25
Aug

Service by iPad – Pros, Cons and Recommendations for Restaurants

There is a lot of buzz about De Santos, a restaurant in New York, using iPads to help serve their guests. Several months ago, I experienced “service by iPad” recently at a Canadian chain restaurant which was testing the technology. It was still in test phase, and was mainly used as a menu, not for ordering, but as we used it, my guest and …
08
Apr

More on Twitter’s fluid leadership and global impact

Recently, I posted some quick info about the history and concept of Twitter, as well as a link to a Biz Stone interview.  Click here to read it.  One of the things I find fascinating about Twitter is the fluid, team effort that goes into running the company.  Biz talked about how the three co-founders, himself, Jack Dorsey, and Evan Williams, sort …
03
Apr

Don’t “get” Twitter? Facts from Biz Stone Interview on Stern Show

Last week, Biz Stone was on the Howard Stern show, and shared some of the background of Twitter and his view on it.  Even for people who are absolute non-fans of the Stern Show, this was a great interview!  Biz is one of the three co-founders of Twitter (including Evan Williams and Jack Dorsey).  I thought I’d share some of the info, straight …
02
Feb

My Favourite iPad Apps

I am a self-professed iPad addict.  It’s true.  I can’t get enough of it.  I rarely take out my laptop while at home now – everything I need is on the iPad.  I’ve tried various apps in the 6 months since I’ve had the iPad, and thought I’d share my favourites. Pictureka! $1.99 – This is the most addictive …
31
Jan

Texting and Walking… should it be banned?

It’s very clear how dangerous driving and texting can be, and the laws against it are clearly a no-brainer.  Now New York is proposing a ban on texting and walking.  Sounds a little crazy, but I’m sure by know we’ve all seen the “fountain lady” who fell into the mall fountain while texting and walking.  There have also …