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"We've seen touch-friendly tables before, but they're rarely so slick as the Multi Surface Experience, a newly launched collaboration between design firm Gensler and ad agency The Hive. The installation lets guests explore Gensler's architectural portfolio (the book you see above) just by walking up to a wavy table. An overhead projector, Kinect for Windows and special software present an interface wherever people stand; when users choose to learn more about a project, it pops up on a wall-mounted 4K display."

released reservation feature for mobile

Cool, new way to wait for a table instead of a buzzer or phone call. 

"in-car infotainment system" that aggregates services like Pandora and Open Table. 

Compares Google Wallet, Isis, Square, Paypal, Starbucks, and LevelUp

Mess with customers at this internet cafe by controlling tables, chairs, music, and lighting. HAHA

And the talk is more than just about launching a Web show. Rather, Twitter is said to be aiming towards changing the way people consume and discover media. "We're talking about building content on top of Twitter," said another industry insider. "That's a big deal." Twitter wouldn't be developing the content, but would instead serve as a distribution vehicle and advertising middleman. Besides looking to shake up the media space, Twitter has a more obvious motivation for getting into the series game. It regularly sells out of inventory for its core ad units like Promoted Tweets. "Right now, they are leaving money on the table," said one source.

To celebrate Helsinki as the capital of design, and to illustrate the importance of good design, interactive pop-up cafes were set up all over the city that were complete with tables, music, lighting and more that are remotely controlled by people online.

interactive tram sign that lets people make a restaurant reservation as they wait.  they eat. give feedback, and receive a coupon for use next time.

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