http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/check-in-with-a-tap-foursquare-adds-nfc-for-android-headlines.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:19:16 +0000 Location-based social networking website and app introduces latest feature for Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/facebook-likes-physical-world.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:52:16 +0000 The NFC enabled device makes liking a more deliberate physical act that generates online activity.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/sony-nfc-tags.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:45:58 +0000 Experia SmartTags can automatically customize smartphone settings for work or home, etc. with a swipe or tap. ]]> 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/2011/12/paypal-tests-nfc-to-expand-payments-services-headlines.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:30:10 +0000 Peer to peer payments may now be possible on the mobile payment network with the tap of you phone.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-8.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:30:51 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/psfks-top-five-stories-of-the-week-5.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:49:36 +0000 Review the best in design, trends, culture, arts and fashion in our weekly 'What's Trending Now' roundup.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/microsoft-releases-new-all-in-one-tag-qr-and-nfc-reader.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:43:29 +0000 The tech giant has debuted an updated version of their mobile reader that allows for brands and consumers to have easy access to multiple technologies and increased information.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/study-expects-nfc-to-take-over-qr-codes-headlines.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:27 +0000 Experts estimate that through 2015, near field communication will continue to replace QR code technology.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/wallets-might-be-a-thing-of-the-past-with-nfc-technology.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:29:31 +0000 Mobile phones to become e-wallets and store banking and personal details.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/45-carriers-endorse-nfc-as-their-preferred-mobile-payment-standard-headlines.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:18 +0000 The wireless transmission technology got a big boost from carriers, who plan to launch services based on it.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/walmart-shoppers-checkout-while-shopping-in-aisles.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:19:33 +0000 The retailer is working on new technology to allow shoppers to buy products in the aisles and skip the checkout line.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/real-estate-agency-utilizes-qr-codes-on-sale-boards.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:10:05 +0000 Strutt & Parker's new campaign provides instantaneous information to passers-by about houses for sale]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/pay-for-online-items-by-tapping-your-phone-near-a-laptop.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:09:17 +0000 MasterCard is working with Intel to provide a streamlined checkout process of online consumers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/nokia-to-support-nfc-but-future-offers-changes-headlines.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:00:32 +0000 The communications corporation will support the payment system in the United States and remain open to others, but may later make its own.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/new-nfc-technology-delivers-fast-food-even-faster.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:31 +0000 Brand Table is a project that is designed for food courts in shopping malls to dramatically decrease wait times.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-3.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:48:51 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/leave-your-wallet-at-home-this-one-is-on-google-video.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:25:59 +0000 Forget cash and credit cards--the future of commerce is on your phone. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/springwise-london-museum-visits-enhanced-with-nfc-technology-video.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:57:19 +0000 Near-field communication allows patrons to have a more interactive experience. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/new-cardless-bank-plans-to-accept-deposits-via-mobile-phones.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:30:47 +0000 A new startup plans to become the first bank in the world to rely exclusively on mobile technology. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/square-coo-there%e2%80%99s-no-value-in-nfc-headlines.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:04:09 +0000 The mobile payment startup's operating officer stated that he does not think the short-distance wireless technology NFC is useful for merchants or consumers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/embedded-digital-keys-in-smartphones-replace-id-cards.html Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:09:53 +0000 HID Global, a Californian lock design company, is developing a digital key software that is adaptable into smartphones, enabling users to use their smartphones to interact with a physical ID card reader.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/springwise-parisian-smartphones-to-become-swipeable-on-public-transit.html Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:28:51 +0000 A trial project in Paris will allow commuters with Near Field Communication compatible smartphones to use their devices to pay for and access public transportation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/touchanote-turns-everyday-objects-into-digital-reminder.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:31:17 +0000 Touchanote works together with Evernote and NFC technology so you can make everyday objects into digital reminders. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/tiny-video-game-cubes-provide-hours-of-interactive-intelligent-fun.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:51:33 +0000 Sifteo, the gaming company launches its signature product - Sifteo Cubes, allowing users to play custom games on 1.5-inch blocks.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/berg-london-brings-content-curation-to-the-humble-receipt-printer.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:57:16 +0000 The design firm creates an old-school interpretation of a modern app.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/smart-car-key-uses-nfc-technology-to-unlock-new-applications.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:19:20 +0000 New keys enable car maunfacturers the chance to offer customers many useful features to improve their driving experience.]]> 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/nfc-enabled-app-makes-file-sharing-as-simple-as-tapping-two-phones.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:50:48 +0000 Androids new app creates seamless MP3 sharing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/the-iphone-5.html Thu, 19 May 2011 20:25:45 +0000 NFC, Air Sync, social, RFI? What the next iteration of Apple's mobile phone could have in it.]]>