http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:22:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/logitech-it-vending-machines-provide-employees-with-it-supplies.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:18:11 +0000 Workers scan their ID badge and help themselves to keyboards, headsets and other pieces of tech gear.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/cscout-japan-new-vending-machine-dispenses-free-wi-fi-signal.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:36:21 +0000 The latest technology from Japanese drink brand Asahi is a beverage machine that sends out a free wi-fi signal to users who are nearby.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/kraft-vending-machine-uses-facial-recognition-to-keep-sweets-away-from-kids-headlines.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:00:01 +0000 The technology, developed by Intel determines whether the customer is an adult or a child.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/touchscreen-vending-machine-that-recognizes-your-face-video.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:49 +0000 This concept model recommends products according to your age and gender.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/psfks-top-five-stories-of-the-week-4.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:26:53 +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/vending-machine-at-airport-prints-custom-banners.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:57:10 +0000 Visitors to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport can create custom "welcome home" messages. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/check-in-at-nokias-vending-machine-to-win-free-smartphone.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:45:04 +0000 Nokia's vending machine uses Foursquare-enabled technology encourages passerbys to check-in and receive a free gift in return.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/vending-machines-will-become-more-convenient-interactive-pics.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:05:08 +0000 New York shows off more flexible machines for consumers that will offer them better, healthier and more varied options.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-7.html Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:10:57 +0000 At the end of each week, PSFK curates the last seven days’ top content to give you a digest of everything that is trending both on and offline right now.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/luxury-vending-machine-sells-diamond-bracelets.html Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:55:58 +0000 An innovative vending machine is placed in the lobby of a New York hotel will dispense luxury items from upcoming designers. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/use-your-mobile-phoneto-purchase-products-from-vending-machines.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:02:20 +0000 A vending machine in China allows customers to purchase and pay for items with their smartphone.]]> 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/vending-machine-stores-heats-and-dispenses-fresh-baguettes.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:03:08 +0000 Vending machines outside Jean-Louis Hecht's bakeries in northeastern France offer customers fresh baguettes at all hours.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/need-to-know-top-10-popular-posts-of-the-week.html Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:17:55 +0000 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/2011/07/japanese-vending-machine-dispenses-ebooks.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:56:29 +0000 A new concept spotted in Japan has the ability to sell eBooks through QR codes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/vending-machines-that-guess-your-age-and-sex.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:17:25 +0000 This targeted marketing technology offers a more personalized experience using a variety of local data.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/coca-cola-puts-happiness-into-transit-video.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:24:33 +0000 Coca Cola's 'where will happiness strike next' uses familiar interaction for viral promotion success.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/the-bread-baking-vending-machine-video.html Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:46:19 +0000 Chef David Lebovitz tries out a unique vending machine in Paris that makes a freshly-baked loaf in one minute.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/kraft-vending-machine-suggests-recipes-using-facial-recognition.html Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:32:47 +0000 A digital kiosk recommends meals based on a video analysis of a shopper's face, gender and age]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/gumball-machine-prototype-accepts-e-payments.html Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:46:42 +0000 PayPal Labs' recently showcased a proof-of-concept pointing to future manifestations of cashless payments.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/filling-station-dispenses-fresh-milk-around-the-clock.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:57:46 +0000 Self-serve vending machines delivers dairy 24 hours a day. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/intelligent-vending-machine-suggests-drink-selections.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:34:04 +0000 The Japanese device detects a customer's sex and age to make personal recommendations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/helping-preserve-endangered-birds-with-coke-vending-machines.html Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:18:11 +0000 Coca Cola helps contribute to an environmental project in Japan.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/unicef-installs-dirty-water-vending-machine-in-manhattan.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:44:34 +0000 8 "flavors" of water represent common diseases that affect the global poor.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/cigarette-vending-machine-transformed-into-a-mini-book-store.html Tue, 18 May 2010 14:23:21 +0000 Vending machines in Germany have been re-purposed for those who prefer the addiction of books over nicotine.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/design-vending-machines-coming-to-an-airport-near-you.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:30:05 +0000 Berlinomat is bringing curated design to public spaces in an innovative new vending machine.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/pic-vending-machine-gives-people-a-break-literally.html Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:35:44 +0000 The Anger Release Machine by artists Katja Kublitz and Ronnie Yarisal gives people the satisfaction of breaking things for a small fee.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/pepsi-to-launch-green-vending-machines.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:10:08 +0000 Pepsi will be debuting the first eco-friendly soda machines this month in Washington D.C. The vending machines are also the first to use carbon dioxide instead of HFCs as a coolant and will release 12 % less greenhouse gasses than the previous models. Currently, PepsiCo is testing machines that use alternative refrigerants, such as isobutane and propane. The company is also eliminating HFCs from the insulating foam found in vending machines, coolers, and fountain equipment. [via Brand Freak]]]>