NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expert Consumers has recognized the growing role of DoorDash in electronics delivery as consumers increasingly turn to same-day retail delivery for chargers, earbuds, computer accessories, monitors, and other technology needs.

Electronics Delivery:

DoorDash – provides electronics delivery options through its platform, designed to help consumers get chargers, earbuds, computer accessories, monitors, and other tech essentials for same-day and last-minute needs, depending on local availability.

The new guide examines how electronics delivery can address situations where waiting for traditional shipping or making an unexpected store trip may be inconvenient. DoorDash has expanded beyond facilitating restaurant delivery to include retail categories such as electronics, clothing, beauty products, sporting goods, and other everyday items.

For electronics in particular, the service is positioned around gear, tech, and supplies needed in a pinch. Relevant situations include forgotten chargers during travel, work-from-home setup problems, gaming nights, broken accessories, and last-minute entertainment needs. DoorDash messaging also identifies use cases that may include  larger or specialty products for delivery. Product selection and availability vary by location.

Electronics Delivery Addresses Everyday Tech Problems

Technology has become closely connected with work, travel, communication, entertainment, and daily routines. A missing accessory can therefore create an immediate problem.

A charging cable left behind during a trip can affect access to navigation, digital boarding passes, work applications, and communication. Broken earbuds can disrupt an online meeting or commute. A missing adapter may prevent a monitor or laptop from connecting properly. Gaming accessories can fail shortly before a planned session.

These situations help explain the practical appeal of electronics delivery. Many urgent technology purchases involve familiar products rather than major buying decisions. Consumers may already know the required connector, cable type, accessory, or device specification.

DoorDash provides a way to browse electronics from participating stores through the DoorDash app or website and arrange delivery through DoorDash, where available. DoorDash’s broader retail offering specifically includes electronics among the categories available for delivery.

The approach can reduce the need for an unplanned store visit when a product is needed quickly. Same-day delivery is particularly relevant for smaller accessories and replacement items that may be needed before work, travel, school, or an event.

Chargers, Earbuds, and Accessories Fit Same-Day Delivery

Chargers are a natural example of a need-it-now electronics purchase.

Phones, laptops, tablets, wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and other devices depend on charging equipment that can be misplaced, forgotten, or damaged. Replacement cables, wall adapters, power accessories, and related items may become urgent when battery levels are already low.

DoorDash’s electronics guidance specifically identifies forgotten chargers while traveling and quickly replacing broken accessories as common use cases. The guidance also includes technology emergencies and last-minute entertainment needs.

Earbuds and headphones can fit a similar pattern. A lost pair before a commute, flight, workout, or online meeting may create a need for a same-day replacement. Gaming accessories and entertainment equipment can also become time-sensitive when equipment stops working shortly before planned use.

DoorDash supports retail delivery alongside food and other everyday categories, allowing consumers to check nearby product availability within the same platform. Official DoorDash information lists electronics as part of the company’s retail delivery offering.

Availability remains an important consideration. Retail categories, stores, individual products, fees, and delivery timing can differ by location. Consumers should check the DoorDash app or website for options available at a specific address before relying on delivery for an urgent need.

Work-From-Home Setups and Larger Electronics

Electronics delivery can also support home offices, temporary workspaces, dorm rooms, and other technology setups.

A monitor failure during a workday can create an immediate productivity problem. Missing keyboards, mice, headsets, cables, adapters, and power accessories can cause similar disruptions. DoorDash’s electronics messaging specifically identifies work-from-home setup issues as one of the situations where retail delivery can be useful.

Larger or specialty electronics may also be available through participating stores. Availability can vary substantially, particularly for products such as computer monitors. A specific screen size, resolution, connection type, or model may not be available in every market.

For larger electronics, same-day convenience does not remove the need to check product specifications carefully. Monitor buyers may need to confirm dimensions, ports, resolution, included cables, and compatibility with an existing computer. Similar checks apply to chargers, adapters, and other accessories that depend on specific device standards.

Same-Day Retail Delivery Expands Beyond Food

The development of same-day electronics delivery reflects a broader shift in how delivery and delivery facilitation apps fit into everyday shopping.

DoorDash now connects consumers with restaurants, grocery stores, convenience options, and retailers through the DoorDash app and website. Electronics form part of the company’s retail category, creating another use case for a service historically associated more closely with restaurants.

For urgent technology needs, the value of same-day delivery centers on convenience. A separate store trip can involve travel time, parking, searching for the correct product, and returning home or to work. Delivery can offer an alternative when schedules are tight or leaving a location is inconvenient.

DoorDash’s approved electronics messaging emphasizes fast delivery through DoorDash without requiring a store run. General speed language such as “get it fast,” “get it today,” and “same day delivery” is supported within DoorDash’s retail guidance. Precise delivery times should not be assumed because timing varies by market, store, inventory, and order conditions.

Electronics delivery is not intended to replace careful comparison when purchasing expensive or highly technical devices. The strongest use cases often involve a clearer and more immediate problem: a forgotten charger, broken cable, missing headset, work accessory, gaming item, or other piece of technology needed the same day.

Expert Consumers’ guide highlights that practical shift in retail behavior. DoorDash’s electronics offering gives consumers another way to address last-minute technology needs while checking products available from participating stores in the local area.

As same-day retail delivery becomes part of a wider range of shopping situations in 2026, electronics represent a natural extension. Chargers, earbuds, monitors, computer accessories, gaming equipment, and other tech essentials can all become urgent purchases when everyday plans depend on functioning devices.

DoorDash brings those retail needs into a delivery experience designed around convenience, local availability, and getting needed products without an extra store run.

The full review is available at Expert Consumers website.

About DoorDash

DoorDash is one of the world’s leading local commerce platforms, helping businesses grow and connecting consumers with the best of their neighborhoods. Through its global portfolio, including Deliveroo and Wolt, DoorDash serves communities across more than 30+ countries, delivering experiences that bring people together—from everyday moments to global celebrations.

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Leading Architects Deliberate Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies & the Future of Architecture

CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aimed at transforming industry–academia engagement from dialogue into tangible collaboration, the 4th International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction (ICTAC 2026) was inaugurated today at Chandigarh University, bringing leading architects, academicians, researchers, industry professionals and scholars onto a single platform to deliberate on the future of architecture and construction.

The conference set the stage for new industry partnerships, architecture and research consultancy, professional knowledge exchange and stronger industry exposure for future architects. Organised by the University Institute of Architecture (UIA), Chandigarh University, the two-day hybrid conference is being held on August 20 and 21, 2026 at Chandigarh University.

The inaugural day brought together eminent voices from the field of architectural education, research and professional practice, including Prof. Jayshree Deshpande, Director of the Council of Architecture – Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC) as Chief Guest, Yatin Pandya, Founder & Principal Architect, Footprints EARTH, Ahmedabad, Manmohan Khanna, Founder & Principal Architect, KMA Architecture and Chairman-IIA, Chandigarh Chapter as Guest of Honours, Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Rai Bhatnagar, Group Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr R Jagdeesh Kannan, Pro Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs, Chandigarh University among other dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Jayashree Deshpande, Director of the Council of Architecture – Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC) said, “AI and other emerging technologies are a blessing because they can help us to think and design better. Architecture today deals with projects which are immense in scale, and it is not possible for an architect to do everything single-handedly. We must therefore learn to collaborate with engineers, planners, policymakers, consultants and specialists and technology can enable us to work together more effectively.”

Deshpande added, “We are entering an extraordinary phase of technological change, with artificial intelligence, digital twins, generative design, robotics and data-driven planning transforming the way we conceive, design and construct our buildings and cities. But technology should remain a means and not become the mission. Technology must be used to improve the quality of human life, to create spaces, cities and communities that are stronger, more resilient, inclusive and connected. Technology is smart, but the human should be wiser. If we learn to use technology properly, we can create wise cities that are technologically advanced but emotionally connected. This is particularly important as we work towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. Our young professionals should engage with the various initiatives of the Government of India and utilize the opportunities available to contribute to the development of the country. Ultimately, our responsibility as architects is not simply to create iconic buildings, but to create places where people feel safe, included, inspired and at home. If technology can help us achieve that, then it has truly served society and contributed to the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat.”

Yatin Pandya, Founder & Principal Architect, Footprints EARTH, Ahmedabad said, “Architecture is not merely about buildings or forms; it is about the experience, emotion and impact we create. Trends may come and go, but what is truly appropriate and meaningful can remain timeless. As architects, we must observe, understand and foresee the implications of even the smallest design decisions, because our responsibility extends beyond an individual client to the larger community and the future of our planet.”

Manmohan Khanna, Founder & Principal Architect, KMA Architecture said, “Chandigarh University has the potential to become one of the leading institutions in the country and the world and the students here are fortunate to be part of that journey. Students are our future and together we must work towards building the finest professionals for the country.”

A key thrust of ICTAC 2026 is its emphasis on creating concrete mechanisms for sustained industry–academia engagement. The inaugural day also featured the opening of the Heritage Exhibition – ‘Pehchan 2.0’, placing India’s architectural heritage within the wider discourse on identity, conservation and contemporary architectural practice.

The programme further witnessed the unveiling of the ICTAC Inaugural Board and the release of the Abstract Book, followed by paper presentations. The research presentations provided scholars and participants with a platform to share emerging ideas, studies and perspectives in architecture and construction.

The second day of the conference will feature the Industry Colloquium, comprising plenary sessions and high-level panel discussions with distinguished experts from academia, government and industry. A major highlight will be the signing of an MoU between UIA and Walia Creative Architects, creating a formal avenue for closer engagement between academic and professional practice.

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.

Website address: https://www.cuchd.in/

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HONG KONG, GUANGZHOU and SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese mobility technology and service provider OnTime (9680.HK) announced its first-half 2026 financial results on August 19, achieving record highs in revenue, gross profit and order volume. The company posted a 156.3% jump in gross profit, topping RMB 500 million, with gross margin expanding to 12.4% and net losses narrowing 45.2% year-on-year. 

For the first half of 2026, OnTime generated revenue of RMB 4.035 billion, a 140.7% increase from the same period last year. Total orders rose 150.6% to 184 million, propelling daily orders past the one-million mark for the first time.

Beyond its core mobility services — which continued to deliver robust revenue growth — OnTime’s technology services segment saw revenue soar 274.4%, with a gross margin of 22.7%, reflecting strong momentum, improved profitability and a more favorable business mix. According to company disclosures, the tech services division expanded into embodied AI in the first half of 2026, a move expected to broaden the company’s prospects in AI and make the segment a key driver of future growth.

Revenue Doubles to RMB 4.035 Billion; Gross Profit Tops RMB 500 Million and Losses Narrow 45.2%

OnTime’s first-half revenue reached RMB 4.035 billion, with year-on-year growth accelerating sharply — up 79 percentage points from the same period in 2025.

The company said it has adopted AI tools and automation across its R&D and operational workflows to improve efficiency, with the benefits of operating leverage beginning to be reflected in its financial performance.

Gross profit surged 156.3% to RMB 501 million, outpacing revenue growth for the period. The company’s gross margin has improved consistently — climbing from 5.1% for full-year 2024 to 11.7% in the first half of 2025, and further to 12.4% in the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, net losses narrowed by 45.2% compared with a year earlier.

Mobility Services Orders Surge 150.6%; Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates

Mobility services and technology services are jointly driving the company’s revenue gains.

OnTime’s core mobility services — including both ride-hailing and Robotaxi — generated RMB 3.92 billion in first-half revenue, up 139.5% year-on-year. Growth was fueled by a 149.2% increase in gross transaction value to RMB 5.064 billion and a 150.6% jump in total orders to 184 million.

Daily orders reached 1.015 million, up 150.7% year-on-year — a critical industry milestone that places OnTime in the “million-daily-orders club,” a benchmark widely recognized as an indicator of scale in China’s ride-hailing market.

During the period, OnTime’s mobility services gross margin improved to 12.1%, driven primarily by greater scale and operational efficiencies that lowered per-order costs.

Robotaxi, a strategic priority for OnTime, has seen significant growth since the start of 2026. The company now operates more than 550 Robotaxi vehicles across key areas including Guangzhou’s Nansha and Science City districts, Shenzhen’s Bao’an and Nanshan districts, and the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone.

OnTime’s “Robotaxi+” industrial ecosystem continues to expand. In March, autonomous driving developer Pony.ai deployed its next-generation Robotaxi vehicles into OnTime’s fleet. In April, OnTime partnered with chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies to co-develop production-ready Robotaxi solutions alongside other ecosystem partners. Most recently in August, OnTime’s Robotaxi services were integrated into Alipay and Tencent’s mobility platforms, accelerating the development of a Robotaxi service network combining its own platform with third-party platforms.

AI-Powered Tech Services Revenue Tops RMB 100 Million; Gross Margin Hits 22.7%

OnTime’s technology services segment — which generates revenue primarily from AI-driven data solutions — surpassed RMB 100 million in first-half revenue for the first time, up 274.4% year-on-year, making it the company’s fastest-growing business line. The segment delivered a gross margin of 22.7%.

According to previously disclosed results, technology services revenue grew 175.8% year-on-year in H1 2024, 207.0% in H1 2025 and 274.4% in H1 2026, demonstrating a clear acceleration in the segment’s growth.

OnTime began building its AI data services business in 2023, leveraging real-world mobility scenarios captured from its ride-hailing platform to develop autonomous driving data solutions. The company offers end-to-end data services — from raw data collection to standardized dataset delivery — with data assets spanning perception data, behavioral data, synthetic data and multimodal training datasets.

According to company filings, OnTime is accelerating the commercialization of its technology services business. The filings also note that its AI data capabilities currently serve autonomous driving data needs and are now extending into emerging fields such as embodied AI and large model training.

In June 2026, OnTime launched a dedicated embodied AI data platform, formally expanding its service scope into this high-growth segment. A month later, the company listed its data assets on the Automotive Industry Trusted Data Space — a China-based data-sharing initiative — further establishing compliant, standardized channels for the exchange of data assets.

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