http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/twitter-trends-quantum-leap-buzz.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:10:43 +0000 Now everyone has access to a powerful software that analyzes tweets to detect themes. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/wristwatch-track-heartbeat.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:47 +0000 Basis is a connected personal tracking device that not only tracks your data but helps you make sense of it as well.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/siri-doubles-data-usage-bills-for-iphone-4s-users-headlines.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:57 +0000 The iPhone 4S uses twice the amount of mobile data than the iPhone 4, and three times as much as the 3G.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/wearable-sensors-offer-real-time-snowboarding-performance-and-stoked-readouts.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:50:32 +0000 PSFK spoke with Nokia, a company incorporating wearable sensors into snowboarding which communicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth for real-time performance capture and readout.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/stoke-victims-learn-steps-to-recovery-using-wii-game-future-of-gaming.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:30:14 +0000 Researchers at the US University of Notre Dame have developed a recovery platform for stroke patients using the Nintendo Wii called WeHab.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/wearable-smart-meter-rewards-fitness-activities-with-redeemable-points-future-of-gaming.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:20:14 +0000 Zamzee is a start-up that has created an online platform rewarding users for different forms of movement using data collected from a wearable smart meter.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/big-data-gets-small-personal-sponsored.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00:08 +0000 The next phase in the information revolution will be defined by scalable, data-driven insights to available to everyone.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/springwise-wristband-lets-swimmers-monitor-their-progress-and-share-online.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:08:15 +0000 A new smart device allows your personal data to create a feedback loop that helps athletes improve their performance, keep track of their fitness and allow others to view their achievement.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/a-provocative-installation-highlights-our-lack-of-online-privacy.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:18:44 +0000 An interactive installation at this year's Art Basel in Miami reminds us that many of our digital transactions utilize our personal data as the currency that drives them (nothing in business is free).]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/70-of-facebook-users-are-comfortable-with-what-they-share-headlines.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:30:58 +0000 Most Facebook users in the US are at ease with the personal information they give out on the social network. Women are more okay with it than men, as are younger people compared to their elders.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/the-unique-advantage-games-have-over-real-life.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:48:01 +0000 Gaming expert and commentator Tom Chatfield spoke to PSFK on The Future Of Gaming and the immense potential games have to deepen user engagement through a level-playing field. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/only-46-of-app-users-have-ever-bought-one-headlines.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:00:07 +0000 The study reveals that just under half of those who use mobile apps have paid for one, though the number of users overall has grown.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/mapping-new-yorks-hidden-gems-how-crowdsourcing-is-taking-the-city-back.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:10:41 +0000 The New York World has asked New Yorkers to help them map the city's beautiful lost spaces.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/foursquare-founder-our-drive-to-a-mainstream-audience.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:08:50 +0000 Dennis Crowley speaks to PSFK about getting friends to meet up even when they're driving their cars.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/dating-site-shares-research-and-insights-on-human-interactions.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:33:24 +0000 OkCupid's blog OkTrends analyzes the data its users provide to make observations and infographics.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/data-visualisation-in-defense-of-bad-graphics.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:47:28 +0000 There is a backlash gathering steam against web data visualizations. But is it deserved?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/seth-godin-data-becomes-useful-when-you-vizualize-it-headlines.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:15:52 +0000 "Data is not useful until it becomes information, and that's because data is hard for human beings to digest... We repeatedly underestimate how important a story is to help us make sense of the world."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/this-week-in-brand-strategy-and-marketing-8.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:24:37 +0000 PSFK curates some of the brand strategy, digital and creative advertising news catching our attention.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/more-data-transmitted-over-the-internet-in-2010-than-all-years-combined-headlines.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:30:05 +0000 The amount of information consumed and shared has grown exponentially in the last year.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/13-of-consumers-will-spend-more-online-than-in-store-this-year-headlines.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:36:28 +0000 The threat of fraud is not great enough to deter people from doing more and more of their shopping on the web. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/how-do-consumers-really-feel-about-environmental-sustainability.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:10:36 +0000 A recent survey reveals a new consumer trend and attitude towards environmentally sustainability and greenwashing by companies. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/kevin-kelly-to-remember-what-a-customer-wants-headlines.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:39:03 +0000 "You order the same espresso every day, except when it's cold out, and then you order a latte. The relationship tech has to be robust enough to be taught these distinctions."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/the-future-of-foursquare-video.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:49:31 +0000 Naveen Selvadurai of Foursquare makes a surprise appearance at PSFK's Conference in NYC this year to tell us about how he's used check-in data to give you more information.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/thumbs-up-not-the-only-way-to-tell-whats-popular-on-facebook.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:20:23 +0000 Eager to use Facebook for your advertising and marketing campaigns? See how these pointers can help you better understand the ever-changing social network market. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/google-street-view-taking-higher-security-measures-after-criticism-from-ico-headlines.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:05:52 +0000 After the controversy over how Google handled some of its Street View data, it has since taken improved security measures to protect your privacy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/the-city-as-a-social-platform-video.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:52:34 +0000 The Chief Digital Officer for NYC discusses her hopes for the integration of digital platforms into city life, while pointing out what NYC.gov has already accomplished. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/infographic-shows-record-high-july-heat-temperatures-in-us.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:50:02 +0000 The record-breaking heat waves in the U.S. last month have been plotted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in this infographic. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/jell-os-3d-billboard-smiles-or-frowns-twitters-mood.html Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:50:38 +0000 CP+B's latest work with Jell-O extends the 'Pudding Face' campaign to the real-world bringing global Twitter 'mood' data to a Manhattan intersection, and free pudding to the not-so-happy :(]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/germany-plans-legal-action-against-facebook-over-facial-recognition-headlines.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:45:55 +0000 Germany finds Facebook's facial recognition technology a breech of privacy and data protection laws.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/second-life-authorities-can-i-see-your-i-d-please.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:43:47 +0000 Researches say the growing number of virtual characters in online communities has created a need to identify the real people behind aliases for marketing research and law enforcement purposes.]]>