Fast food giants Burger King have launched a new bot which enables the customer to place their order through Facebook messenger. In a series of instant responses, the bot determines firstly what the customer would like to order, and secondly where they would like to collect it from. The bot then gives the customer an estimated waiting […]
McDonald’s has launched a smart tray liner in its Netherlands restaurants which enables diners to create music. The ‘McTrax’ paper mat features a keyboard and buttons design printed in conductive ink. When connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, these can be pressed to play tones, set rhythm loops and even record their own voice within the McDonald’s app. The campaign, developed by This […]
It’s time to break out of your breakfast and snack rut and head out on a culinary adventure with Bear Naked Custom Made Granola, powered by IBM Chef Watson. The journey of taste exploration starts at BearNakedCustom.com, where you can select from more than 50 unique ingredients for your beary own blend. Tap into IBM’s […]
Shazam, one of the world’s most popular apps for connecting artists and fans, and Nespresso, one of the world’s leading purveyors of high quality portioned coffee, announced Nespresso will use Shazam’s visual recognition for its advertising campaigns around the world. Nespresso will start this partnership by leveraging Shazam’s visual recognition technology for the launch of […]
Saatchi & Saatchi Madrid, in partnership with pet food brand Pedigree, have created “The Posting Tail”, a device that allows dogs to share what they like on social media, without a human being involved. How does it work? When the dog sees something it likes, it wags its tail in a particular way. An accelerometer […]
J. Walter Thompson Japan and Kanagawa-based Ishii Clinic gave hypertension patients a new lease on their gastronomical life at the ‘No Salt Restaurant’, which paired a menu of salt-free dishes with an innovative Electro Fork that serves up a salty sensation. Today, excessive intake of salt is a global health issue. The World Health Organization […]
Fast food giant Domino’s is to trial pizza delivery robots in New Zealand, describing the hi-tech, driverless units as a world first. In a move enthusiastically backed by the New Zealand government, Domino’s said it was working with authorities on plans to roll out its DRU (Domino’s Robotic Unit). The four-wheeler, developed by Australian start-up […]
Time Out Group has partnered with Nescafe Azera Coffee to Go to launch a new campaign inspired by city life before sunrise. The Seen Before Sunrise project comprises ‘inspiring’ content that aims to encourage busy Londoners to explore the city before daylight hits. Time Out secured access to eight iconic locations, including The Shard and […]
Recent reports of fraudulent extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the marketplace have made finding truly authentic EVOO more important than ever. Consumers are seeking ways to identify the real from the fake. Bellucci and its parent company Certified Origins, headquartered in Grosseto, Italy, is offering a solution in the form of the Bellucci App, […]
According to this video, Coca-Cola can easily equip anyone in the country with a free Google Cardboard-style VR viewer. The video shows how a 12-can fridge pack or any other Coca-Cola packaging can be easily converted into a virtual reality viewer for an iPhone or other smartphones, drawing primarily from Google Cardboard specs. It is […]