Add one more thing to the list of fun stuff you can do directly from Google‘s search box: 3D Graph Plotting. And these aren’t just still 3D charts. They’re colorful and fully manipulable, all thanks to Google Chrome Browser’s support for WebGL.
According to a post in Google’s Inside Search… read more
In response to Research in Motion’s ugly quarterly earnings report, newly-minted CEO Thorsten Heins is shaking up the executive team.
Not only has Jim Ballsillie — RIM’s co-CEO until January — resigned from the board of directors, but the COO and CTO are gone too. The company continues to search… read more
They surround us on a daily basis yet so often go unnoticed – signs.
Here’s a collection of 27 images that feature signs to hopefully get you noticing what can be an interesting subject.
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for… read more
HarperCollins released a new iPad app Thursday that will set you off on a 3D exploration through space using high-resolution visuals specifically optimized for the new iPad’s Retina display.
Called Wonders of the Universe, the iPad application incorporates 210 full-color articles, hundreds of photos and two and a half hours of… read more
When I first heard about this little number I was sceptical: Why? Whaffor? What’s doing?
Then, when I actually held the magnesium alloy bodied, mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in my sweaty palms at a spiffy harbourside press preview, the penny finally dropped.
It comes at a time when some camera companies are… read more
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Managing money can be a problem for a freelance designer. If you’ve been a freelance designer for any length of time, then you already know that your income can fluctuate as a freelancer–sometimes a lot.
Many freelance designers find the financial ups and downs of freelancing to… read more
What happens when you put together a worm, a heavy metal frontman and a good old fashioned mace? The newest game from 10tons, apparently. Ironworm is a 2D platformer in which you must swing your mace to smash insects and complete levels.
From the graphics and storyline to the main character,… read more
In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at repeat clients and increasing your workload. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered, send an email to askfreelanceswitch@gmail.com.
Question… read more
We keep going through our weekly journey checking out great logos! We’re thinking ahead and we want to find new topics, good ones, to share with you guys. Last week we had a great post about logos with cherries, and today it’s all about logos with feathers!
Every week we search… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
Last year Bill Gates announced plans to revolutionize the toilet. Now one startup is attempting to revolutionize toilet paper -– by putting tweets on it.
The service, called Shitter, will take one or more feeds from your Twitter account and print those tweets on toilet paper you can then display… read more
Here at dPS we have a wonderful array of talented writers, bloggers and photographers involved in creating our blog and eBooks.
One of this team – Rachel Devine, author of our Kids Photography eBook – Click! – has just released her brand new book (a real… paper book) that I’m sure… read more
Here we come with an outstanding round up of 3D digital renders for you. 3D rendering gives your digital work a boost up that they require to rise off from their virtual canvases. This post will definitely serve as an inspiration booster as you will see some amazing digital works… read more
In the following new Adobe Illustrator tutorial you will learn how to create a detailed restaurant specials style chalkboard. We’ll start with the Rectangle Tool and some simple vector shape building techniques. Once you have your starting shapes you can continue and add the colors. We’ll use multiple fills and… read more
You’re surely no newcomer to the fad of vintage photography, led most notably by the iOS app Instagram. I’m a big fan of the app and the ease with which it lets you share cool looking pictures to all of your social networks in a matter of seconds. However, the… read more
Ghana’s general elections are coming up this December, and to help streamline the voter registration process, the country is now implementing its first-ever biometric voter registration — in other words, using fingerprint technology to help verify identity. Ghana is also using social media to publicize the process, correct misconceptions and… read more
Showcasing the Work of Aspiring Photographer Jane Fox
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
Nyan Cat will shortly turn one year old — and to celebrate, he’s speeding through another video game. The 8-bit animated feline stars in the kooky Nyan Cat Adventure, which recently landed in Apple’s App Store.
The meme-inspired $0.99 game has five modes and eight playable characters, including Nyan Cat dressed… read more
If you’re in the market for Opening Day baseball tickets, you might want to avoid some of the biggest names in online ticket selling, according to research by one web optimization company.
Joshua Bixby, a baseball fan and president of Vancouver-based Strangeloop Networks, tested transaction times for several online ticket vendors,… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
Social Media Networks In 2012 Infographics
An open Wi-Fi network is a gold mine for criminals. They can steal your identity by accessing personal data or commit crimes using open Internet connections, leaving no trace. The Australia’s War Driving Project aims to secure these weak links in Queensland’s capital city.
Australian authorities know open Wi-Fi… read more
It’s probably a matter that need not concern users of budget-priced fixed lens compact digicams but it is a subject of great matter to those who own DSLRs and other sundry ‘clever’ compacts. Exposure is where it all begins and, sometimes, disastrously ends.
The relationship of lens aperture and shutter speed… read more
In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a simple set of ribbon icons. First, we’ll build the starting shapes using several basic tools along with some simple effects and vector shape building techniques. Next, we’ll add extra details and colors using Pathfinder options, dashed strokes, a built-in… read more
Most of you already aware that jQuery is a lightweight JavaScript library that emphasizes interaction between JavaScript and HTML. it’s also known for fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development. Or in developer’s words “write less, Do… read more
At first glance, the Trigger Happy project on Kickstarter looked like a bit of a gimmick. It looked like a fancy intervalometer hooked to an expensive iPhone. I already have an intervalometer, why do I need to bog down my beloved iPhone (or Droid) with the simple task of shooting… read more
While web apps are a great way to get work done, they’re also a great pastime. With the recent introduction of the Chrome Web Store, you have instant access to thousands upon thousands of great web-based games in one place. Developers have been working hard making stellar games for the web,… read more
25 Photoshop Tutorials for Creating 3D Text Effects
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This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.
Are you thinking about snapping up a new iPad? The post-PC lifestyle is especially intriguing for business owners who travel on a regular basis and want to… read more
If you have your computer set up near where you sleep, and you have it hooked up to a nice sound system, you might prefer to use it as your alarm clock instead of using your cellphone or a conventional clock.
We’ve presented many alarm clock apps to you before, but… read more
3D Motion and Position of Text Characters with After Effects
Oleg Kostour moved from Canada to Mountain View to build a 3D software startup. Instead, he built an app to stay in touch with the girlfriend he left behind in Canada.
The iPhone app, Pair, launched in the app store this week. It creates a private shared timeline for couples that… read more
Ahh, memories. Remember the simple days of the Internet when we all laughed at videos of a dancing baby? Oh, that’s right, we’re still doing that.
Regardless, memes have changed a bit since the old days. Today, they’ve become so widespread, it’s difficult to distinguish the vintage from the modern.
If you’re… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
Take on look at the world of mobile devices — from multitouch smartphones and tablets to virtual assistants ready listen to your questions and give you answers — and you get the idea that the world of interfaces is changing fast. Desktop interfaces, however, are a different story
“Despite advances… read more
Create A 3D Business Card Mockup In 3D Studio Max
Two lawmakers are taking a stand against companies that have been demanding access to employee’s social media accounts.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D.-Conn.) will introduce a bill preventing companies from snooping on your Facebook page, Twitter profile or other sites. He told Politico that the practice is an “unreasonable invasion of privacy”… read more
Who doesn’t like movie posters? Probably very few people, because as far as I know, people love an awesome poster hanging on their walls. David Amblard definitely love to put his own vision on some classic movies.
David Amblard is a French illustrator, and his posters are really, really stylish. His… read more
As bloggers, we face a wide variety of tasks each day related to managing and building our blogs. Productivity and efficiency are vital, especially for part-time bloggers. A number of extremely addictive and time-consuming habits stand in the way, though.
I’m sure all bloggers wonder, “How did others make it to… read more
When I was with a former employer there were rumors of upcoming layoffs (obviously the rumors ended up being true or I wouldn’t be referring to it as a FORMER employer). The company denied the rumors, which sent employees a message to be nervous. Sure enough, layoffs started. First it… read more
Vector glossy and metallic ninja stars in Illustrator
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
World Water Day, celebrated annually on March 22, draws attention to the global water crisis and the importance of water to public health.
Organizations fighting for water sanitation use the day to spotlight their best efforts, many of which take place in the social space. This year, we took a… read more
We keep going through our weekly journey checking out great logos! We’re thinking ahead and we want to find new topics, good ones, to share with you guys. Last week we had a great post about logos with scissors, and today it’s all about logos with cherries!
Every week we search… read more
This is a different take on Responsive Web design. This article discusses how we can better embrace what the Web is about by ignoring the big elephant in the room; that is, how we can rely on media queries and breakpoints without any concern for devices.
The Challenge
Let’s start our journey… read more
Follow this quick tip and learn to how create a set of grunge icons. We will use plenty of Art brushes and with the help of the Pathfinder Panel we will create the grunge shape. To accentuate the grungy look we will use the Glass (Frosted) effect along with other… read more
Do you want to illustrate a vector vacuum cleaner? You’ll learn some excellent vector illustration techniques in this tutorial, as well as use powerful Illustrator tools, such as: 3D tools, Opacity Masks, and Blends. Follow along, while creating your own impressive artwork.
Step 1
Sketch a vertical elongated rectangle, shown below. You… read more
Could you disconnect from social media for two weeks?
We asked Mashable readers to tell us why they would want to do just that, and after reviewing the answers we received, we chose five brave individuals to partake in the challenge. It’s been one week since those individuals temporarily severed… read more
Famous photographer, Jim Richardson, once famously said “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” While that piece of advice says a lot about subject selection, many photographers will know that it’s not always possible. Furthermore, many take challenge from making the mundane… read more
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“The final Milo Greene show of SXSW. #AustinExhaustion”
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Max Blau is Paste… read more
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The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.
Name: OneID Inc.
Quick Pitch: Goodbye user names and passwords.
Genius Idea: OneID has created single-click login so users… read more
Morgan Norman is the founder and CEO of WorkSimple, the social performance application focused on social goals, feedback and recognition for you, your team and company. Connect with him and WorkSimple on Facebook and Twitter.
Cutting edge apps, software, websites and gadgets are sparking big changes in the workplace. Consequently, traditional… read more
Aziz Ansari has joined the ranks of stand-up comedians becoming online entrepreneurs. Ansari, known best for his role on Parks and Recreation, is releasing his new comedy special online for a mere five bucks.
Ansari is also relying on the web and social media to promote his latest endeavor. The actor… read more
Do you like candies? Come on, even if your outer adult doesn’t want to admit it, your inner child is reaching with its palms out! Do you remember when you were a kid with how much attention you paid when you were selecting which candies to buy in… read more
This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and keep up to date with the latest and greatest articles and resources from the… read more
Human’s aren’t meant to remember passwords with a bunch of pound signs or other nonsensical symbols. Although, cryptic passwords are great for security purposes, they’re not so great for the humans trying to remember them. And we have plenty to remember.
DARPA announced on Monday that it is… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
Samsung has sure rattled the cages of companies like Apple in its chase for market share in the smart phone market. The winner? Who knows.
But one thing is certain: if there had not been an iPhone to bump against in the first place, Samsung would still be happily making… read more
We’ve seen some great gadgets and equipment for designers. So many cool stuff, that we could actually assemble infinite perfect office spaces! Every week we’ll assemble a perfect office, and we’d like you to help us. What equipment would the perfect office have?
Not only gadgets and equipment, but also furniture,… read more
Our featured sponsor this week is xPlan, a powerful, friendly and attractive project management application.
Project management tools tend to be both complicated and expensive. If you’re a small business owner or are just new to this category in general, you need something that’s affordable and approachable without sacrificing important… read more
In the final part of this current series on Apple’s Aperture, we are going to have a brief look at one of the program’s most powerful features, the Adjustment Panel.
Situated in the Inspector Window, the first thing you will see at the very top is the histogram. As well as… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more
We know that the new iPad screen has a 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution, making it the most pixel-dense tablet screen available, but seeing the screen under a microscope really shows how tiny the pixels are compared to those used in the iPad 2′s screen.
UI designer Lukas Mathis has… read more
Are you a fan of mind-blowing science fiction movies directed by the legendary Ridley Scott? Then you’re in for a treat: The latest trailer has been released for Prometheus, billed as a prequel to his 1979 classic Alien.
Prometheus is being shot entirely in 3D. It’s set in the Alien universe,… read more
I want to begin this review by stating that David DuChemin is one of my favorite photographic authors. His previous books, including “Within the Frame” and “Photographically Speaking” take photographers through the mental side of creating a photograph. Both books are dynamic, but “Vision and Voice” is a different breed… read more
My first glimpse of this unit was just prior to Christmas. Obviously Canon was mighty proud of it and, despite the Yuletide pressures, was keen to show it off, guarded by a raft of non-disclosure tie-ups.
For some years now the G series has been the company’s compact camera tour de… read more
View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.
This week we look at Saving for Tomorrow, Tomorrow by Shlomo Benartzi.
It’s easy to imagine saving money next week, but how about right now? Generally, we want to spend it. Economist… read more
The word-processing app market is flooded with alternatives, most of them already very well established like the popular options of Pages or Microsoft Office’s Word. There’s even a whole other market for super simple or “distraction-free” word processors, which we’ve covered before.
However, there’s not really an in-between alternative. Something that… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more
Purchasing a Verizon iPad doesn’t mean you can’t also surf the web on AT&T’s network–for now, at least.
One enterprising MacRumors commenter, jsnuff1, discovered Friday morning that the Verizon version of the tablet can also run AT&T’s data network.
All you have to do is swap out the micro-SIM in the… read more
I really love nature photography and how photographers capture the beauty in places we could get for granted. A beach, a wheat field, the sea floor. The beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder.
Julian Calverley is a photographer from the United Kingdom and he’s a super talented artist…. read more
A scathing report by performance artist Mike Daisey looking at working conditions in the Chinese Foxconn facilities where iPhones and other popular tech products are manufactured was “partially fabricated,” according to This American Life, the radio show that aired the episode.
“Regrettably, we have discovered that one of our most… read more
Below, we are presenting an awesome and appealing collection of dual screen wallpapers for you. All these wallpapers are available in large resolution intended to display well on dual screens. You can use these wallpapers to decorate your dual screen with. These are the wonder creations by the artists showcasing… read more
20+ Carbon Fiber Backgrounds , Patterns and Tutorials
Apple has released another update to Safari, version 5.1.4, which has a total of 83 improvements to its performance, stability and, most importantly, security. The renewed offering of Apple’s default browser, which was released on Monday via the Software Update, is available to OS X Snow Leopard and Lion users… read more
This tutorial is inspired by Sheppard Fairey’s famous political poster series for the Obama campaign in the US. We’ll be showing you how to create this style of design. We’ll start with basic image editing techniques in Photoshop to get our guide layers setup, and then we’ll jump into Illustrator…. read more
In this day and age, everyone wants high-definiton content, and that means they either have to download the new 1080p video from iTunes or watch some Blu-Rays on their HDTV. Sadly, Macs still don’t sport Blu-Ray drives and probably never will, so why bother? Well, if you’ve already invested in… read more
This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more
This week has been filled with great photography, tutorials and interesting blogs as shared by some truly gifted artists. The photography community has been busy, and Toad Hollow Photography has compiled this list of some of the very best pieces encountered during their weekly adventures. We sincerely hope you enjoy… read more
Illustrator Quick Tutorial: Vector 3D Warped Logos In Gradient Color
Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks.
Get ready to turn your top tunes into physical art. Shapeways, a 3D printing company, introduced its latest project, Vibe, at SXSW last weekend.
Vibe is a custom iPhone case created from your favorite sound from SoundCloud…. read more
Yesterday, we asked what you’d do as Apple CEO for just one day. That’s right, at the end of the 24 hours, you go back to your day job.
The responses you sent were often smart and hilarious. Your replies fell into three general themes: You would affect product development,… read more
Fear not, slowpoke gamblers: There’s still time to fill out that NCAA Tournament bracket. The games don’t begin in earnest until Thursday morning, so many bracket pools still have several hours remaining for cogitation and predictions.
President Obama on Wednesday afternoon tweeted a link to a page on barackobama.com where… read more
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Microsoft researchers have created a new augmented reality concept by improving how virtual simulations react in the physical world.
The Kinect sensor is used in a process called Kinect Fusion, which allows projections of objects to react to different surfaces. Kinect Fusion is possible with the Beamatron — a… read more
These blew my mind. Riusuke Fukahori, a japanese artist has developed a painting technique that makes you think you’re seeing actual fishes inside water. When I say this I was really amazed, but when I watched the video, my head went through the roof.
Check these out with attention… try to… read more
Austrian researchers broke the world record for quickest printout of a three-dimensional object in the fast-evolving field of 3D printing.
Smaller than a grain of salt, 3D replicas of cathedrals, national landmarks and race cars were printed out layer by layer in about four minutes. Looking at the… read more
Jim Gianoglio is the manager of insight: social & mobile at Lunametrics, a Google Analytics certified partner that also specializes in social media, SEO, and PPC. You can follow him on Twitter @LunaMetrics or @jgianoglio.
It’s hard to ignore Pinterest‘s explosive growth over the past year. In a very short period… read more