🥑 Chipotle’s guac bot
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It’s Tuesday, September 17 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:
Starlink on United
Informnny: United Airlines will offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi on flights via SpaceX’s Starlink technology. It could transform flying!
Business Traveller agrees, this will change the game. Flyers will be able to stream and stay connected
Simple Flying: This is a step up for sure, current WiFi services are slow and unreliable. Hopefully other airlines hop on the train
This Redditor isn't hyped: This means people will be video chatting in the cabins, a nightmare for everybody else -- a comment on the thread also mentioned that we'll be expected to work on planes now.
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Chipotle’s guac bot
Chipotle is piloting robots for avocado mashing and bowl assembly in California, aiming to boost efficiency in food prep. Bloomberg says the bot can prep a avocado for mashing in just 26 seconds.
Read Chipotle's announcement here. The chains says the “Autocado” and “cobot” (collaborative robot) devices could redefine team and guest experiences.
Fortune sees Chipotle's innovation as part of a broader trend: Automation in restaurant chains means exciting changes for customers.
And Barron's agreed: Chipotle's pivot means that automation is coming to the restaurant industry.
4 quick hits
1) Hezbollah faces a significant security breach as pagers explode, injuring many, including Iran's ambassador to Lebanon.
2) A study suggests moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea lowers risk of certain cardiometabolic diseases.
3) Panthers bench QB Bryce Young just two weeks into the season, amid a series of NFL surprises.
4) Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested by federal agents in NYC, facing undisclosed charges.
Plus Guac bot's don't have an aversion to Cilantro