Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid

If approved, the combined company would become one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world.

PSA: Amazon’s shopping AI can now tell you if that message is a scam

Amazon is adding a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came from the retailer.

Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop

Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows, and other events that could trigger a purchase.

FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.

Two years after launch, Walmart’s Flipkart is closing in on India’s quick-commerce leaders

Flipkart’s quick-commerce venture is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume.

Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities

Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.

Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.

WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan

WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plugin support and professional website-building tools.

Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network

Uber is also making investing in Zipline as part of the tie-up.