McDonalds Jumps On The App Train

Mobile ordering app.  Note of course there is a dollar limit because, well, yeah, you do the math.

Now the presence of apps isn’t surprising in the fast food sphere, I just think it’s becoming normalized.  But as there’s the move towards more and more remoteness and automation, I keep an eye on trends.  You might get called to build one of these – or the next generation.

Now if I can remotely order my automated pizza . . . .

– Steven Savage

 

Link Roundup 9/14/2013: News on Microsoft, Zynga, and more

Maker Culture

If you’re into science, you may want to check out bodyhackers and medical hackers.

Technology

A great look at Microsoft’s slow fall/stumble.  Really gives some perspective.  I’m still bullish on Microsoft as an employer, but they’ve changed, times have changed, and they need to broaden to survive.

On the subject, a good look at what the hell happened to Zynga.

Is Twitter’s IPO plan to basically not do what Facebook did?  Apparently.  I’m still tetchy about Goldman Sachs being involved, but I do trust Twitter.   Their results will affect other people’s plans for IPos, so watch out.

– Steven Savage