Budweiser’s ‘Buddy Cup’ Instantly Facebook Friends Anyone You Tap

April 29, 2013 // 12:17 pm

Pun not intended. Budweiser Brazil has unveiled the Buddy Cup — a cup that connects to Facebook through a built-in-chip. The idea is simple: Users scan the QR code at the bottom of the cup, then every time they clink glasses with someone else they’re instantly registered as Facebook…

M&M’s Darwinism: Why the Blue Ones Are Inferior

February 11, 2013 // 2:45 pm

I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one to sort my M&Ms into piles according to color (candy segregation is not cool, folks) when I was younger, working backwards from orange to green so I could save my favorite for last. Of course, none of this had any real…

Coffee Shops Currently Testing Free ‘Facebook Wi-Fi’

January 7, 2013 // 12:31 pm

Facebook has been working on a project called “Facebook Wi-Fi.” Not exactly the coolest name, but at least you’ll know what it is when you hear it.

The project has consisted of offering free Wi-Fi when one checks into a particular business through Facebook.

Bake the Zuckerburg Family’s Eggnog Cinnamon Chip Scones & More in ‘The Startup Chef’

December 10, 2012 // 8:13 pm

It’s like the memoir got together with a cookbook and a little charity on the side, and they had beautiful social media babies.

This is “The Startup Chef” and this is awesome.

First, the memoir part. See, this isn’t just your average cookbook with a culturally relevant…

Like This Facebook ‘Like’ Oven Mitt

November 20, 2012 // 5:18 pm

There is definitely a lot to “Like” about this oven mitt. Mostly because it’s in the shape of that same icon Facebook dwellers use to endorse each other’s duck-faced photos and endless amounts of Food-porn. Now instead of expressing your approval of mere pictures of your best friend’s first…

Heinz Spices it Up With New Jalapeño Ketchup

November 18, 2012 // 3:34 pm

Heinz Company is kicking off Cyber Monday this year with an exciting new ketchup flavor and Facebook promotion. Starting in January of 2013, Heinz will be offering a jalapeño-flavored version of their classic tomato variety. Can’t wait that long? Don’t worry, if you’re a Heinz…

Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Releasing 9 OREO Inspired Products

July 3, 2012 // 3:52 pm

Call it “GOING HARD” if you may, but on top of their Dairy Queen and White Castle promotions, OREO is still celebrating their 100th birthday in a big way with nine new limited-time only menu items.

All summer long, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins‘ new OREO inspired menu items are…

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Facebook Ice Cream

June 28, 2012 // 2:19 pm

What could be a more natural pairing than a delicious summer treat and a social media icon? Probably anything– but that hasn’t stopped Croatian designer Tomislav Zvonarić (also creator of the Facebook bed) from creating these Facebook ice cream design concepts, called Facecream.

Last time…