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Costco is now available on DoorDash in the U.S., enabling same-day delivery of over 4,000 items for active members; non-members must sign up for a membership, and promotions include a 20% discount (up to $50) on $100+ orders using code COSTCO20 through Nov 1, plus waived delivery fees for DashPass members on $60+ orders.
DoorDash is running a Costco deal: 20% off Costco orders of $100+ (excluding taxes and fees) with code COSTCO20, capped at $50 and valid through 11/01/2026. Free delivery is available for DashPass members on orders over $60. The promo can be stacked with Costco.com Gift Cards (20% off) for extra savings. Some readers report it being targeted or unavailable in certain locations.
Costco and Uber Eats expanded their delivery partnership to 47 states, making about 600 Costco locations available for Uber Eats orders. Members must verify their membership, and some customers may receive Uber One discounts, with Costco memberships purchasable in-app. The move heightens competition in grocery delivery among Uber Eats, Walmart, Instacart, DoorDash, and Amazon Fresh.
A northeast Houston DoorDash delivery was captured on Ring camera showing the driver completely naked; DoorDash permanently banned the driver and refunded the order, calling the behavior abhorrent. The company urges customers to report concerning conduct and cooperate with law enforcement, while Houston police advise reporting incidents, preserving evidence, and note that charges could arise depending on the circumstances. Safety resources are available through DoorDash's safety center.
Amazon’s Prime Air drone deliveries have dropped packages directly into swimming pools in Texas (and previously in Arizona), as the service expands to about 500 US cities; while Amazon says the drone checks for people and obstacles before delivery, questions remain about whether water is adequately considered a drop zone and past incidents include drones crashing or delivering soggy packages.
Amazon says its Prime Air drone-delivery network will reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by year-end, expanding to Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise and joining 11 existing sites; each site covers about 175 square miles and can deliver packages up to 5 pounds with most orders arriving within about an hour. The company also highlights its Detect-and-Avoid safety system amid prior drone-crash concerns.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses the Delivery Protection Act, which would license and require delivery workers to be regular employees rather than contractors for last-mile operations. The move aims to standardize rules across firms like Amazon, who oppose the measure, warning of higher costs and slower deliveries and potential relocation of distribution centers. Supporters, including labor groups such as the Teamsters, say it would improve pay, benefits, and accountability for delivery workers.
A Florida homeowner’s doorbell camera captured a Yun Express driver tossing an Amazon package onto the porch, snapping a delivery photo and walking away. Amazon said the action does not meet their standards and is investigating; it’s unclear if the package was damaged, and the clip has gone viral.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging Amazon wields monopsony power over its delivery service partners, suppressing driver wages and worsening conditions by controlling terms and restricting competition among contractors. The complaint says DSPs are economically dependent on Amazon and that the company limits labor mobility, while Amazon argues DSPs are independent business owners and disputes the claims. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of Amazon’s last‑mile model, which regulators and lawmakers are also weighing in major cities like New York.
Rivian raised its 2026 delivery outlook to 65,000–70,000 vehicles after stronger-than-expected Q2 demand, with Q2 production of 12,613 and deliveries of 12,194. Growth was driven by the electric delivery van and the flagship R1 lineup, plus the start of R2 midsize SUV deliveries and ramp-up at its Normal, Illinois plant with 160,000 annual capacity. The company will report Q2 results on July 30 as rivals Tesla and Lucid prepare to disclose their numbers.
A video circulating on X shows an Instacart driver delivering groceries, leaving them on a porch in direct sunlight and then ringing the doorbell to ask for extra money beyond a pre-set $12 tip. It isn’t clear if the requester was granted more money, and Instacart has not issued a public statement as of publication. The Daily Dot could not independently verify the events, and the video’s details (such as location and identities) remain unconfirmed.
Valve says demand for the Steam Controller exceeded expectations after its May launch, creating long reservation queues and warning that new orders may not ship until 2027 at the earliest, with timing windows hinted for September 2026, December 2026, or 2027 as the company scales production and plans possible Steam Machine bundles.
Jennifer Doudna describes how CRISPR-Cas9 evolved from a bacterial immune system into a programmable gene-editing tool, its rapid uptake across medicine and agriculture, and the ongoing delivery challenges to different tissues. The discussion covers a landmark 2024 liver-targeted therapy for Baby KJ, the prospect of one-time genetic treatments, and the ethical, regulatory, and accessibility questions raised by germline edits (notably the 2018 case), underscoring the need for cautious public engagement as the CRISPR toolbox expands.
Amazon Now now offers thousands of items, from fresh groceries to essentials, delivered to your door in 30 minutes or less. It’s live in Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle with plans to roll out to dozens more cities this year. Prime members pay $3.99 per order (non-Prime $13.99, with small-order fees); service runs 24/7 where available and uses strategically located fulfillment hubs to enable ultra-fast delivery, complementing Prime Air drone, Same‑Day Delivery, and other fast options.
Amazon Now’s ultrafast 30-minute delivery is expanding beyond its initial Seattle/Philadelphia test to Atlanta and Dallas–Fort Worth, with ongoing expansions in Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver and Oklahoma City (some markets noted as limited availability). Thousands of items are eligible, and delivery costs are $3.99 per order for Prime members ($14.99/month or $139/year) or $13.99 without a membership, plus a small order fee for orders under $15. The move aims to compete with DoorDash and Instacart and marks a broader push to bring ultra-fast delivery to more shoppers.