Consumer & Gadgets
Diners could be serving up a lot more than just their burger order if they use the contact-free QR codes suddenly available at many restaurants and bars, warns David Choffnes, who studies cybersecurity at Northeastern.
Jul 29, 2021
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Computer Sciences
When New York City announced it would be greatly expanding outdoor dining in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, questions abounded. How was a city clogged with cars and buses, where the sidewalks are too narrow for people ...
May 7, 2021
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Business
DoorDash is launching lower-priced delivery options for U.S. restaurants, responding to criticism that the commissions it charges are too high for the beleaguered industry.
Apr 27, 2021
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Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult on restaurants, and it's not over yet.
Dec 17, 2020
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Business
DoorDash shares soared in its initial public offering Wednesday, capping a year of explosive growth for the food delivery company.
Dec 9, 2020
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Robotics
A burger shop in the South Korean capital is a bit different from typical fast food restaurants: Its key staff are robots.
Sep 15, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
The production of biodiesel from vegetable oil has been around for more than 150 years, and the approach significantly reduces several pollutants associated with burning fossil fuels. Vegetable oils, however, can be notoriously ...
Jul 21, 2020
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Robotics
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
May 29, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
The dinner reservation platform OpenTable is launching a tool to help grocery stores and restaurants mitigate long lines and overcrowding in the age of coronavirus.
Mar 31, 2020
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Business
With an ambitious 27-year-old boss and a growing army of computer engineers, Spanish start-up Glovo is chasing international growth by expanding beyond food deliveries, despite criticism of the working conditions of its drivers.
Jan 12, 2020
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