mcdonalds is replacing people with touchscreens at european locations- so no cash will be accepted either. aiming to provide faster cheaper service and food.
Funny counter to the unboxing video trend. Also provides examples of cool executions from brands like Samsung that used the unboxing video to great effect.
Minimonos is a kids website that rewards users for being eco-friendly both in- and out-of-game. The EcoMonkey program provides kids with in-world rewards for real-world eco-actions.
PayPal, which is owned by eBay, has acquired Fig Card, which provides merchants with the means to accept mobile payments using a simple USB device. Customers using the system need only to download an application, which works with the existing Wi-Fi hardware on their smartphones. The acquisition is part of PayPal's strategy to lead in the mobile payment arena.
Fortune making a web app instead of a native app. Still includes a premium version, but just lets you access more meaningful applications of the content they provide on different companies.
installations provide a touch experience around the famous Starbucks stars, revealing the various deals and rewards that the new program will offer customers.
"T-Mobile, which on Tuesday unveiled cheaper unlimited-data plans. Under the temporary deal, two people can get an unlimited-data plan for $100, a $40 cut from its previous rate. The cost of adding a new customer to the unlimited plan is unchanged at $40."
Continuing the slide to post paid & commodity with slim profit margins