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Google gets back into restaurant ordering

Tech Check: The internet giant launched AI-powered ordering in Google Maps as it looks to expand its role as a hub for “agentic commerce.”

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DoorDash launches its own drone delivery program

DoorDash Air will develop a drone delivery system designed for deliveries of 3 to 5 miles, adding to its fleet of humans and robots.

Some orders, especially longer-distance deliveries, will have higher service fees under the new model, but most will cost the same or less, the company said.

The Bottom Line: The casual-dining steak chain is experimenting with delivery in a “fact-finding mission,” potentially ending a long holdout. We think they should remain a skeptic.

CEO Marc Lore said the company hopes to eventually bring customers 21 meals a week, limiting the need to buy fast food or cook. It’s betting on a wide selection, food quality, and a lot of automation.

The company closed a $650 million funding round that will support store openings, Grubhub growth, and technology such as AI and robotics.

Tech Check: After nearly a decade at the forefront of the ghost kitchen industry, the entrepreneur is pivoting to the business of human consciousness.

Tech Check: The delivery app has a new AI-powered search tool that it hopes will put an end to endless scrolling. We put it to the test.

Customers can use DoorDash Ask to get AI-powered recommendations for nearby food. “No more endless scrolling,” the company said.

A new report from DoorDash looks at how customers are using restaurants in an omnichannel world.

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