No, not Lincoln logs; no, not barbies; no, not a bike; and definitely no, not you.
[CNET] article "Kids wants iPhones, iPads over toys for holidays" states apple seems to be surpassing any Toys'R'Us product on wish lists this year.
"The iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPad were the tree most wanted gifts among children aged 5 to 16 according to the Duracell Toy Report."
On the one hand I'm a little sad, I loved getting a new doll every year (I was seriously upset when Santa decided I was too old for dolls).
On the other, what else should I expect? It truly is the technology age. I guess the best we can hope for is that the apps getting downloaded on the tots' new toys are educational and interactive. Ha.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Taking My Dining Experience One Step Further
With the advent of HMT (Happy Meal Thursday) I've had my eyes opened to some interesting things about McDonald's.
The first technological invention that caught the attention of attendees was the drink machine behind the counter. It literally takes care of EVERY step involved in filling the drive through customers' drink orders. Retrieves the cup, rotates it around to the ice, ice is added automatically, rotates it to the selected beverage which is then added automatically. That's got to save a few seconds for sure.
Next with monopoly back, your online playing is even more advanced and enjoyable.
Our most recent discovery is right there on the bucket (the new happy meal container in honor of Halloween)... virtual trick or treating. If that's not incorporating IT into every level of business and promotions, I don't know what is.
Also, I can't forget one thing I've made use of before... the availability to check nutrition facts online. That's a direct connection to the age where people try to be a little more health conscious yet don't always have time to stop and eat... and obviously, employs IT to distribute the information to its consumers.
I'm a fan.
The first technological invention that caught the attention of attendees was the drink machine behind the counter. It literally takes care of EVERY step involved in filling the drive through customers' drink orders. Retrieves the cup, rotates it around to the ice, ice is added automatically, rotates it to the selected beverage which is then added automatically. That's got to save a few seconds for sure.
Next with monopoly back, your online playing is even more advanced and enjoyable.
Our most recent discovery is right there on the bucket (the new happy meal container in honor of Halloween)... virtual trick or treating. If that's not incorporating IT into every level of business and promotions, I don't know what is.
Also, I can't forget one thing I've made use of before... the availability to check nutrition facts online. That's a direct connection to the age where people try to be a little more health conscious yet don't always have time to stop and eat... and obviously, employs IT to distribute the information to its consumers.
I'm a fan.
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