http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:53:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/users-complete-missions-to-turn-off-alarm-clock.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:28:39 +0000 The Mission Alarm Clock puts a spin on traditional phone alarms to get late sleepers out of bed.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/bmw-integrates-mobile-calendar-in-connecteddrive-system.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:45:51 +0000 The car manufacturer revealed its latest integrated app that lets drivers access their iPhone calendars on the vehicle's main console.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/starbucks-offers-a-free-iphone-app-with-your-coffee.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:30:38 +0000 The Apple and Starbucks partnership extends to providing codes for one paid app a week, enabling customers to download it for free.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/what-happens-in-60-seconds-on-the-internet-infographic.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:05:48 +0000 Shanghai Web Designers depict how much is consumed and created in cyberspace in an infographic.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/yahoo-introduces-quick-and-easy-way-to-search-for-iphone-and-android-apps.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:47:45 +0000 Yahoo! App Search for the PC and mobile application AppSpot makes searching for apps fun and fast.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/the-go-game-app-possibly-the-best-researched-location-game-in-history.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:33:05 +0000 The Go Game App is location based, about urban adventure, and apparently more like ‘a scavenger hunt on steroids.' Available only on the iPhone, users are able to integrate video into the core of game play resulting in a plethora of possible scenarios.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/meet-daphnee-the-interactive-french-teacher.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:55:11 +0000 An iPhone app offers interactive French lessons for those whose aims are more social than academic.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/new-york-city-launches-app-to-locate-free-condoms.html Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:27:32 +0000 There is an app for everything – even if you need help practicing safe sex.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/fashion-2-0-awards-highlight-the-best-in-a-growing-field.html Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:20:13 +0000 In what started out as a smattering of Iphone apps and interactive campaigns by a few savvy companies, the brave new world of digital media, fashion, and retail has now turned into a viable field all it’s own.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/a-video-game-powered-by-healthy-eating.html Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:37:21 +0000 This app takes advantage of the iPhone's microphone input to encourage healthier snacking. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/future-of-health-monitoring-respiratory-health-via-iphone.html Wed, 26 May 2010 14:40:22 +0000 The Blue Flow device helps users track and analyze their breathing with a simple app.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/psfk-conference-speaker-interview-tina-roth-eisenberg.html Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:06:44 +0000 Tina Roth Eisenberg will be one of the speakers at our upcoming PSFK Conference 2010, taking place on April 9th. Tina is a graphic designer, and global tastemaker through her blog SwissMiss.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/iphone-app-to-keep-track-of-our-politicians.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:59 +0000 Labour MP Derek Wyatt has taken the idea of "public servant" to the next level. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/retail-success-with-smarter-analytics-and-social-mobile-retailing.html Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000 An article by Steve Lohr in Sunday's New York Times explores the challenges and opportunities that an increasing array of consumer channels and purchase data is presenting to retailers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/chipotles-iphone-app-returns.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:52 +0000 Chipotle, the immensely popular Mexican grill, redesigned and relaunched their iPhone application for mobile food ordering.  Back in January the app was pulled just days after launch due to unknown glitches and design issues.  We didn’t grab it fast enough to review last time, but this new version is certainly smooth. The app tracks down the closest Chipotle and then you go about building your dream burrito, bowl, taco or salad, throwing in more ingredients than would be polite to ask for in the restaurant itself, even letting you include special instructions.  The menu is quick and intuitive, even allowingRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/air-canadas-travel-iphone-app.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:02:19 +0000 Air Canada recently released a dedicated iPhone app that keeps passengers updated on flight information, makes check-in simple and even allows for an electronic boarding pass displayed on the phone. To update the flight status simply shake the phone and the integrated functionality ensures a smoother departure process. The 2D bar code boarding pass image can be scanned at the airport and other travel information like other flights, renting a car and important travel bulletins are also accessible through the mobile application. Many airlines have mobile-optimized websites, but this application integrates mobile functionality with a more efficient check-in. While thisRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/the-last-production-polaroid-camera-kit.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:32:46 +0000 After Polaroid announced it was stopping production on the iconic camera technology, avid fans have struggled with the news, making fake Polaroid apps popular and even going so far as to create The Impossible Project to purchase all remaining film production material in a Dutch factory.  Now, after Polaroid moved on to digital versions, Urban Outfitters will soon sell a limited edition kit include the last production run of Type 779 instant film and Polaroid ONE600 cameras. Only 700 sets will be sold and hopefully the Impossible Project can get the production of film up and running by next yearRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/prototype-iphone-credit-card-reader.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:01:14 +0000 A new iPhone accessory called Square allows users to swipe credit cards through a mini magstripe reader attached to the phone’s headphone jack.  The prototype technology is currently being tested at the Self Edge clothing store in New York and will likely go on sale as more small trendy shops express interest. The simple application and reader allows employees to enter the amount of the purchase and immediately email the receipt to the customer, complete with geo-tagged information and the signature they managed to scrawl with their finger.  Square takes an unknown percentage of the payment and a fixed feeRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/cardstar-app-keeps-pesky-reward-cards-at-home.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:17:10 +0000 Membership, reward and loyalty cards are available from almost every major merchant and now there may be an easy way to lighten your wallet or purse load. CardStar is an iPhone app designed to store and retrieve cards which can be scanned from the barcode the app creates from your reward number. The merchant list boasts over 130 companies and currently works in the US, Canada and the UK. The idea isn’t particularly new, but the app is free (for now) and neatly designed. Be warned that the checkout counter may have significantly reduced patience for your desire to showRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/new-yorker-cover-done-on-iphone-app.html Tue, 26 May 2009 16:47:06 +0000 The latest edition of the New Yorker features a cover done by artist Jorge Colombo (who we first noticed back in March), Colombo made the entire piece using a simple $5 iPhone app called Brushes.  The straightforward application enables users to pick from a number of realistic brush types, utilize a color picker with transparency settings and adjust the hue or saturation.  More importantly, Brushes enables budding artists to zoom incredibly close and export their work at high resolutions.  While the developers may have hoped it would be a hit with casual doodlers, it’s taken a whole new life andRead more...]]>