In an era where convenience and efficiency reign supreme, Amazon Prime has consistently been at the forefront of ensuring its customers receive their purchases in the quickest manner possible. Year after year, Amazon has strived to improve its delivery times, setting new benchmarks in the e-commerce industry. Now, in 2024, Amazon Prime deliveries have become… Continue reading You’re not imagining it, Amazon Prime deliveries got even faster in 2024
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Drone Delivery Sparks Chaos in Hilarious Sci-Fi Novel ‘Deliver Us’
In a world where technology seems to be advancing at an increasingly rapid pace, it comes as no surprise that the concept of drone delivery is a reality. However, what happens when this seemingly convenient service spirals into utter chaos? The answer lies within the pages of the hilarious and absurd sci-fi novel titled ‘Deliver… Continue reading Drone Delivery Sparks Chaos in Hilarious Sci-Fi Novel ‘Deliver Us’
Alphabet’s Wing partners with Walmart for drone deliveries in Dallas
In what has been described as a world-first, Alphabet’s Wing, an offshoot of Google, has partnered with US retail giant Walmart to make unmanned drone deliveries in Dallas, Texas. The world’s largest retailer is the first to partner with Wing for a consumer drone delivery service and enables people to order general merchandise, over the… Continue reading Alphabet’s Wing partners with Walmart for drone deliveries in Dallas
BrightDrop signs
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
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
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
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
Alphabet’s Wing shows off drone deliveries from new command center
On Wednesday, Alphabet’s Wing announced that it has opened its first command center, from where it pilots its drone delivery program. The new facility, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the company’s first for the United States. Wing, which is a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is dedicated to building drone technology to make deliveries… Continue reading Alphabet’s Wing shows off drone deliveries from new command center