Gmail to allow money to be sent as an attachment
"Pretty soon, U.S. Gmail users 18 and older (sorry, kiddies) will see a dollar sign icon among their Gmail attachment options. Click on the icon, select a dollar amount, and send it along. The recipient doesn’t have to have a Gmail address to take your money, but they’ll presumably need to have a Google Wallet account (or at least sign up for one to claim their money). […] Google does also take a small cut from credit card payments – 2.9 percent per transaction, to be exact (with a minimum of $0.30). If you’re paying from your bank account or directly from your Google Wallet balance, then you’re off the hook. Receiving payments is free." via Gizmag
The paper is the circuit: Scientists create graphite-based paper circuitry
"Using an ordinary inkjet printer loaded with a cartridge of an iron nitrate catalyst, the team at Germany’s Max Planck Institute prints their target designs onto ordinary paper. When the paper is heated to 800°C (1,472°F) in an oxygen-free environment (which is presumably why the paper doesn’t burn), the catalyst changes the composition of the paper’s cellulose fibers into pure conductive graphite, while the unprinted paper remains unchanged." via Gizmag
Space Monkey aims to put the cloud in your home
"Space Monkey, unlike other cloud services, actually puts a piece of hardware in the home of the user. The physical device allows the company to offer 1TB of cloud storage for US$10 a month, which is substantially cheaper than other storage solutions. […] The other benefit of having a physical device is the speed. According to the creators of the Space Monkey, its offering is up to 60 times faster than any other cloud storage service on the market. Of course, this extra speed comes from being on the same local network as the device itself. If a user is out and about, Space Monkey promises speeds similar to that of traditional cloud storage services. When data is uploaded through Space Monkey, it is encrypted and spread out to different drives on the network. This is done to protect the data in the event of a disaster, such as a fire." via Gizmag
aspekt modular SLR camera system
"separate modules house a series of different components including a 24 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor – which can be rotated from landscape to portrait without having to operate the device in an uncomfortable position – computing processor, battery with ergonomic grip and high quality OLED monitor in the viewfinder. the ‘aspekt’ also includes thunderbolt extensions for connectivity, alongside slots for conventional memory cards, a hard drive or flash memory. " via DesignBoom
Multisensory Restaurant Incorporates Live Projection, Music & Tailored Scents
"The restaurant is set up with 56 speakers, a wind turbine, and visual and smell projectors–all designed to make the guests really feel and experience the twenty course menu that the restaurant offers. For example, a meal of fish and chips comes with music by the Beatles in the background and a projection of the British flag." via PSFK
A $1 Display That Lets You See With Your Tongue
"A vinyl strip houses a grid of inkjet-printed copper pads, controlled by an Arduino processor. These pads conduct a tiny bit of current onto your tongue on command, and the magic happens as your nervous system adapts to distinguish these hyper-localized impulses, actually learning a new sense through your tongue. One possibility Dublon suggests is the ability to feel with your own electronic whiskers–yes, just like a cat–while another gives humans with their own magnetic bearings (essentially a compass on the tongue, not so dissimilar from what’s found in other animal species). " via Co.Design
Shoppi
"When consumers placed a jar of Hellmann’s mayonnaise in their cart, the tablet detected where they were in the store through NFC tags located on each aisle. For example, if they walked past the vegetable section, a video of a summer salad with mayonnaise began to play on the screen, while those next to the fish were recommended a fish, onion and mayonnaise bake. If they liked the recipe they could interact with the display to find the location of the necessary ingredients in store, or share the meal idea with friends over social networks. Some 45,000 customers were involved in the campaign and – according to Hellmann’s – sales rose by almost 70 percent. The video below shows the Recipe Cart in action:" via Springwise
‘Invisible biometrics’ detect user identity by how they use the device
"Hoping to provide an altogether more discrete way to protect digital assets, the BioCatch system monitors the minute details of users’ keystrokes, mouse clicks and touchscreen swipes to create a profile of their individual interaction methods. Once enough information is logged, the software can then be activated when the user is filling in online forms – such as credit card details – and can determine with accuracy whether or not the individual interacting is indeed the owner. Previous studies, such as one carried out by New York’s Pace University, have already shown that keystroke authentication is a possibility due to the vast differences in the way people type, making it much more difficult for criminals to impersonate others online. BioCatch is currently offering CyberCatch – designed for desktop computers – and MobiCatch – for mobile devices." via Springwise
Brent Brookler Shows Off Flowboard’s iPad Presentation Builder
"He chose a template, imported media, and was able to directly manipulate that media using the touchscreen. Then he showed us a finished presentation (it was kind of a like cooking show, where you skip all the boring stuff in the middle). The presentations look great on the iPad and, by allowing users to zoom in on specific images or topics, Flowboard enables the creation of presentations that “go deeper.” The easiest way to understand what Flowboard is doing is to think of it as presentation-building software for tablets, but Brookler said he’s not trying to compete with PowerPoint." via TechCrunch
1Watch: You, The Spectator, Terrify Tiny Crowds Of People
"To get the effect she was after, Santiago developed a narrative with five different “responses” that the mini crowds could have towards the giant spectator and filmed these at a studio in Berlin. These include hanging out when no one’s around, moving into a “fear area” when someone comes close, starting to run, hiding from a new “attack,” and escaping in groups." via Co.Design
