Fly 2 Miami with KLM and Twitter

27-12-2010

DJs, promoters and other people in the music industry thought it was about time KLM Rpyal Dutch Airlines started offering direct flights to Miami. Therefore, they made a bet with the Twitter team of KLM. When ‘Fly2Miami could get more than 351 passengers via Twitter, KLM would arrange a flight. After five hours the flight on March 21st was already booked. Currently there are already over 450 registrations for the flight to Miami.

IKEA Skal app

27-12-2010

IKEA combines its product range of glasses, new year’s eve, social networks and mobile phones, in one iPhone application “IKEA Skal!”. Watch the video and see how it works!

Sushi Bonbons

26-12-2010

Following the previously introduced sushi sorbet the Japanese delicacy is now available as a bonbon.

Chocolat store ‘A sunday in Paris’

25-12-2010

In the shop “A Sunday in Paris’ is all about chocolate. There is a shop where you can buy different kinds of chocolate and a restaurant where one can taste  chocolate. In addition there is a real chocolate bar and lounge located in the shop of Pierre Cluizel. And workshops are given.

Dutch restaurant Iphone app

24-12-2010

The Dutch Restaurantguide “Lekker” introduced an app for all the restaurants listed in their magazine. The app provides an overview of the 500 best restaurants in the Netherlands.

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.

 

Bombay Sapphire Swarocski

22-12-2010

Travelers at the airport in Sydney have a chance to buy a special Bacardi Bombay Sapphire bottle, decorated with thousands of Swarovski crystals. There only four bottles and they have a value of $ 3.960,=. The sale lasts until January 6 (2011) and the bottles do come in a white leather case.

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.

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