The mainstreaming of AI is setting a new precedent for how people relate to non-human sources of intelligence. While automation on a consumer level has typically focused on specific tasks like replying to emails or budgeting, it’s now swiftly expanding to a more dynamic range of applications.

Lockdowns catapulted grocery delivery services to success in many cities around the world, with apps like Getir, Weezy, and Gorillas offering to send goods to people’s doors in just ten minutes. But is lightning-fast delivery sustainable? And are there other ways to offer convenience without speed?

As people become more concerned about the implications of the climate crisis, they're trying to do their part to mitigate harmful eco impacts. When it comes to online shopping, a significant amount of Americans are willing to get deliveries a few days later if the process is kinder to the planet.

Delivery brands in India are taking efficiency to the next level with rapid drop-offs, but are doing so at the expense of employee wellbeing. As shoppers' standards rise, there's a growing tension between people’s expectations for convenience and caring for employee wellbeing.

Grocery home delivery in France is in its infancy but has seen massive acceleration due to the pandemic. While it’s become more normalised, speed isn’t a strength. Cajoo wants to change that, offering Parisians groceries in as little as 15 minutes, all while matching supermarket prices.