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Interactive Starry Starry Night

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:57:46 +0000

We have all been to a museum and had to fight the urge to touch the painting we are looking at.

That might have been what Petros Vrellis thought, so he went ahead and created an interactive version of Vincent van Gogh’s painting Starry Night.

Hi project is a flowing simulation of the painting that when you touch it reacts and synthesizes sound. If left alone it slowly returns to its original state. Displayed at about 30 frames per second at 1920 x 1080 I am sure Vincent himself would have been impressed by it.

check it out in action here:

Via Amnesia Blog

Starry Night (interactive animation) from Petros Vrellis on Vimeo.

Interactive Starry Starry Night

Anna Battersby — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:03:32 +0000

We have all been to a museum and had to fight the urge to touch the painting we are looking at. That might have been what Petros Vrellis thought, so he went ahead and created an interactive version of Vincent van Gogh’s painting Starry Night. Hi project is a flowing simulation of the painting that when you touch it reacts and synthesizes sound. If left alone it slowly returns to its original state. Displayed at about 30 frames per second at 1920 x 1080 I am sure Vincent himself would have been impressed by it. check it out in action here: Via Amnesia Blog Starry Night (interactive animation) from Petros Vrellis on Vimeo.

30 New Tablet Usage Stats Marketers Should Know

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:11:46 +0000

As adoption of mobile devices grows among consumers, it’s important for marketers to keep up with its evolution and know the facts. What are the trends that are shaping mobile usage? Which devices are more popular than others? How is information getting consumed on these devices? What can marketers do to take advantage of these new mobile behaviors?

For the full 30 visit here

Here is just a little taste….

30 New Tablet Usage Stats Marketers Should Know

David Di Veroli — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:11:46 +0000

Split the Bill App

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:08 +0000

Not sure of the in’s and out’s of this application (whether you all have to have ANZ accounts etc) .. but I like the concept.

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More than 500,000 Aussies and 25,000 Kiwis have signed up for ANZ goMoney, an iPhone app that makes searching for small change to square up the bill a thing of the past.

It allows diners to split bills any way they choose without having to ask for change or swap bank account details.

Some restaurants and cafes remain reluctant to split bills for large groups, especially on weekends.

Now one of the group can pay the entire bill and their friends simply enter the recipient’s mobile phone number and the amount into the app.

Full article by news.com

Split the Bill App

Chris Crammond — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:35:40 +0000

Not sure of the in’s and out’s of this application (whether you all have to have ANZ accounts etc) .. but I like the concept.

More than 500,000 Aussies and 25,000 Kiwis have signed up for ANZ goMoney, an iPhone app that makes searching for small change to square up the bill a thing of the past.

It allows diners to split bills any way they choose without having to ask for change or swap bank account details.

Some restaurants and cafes remain reluctant to split bills for large groups, especially on weekends. Now one of the group can pay the entire bill and their friends simply enter the recipient’s mobile phone number and the amount into the app. Full article by news.com

iPhone app scans for skin cancer

Shani Tomkins — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:31:06 +0000

A new app hits the mobile market that allows users to scan their skin and check if their moles are cancerous.

“Using specific mathematical algorithms, the tool calculates the mole’s shape and surrounding skin by building a structural map to reveal tissue growth patterns that help to identify abnormal developments. It also takes into account the user’s age and gender. It returns with a green, yellow or red result – showing whether the lesion is a low, medium or high risk of being cancerous.”

Its a nice way to remind people to look after their skin and keep check-ups top of mind.

Introducing the Personal Network

Shani Tomkins — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:31:02 +0000

When Google+ hit the market one of its stand out features was the ability to choose who you were posting to by grouping friends, acquaintances, colleges, etc in different ‘Circles’. Facebook were quick to follow suit with Facebook ‘Groups’.

This feature was an attempt to give social networks a personal touch…

Although, this post personalisation came as a surprise to me. I always thought of social as a place to sharing everything with as many people as possible, a place where everyone seemed to be striving for their 15 seconds of fame.

But of course it wouldn’t be long until someone attempted to rival the Social vs Personal thought process and created an application that only allows you to keep up with your closest friends and family.

First off the rank for 2012 is Path.

Path is a new mobile application. A somewhat hybrid of both Facebook timeline and a video enabled Instagram.

Path are positioning themselves as â€˜The Personal Networkâ€™ which is really going against the grain when it comes to other â€˜Social Networksâ€™, although it doesnâ€™t actually replace your existing social networks â€“ it augments them.

Everyone seems to be up in arms about The Filter Bubble effect, while Path seem to be embracing it. Path is a mobile application that only allows you to share your ‘Path’ with 50 of your closest friends, â€œso you can really be yourselfâ€ they claim.

Upload video, photos and life moments with your personal network via your mobile phone. Each post is then recored on your path with a time, date and location which you can then share with your closest friends. Your friends can then comment, smile, heart or add your post to their path.

With a super cute and user friendly interface, this family friendly mobile application gets a double thumbs up from me.

Download the App and watch the video here

‘Couple Up’ For Travel Offers

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:13:51 +0000

Here’s an interesting promotional mechanic from Scandinavian Airlines that requires 2 people (couple up to buckle up!) to work together to access special travel deals offered by the airline. Based off the insight that “people book trips when they sit down together”, in order to redeem this offer, you need to be pair up your phone next to your travel companion. See video

Couple Up to Buckle Up from Tobias Carlson on Vimeo.

‘Couple Up’ For Travel Offers

Nomad Agency — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:49:17 +0000