Technology giant BrightDrop has just announced a major business milestone – signing Ryder as its first customer and starting the first deliveries of their new Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicle. The partnership between the two heavyweights will see Ryder utilizing the BrightDrop EV600, which is an innovative commercial electric delivery vehicle made for the new… Continue reading BrightDrop signs
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Amazon’s Swarm is so close to being brilliant
The ability to power up a delivery system with the help of drones is an exciting prospect that Amazon has been exploring with its Amazon Prime Air program. Amazon’s Swarm, the new system that takes this concept to a new level, is proof of how close the online giant has gotten to creating a truly… Continue reading Amazon’s Swarm is so close to being brilliant
Bankman-Fried’s Companies
Sam Bankman-Fried, a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has become one of the largest investors in DoorDash delivery in a short period of time. According to reports, Bankman-Fried’s companies bought more than $400,000 worth of DoorDash delivery over the past two months. Bankman-Fried is a co-founder of the venture capital firm Altonomy, a blockchain platform… Continue reading Bankman-Fried’s Companies
See What Info Your Courier Has About You With Uber Eats ‘View as Delivery Person’ Feature
Recently, Uber Eats has launched a new feature that’s sure to make users feel safer entrusting their food orders to their delivery person. The new “View as Delivery Person” feature allows customers to see what information the courier knows about them right before they accept your order. This ensures that the customer has complete control… Continue reading See What Info Your Courier Has About You With Uber Eats ‘View as Delivery Person’ Feature
Uber Eats now shows you how much of your information is shared with delivery people
With the rising popularity of food delivery services, many consumers have turned to using services such as Uber Eats to have their meals delivered to them. In order to facilitate deliveries, Uber Eats often shares personal information with its delivery people, such as your name, phone number, and address. In an effort to provide more… Continue reading Uber Eats now shows you how much of your information is shared with delivery people
Locad lands Series A to expand its “logistics engine” across Southeast Asia and Australia
Logistics tech startup Locad has just completed a Series A financing round, bringing its total funding to $2.5 million. Founded in 2020, the Singapore-based company is developing a “logistics engine” to provide end-to-end logistics solutions for e-commerce businesses in Southeast Asia and Australia. The company’s technology automates the management of last-mile and cross-border delivery processes,… Continue reading Locad lands Series A to expand its “logistics engine” across Southeast Asia and Australia
Meta Releases New Government-Backed Ad Delivery System After Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
In a historic move, a new government-backed ad delivery system has been launched by Meta in order to protect against housing discrimination and promote fair advertising practices. The decision to release the new system follows a recent housing discrimination lawsuit, which ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and stated that the company was involved in… Continue reading Meta Releases New Government-Backed Ad Delivery System After Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
Ottonomy’s new delivery robot gets an automatic package dispenser
In many cities around the world, the way we buy and receive essentials has evolved and changed beyond recognition. This wave of transformation is now reaching the delivery industry with the arrival of Ottonomy’s new delivery robot with an automatic package dispenser. Ottonomy’s new delivery robots are designed to operate in areas with high pedestrian… Continue reading Ottonomy’s new delivery robot gets an automatic package dispenser
“Please slow down”—The 7 biggest AI stories of 2022
The year 2022 is already shaping up to be an exciting and tumultuous year for Artificial Intelligence (AI). From commercial applications supplementing daily life to AI-driven breakthroughs in healthcare and health monitoring, it is a critically important year filled with innovation and speculation. This article will examine the 7 biggest AI stories to look out… Continue reading “Please slow down”—The 7 biggest AI stories of 2022
Daily Crunch
Technology has been rapidly advancing and innovating our lifestyle, and now a popular grocery delivery app is taking the lead in this market. Getir, a Turkish-origin grocery delivery app, has acquired rival startup Gorillas in a potentially game-changing $1.2 billion acquisition. Getir, founded in 2015, is among the top grocery delivery apps in Europe and… Continue reading Daily Crunch