U.S. consumers are becoming more cautious with spending, but they are still paying for food and grocery delivery, an analysis showed. DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart reported strong second-quarter results, signaling resilient demand. The trend contrasts with signs of a broader slowdown, including a July drop in retail sales and slower growth at Walmart’s U.S. stores. Consumers cited time savings as the main reason for paying delivery fees, though some said they have cut back.

AI-equipped smartphones have been on the market for some time, but many assessments say few consumers buy phones because of AI. Google continues to push AI, releasing the Pixel 11 with Gemini-based services such as grocery ordering, ride hailing and restaurant reservations. The New York Times reported Google sees AI ultimately replacing the operating system in importance. Its reviewer found some tools impressive but said using Gemini to control apps was cumbersome.