TechCrunch Daily Crunch Amazon rolls out same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 1,000 US cities
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Aug 14, 2025 Amazon is changing the grocery game with same-day delivery of perishable items to 1,000 U.S. cities. Meanwhile, Pocket FM is empowering writers with AI tools to elevate their storytelling abilities. On another note, Instagram is introducing Pix, a feature aimed at connecting users through shared interests, sparking discussions about app complexity amidst evolving user preferences.
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Amazon Scales Same-Day Perishables Nationwide
- Amazon expanded same-day delivery of perishable groceries to 1,000 US cities and plans 2,300 by year-end.
- The service uses temperature-controlled fulfillment and a six-point quality check to protect perishables.
Use Prime To Cut Delivery Costs
- Prime members get free same-day delivery on perishable orders over $25 to maximize savings.
- Non-Prime customers face a $12.99 flat fee, so consider order size or Prime if you use it often.
AI Powers Faster Serialized Audio
- Pocket FM is using AI tools to accelerate episodic audio content creation and keep users engaged.
- They train smaller models to maintain narrative context, character arcs, and add drama based on user signals.