Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

Waymo is reportedly looking for a way out of its deal with Uber, which has made the Alphabet-owned company’s robotaxis available on the ride-hailing giant’s network in Austin and Atlanta, according to the Financial Times. Waymo already told Uber that it intends to offer robotaxis on its own app in those markets starting in January…

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Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels

As Netflix searches for new ways to keep viewers engaged amid signs of slowing engagement, the streaming giant appears to be exploring yet another avenue: always-on live TV channels. According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is considering launching live channels that continuously stream content, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7. Rather than committing…

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Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn

Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn

Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe Gates, and Sophia Kianni, has been accused of a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which may have helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually generate, according to a Bloomberg investigation.  The report has sparked controversy and led to Phia’s…

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