air Lines, allowing SkyMiles members to earn airline miles on eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats orders through linked accounts.


Uber offers early access to Waymo rides in Atlanta

Uber has announced the early access to fully autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta for select users who joined the interest list, ahead of a full rollout later this summer.


Uber launches Route Share with fares up to 50% cheaper than UberX

Uber has announced the launch of Route Share, a service offering pickups every 20 minutes along busy commute corridors with fares up to 50% cheaper than UberX.


Airbnb partners with Lollapalooza for unique fan experiences

Airbnb has announced its first global live music partnership, offering unique fan experiences at Lollapalooza festivals in Berlin, Chicago, São Paulo, and Mumbai.


Technology Innovation Institute partners with Amazon Web Services for global expansion

Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and AI71 have partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to broaden the reach of UAE-developed artificial intelligence models.


Amazon advances sustainable practices for powering data centers

Data centers are an essential part of modern infrastructure, processing and securing the vast amounts of data generated by digital activities such as social media, online shopping, and banking.


Uber expands JourneyTV rideshare screen experience to New York City

Uber Advertising has announced the expansion of its JourneyTV platform to New York City.


Grubhub expands partnerships to support independent restaurants

Grubhub is expanding its partnerships to support local restaurants and their teams.