Starbucks and Luckin are vying to win the espresso wars. I examined each out

Starbucks and Luckin are vying to win the espresso wars. I examined each out

Here’s my first dilemma of the day: the new Luckin Coffee near my office in Hong Kong wants me to download their app for a $2 drink. Without it, it’s $3.75. Fine. I register, get a WhatsApp code and scroll through their menu: fruity Americanos, a seasonal kale tea and the coconut milk latte — … Read more

Starbucks to roll out Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas

Starbucks to roll out Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas

A Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, on Feb. 24, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Starbucks plans to roll out a generative artificial intelligence assistant created with Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform to 35 locations this month as part of its strategy to simplify baristas’ jobs and speed up service in its cafes. The coffee … Read more