Yandex sells its Russian operations to local executives for $5.2 billionThe company sold its news aggregation service in 2022, not long after the founder was sanctioned at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.By S. Fielding, 02.05.2024
Russian tech giant Yandex reportedly looking to break free from its home country'The New York Times' says it has taken steps to secure Vladimir Putin's approval to sell its entire business.By M. Moon, 11.25.2022
Anonymous claims responsibility for Moscow traffic jam tied to app exploitHackers gamed Yandex Taxi to route dozens of drivers to the city's center.By I. Bonifacic, 09.03.2022
Hackers deface Russian platforms and smart TVs to display anti-war messagesThe attacks came during the country's Victory Day holiday. By I. Bonifacic, 05.09.2022
Russia threatens to block Wikipedia over Ukraine invasion articleIts communications regulator cited 'illegally distributed information' about casualty figures.By K. Holt, 03.02.2022
Uber looks to speed up sale of its stake in Russian ride-hailing app YandexThe company currently owns a 29% of Russia's largest ride-hailing platform.By A. Khalid, 02.28.2022
Grubhub and Yandex bring autonomous deliveries to US college campusesSelf-driving robots will start dropping off food at some campuses this fall.By K. Holt, 07.07.2021
Apple begins showing Russian iPhone owners state-approved apps during setupThe recommended software includes domestic search engines and email clients.By S. Shah, 04.01.2021
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven over six million miles in 'challenging conditions'The self-driving vehicles have proven themselves capable of navigating Moscow's icy roads.By S. Shah, 03.19.2021
Yandex updates its self-driving tech on the 2020 Hyundai SonataThe Russian internet giant revealed its fourth-generation self-driving car.By C. Fisher, 06.02.2020
Yandex is testing autonomous delivery robots at its Moscow HQIt may eventually offer Yandex.Rover to other companies.By K. Holt, 11.07.2019
Yandex will stream every NHL game for free in RussiaThe multi-year deal, which includes the Stanley Cup playoffs, starts this season.By K. Holt, 09.05.2019
Government hackers reportedly broke into Russian search company YandexThe attack was traced to the 'Five Eyes,' an alliance comprised of the US, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.By C. Fisher, 06.28.2019
Facebook's data sharing excesses even surprised its 'partners'Apple, Netflix, Spotify and even Yandex had more access than they should have.By R. Lawler, 12.18.2018
Russian search giant Yandex is making phones nowIts first handset packs its 'Alice' digital assistant.By S. Shah, 12.05.2018
Yandex begins public tests of its self-driving cars in RussiaIts ride-hailing service is operating in the city of Innopolis.By M. Locklear, 08.28.2018
Russian search giant Yandex built a smart speaker for its AI assistantYandex.Station includes an HDMI output to stream videos to your TV.By J. Fingas, 05.29.2018
Yandex wants to ensure its self-driving cars can survive the winterIt's proof autonomous cars can handle less-than-hospitable conditions.By J. Fingas, 11.28.2017
Uber gets the go-ahead for its Russian mergerIt's Uber's second withdrawal from direct competition in a whole country.By J. Fingas, 11.25.2017
Meet Alice: The virtual assistant from Russian search giant YandexAlice understands Russian with a 'near human-level of accuracy.'By M. Locklear, 10.10.2017