Instacart announced that its chief business officer, Chris Rogers, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. The appointment is effective August 15. Rogers will also join Instacart’s board of directors. The announcement comes a few weeks after Instacart CEO Fidji Simo shared that she’s stepping down...
For Julia LeStage and Lisa Le, the creators of a new dating app called LoveJack, finding love online doesn’t have to feel like filling out a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes, all you need are a few carefully chosen words to spark a connection. LoveJack profiles look...
Context, a startup building an AI-powered office suite, announced that it raised $11 million in a seed round led by Lux Capital with participation from Qualcomm Ventures and General Catalyst. The round, which brings the company’s total raised to around $15.75 million, values Context at $70 million....
WhatsApp is officially available on iPad, Meta announced. The new iPad app allows you to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. Up until now, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on...
An increasing number of meetings have an AI note-taker present that transcribes the call and provides action items. Siro wants to do the same for sales folks who are on the ground and talking to customers face-to-face. The company announced it has secured $50 million in a...
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. As part of...
One of the chief complaints of Airbnb users over the years has been not being able to tell right away how much they would pay for their stay, including charges such as cleaning fees. Airbnb is now fixing that by showing the total cost for...
Today’s most effective marketing campaigns are grounded in data. But using that data effectively requires more than identifying the right audience. It means uncovering the patterns, behaviors and opportunities that inform stronger creative choices from the very beginning. When brands can anticipate what will resonate...
In a saturated digital landscape, brands are always looking for meaningful engagement with their audiences to build customer loyalty, showcase their expertise and maintain consistent communication. One time-tested, proven method of engaging consumers is creating a branded newsletter. Done right, a newsletter can become a...
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the TikTok ban by 75 days. Trump shared a post on Truth Social on Friday stating that he is signing an executive order to allow more time to finalize a deal. The announcement comes just one day before the...
