Latest apps promise fast service in the US but can they deliver?


A worker gets ready to make a delivery on a bicycle in front of Gorillas mini-warehouse in the Williamsburg section of the Brooklyn borough of New York on Monday, April 12, 2022. Gorillas is one of several companies that venture capitalists have poured billions into in the latest pandemic delivery craze.They typically deliver from mini-warehouses in residential and commercial neighbourhoods. — AP

NEW YORK: When Mahlet Berhanemeskel gets back to her New York City home from her 90-minute commute, she doesn’t feel like cooking. So instead she orders food like BLTs, Cheez-Its and cookies from an app called Gorillas. It’s affordable and takes 10 minutes.

“It’s instant gratification,” she said.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Tech tracking to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe
Like fancy Japanese toilets? You’ll love the sound of this.
Facebook 'supreme court' admits 'frustrations' in five years of work
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Studies: AI chatbots can influence voters
LG Elec says Microsoft and LG affiliates pursuing cooperation on data centres
Apple appoints Meta's Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
AI's rise stirs excitement, sparks job worries
Australia's NEXTDC inks MoU with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure in Sydney, shares jump
SentinelOne forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates, CFO to step down

Others Also Read