Archive for November 17, 2009
Following something mobile on a mobile
What?
In many cities food trucks have taken over the streets. NYC (among the many cities) food trucks boast everything from the traditional ice cream to cupcakes, tacos and dumplings. However, since food trucks are mobile, they are usually on the move and difficult to find. Thankfully, social networking comes to the rescue again.
Van Leeuwan ice cream truck
Now, these trucks can use Twitter and Facebook to keep their fans happy. Tweets will appear listing the location of the truck and sometimes a recommendation. For instance, today, Wafles & Dinges is promoting apple cider. Now any time the truck moves people can be instantly updated. It’s convenient for customers, but it’s better for the company because they won’t have to wonder how many people will find them.
You can even be on the streets looking for the truck and get the latest update of where it is. And there are food trucks all around the country. Know your favorite one but not where it’s going to be? Odds are pretty high that they have some sort of social media account to make announcements for your convenience.
When things are free
It’s a sign that technology is become more and more common place when it can be offered for free. In 47 airports around the U.S. there will be free Wi-Fi until January 15 and it will also be available on Virgin America flights. And it’s being offered by Google.
So how does this benefit Google? Think of all the new users that will be experiencing free Wi-Fi thanks to the company. They are able to get a hands on experience without committing to the company. And Google looks good because it’s not just free stuff that’s being offered, this is also a charity promotion.
When a user logs in, he or she will have the chance to donate some money. And Google will match that donation up to $250,000 at each airport.
So get into the holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is coming up and then Christmas and Hanukkah. It’s prime time for people to be flying to family, so take advantage of the free Wi-Fi, and maybe donate a little.
