From ordering food through delivery apps, to encountering endless ads on online platforms, Takahē explores the familiar scenarios where technology complicates rather than simplifies.

Breakdown

The role of technology in our daily lives brings various frustrations. From ordering food through delivery apps, to encountering endless ads on online platforms, Takahē explores the familiar scenarios where technology complicates rather than simplifies.

Key points:

  • 3rd-party delivery apps often misprice and have incorrect menus compared to direct restaurant visits

  • Online platforms often inundate users with multiple ads, creating a frustrating UX.

  • Search engine results sometimes show interconnected sources lacking original content, leading to confusion

  • Billionaire acquisitions and mismanagement of beloved online platforms showcase the impact of corporate decisions on UX.

Highlight

The prices and menu on the app are different to what you saw in the window.