http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:00:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/sensor-tech-grants-snowboarders-game-like-performance-readouts-future-of-gaming.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:40:49 +0000 ‘Push Snowboarding’ is a project that incorporates Nokia’s sensor technology into a Burton snowboard and platform for real-time performance capture and readout.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/inter-app-game-pressures-runners-to-stick-to-their-run-future-of-gaming.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:54:41 +0000 Reebok has created a mobile app that informs an individual’s Facebook friends and Twitter followers when a person has planned to go out for a run—and whether or not they actually do.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/gps-powered-fitness-games-use-social-motivation-as-impetus-future-of-gaming.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:49:12 +0000 Pulswatch has created a GPS powered wearable smart sensor that allows users to set fitness goals, track their workouts and challenge one another to one of four interactive running games which spur continued exercise. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/foursquare-check-ins-illuminate-black-friday-shopping-trends-infographic.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:58:37 +0000 An infographic tracking last years check-in behaviors show which businesses came out on top and when/where people checked in.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/a-new-website-stretchs-new-yorks-grid-layout-over-the-globe.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:31:01 +0000 Extend NY visualizes what New York's classic grid would look if the whole world conformed to it.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/how-does-your-internal-gps-system-work.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:27:22 +0000 Researchers have been able to conduct scans on people's brains to reveal how we navigate from one place to another.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-5.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:31:17 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/game-creates-worldwide-zombie-hunt-using-augmented-reality.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:26:35 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with the co-founder of Ogmento, a developer and publisher of location-based, massively multiplayer, augmented reality games.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-4.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:15:05 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfks-top-five-stories-of-the-week.html Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:34:56 +0000 Review the best in design, trends, culture, arts and fashion in our weekly 'What's Trending Now' roundup.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-2.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:48:46 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/apples-new-app-rivals-location-based-services.html Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:54:12 +0000 Find My Friends will allow users to locate their family and friends at any given time. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-asks-the-purple-list-how-many-screens-do-you-use-in-your-life-part-2.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:32:59 +0000 In preparation of the release of the iPhone 5 next week, PSFK asked PurpleList members to weigh in on how many screens is to many, and what they think the optimal number would be.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/how-many-screens-do-you-use-in-your-life-psfk-asks-the-purple-list-part-one.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:04:25 +0000 In preparation of the release of the iPhone 5 next week, PSFK recently asked PurpleList members about the ideal number of screens they would like to look at on a daily basis.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-8.html Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:41 +0000 A Bing Initiative: A weekly round-up of the top ten most popular posts on PSFK--from culture to technology, art to business this list has it all.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/freshlist-app-locates-nearest-shops-selling-fresh-produce.html Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:21:28 +0000 This app serves as a virtual marketplace connecting produce sellers to their buyers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/researchers-investigate-the-brains-gps-system.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:46:36 +0000 The study looked at how the rhythmic activity of neurons supports spatial navigation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/springwise-tomtom-navigation-device-will-include-real-time-tripadvisor-reviews.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:20:59 +0000 The newest TomTom GPS offers real-time reviews from several different apps to help users choose restaurants and hotels along the way.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/cycling-by-ear-let-musical-gps-be-your-guide.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:13:23 +0000 A research team from the Netherlands has developed a GPS app that directs cyclists through music so they don't have to constantly look at a screen.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/fancy-car-alarm-systems-with-remote-accessibility-give-way-to-hackers-headlines.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:04:26 +0000 Hackers can send text messages to your car's anti-theft system, allowing them to unlock doors and start the engine.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-liberty-guide-app-takes-tourists-back-in-time.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:23:37 +0000 Travelling around Western France? Get Liberty Guide on your mobile phone and let it take you back in time as you hear about the history of your surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/wireless-stars-aim-to-grow-egypts-check-in-culture.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:26:52 +0000 Wireless Stars are building location-based apps to grow check-in culture in Cairo and Alexandria.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/microsoft-knows-where-youre-using-your-mobile-device-and-isnt-afraid-to-share.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:13:29 +0000 Microsoft has published data regarding where people are using their mobile devices on its live.com website. But will there be a consumer backlash?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/foursquare-adds-more-schools-to-their-university-program.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:52:21 +0000 Building off last years success, Foursquare is participating with more schools to help students navigate their campus]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/angry-birds-makes-nfc-magic-with-location-based-add-on-video.html Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:11:13 +0000 Angry Birds lets gamers use NFC and GPS technology to unlock features of the game depending on their locations in real life.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/wi-fly-the-worlds-first-semiautomatic-public-transport-pod.html Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:05:54 +0000 Designer Phil Pauley creates the first in a series of semiautomatic pods for public transportation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/merrell-crowdsources-worlds-largest-panorama.html Fri, 27 May 2011 12:48:55 +0000 The global campaign is aiming to collect enough content to create a massive panorama, while simultaneously raising money for the preservation of public lands.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/vws-new-holographic-dashboard-gps-navigator-video.html Wed, 04 May 2011 16:17:32 +0000 Volkswagen and MIT have been developing the AIDA navigation system for years and the latest concept involves a display that covers the entire dashboard, instrument panel and even the side-view mirrors. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/tomtom-satnav-data-used-to-set-police-speed-traps.html Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:00:55 +0000 New privacy row as satnav maker TomTom admits selling data to Dutch police – who then used it to target speeders.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/vodafone-visualizes-the-evolution-of-mobile-phones-video.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:15:57 +0000 A short film traces the evolution of cell phones from the Motorola 'brick' to the familiar Androids of today using 3D projection mapping technology.]]>