Revver - Flickr for video

Revver has just launched and it's aim is to be the Flickr of videos. As with Flickr you can upload and tag but this time it's video rather than photos.Good luck to the guys at Revver but I hope someone like Flickr comes and does it better.Tags: revver, video

Home of the future

Philips have displayed their vision of the future for consumer electronics. And it is a return to the past. Gone are the overt symbols of affluence such as huge TVs, telephones and stereos. Instead these crucial items are integrated with everyday furniture that serves multiple functions."This sketch by Philips Design CEO and Chief Creative Director Stefano Marzano in 1999 sets out his design

ULTra

London has, for once, got ahead of the game when it comes to mass transit systems. 18 of these driverless pods are coming to Heathrow so that passengers can travel from their cars to the terminals quickly and easily. The ULTra pods are electrical and follow a route that is electrically tagged. When used at Heathrow the pods will arrive within 1 minute of being called and will normally operate in

Hart+Larsson

Hart+Larsson is the creation of two New York creatives. With a background across a wide variety of media they have created the most expensive shirt in New York and are expert at finding words that begin with the letters H or L and then putting them together. Fashionistas and Film Critics these guys clearly know their design and write some top copy. They've also got a penchant for the great Neil

Paul Smith Curiosity Shop

Paul Smith opens his latest store today. But this time it's got even more of a PS twist to it. Basically, it's a shop full of all the bits and bobs PS has picked up on his travels - either a bizarre or a bric-a-brac stall, depending on your view. The difference is that PS has added his own little touches, so it might be that the antique Chesterfield sofa has a shocking Paul Smith pattern on the

i-swing

Toyota have unveiled their version of the Segway at the Tokyo Motorshow. Once again displaying the innovation that has made them one of the biggest car companies in the world. The i-swing works by the driver leaning in whichever direction they wish to travel. According to Toyota it is 'a new personal mobility vehicle that allows drivers to express their individuality'.Tags: Toyota, iswing

Interview with PSP's Carl Christopher

Last week on IF I interviewed Carl Christopher, Sony Europe's head of events and marketing for the PSP, and we talked about Sony's innovative approach to the launch of the PSP. Well worth a look. Tags: PSP

Plej - Electronic Music from the Swedish Leftcoast

Plej are the greatest musical discovery of 2005. Their album Electronic Music from the Swedish Leftcoast is an incredible example of how to get emotion and beautiful subtleness from electronic music. A combination of jazz, electronica and downtempo house, this album is minimalist and yet has incredible depth. You can read my first thoughts on Plej here.Tags: Music, plej

American Apparel

I love American Apparel. Their brand is great, their ethos is great, their marketing is great. But... their logistics SUCK. For the last month I have been trying to buy two medium size sweatshirts from their Carnaby Street store but everytime they've only had XS, S or XL sizes. And everytime I go in, they promise the delivery is coming next week. I would use the website, but I know their sizing

The End of Coolhunting

The LA Times has published an article about the death of coolhunting. With the proliferation of the web and in particular blogs it is no longer just professional coolhunters and trendspotters who know about the latest and greatest scenes, products, looks and fashions. 'Today, fads ping across continents and disappear so quickly that the coolhunter, even the whole notion of "cool," has become

SVSV - aformofwar

The second Serum vs Venom collection was announced last night. Collection 2 continues to draw upon traditional street wear cuts, this time utilizing materials such as fireproof CarbonX and sustainable fabrics such as pure bamboo and soy, while continuing to use touches of exquisite vicuna and pure cashmere."The mixture of fabrics is both highly functional yet eco-friendly," said Jenna Rivers,

I Want That One

Apple seem to have a habit of releasing products on the same day as England matches at the moment. After all the hype, speculation and rumour, Apple have finally released the much vaunted iPod Video. Another opportunity to eat into the PSP's market. First Apple released the Nano almost straight after the PSP launch, now they've produced a product that competes with the PSP directly. Not only does

Football Calls in the Ad Agencies

The Guardian has an article about the extent to which English Premiership clubs are having to go to in order to attract fans and fill their giant stadia. For the past 10 years Premiership football has been on the rise but for the first time since the creation of the Premiership, clubs are struggling to get the punters in. Manchester City, Chelsea, Fulham, Southampton, Charlton and Aston Villa

Coffee or Sex?

Dunkin' Donuts have released the results of a survey they conducted recently which shows that more adults would give up sex rather than coffee. According to Trendcentral 'Just like that other primal urge, people are looking for more variety than soy milk or extra foam in their caffeine, and don't want to just choose from a list of frappalatteccinos anymore. Along with t-shirts and sneakers,

Nokia 888

Nokia believe that they have seen the future of mobile phones and it sits on your wrist. The Nokia 888 concept phone is an all in one communications device. Designer Tamer Nakisci describes it as follows:*technologies that are used It uses liquid battery, speech recognition, flexible touch screen, touch sensitive body cover which lets it understand and adjust to the environment. It has a simple

No Garlic Please

No Garlic Please is the latest offshoot from We-make-money-not-art, the excellent blog on all things new and interesting. No Garlic Please concentrates its energies on design, architecture and household interiors. Simple and elegant design is the order of the day whether it be the products featured or the site itself. Tags: Design

Think Different

I've just posted this article on IF. You may need an account but here's a quick preview:'Apple have been one of the most successful brands of the 21st century, of that there can be no doubt. They have gone from strength to strength across their product line and this has seen their share price rocket. But how much of this is down to dancing silhouettes and how much of it is down to the innovative

New Guinness Ad

The latest in a long line of blockbuster Guinness ads is about to hit UK TV screens. However, prior to its launch on national television, Guinness have released it onto the web. This follows a whole host of other advertisers who have decided to release their ads to an online audience first.Brands (although not all agencies) are starting to realise the implications of the Internet on their media

Another day , another PSFK post

Fast Company have a brief write-up on PSFK, the excellent trends and marketing blog that I contribute to. Keep up the good work guys. BLOG: PSFKWHO WRITES IT: Brand consultant Piers Fawkes, creative director Simon King, and their trend-watching entourageWHY YOU SHOULD READ IT: While it rarely identifies original trends on its own, PSFK does a good job of rounding up global cool news and cool