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Did a robot cook your Uber Eats meal? Miami's new AI-driven chef is on your delivery apps

Robot chefs at Better Days focus on delivering healthy, affordable meals via delivery apps, unlike traditional fast food options.
#electric-vehicles

Chevy's BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart's fleet by the end of the year

Walmart is officially incorporating BrightDrop's Chevy vans into its delivery fleet, expanding service to millions of households.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster EV Aims Right At Rivian

Commercial vehicles like the Ram ProMaster play a crucial role in society, especially in delivery services like Amazon and USPS.

Chevy's BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart's fleet by the end of the year

Walmart is officially incorporating BrightDrop's Chevy vans into its delivery fleet, expanding service to millions of households.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster EV Aims Right At Rivian

Commercial vehicles like the Ram ProMaster play a crucial role in society, especially in delivery services like Amazon and USPS.
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#amazon
from www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees

Amazon's delivery network faces potential unionization pressure due to new labor rulings regarding its relationship with third-party delivery drivers.

Amazon trials last-mile deliveries by tram in Frankfurt | TechCrunch

Amazon is pilot testing a sustainable package delivery service in Frankfurt using electric road and rail transport.

From windfarms to Amazon Prime, UK to test 6 drone services

The UK's CAA has approved trials for BVLOS drone operations to enhance delivery, inspections, and emergency services.

Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees

Amazon's delivery network faces potential unionization pressure due to new labor rulings regarding its relationship with third-party delivery drivers.

Amazon trials last-mile deliveries by tram in Frankfurt | TechCrunch

Amazon is pilot testing a sustainable package delivery service in Frankfurt using electric road and rail transport.

From windfarms to Amazon Prime, UK to test 6 drone services

The UK's CAA has approved trials for BVLOS drone operations to enhance delivery, inspections, and emergency services.
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The $20 Little Luxury That Shoppers Are Buying 2 at a Time (It's the Perfect Gift!)

Thoughtful gifts can be sent directly to loved ones, simplifying the gifting process during the busy holiday season.
#uber
from Engadget
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber teams with Avride to offer self-driving vehicles for rides and food deliveries

Uber partners with Avride for self-driving vehicle delivery options starting in Austin, expanding to Dallas and Jersey City by 2025.

Uber partners with ex-Yandex self-driving group for robotaxis and robot delivery

Uber partners with Avride to offer autonomous vehicle rides and deliveries.
Customers in Austin will soon receive food deliveries via autonomous robots.
Avride expands Uber's autonomous delivery capabilities across more cities.

Uber teams with Avride to offer self-driving vehicles for rides and food deliveries

Uber partners with Avride for self-driving vehicle delivery options starting in Austin, expanding to Dallas and Jersey City by 2025.

Uber partners with ex-Yandex self-driving group for robotaxis and robot delivery

Uber partners with Avride to offer autonomous vehicle rides and deliveries.
Customers in Austin will soon receive food deliveries via autonomous robots.
Avride expands Uber's autonomous delivery capabilities across more cities.
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What are your rights when your takeaway order is incorrect?

Consumers have rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 regarding takeaway orders, ensuring food quality and delivery standards.
#gig-economy

DoorDash is trying a new way of making deliveries - and it doesn't involve gig workers

DoorDash is experimenting with using hourly employees instead of solely independent contractors, marking a shift in their business model.

Working for Doordash and Grubhub increasingly feels like a 9-5. And that may be bad news for the companies.

Gig delivery work often lacks the independence and flexibility promoted by companies, imposing metrics that restrict workers' autonomy.

A gig worker explains how big deliveries from Home Depot and Tractor Supply make him more money

Delivering bulky orders can be more profitable for gig workers than traditional food deliveries.
Waiting for higher payout orders is a key strategy for maximizing earnings.
Rural deliveries often prove more lucrative due to lower competition.

DoorDash is trying a new way of making deliveries - and it doesn't involve gig workers

DoorDash is experimenting with using hourly employees instead of solely independent contractors, marking a shift in their business model.

Working for Doordash and Grubhub increasingly feels like a 9-5. And that may be bad news for the companies.

Gig delivery work often lacks the independence and flexibility promoted by companies, imposing metrics that restrict workers' autonomy.

A gig worker explains how big deliveries from Home Depot and Tractor Supply make him more money

Delivering bulky orders can be more profitable for gig workers than traditional food deliveries.
Waiting for higher payout orders is a key strategy for maximizing earnings.
Rural deliveries often prove more lucrative due to lower competition.
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#e-commerce

Deliveroo partners with Not On The High Street to deliver personalised gifts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Deliveroo partners with Not On The High Street to offer on-demand delivery of personalized gifts from UK small brands.

Americans are still having a lot of stuff delivered from DoorDash and Uber, and it shows how much we'll pay for convenience

Consumers continue to prioritize delivery services despite pulling back on spending.

Deliveroo partners with Not On The High Street to deliver personalised gifts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Deliveroo partners with Not On The High Street to offer on-demand delivery of personalized gifts from UK small brands.

Americans are still having a lot of stuff delivered from DoorDash and Uber, and it shows how much we'll pay for convenience

Consumers continue to prioritize delivery services despite pulling back on spending.
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#transportation

'Microhubs' pilot will ease impact of truck delivery in Brooklyn

New York City is launching a microhub pilot program to create delivery hubs for more sustainable urban logistics options.

Legislation Aims to Take the Measure of Traffic Impacts From App-Based Delivery Services

The chicken sandwich double-parking lanes on Boylston Street, pictured on the evening of March 9, 2023.Boston's regional planning agency is sounding alarms that app-based delivery services like DoorDash have emerged as a major source of traffic for the region, with estimates that gig-economy drivers are making twice as many trips to deliver take-out food orders than they do to transport human passengers.

'Microhubs' pilot will ease impact of truck delivery in Brooklyn

New York City is launching a microhub pilot program to create delivery hubs for more sustainable urban logistics options.

Legislation Aims to Take the Measure of Traffic Impacts From App-Based Delivery Services

The chicken sandwich double-parking lanes on Boylston Street, pictured on the evening of March 9, 2023.Boston's regional planning agency is sounding alarms that app-based delivery services like DoorDash have emerged as a major source of traffic for the region, with estimates that gig-economy drivers are making twice as many trips to deliver take-out food orders than they do to transport human passengers.
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Leader Spotlight: The evolution of customer expectations, with Erica Randerson - LogRocket Blog

Edible Brands has transformed its ecommerce strategy to meet evolving consumer expectations, focusing on delivery and product customization.
#royal-mail

How long should your post take to arrive in London?

Ofcom is reviewing the universal postal service, focusing on second-class delivery improvements while insisting that Royal Mail invests in efficiency.

Royal Mail plan to cut deliveries could worsen patient safety risks'

Cutting Royal Mail deliveries could worsen patient safety risks.
Proposed changes will impact timely delivery of medical appointments and vital test results.

How long should your post take to arrive in London?

Ofcom is reviewing the universal postal service, focusing on second-class delivery improvements while insisting that Royal Mail invests in efficiency.

Royal Mail plan to cut deliveries could worsen patient safety risks'

Cutting Royal Mail deliveries could worsen patient safety risks.
Proposed changes will impact timely delivery of medical appointments and vital test results.
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Silly Nice's Premium Cannabis Products Await You in The Bronx | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice offers high-quality cannabis products in The Bronx, known for their potency and innovation.

AI disempowers logistics workers while intensifying their work | Computer Weekly

Workers facing exploitation due to faulty automation systems in delivery services like Parcelforce.
Lack of conversation around actual impacts of automation on low-paid workers.

Wonder, A 'New Kind Of Food Hall,' Opens New Location In Brooklyn

Wonder in Williamsburg offers 20 dining options from renowned chefs, providing fast fine dining and delivery services.

Are the Dishes Any Good at the Fastest-Growing Food Delivery in New York?

Bobby Flay Steak is featured at Wonder ghost kitchen and food hall, emphasizing delivery and takeout services.

'Dangerous' TikTok video of Deliveroo driver cycling on M25

The shocking video of a Deliveroo cyclist on the M25 illustrates dangerous behavior on the busy motorway.

Tiny Electric Trucks Are Coming to a Bike Lane Near You

Cargi B, NYC's e-cargo bike, provides alternative to trucks for deliveries, shaping the future of urban transportation.
#restaurant-industry

Delivery-only restaurants, once pandemic successes, face uncertainty

Ghost kitchens and virtual brands grew during the pandemic but faced challenges as dining returned to restaurants.

Op-Ed | New York's restaurants are recovering. The City Council can help them do even better. | amNewYork

Local restaurants recovering post-pandemic, facing challenges with delivery service fees.

Delivery-only restaurants, once pandemic successes, face uncertainty

Ghost kitchens and virtual brands grew during the pandemic but faced challenges as dining returned to restaurants.

Op-Ed | New York's restaurants are recovering. The City Council can help them do even better. | amNewYork

Local restaurants recovering post-pandemic, facing challenges with delivery service fees.
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Walmart Expands Drone Delivery in Dallas as It Races Amazon

Walmart plans to offer drone delivery in Dallas
This is a major expansion of their drone delivery efforts
#announcement

Alibaba to restructure as six separate companies

Alibaba Group is planning to split into six units, the company told Reuters.The different entities will seek fundraisings and market listings as China eases its crackdown on private enterprises.The big restructuring will see the company split into six organizations - Cloud Intelligence Group (cloud solutions), Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (local online commerce services), Local Services Group (delivery services), Cainiao Smart Logistics Group (logistics), Global Digital Commerce Group (AliExpress) and Digital Media and Entertainment Group (gaming, motion pictures and web services).

Clinch Launches Enhanced Sports API to Connect Advertisers & Fans

Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalisation, and creator of Flight Control, the omnichannel campaign activation platform, today (November 9th, 2022) announced the next evolution of its Sports API, offering advertisers even more personalised options for connecting with sports fans.The announcement coincides with some of the biggest and most influential sports events in the world such as the 2022 World Series, 2022 World Cup, 2022 Super Bowl, and 2023 March Madness.

Alibaba to restructure as six separate companies

Alibaba Group is planning to split into six units, the company told Reuters.The different entities will seek fundraisings and market listings as China eases its crackdown on private enterprises.The big restructuring will see the company split into six organizations - Cloud Intelligence Group (cloud solutions), Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (local online commerce services), Local Services Group (delivery services), Cainiao Smart Logistics Group (logistics), Global Digital Commerce Group (AliExpress) and Digital Media and Entertainment Group (gaming, motion pictures and web services).

Clinch Launches Enhanced Sports API to Connect Advertisers & Fans

Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalisation, and creator of Flight Control, the omnichannel campaign activation platform, today (November 9th, 2022) announced the next evolution of its Sports API, offering advertisers even more personalised options for connecting with sports fans.The announcement coincides with some of the biggest and most influential sports events in the world such as the 2022 World Series, 2022 World Cup, 2022 Super Bowl, and 2023 March Madness.
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#people

Cannabis Brands Roll Out First Paid Ads on Twitter

A few weeks ago, Elon Musk posted a three-character message that contained only the numbers 420, with no explanation.Many people interpreted it as yet another sign of Musk's loud-and-proud canna-fandom.But weed industry executives saw it as a harbinger of a policy shift, speculating that Twitter would soon break ranks with other social channels and become a canna-friendly home in the digital realm.

Meet the Bay Area Entrepreneurs Churning out South Asian Ice Cream and Desi Desserts

Stumbling upon flavors you grew up with while living in a foreign place is like getting a warm hug.You're instantly transported back to cherished moments: munching on an after-school snack of guava sprinkled with salt and chili powder; devouring Mysore pak, a crumbly ghee fudge, that your grandmother made; gobbling up laddoos made with sesame seeds and jaggery during festivals in winter months.

Cannabis Brands Roll Out First Paid Ads on Twitter

A few weeks ago, Elon Musk posted a three-character message that contained only the numbers 420, with no explanation.Many people interpreted it as yet another sign of Musk's loud-and-proud canna-fandom.But weed industry executives saw it as a harbinger of a policy shift, speculating that Twitter would soon break ranks with other social channels and become a canna-friendly home in the digital realm.

Meet the Bay Area Entrepreneurs Churning out South Asian Ice Cream and Desi Desserts

Stumbling upon flavors you grew up with while living in a foreign place is like getting a warm hug.You're instantly transported back to cherished moments: munching on an after-school snack of guava sprinkled with salt and chili powder; devouring Mysore pak, a crumbly ghee fudge, that your grandmother made; gobbling up laddoos made with sesame seeds and jaggery during festivals in winter months.
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#environment

Tesco employee reveals meaning behind secret code'

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email British supermarkets throw away 100,000 still-edible food items every year, according to research from The Grocer, with the total waste tossed out by the UK as a whole enough to feed 30 million people a year.

Walmart's plastic bag ban leaves some customers saddled with mounds of reusable bags | CBC News

When Walmart banned single-use plastic checkout bags in April, customer Larry Grant applauded the move  until he found himself drowning in reusable bags.Each week, Grant orders Walmart groceries for pickup at a depot near his home in Toronto.Due to the plastic bag ban, the retailer now packs his items in reusable bags  new ones for each order.

Tesco employee reveals meaning behind secret code'

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email British supermarkets throw away 100,000 still-edible food items every year, according to research from The Grocer, with the total waste tossed out by the UK as a whole enough to feed 30 million people a year.

Walmart's plastic bag ban leaves some customers saddled with mounds of reusable bags | CBC News

When Walmart banned single-use plastic checkout bags in April, customer Larry Grant applauded the move  until he found himself drowning in reusable bags.Each week, Grant orders Walmart groceries for pickup at a depot near his home in Toronto.Due to the plastic bag ban, the retailer now packs his items in reusable bags  new ones for each order.
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Here are the New England hospitals with the best maternity care, according to U.S. News

Health Eleven New England hospitals earned a "high performing" designation for their maternity care on the 2022-2023 list.For top-rated maternity care, look no further than New England.U.S. News & World Report released its list of best hospitals for maternity care this week, and 11 New England institutions earned a "high performing" designation - the highest award a hospital can earn in maternity care, the publication noted in a news release.

Analysis | The Reason You're Still Waiting to Order a Meal

Even after adjusting for whopping restaurant price increases, consumer spending on what government statisticians call food services and drinking places is up more than 7% from what it was before the pandemic.Meanwhile, employment at food services and drinking places is down more than 4%.That can be irritating for diners.

JJ Johnson's latest concept opens at this fast fine dining food hall

Wonder aims to revolutionize the food industry by bringing award-winning chefs and restaurants from around the country under one roof, offering delivery and pick-up services.

We spent a week in China. Here's what we learned about our global rival

Tensions with the U.S. limit American visits to China, but NPR's first-hand experience reveals insights into the nation's dynamics.
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