Pay with facecash

23-12-2010

Face Cash is an innovative payment method that was invented by one of the Facebook founders. The application can be downloaded to smart phones and works like a smartcard. Besides a bar code it displays a photo, this picture serves as a kind of security mechanism during the purchase.

Gift a follower

23-12-2010

At “gift a follower” tweeps and facebooker can treat their followers and fans to a present. The cost? 1 dollar per “internet surprise bag”. The sender does not know whats in the bag. Besides small presents, it is also possible that people do receive an iPad.

Fitness with Samsung TV Apps

23-12-2010

 Samsung has developed a number of applications that can help in the gym. At the Smart TVs  the youtube clips with exercises are shown. The right music for each workout can be elected and one could even skype with a fitness coach. There are also special apps for yoga, squats, six-pack pro and power breathing.

 

St. Regis launches E-butler app

22-12-2010

The St. Regis, New York has created the St. Regis New York E-Butler, an app allowing guests and the public alike access to the hotel’s butlers and concierges. The St. Regis New York E-Butler is a modern twist on traditional bulter service, providing guests with the world renowned St. Regis service at the touch of a button.

Dutch food app

22-12-2010

For those who have problems choosing what to eat every night Sanoma launches this food app. Every Friday afternoon users from the app receive five dishes.?

Wine vending machines of Walmart

16-12-2010

Selling wine in a supermarket in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania is illegal, unless the wine is sold with the help of vending machines. A new innovative vending machine only sells wine to people who did an alcohol test and had their driverslicense scanned and had their identity verified.

 

Order on Ipod delevired in the gate

4-12-2010

Delta Airlines and restaurant operator OTG Management on JFK and LaGuardia Airport in New York launched a new initiative. Passengers can order food from participating restaurants(at the airport) near departure gates in various special iPad kiosks. The food is then delivered at the gate within ten minutes. Besides ordering the iPads can also be used for checking flights and playing music.

Airplanecompany offers passengers an iPad

4-12-2010

Iceland Express Airline is the first European company who offers IPAD’s to travelers. The iPad will be offered on flights from Reykjavik to London, New York, Berlin and Copenhagen. Passengers pay 13 dollars to listen to music, watching movies and TV,  read magazines en play games on the iPad. Unfortunately, the passengers have to return the Ipad after the flight.

Skype with wine makers

1-12-2010

The Dalles Grande Winery offers wine advice through Skype. Through Skype people can ask questions and advice on which wine best suits the occasion or their meal. Consumers who want skype for 10 minutes, have to buy a minimum of three bottles of wine.

Hang over killer

1-12-2010

With the holidays ahead, many people try to find the rightwine or champagne. With “The Hangover Killer”, you do not have to worry about the morning after. Two tablets and a glass of water before bed are sufficient to get up the next morning without a hangover. “The Hangoveer  Killer” is for sale on the website and at some drug stores for the price of € 7.95.

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