New Xbox CEO, a former Meta and Instacart exec brought in from Microsoft's AI division, says "we will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop" Phew, I was worried there GamesRadar · Feb 20
2 Stocks to Sell ASAP as OpenAI Rolls Out Ads on ChatGPT Wedbush says that Pinterest and Instacart are both expected to be losers as a result of ChatGPT ads. Barchart · Feb 17
Uber, DoorDash and Instacart gift cards are on sale at Amazon — shop last-minute Valentine's Day gifts now Amazon is knocking up to 20% off a variety of gift cards. Here are my favorite deals that also make for great last-minute Valentine's Day gifts. Tom’s Guide · Feb 10
Ranking the best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026: From dinosaurs to tight ends and toilet jokes Ben Stiller, William Shatner and Jeff Goldblum are among the stars lining up for this year’s commercials, but director Taika Waititi is the real MVP The Independent UK · Feb 6
6 Foods Often Mispriced in Delivery Apps vs. Stores Grocery delivery apps like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats have made it easier than ever to shop from your couch. But that convenience comes at a cost—especially when it comes to food pricing. Many shoppers don’t realize that the same item can cost significantly more on an app than it… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 31
7 Best Store Pickups and Delivery Deals Worth Using Now Convenience is great, until the “small” fees start showing up like a second grocery bill. Pickup and delivery can still save money, but only if you use the right programs at the right time and avoid paying for perks you don’t need. The good news is that many retailers and… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 28
8 Apps That Help You Compare Grocery Prices in Real Time Grocery prices can swing wildly from store to store, and it’s frustrating when you realize you paid more for the exact same item. The easiest fix is to use a few apps that show what things cost right now, before you commit to a cart. Some apps pull weekly ads… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 27
New Jersey woman sends DoorDasher to the store to get her some chocolate chips. Big mistake: ‘If you get a man just cancel’ While most people are used to having a grocery list and then going to a store to fulfill it, something often seems to go wrong when we pay someone else to do it for us. The Mary Sue · Jan 24
Woman tries to DoorDash tampons. Too bad her shopper is a man: ‘Yall need to start canceling orders’ A woman tried to order tampons on DoorDash, only for her delivery driver to offer her completely different products. The Mary Sue · Jan 23
Is Instacart Charging You More Than In-Store Customers Without You Knowing? If you’ve ever built an Instacart cart and felt your total climb faster than expected, you’re not being dramatic. Grocery delivery can cost more than a quick trip to the store, and the difference isn’t always obvious while you’re shopping online. Between item pricing, service fees, delivery charges, tips, and… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 20
Tax Preparers Warn: This Side Income Mistake Triggers Extra Scrutiny Like most people these days, I have a side gig. The so-called gig economy is booming, from weekend Instacart runs to late-night Etsy sales. However, tax preparers are warning that there are some mistakes that may trigger an audit from the IRS. If you’re like my wife, being audited is… Clever Dude · Jan 8
Don’t Buy Groceries on Saturday or Sunday — Here’s Why Research shows, however, that if you can squeeze in a midweek grocery shopping trip, your wallet and your sanity may be greatly rewarded. GOBankingRates · Jan 4
‘Even the eggs’: D.C. woman places Instacart order with male shopper. Why on Earth did he throw it over the fence? Instacart deliveries usually come with a doorbell ding, not a full Olympic toss. But one woman’s grocery order arrived less “handled with care” and more “yeet it and hope for the best.” Her proof? A video of how she found her groceries launched over her fence and onto the lawn.… The Mary Sue · Jan 3
Feds are hunting teenage hacking groups like 'Scattered Spider' who have targeted $1 trillion worth of the Fortune 500 since 2022 Rogue teens have attacked some 120 companies—including Nike, Chick-fil-A, Instacart, and News Corporation—often posing as IT staff. Fortune · Jan 1
Fortune · Dec 26, 2025 'Artificial stupidity' made AI trading bots spontaneously form cartels when left unsupervised, Wharton study reveals AI bots told to act as trading agents in simulated markets engaged in pervasive collusion, raising new questions about how financial regulators have previously addressed this tech.
MarketBeat · Dec 22, 2025 Instacart’s Pricing Tests Spark Backlash... But Investors Didn't Care Following Instacart’s penalty for unlawful surveillance pricing, the stock immediately bounced back as investors focused on the company’s long-term potential.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Instacart ends controversial program that showed different prices for different users The program, which began in 2023, was initially intended to help grocers understand customer price sensitivity
The Mary Sue · Dec 20, 2025 ‘I’m sick of being ignored’: Georgia woman says Instacart shopper kept messing up her order. So she pulls up to Publix to confront him Complaints about Instacart have a common thread: people are sick and tired of shoppers making bizarre substitutions and ignoring their instructions.
Barchart · Dec 20, 2025 Instacart Is Under Investigation. Should You Buy the Dip in CART Stock? With Instacart facing intense regulatory scrutiny, is this dip a buying opportunity or a warning sign to stay on the sidelines?
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2025 Instacart Agrees to $60 Million Refund to Customers Over Hidden Fees and Misleading Marketing Instacart will refund $60 million after the FTC found the company misled shoppers with hidden fees, unclear subscriptions, and misleading delivery promises.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Instacart will pay customers $60 million in settlement over ‘false advertising’ Instacart denied allegations of wrongdoing but said it reached a settlement in order to move forward and focus on its business
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Shoppers discover Instacart is charging them different prices for the same item in the same store Almost 75% of grocery items in the experiment were offered to shoppers at multiple price points on Instacart
Tom’s Guide · Dec 10, 2025 Massive report discovers Instacart charges different prices at the same stores using AI-based pricing A huge new report asserts that Instacart’s AI pricing could be inflating the price of groceries.
TechRadar · Dec 10, 2025 Instacart brings instant checkout to ChatGPT Instacart’s new ChatGPT integration collapses meal planning and grocery shopping into a single conversation.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 6, 2025 12 Grocery Delivery Tricks That Let You Use Coupons Online Grocery delivery services like Instacart, Walmart+, and Shipt offer incredible convenience, but they often make it difficult to use traditional coupons. Many shoppers assume that they have to give up their savings in exchange for delivery. This is not true. With a few clever tricks and a better understanding of…