DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17B

TechCrunch - Oct 29, 2026

The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery.

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Oct 29, 2026

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Karbonn is making a comeback in India’s smartphone market, targeting Gen Z and content creators with affordable devices amid rising smartphone prices. The homegrown brand has teased the Rebel 5G on Amazon, but its specifications, pricing and launch date remain unconfirmed.

Ireckonu receives ISO certification reaffirming highest industry security standards

Oct 29, 2026

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SpaceX to attempt historic double rocket catch on Starship Flight 15: 'Prophecy foretold'

Oct 29, 2026

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Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulators

Oct 29, 2026

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Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Oct 29, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

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Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

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New Batteries That Store Blistering Heat Are Taking Off

Oct 29, 2026

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AI-led services to generate up to USD 200 billion in new work by 2030: BCG report

Oct 29, 2026

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-led services are expected to generate between USD 100 billion and USD 200 billion in net new work by 2030, with technology services companies able to meet most of the demand by reskilling their existing employees, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to conduct his 1st spacewalk

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