Dark kitchens– also referred to as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens– often receive criticism for their food quality. Sizl, a cook-to-order delivery service based in Chicago, seeks to change this perception by delivering meals made with fresh ingredients in around 30 minutes flat.
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Today
As AI content floods the internet, Pangram raises $9M to detect it
Pangram has raised $9 million to scale its AI detection software. The startup has also released a new AI text detection model, Pangram 4, and an AI image detection model in research preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6m 39s
Yesterday
MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea; plus, Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy
Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup's MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself. Also, Ozlo unveiled Sleepbuds 2, an updated version of its original product that tackles key areas of improvement, including battery life, connectivity, and s ... Show More
8m 46s
Jul 28
Antares raises $470M to build nuclear reactors for the US military; plus, Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors
Antares has raised $470 million to build small modular reactors — 100 kW to 1 MW — for U.S. Air Force bases. Also, fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets. Learn more about your a ... Show More
7m 2s
Jan 2024
The Rise of the Ghost Kitchen
During the pandemic lockdown, food delivery services exploded in popularity -- and, in most major cities, you could order any grub you imagined. However, there's something most customers might not know about their favorite restaurants --- they might not actually be restaurants at ... Show More
55m 16s
Jul 2024
Can Robots Reinvent Fast Food?
Restaurants are a tough business with tight margins, from the cost of food to paying for staff. Kernel, the new venture by Steve Ells, the founder and former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, is trying to fix that by introducing food-making robots and a "digital-first" approach to r ... Show More
11m 14s
Aug 2019
Restaurant apps are changing the way we eat
Restaurant visits are down, while food sales are up, thanks to take-out apps. Alex Canter, who "grew up in a kitchen," and now runs the Ordermark company, tells Jefferson Graham all about it on Talking Tech. Check out the video interview with Canter on the L.A. Deli #Photowalk on ... Show More
5m 5s
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Food delivery apps have taken over cities across the world, promising delicious food at the tap of a button.</p><p><br>But is it really that simple?</p><p><br>In this episode we discuss what the rise of food delivery apps means for us, for restaura ... Show More
