Deliverance

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Just when we thought drones were the next big thing in online shopping, along comes a New Yorker's dream: Parcel. The delivery service will intercept any packages scheduled to come to your apartment on a given day, text you when it's arrived, and let you pick a one-hour time slot between 7pm and 11pm for them to stop by once you're back from the office. Deliveries are free now until January 15, and $5 per package after—but be sure to check out size and weight specifications before you start ordering. [Refinery29]