The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir’s food delivery business. Uber will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir’s grocery, retail and water delivery business.
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Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firm
Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO’s firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn’t just scan. It seeks out specific data.
Be Amazing! Big Bag of Science: A Hands-On STEM Adventure for Curious Kids
[[{“value”:” If you’re searching for a science kit that feels less like homework and more like an exciting experiment lab, the Be Amazing! Big Bag of Science delivers exactly that. Designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on discovery, this all-in-one science kit packs dozens of experiments into a single bag, making it a favorite for parents, educators, and kids who…
OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot: A Hands-On Way to Learn Engineering With Sun Power
[[{“value”:” If you’re looking for an educational toy that teaches real STEM concepts while still feeling like a fun project, the OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot is a standout choice. This versatile engineering kit allows kids (and curious adults) to build and rebuild robots that move using only the power of the sun—no batteries, no wires, and no charging cables required….
Osmo Numbers Game: Hands-On Math Learning Through Tangible Play
[[{“value”:” In a world where many educational games are confined to screens, the Osmo Numbers Game stands out by blending physical play with digital interaction. Designed as part of the Osmo learning system, this game transforms math practice into an engaging, hands-on experience. By using real number and dot tiles that interact with a tablet, Osmo Numbers helps children build…
Amazon’s ‘Melania’ documentary stumbles in second weekend
After a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, box office for Amazon’s “Melania”fell 67%.
Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl
The purchase rewrites the domain record books — not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending.
Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project
But this is still a bad idea.