Vodafone and Three Cleared to Merge, Becoming UK's Largest Mobile Operator
UK regulators approve $21 billion merger, subject to nationwide 5G coverage upgrade and price cap commitments
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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Miami, Partners with Moove for Fleet Management
Waymo announces plans to launch robotaxi service in Miami by 2026, partnering with Moove for fleet management, as it continues to expand its autonomous vehicle operations.
Yelp Unveils AI-Powered Review Filters to Enhance User Experience
Yelp introduces Review Insights, an AI-driven feature that provides users with quick summaries of customer reviews, and announces other updates to its iOS app.
YouTube Dominates TVs with 30% Year-Over-Year Growth in Watch Time for Sports Content
YouTube's watch time on TVs surges 30% year-over-year for sports content, with 400 million hours of podcasts viewed monthly, as the company pushes to optimize the living room experience.
YouTube Kids Gets Major Redesign, Adds Portrait Mode Support
YouTube Kids app undergoes significant redesign, introducing portrait mode and a more mature look, rolling out on iOS and Android over the next few weeks.
YouTube Quietly Degrades Web Embeds, Removing Title Links to Boost Ad Revenue
YouTube's changes to its web embeds have removed title links, affecting user experience and publisher revenue, in a move to increase ad revenue
YouTube Shares Final Blog Post from Late CEO Susan Wojcicki on Her Battle with Lung Cancer
YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki shares a heartfelt blog post on her two-year battle with lung cancer, raising awareness about the disease's impact on women.
YouTube TV Monthly Subscription Soars to $82.99, a $10 Price Hike
YouTube TV's latest price increase brings the monthly subscription to $82.99, citing rising content costs, amid customer concerns over value for money.
Zoom Relaunches as AI-First Company, Ditches 'Video' from Name
Zoom Communications rebrands, shifting focus from video conferencing to AI-powered hybrid work solutions, amid intensifying competition from Big Tech rivals.
