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.

Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

DoorDash has announced that drivers can now toggle between an hourly minimum wage or their existing per-delivery payment system. With labor conditions under question in various markets and industries, brands are facing pressure to prove that they are operating equitably.

In a departure from its usual card-only offering, DoorDash Drive is giving restaurants the option to get paid for deliveries in cash. The move speaks to a growing societal need for flexibility and financial autonomy in times of economic crisis, as people turn to physical cash as a budgeting tool.

Chinese households have become accustomed to the speed and convenience of door-to-door delivery as a result of the pandemic. As such, Ele.me has expanded beyond takeaway food by engaging with local economies and communities through expanded product offerings and strategic partnerships.

Uber Health has launched a 'food as medicine' delivery service to support people in the US with medically-tailored meals. American consumers are increasingly turning to functional nutrition programs to take control of their health and find alternatives to over-the-counter medications.