Mercedes-Benz asked users from all over the world to submit their personal Instagram photos to create a digital installation named #Untamed. The most inspiring photos were selected and transported to an urban loft space to revive the scenarios in the images.
(Source: highsnobiety.com)
Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway stations in South Korea, where commuters can virtually shop for items while waiting for the train to come. Customers simply scan an item’s QR code using the free “Homeplus” app and can have it delivered to their doorstep before they even get home. Ranked as the 2nd most hard-working country in the world to Japan, South Korea is rewarding its workers with this timesaving gem.
(Source: travel.spotcoolstuff.com)
Touch and unlock! Kwikset has made it possible for your smartphone to act as your key. Use your iPhone 4s or 5 to lock, unlock, and even send eKeys to your family and friends. Say goodbye to fumbling for keys and memorizing long passcodes!
Sony Xperia ZR is the newest Android smartphone that can be immersed under 5-feet-deep fresh water. Complete with a waterproof 13-megapixel camera, this smartphone lets you venture off dry land and take HD pictures and videos of your underwater adventures.
Navigating New York City’s subway system is about to get a whole lot easier. Later this year, 90 47-inch touchscreen maps will be installed at various stations throughout the five boroughs. The best route to your destination will appear on the screen by simply touching the subway station on the map.
The “On The Go” kiosks, a partnership between the New York City MTA and Control Group, will also provide a countdown to train arrival, relevant service updates, delays and outages. The kiosks are also outfitted with video cameras, mics and Wi-Fi, enabling two-way communication during emergencies, a feature that would have proven useful during Hurricane Sandy.
The Wi-Fi will also enable cell phone users to access the Internet and stream content. Tourist attractions and points of interest will be featured according to the weather (i.e. The Wollman Ice Skating Rink in Central Park for the winter) or popularity (i.e. Times Square). With kiosks planned for installation at New York’s 400+ subway stations, tourists (and jaded New Yorkers) will soon be able to rejoice.
(Source: fastcodesign.com)
Did you always want a pet, but didn’t want any of the responsibility? Bandai introduces the new kid on the block, a virtual pet that comes to life through your iPhone. In many ways, TechPet rekindles memories of the 1990’s childhood Tamagotchi toy, which allowed users to also feed, play, groom, and train their pets.
The distinguishing factor, however, is that your TechPet can come to life. Your virtual pet no longer solely lives in an egg-shaped keychain. Virtual pet owners can download the free TechPet app, which enables users to take care of the pet on their phone, but once you plug your iPhone into the main unit (sold separately), your puppy is activated. It interacts by barking, moving, singing, dancing, and conveying facial expressions that you can customize using digital moustaches or hair bows. Though it might not be as cuddly and cute as a real puppy, TechPet offers fun and minimal responsibility for a lifetime of companionship.
Square is one of the most innovative start-ups to date. The Square Card Reader is a credit card reader for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. It allows anyone to accept credit cards from these devices anywhere and anytime. There is also Square Register, which is a full point-of-sale system for businesses to accept payments.
Recently, Square announced that they will expand their pricing for card processing with a flat rate option. Small businesses now have the option of paying $275 per month instead of paying a 2.75% fee per swipe. Small businesses have an advantage over big businesses with Square’s new one monthly price because they’ll be paying less than the prices that are usually only available larger businesses. Merchants who process up to $250,000 per year can pay one flat $275 fee with no additional fees and no contracts.
We finally think it’s time for New York food trucks to hop onboard. How convenient would it be to not run to the ATM before buying that gourmet hot dog?
[Source: Square]
OUYA is an affordable gaming console built on Android that is set to disrupt the gaming industry forever. For the past month, OUYA has been collecting pledges on Kickstarter for the production of the console. With a record breaking biggest first day in the history of Kickstarter projects, OUYA reached it’s goal of $950,000 in less than 12 hours. Over 62,000 supporters raised over $8.59 million for the Android-based gaming console. The OUYA is expected to ship as early as March 2013.
What makes the OUYA unique? The console will cost about $100, OUYA encourages hacking, games are completely free and it will have a touchpad for games converting from mobile/tablet to TV.
The OUYA was designed by Yves Behar, the designer of the highly popular Jambox. For more information on OUYA, check out their Kickstarter page.
(Source: Engadget)
What weighs 3 pounds, is the size of a tissue box and prints beautiful photos directly from your iPhone with the utmost of ease? The Hammacher Schlemmer iPhone Photo Printer, of course. In less than a minute, this bad boy will dole out a high-quality, 4 x 6” image that can be cherished long after your favorite iPhone slips into unfortunate demise at the bottom of a toilet.
The mini printer retails for $159.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
IRIS by Mimi Zou
London based product designer Mimi Zou has completed “IRIS”, a biometrics enabled camera controlled by your eye. The camera works at the command of your blinks. It understands who you are by looking at your iris signature, and lets you capture exactly what you see by tracking your eye. This project brings about a refreshing new product experience, and challenge the existing interaction, typology and capabilities of cameras.
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![Square is one of the most innovative start-ups to date. The Square Card Reader is a credit card reader for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. It allows anyone to accept credit cards from these devices anywhere and anytime. There is also Square Register, which is a full point-of-sale system for businesses to accept payments.
Recently, Square announced that they will expand their pricing for card processing with a flat rate option. Small businesses now have the option of paying $275 per month instead of paying a 2.75% fee per swipe. Small businesses have an advantage over big businesses with Square’s new one monthly price because they’ll be paying less than the prices that are usually only available larger businesses. Merchants who process up to $250,000 per year can pay one flat $275 fee with no additional fees and no contracts.
We finally think it’s time for New York food trucks to hop onboard. How convenient would it be to not run to the ATM before buying that gourmet hot dog?
[Source: Square]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wqijslS31r4sxhvo1_500.png)
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