[ad_1] The feature is available now in at least the US, Canada and France, and likely other parts of the world as well. Yes, this Maps tweak is arguably a cruel reminder of all the places you can’t go while you’re staying at home during the pandemic. Look at it this way, though: unlike with […]
Category: food-and-drink
Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub review: Backyard grillmaster training
[ad_1] The hardware is nice, but the real star here is the Weber Connect app. It’s the software that runs on JuneOS, which powers June’s smart ovens. Weber Connect functions in a similar manner: It uses a combination of internal food temperature and grill temperature to guide your cooking process. You can select from a […]
DoorDash now delivers from convenience stores
[ad_1] With the coronavirus pandemic pushing more and more Americans to self-isolate and stay inside, DoorDash is starting to deliver items from convenience stores. Starting today, the company is partnering with both national and regional chains across the US — including 7-Eleven, Wawa, Casey’s General Store and CircleK — to make essential products like toilet […]
Online grocery deliveries are facing an unprecedented stress test
[ad_1] One of the biggest problems is that delivery time slots are seemingly impossible to come by. After filling out their carts, customers would attempt to check out, only to find that all of the delivery options are suddenly unavailable. We spoke to a few shoppers, who told us of the various issues they encountered. […]
Instacart workers go on strike after rejecting mild concessions
[ad_1] The service did say it had sourced hand sanitizer that would ship next week, but workers saw this as indicative of Instacart dragging its heels. Shoppers said they had been asking for sanitizer for “many, many weeks,” but the company was only now conceding to this demand. We’ve asked Instacart for comment on the […]
Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries
[ad_1] A spokesperson described the hikes as “temporary opportunities” meant to reflect a “significant increase” in grocery orders. It wasn’t clear when Amazon expected the pay offer to come to an end. It won’t be surprising if this lasts for a while, regardless of how long the coronavirus outbreak continues. Amazon is already dealing with […]
Food delivery apps, the pandemic and finding a new normal
[ad_1] The result is that many of us — restaurants and consumers alike — are now relying on third-party delivery services like GrubHub and Caviar, which are changing their practices to accommodate the new normal. DoorDash, which also owns Caviar, has implemented no-contact delivery: Delivery people pick up and drop off packages without interacting face […]
Filling out the Census online is quick, easy and important
[ad_1] The basics The census is constitutionally mandated — your participation is required by law whether or not you’re a citizen. It’s conducted by the US Census Bureau and asks questions about your household and demographics. The results of the count will have a major impact on jurisdiction and resource allocation in the country. This […]
Yelp is adding a ‘contact-free’ delivery option to its apps
[ad_1] In addition, Yelp is committing $25 million to help small restaurants and bars that are struggling financially due to the public’s social distancing. The funding will come “primarily” in the form of free advertising, products and services, however, rather than pure cash. Yelp said it will give restaurants with delivery or takeout options $100 […]
DoorDash will temporarily reduce or waive its commission fees
[ad_1] DoorDash will also allow over 100,000 independent restaurants to join its subscription program for free, while existing partners will have their commission fees reduced. DashPass lets diners pay $10 a month to have delivery fees waived on orders over $15. In today’s world, that could be a good deal, both for consumers and for […]