The WineGlass App Shares the Wealth
Vasiliki Marapas — July 29, 2014 — Tech
References: dailymail & kitchenette.jezebel
The WineGlass app will teach even the most common of peasants everything they need to know about the sophisticated beverage.
Wine menus are purposefully designed to confuse the hoi polloi, allowing those with even the slightest bit of knowledge to lorde it over their heads in an exaggerated show of superiority and false bravado. Needless to say, the wine crowd is a tough one to break into, as even the slightest hint of cluelessness will earn you scoffs and unbridled disdain.
Enter WineGlass, an application designed by former Facebook engineer Roddy Lindsey. Simply scan your indecipherable wine menu, and sit back as optical recognition software matches the wine with a database of corresponding reviews. With a click of a button, you'll be privy to information such as pricing and pairing advice. I'll drink to that!
Wine menus are purposefully designed to confuse the hoi polloi, allowing those with even the slightest bit of knowledge to lorde it over their heads in an exaggerated show of superiority and false bravado. Needless to say, the wine crowd is a tough one to break into, as even the slightest hint of cluelessness will earn you scoffs and unbridled disdain.
Enter WineGlass, an application designed by former Facebook engineer Roddy Lindsey. Simply scan your indecipherable wine menu, and sit back as optical recognition software matches the wine with a database of corresponding reviews. With a click of a button, you'll be privy to information such as pricing and pairing advice. I'll drink to that!
Trend Themes
1. Optical Recognition Software - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing advanced optical recognition software to enhance user experience and provide accurate information.
2. Database of Wine Reviews - Disruption potential in creating comprehensive databases of wine reviews to help users make informed decisions and explore new options.
3. Mobile Wine Menu Apps - Innovative mobile apps that simplify the wine menu experience by providing accessible information and recommendations for users.
Industry Implications
1. Wine and Spirits - Adoption of emerging technologies and AI-powered applications in the wine and spirits industry to enhance customer experience and improve sales.
2. Mobile App Development - Opportunities in developing user-friendly mobile apps for wine enthusiasts to navigate wine menus and access expert recommendations.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality - Disruptive innovations in the restaurant and hospitality industry to improve the wine menu experience and cater to diverse customer preferences.
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