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/2011/10/heads-up-display-shows-athletes-if-theyre-on-the-right-track.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:05:34 +0000 The device, which attaches to your sunglasses, uses LEDs and audio feedback to tell you about your performance.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/shedding-light-on-solar-panel-myths.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:00:58 +0000 One Block Off The Grid is a solar power advocate and information website debunking solar energy myths.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/facebook-gives-users-right-to-say-no-to-photo-tagging-headlines.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:10:02 +0000 Facebook is launching it's new feature to give you more privacy---the right to reject or accept a photo tag before it goes live.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/small-german-village-creates-5-7m-industry-on-renewable-energy-headlines.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:44:56 +0000 Few cities have been able to adapt renewable energy like the village of Wildpoldsried, Germany. Not only have they accomplished it debt-free, they've established a green industry that brings in $5.7m a year.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/did-the-bart-protests-in-sf-mirror-arab-spring-uprisings-headlines.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:22:39 +0000 Protests who came together against a transit police officer killing a homeless man in San Francisco used mobile technology and social networks, which are reminiscent of the Arab Spring uprisings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-4.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:45:32 +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/2011/08/handy-espresso-maker-uses-palm-pressure-to-make-lattes.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:45:14 +0000 Ever found yourself yearning for a shot of espresso in the wilderness or during a blackout? This hand-powered espresso maker would be great for you. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/frog-the-inconvenient-truth-of-going-green.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:26:11 +0000 After spending $5,000 on solar panels for his home, Colin Cole of frog, realized his 'eco-fit' didn't qualify for utility rebates. Going green is an expensive and complicated process. Why would anyone make the effort?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/solar-power-more-popular-with-office-buildings-than-the-average-american-home-headlines.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:55:31 +0000 A study shows that Americans aren't so keen on outfitting their homes with solar panels that could be used to produce carbon dioxide-free electricity. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/powershop-bringing-power-to-the-people-in-electricity-2-0.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:10:58 +0000 The world's first online energy store aims to provide New Zealand's power customers with the best deals in electricity. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/england-to-create-a-1-4-megawatt-solar-power-plant-in-a-field.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:05:43 +0000 A decrepit tin mine in the southwest of England is gradually being transformed into a plant for renewable energy. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/microsoft-follows-google-by-closing-down-smart-home-service.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:40:33 +0000 Due to the slow overall market adoption of the service, the tech company are instead focusing their efforts on products and solutions "more capable of supporting long-standing growth within this evolving market."]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/david-armano-on-the-power-of-influence.html Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:46:09 +0000 David Armano, executive vice president for Global Innovation & Integration at Edelman Digital, offers his insights on the power of influence within the social media landscape.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/sculptural-amplifier-is-pendulum-powered-video.html Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:05:54 +0000 The unusual multisensory device uses kinetic energy to amplify sound. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/tobacco-virus-can-extend-the-lifespan-of-batteries.html Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:17:44 +0000 Scientists from the University of Maryland have found a potentially positive use for the often-shunned tobacco.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/glucose-biofuel-cell-generates-electricity-from-body-fluids.html Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:29:43 +0000 A device implanted in a lab rat was able to power itself using oxygen and blood sugar.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/future-of-health-off-the-grid-energy.html Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:15:47 +0000 The development of human scale technologies that can to tap into and harness alternative sources of energy is yielding new solutions for powering peoples lives off the grid.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/ge-testing-new-engine-that-saves-fuel.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:04:09 +0000 GE is testing a new airplane engine which could deliver more power and save fuel.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/clothing-stores-electricity-to-charge-electronic-gadgets.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:25:10 +0000 Faculty at Stanford University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering are developing clothing capable of storing electricity to charge personal gadgets.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/new-device-converts-wi-fi-signal-to-power.html Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:46:27 +0000 CNET reports on a new method of generating power that was displayed at the recent Consumer Electronics Show.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/concept-outlet-design-saves-power-without-unplugging.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:32:19 +0000 Korean designer Yong-jin Kim merges the power socket with a traditional switch, a solution that replaces the act of removing a plug with a simple twist designed to cut off the flow of electricity.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/infographic-how-much-power-does-it-take-to-power-the-internet.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:34:50 +0000 GDS International sent us their most recent infographic which helps visualize this significant power usage by the data centers in the US that help power the Internet.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/visualizing-the-electricity-grid.html Tue, 05 May 2009 15:52:03 +0000 NPR has created a series of interactive maps that expose the electric grid in the United States. Five different renditions of the US power system show off how and where electricity is generated. The eye-opening  presentation breaks down each state’s usage of gas, hydroelectric, nuclear, geothermal, biomass, wind, oil, coal and solar. This informative visualization helps to explore this usually hidden infrastructure network in a clear way. NPR: Visualizing the Grid]]>