Happy Birthday Chuck Norris: King of Internet Memes

What do you get the manliest man in the world for his birthday? A roundhouse kick roundup of Chuck Norris facts, that’s what.

Today, meme king Chuck Norris turns 72, and to celebrate, we’re tearing through lead with our teeth, wrestling grizzly bears and drinking whiskey for breakfast. Just kidding. (Or… read more

Entrepreneur Astronaut: Here’s How You’ll Get to Space

Richard Garriott, age 50, was the 483rd person to leave planet Earth — and he’d like you to be one of the first thousand.

Garriott, creator of the popular Ultima videogame series, spent a good chunk of his fortune visiting the International Space Station via Soyuz rocket in 2008 (with… read more

Daylight Saving Time: The Only Clock You’ll Need

Daylight Saving Time can make waking up the morning after “springing forward” or “falling back” the most confusing times of the year. Fortunately, the Internet is now home to an absurdly accurate clock that can instantly put any confusion to rest.

Time.is tells you whether your computer clock is… read more

Happstr, the App That Finds Your Happy Place … Literally

Looking for happiness? Now there’s a map for that.

Mobile web app Happstr lets users mark the locations at which they’re happy on a map and browse for happy spots left by others nearby.

It was built last week during a mobile hackathon called The Startup Bus. The team of six entrepreneurs… read more

Here’s What Happens When You Hate Your Job

Brent Daily is finally contributing to the GDP again as a founder of RoundPegg, a company culture intelligence platform that quantifies culture to help companies hire for culture fit and engage employees.

You’re really good at what you do, but you were just passed over for a job that you would… read more

Dog Blogs: 15 Adorable Tumblrs for Canine Connoisseurs

1. Dogs & Great Views

Canines + inspiring landscapes = win.

Click here to view this gallery.

Man’s best friend… read more

TweetStarGame a Modern Database for Modern Sports

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.

Quick Pitch: A one-stop, constantly updating database of social media’s most influential athletes in different sports and… read more

Facebook Co-Founder Takes the Reins at ‘New Republic’ Magazine

Chris Hughes, 28-year-old new media mogul and Facebook co-founder, is now the publisher and editor-in-chief of The New Republic after buying a majority stake of the long-standing progressive magazine.

Hughes revealed his plans for TNR in a letter Friday:

“Most of us get our news from social networks, blogs, and daily aggregators…. read more

Apple Patent Suggests ‘iWallet’ Is Headed To the iPhone

A new patent awarded to Apple this week hints that the company may be adding mobile payments to the next version of the iPhone.

The patent is called “Parental Controls,” and it deals specifically with controlling how children (who aren’t the ones paying the bills) and are able to use… read more

The iPad Is Now Available For Horses [VIDEO]

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks.

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “What kind of tablet would @horse_ebooks use?” Could there possibly be a device that’s equestrian-friendly? Consider your questions answered — horses love the iPad!

This week, the long-awaited unveiling of the… read more

Domain Names 101: How to Avoid Dot-Com Disasters [INFOGRAPHIC]

The overflow of quick and witty reaction tweets to the new iPad name proves a name is never just a name. This applies for domain names, too. Here are tips to help you avoid these classic dot-com disasters — poolife.com, therapistsfinder.com or IPallover.com.

DomainNameSales.com, a name registration and web hosting company,… read more

CardFlick Puts Your Instagram and Facebook Pictures On Virtual Business Cards

Virtual business card company CardFlick is giving its products a new look with the introduction of InstaCards, a web-based feature that now allows you to create virtual business cards using your Facebook and Instagram photos.

Cards created using the service can be shared — or “flicked” — to others who are… read more

10 Innovative Uses of Facebook Timeline for Brands

1. Fanta

The soda company’s branded Facebook Timeline page took advantage of the Leap Year by pretending that the… read more

How Windows 8 Tablets Could Seriously Challenge the iPad

Now that the new iPad has been revealed, everyone’s chiming in on whether it’s a disappointing incremental upgrade or a fantastic breakthrough. None of that matters to its success, of course. If every single previous iPhone and iPad product launch is any indication, Apple is going to sell truckloads of… read more

March Madness: 6 Sites for Creating Your Ultimate Bracket

Time to iron your favorite jersey, slap some war paint on and dust off that foam finger: March Madness is about to begin! Whether you’re an NCAA Basketball superfan or a casual bystander, everyone can get swept up in the magic and drama of the Big Dance. Of course, one… read more

Twitter Engineer Builds Tool for Event Backchannels

A new tool makes Twitter a better backchannel for events and panels.

Bill Couch, a software engineer at Twitter, demoed the new tool at SXSW on Friday during the “Design from the Gut” panel.

Panels often use a Twitter hashtag as a way to accept audience-submitted questions. The problem, however,… read more

Crowdsourced Philanthropy: Is It Worth the Risk?

Kellie Clapper is an assistant vice president of public affairs at State Farm Insurance. She is helping State Farm launch Cause An Effect, the company’s first crowdsourced philanthropy program, which gives people a chance to bring home one of 40 $25,000 grants to their neighborhood.

As brands look for ways to… read more

Would You Subscribe To Your Own Cereal Creation?

Puffed quinoa? Mini cookies? Maybe throw in some blueberries, cinnamon or chia seeds? Whatever you want in your breakfast bowl, a newly hatched startup called Cerealize wants to sell you a subscription to it.

The startup’s eleven founders met at the start of an unusual hackathon called The Startup Bus… read more

Tips for Designing a Compact Website Layout

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It can take a lot of additional effort to build mobile-specific website templates. HTML and CSS have come a long way but there are still plenty of standards and loopholes to jump through. And with the mounting increase of various mobile devices there are more platforms… read more

Fashion Advice App Fashism Dives Into Ecommerce, Launches on Android

Fashism, a website and mobile app that lets users solicit community feedback on style, is diving into ecommerce with the launch of an accessories shop. Now, when users are told to “add a belt” or “toss in some bangles” to spruce up their outfits, they can act immediately on that… read more

Interactive Nike Fuel Station Opens in London [VIDEO]

British runners: on your mark, get set — shop! Nike fans in London can re-fuel at a new interactive pop-up shop designed to sync with the company’s latest high-tech product: the Nike+ Fuelband.

The wristband tracks your movements throughout the day. It records “your entire athletic life,” says Nike’s… read more

Magician Turns Isis Mobile Payment System Into Magic

Here at South by South West (SXSW), it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. Some companies use free bikes and coffee, others crazy in-booth games. Isis, the mobile payment system brought to you by T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon is using magic to turn heads.

Cyber-illusionist Marco Tempest… read more

Predict Apple’s Next Game-Changing Innovation [CONTEST]

IPad launch day has come and gone. The flurry of excitement surrounding the big Apple product announcement has died down, at least until the new iPad releases on March 16.

The new device is an upgrade to the previous iPad 2, offering new features like the retina display, 4G LTE… read more

3 Tradeoffs Your Startup Should Consider Before Partnering

Omar H. Téllez is founder/CEO of SCHEDit, a “hyper-social” events calendar that recently partnered with Boston.com to launch My Events. Called “Twitter for events” by Mashable, SCHEDit helps users connect with the right people, the right places at the right time.

As entrepreneurs, we typically face more questions than answers. Then,… read more

HowAboutWe’s New Site Helps Couples Discover Outings

Online dating site HowAboutWe faces the same paradox as any matchmaker: “The better you do at your job,” explains co-founder Brian Schechter, “the more likely that your customers will never come back to you.”

The startup announced Friday it will launch a new site targeted at committed couples that could help… read more

Creative Freelancers Unite! Preview of Photoshop CS6

I’m going to tell you a little secret that causes me some embarrassment. I still use Photoshop CS3. I’m going to chalk it up to the fact that I am skeptical of constant software upgrades and the fact that I’m not a graphic designer. Still…I’m so behind the times…. read more

Find My Mac and Sosumi: Keep Your Mac Secure

Even if you don’t have a portable Mac, you should be aware that stuff happens, and even if you think that it’s never going to happen to you, thefts are not as unusual as you might think. I’ve been there, and I can tell you it feels awful having no… read more

Apple’s 2012 Fiscal Year Rides on New iPad

Apple has a lot riding on the success of the new iPad. It’s the company’s only big launch this year until the iPhone 5 is expected to launch in October.

Apple’s quarters are different from most companies — its fourth quarter ends in September, so sales of the new iPad… read more

Pedestrian Airbag Just Might Save Your Life [VIDEO]

Volvo has introduced the world’s first-ever pedestrian airbag on a car.

Here’s how it works: When the Volvo V40‘s front bumper hits a pedestrian, sensors register the contact. The hood lifts slightly, and a U-shaped cushion pops out over the front windshield. So, if someone flips over the… read more

How Product Announcements Affect Apple’s Stock Price [CHARTS]

Much of Apple’s market value hinges on the reception of its products. Will people love the new iPad? Will the next iteration of the iPhone change the mobile game?

Product announcement events are so important to Apple’s marketing that they can really move the needle on the company’s stock price.

SEE ALSO:… read more

Most Attractive Wallpapers For your iPhone

Most Attractive Wallpapers For your iPhone

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Path Adds Nike+ Integration, Lets You Share Running Data With Friends

Path released version 2.1 of its iPhone app Thursday, allowing you to sync your Nike+ account with the app for the first time.

Now, you can connect your Nike+ and Path accounts to share your runs automatically with your Path network. Friends will be able to see your time, distance, best… read more

Uberlife Makes Hanging Out Offline Easier

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Name: Uberlife

Quick Pitch: Uberlife lets users create real-world hangouts, share them instantly with their social networks and… read more

4 Ways Restaurants Should Use QR Codes

Hamilton Chan is CEO and founder of Paperlinks, which provides the leading QR code infrastructure for businesses. Codes generated through Paperlinks app can be scanned by the free Paperlinks iPhone app or by any QR code reader on any smartphone platform.

Despite criticism, the QR code continues to be a major… read more

Apple Quietly Rejects Google Maps in iPhoto for iPad

When Apple unveiled iPhoto for iPad, it demonstrated the many departures from the desktop version, including the the multi-touch editing, visual brush palette and AirPlay slideshow streaming. What Apple didn’t mention was that it wasn’t using Google Maps anymore.

When you check a photo’s location data in the OS X version… read more

5 Free Panoramic Photo Apps for iPhone

5 Free Panoramic Photo Apps for iPhone

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Why Bands Need Better Mobile Websites Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

This year, about 2,000 bands will arrive in Austin to play SXSW, hoping to grab the attention of label execs, A&R reps, and most importantly, new fans.

Typically, bands play around four shows during the music portion of the festival, which is plenty of opportunity to get exposure. But what if… read more

Peyton Manning Fired, Fans React on Twitter [CHARTS]

One of the NFL’s star quarterbacks, Peyton Manning, was cut loose by the Indianapolis Colts after 14 seasons of signal-calling brilliance this week. And, as is the norm these days, the major piece of sports news made a huge splash on Twitter.

Manning fans used the social network to pay… read more

5 Social Media Campaigns Rocking International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually March 8, focuses on empowering women around the globe. It has has evolved into a massive day of social media activism, with campaigns popping up throughout the social web.

In many parts of the world, women are more likely to never receive an education, live… read more

Why Some Musicians May Not Own Their Social Media Followers

Max Blau is Paste Magazine‘s multimedia editor, where he oversees all audio, video and photo content on the website. He is also a freelance writer, photographer and videographer. Follow him at @MaxBlau or check out his blog.

When fans communicate with their favorite musicians on Twitter or Facebook, they rarely ask,… read more

How NFL Legend Warren Sapp Tackles Social Media

Warren Sapp spent 13 years as one of the NFL’s most talented, verbose and entertaining players. The intimidating mountain of a defensive tackle played in nearly 200 career games, registered nearly 100 regular season sacks and made seven Pro Bowls — numbers that may well lead to a Hall of… read more

New iPad: Is Your Content Ready for the HD Tablet Revolution?

David Clarke is CEO and Co-Founder of BGT Partners, a 2011 and 2010 Ad Age Best Place to Work in the U.S. BGT creates interactive marketing and technology solutions for global corporations that strengthen brands, develop more engaging relationships and transform businesses.

It’s time to take tablet design seriously and evaluate… read more

GE Wants You to Play With Power Tools at SXSW

Ever used a laser cutter? How about a cold saw, ironworker, injection molder or 3D printer? If not, do you want to?

No matter your power-tool qualifications (or lack thereof), GE wants to give you a chance to get some hands-on time with them.

The company is launching a series of pop-up… read more

SXSW Networking: 6 Ways to Up Your Game

Scott Gerber is the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, a nonprofit organization that promotes youth entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and underemployment. The YEC provides young entrepreneurs with access to tools, mentorship, and resources that support each stage of a business’s development and growth.

On Friday, the ultimate crossroads… read more

LinkedIn Announces Women-Only ‘DevelopHer’ Hackday

Thursday is International Women’s Day, and LinkedIn is celebrating by announcing the DevelopHer Hackday, a competition encouraging female engineers to collaborate on software projects.

Scheduled for June 30 and July 1 in Mountain View, Calif., LinkedIn’s 24-hour event is open to students, enthusiasts and professionals. The company has created a DevelopHer… read more

#MashSXSW: Show Off Your SXSWi Photos on Mashable

Chock full of people, panels and parties, SXSWi is an event to document. There’s no doubt attendees — some of the most digitally connected folks out there — will be fully loaded with the latest technology to do so.

We want to be a part of your favorite moments. Stop by… read more

Why Sprint Got Shut Out of Apple’s iPad Party

Apple threw its annual iPad-unveiling bash Wednesday, and it included a major milestone for the company. The new iPad is Apple’s very first 4G LTE product, with versions available that connect to either Verizon’s or AT&T’s LTE networks.

Notably absent from that list: Sprint.

The carrier became a partner of Apple’s… read more

New Site Helps You Control Google Search Results for Your Name

Potential employers, clients and dates are all Googling your name. BrandYourself, a new website launching Thursday, helps make sure they find what you want them to.

The website guides you in search optimizing the links you want to push up in Google results for your name.

Here’s how it works: You choose… read more

Half of Sports Fans Visit Bathroom to Check Scores on Mobile Device [STUDY]

At the game, in the car, at home and even in the bathroom, sports junkies need their fix. And mobile devices are always there to deliver. Nearly 80% of sports fans who own a smartphone or tablet have used it in the past year to augment their fandom, according to… read more

What Will the iPad Look Like in 10 Years? [CONTEST]

Apple revealed the new iPad Wednesday, as an upgrade to its tablet line. While the new device boasts some anticipated new features, like the HD retina display and 4G LTE capability, it left some disappointed.

However, while it may not have been the revolutionary leap that we’ve come to expect… read more

YouTube Reveals Its Pick of the Non-Profits for Next Cause Summit [VIDEOS]

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Apple Event: Everything We Know [VIDEO]

Apple put all of the rumors to rest at its event Wednesday, revealing the long-awaited new iPad, or as CEO Tim Cook calls it, “the poster child of the post-PC world.” The company also revealed additional software and company updates.

Couldn’t keep up with all the action? Read… read more

Are You Falling Into the Pricing Trap?

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

When Molly first launched her catering business, she offered deep discounts to family, friends, referrals and pretty much anyone else. Tom took the same approach when he… read more

iPhoto for iPhone and iPad: Hands On

Alongside the new iPad and updated Apple TV, Apple released iPhoto for iOS, thus completing the process of bringing the iLife trifecta to the iPhone and iPad.

With iPhoto for iOS [iTunes link] users get a robust photo editor in an easy-to-use package. Priced at just $4.99, the app is… read more

What’s My iPad 2 Worth? Here’s How to Sell It Online

Wednesday Apple announced a new iPad, sending a flurry of enthusiastic iPad owners to the interwebs to ditch their old tablets to make way for the new.

So, how much can you expect to get for an iPad 2 now that there’s a new iPad on the way? We did some… read more

Watch Two $400 Spacecraft LEGO Models Crash [VIDEO]

Two Star Wars fans invested more than $800 into buying LEGO models of the most powerful spacecraft in the Star Wars Galaxy to crash them.

See what happens when the LEGO Super Star Destroyer and LEGO Death Star vessels — over 6955 pieces put together — collide in the… read more

How Gen Y Women Fare in Today’s Workplace [INFOGRAPHIC]

We’re past the Betty Drapers and the Jane Jetsons (although, it would be pretty sweet to have a robot maid on reserve), but forging new frontiers for young working women has continued to be a challenge. In tandem with International Women’s Day on March 8, let’s explore the state of… read more

iPhone 4S Upgrade on AT&T Claims to Add 4G Service — But Does It?

If you download iOS 5.1 onto your AT&T iPhone 4S, you’ll notice something new — your phone now has 4G. Or at least, that’s what it claims.

Let’s be clear: iOS 5.1 does nothing to change the speed of your handset’s data connection. But it does mark the end of… read more

Pinterest Meets Trip Advisor: Wanderfly Launches New Travel Site

Travel recommendation engine Wanderfly’s new site works like a Pinterest built for personalized travel.

The startup unveiled the update at the Launch Festival in San Francisco Wednesday.

As with Wanderfly’s previous site, users can browse ideal travel destinations based on duration, price and specific criteria.

For instance, I chose “adventure,” “off the… read more

The Evolution of Animated GIFs [VIDEO]

GIFs have become a bit of an enigma — they are one of the oldest image formats used on the Web, yet if you ask anyone familiar with the old format, they’d likely not associate it with a short clip of a cat in a Godzilla suit knocking over a… read more

Why The New iPad Did Not Blow My Mind

This was supposed to be a bigger deal.

Don’t get me wrong, the iPad New (you have a better name?) looks just as good as the Apple iPad 2. This is because it looks exactly the same.

You have to, as I did, turn on the iPad New to tell… read more

Will You Be Getting the New iPad? [POLL]

After weeks of speculation, the new iPad has landed. Apple announced the product along with an update to Apple TV today at an event in San Francisco.

The biggest surprise in today’s announcement? Perhaps the name: While nearly everyone expected the iPad 3 or the iPad HD (or possibly even… read more

Hands On with the New iPad: First Impressions [PICS]

Photos on the New iPad

Images show up sharp and clear on the iPad’s new Retina Display.

Click here to… read more

Shoot Asteroids With Your Eyes — in 3D!

Remember that game we tried out a couple of months ago where you shoot asteroids with your eyes? The company behind the eye-tracking technology just unveiled the next version, which recreates the glorious destruction of atomizing space rocks, only this time in 3D.

Tobii, which developed the original game based on… read more

Apple Releases New iPad with Retina Display, Apple TV and More

In what was arguably the most anticipated technology announcement of 2012 so far, Apple has today announced a new iPad with a retina display matching the iPhone 4 display, a new Apple TV with 1080p support and an update to iOS, version 5.1, which will bring Japanese support to Siri,… read more

Doxo: Getting Rid of the File Cabinet

Each year around tax time, I always go through the ritual of cleaning out the file cabinet of the receipts, bills, and other paperwork that I have kept that I no longer need for the following year. My parents always told me to keep two years worth of documents, so… read more

Was the New Apple iPad Made Ethically?

Apple mania took over the interwebs on Wednesday morning as the company unveiled its latest iPad.

In addition to the roar of excitement, the activist watchdog group, “SumOfUs” called on Apple to release employees’ time card data from the last four months to see if workers in China were forced into… read more

How Your Business Can Get the Most From SXSW

Sam Decker is founder and CEO of Mass Relevance and former CMO of Bazaarvoice. A licensed Twitter partner, Mass Relevance integrates real-time social content experiences for media and brands through a hosted platform.

What are you doing at SXSW Interactive to help your business? 



Most of the impact you can get… read more

Warner Bros. Offers In-Store DVD-to-Cloud Service [VIDEO]

Film giant Warner Bros. introduced an in-store option to turn physical copies of movies into cloud-based digital files rather than have people do it themselves.

Warner Bros. President Kevin Tsujihara announced the “disc-to-digital” program on Wednesday, saying the initiative is a convenient way to convert existing DVD and Blu-ray… read more

Apple TV Update Coming to Older Devices

Fear not Apple TV fans, the second generation device is getting a big software update later today.

Apple announced its third-generation Apple TV at today’s event in San Francisco. The new Apple TV features the same physical dimensions as the second generation Apple TV but supports 1080p video.

Aside from 1080p, the… read more

50 Free Web And Mobile UI Element Kits, Wireframe Kits And PSD Files

Yet another interesting compilation of some free and fresh web UI, Phone UI and Wireframes for you to download. We know that designers always need some basic design elements to start their designing process with. Keeping this in mind, we regularly share some creative stuff for our designers that they… read more

Just Call it the iPad

Apple clarified a lot of rumors about the new iPad at its event today, except what to call it. When CEO Tim Cook finally left the stage, having unveiled an iPad with a high-resolution “retina” display, an improved processor and options for LTE connectivity, he simply said it was “the… read more

iPad 2 Price Drops to $399

After Apple announced the new iPad Wednesday, the company dropped the price of its predecessor, the iPad 2, to start at $399. Previously the device had been sold starting at $499.

Apple will offer the iPad 2 in two configurations, the $399 price is for a 16GB Wi-Fi only model. A… read more

Apple iWork and iLife Get a Slew of App Updates

Apple announced updates to its extremely popular line of iWork productivity apps Wednesday at the company’s feverishly anticipated event in San Francisco. It also announced improvements to its iLife suite of creative apps, with updates for iMovie and Garageband, and the introduction of iPhoto to the iPad.

The iPad previously… read more

Red Cross Launches Social Media Disaster Response Center

The Red Cross and Dell have jointly launched a Digital Operations Center, the first social media-monitoring platform dedicated to humanitarian relief. The Digital Operations Center will equip the Red Cross to better share safety and preparedness tips during natural disasters.

The Red Cross hopes the new center will empower communities suffering… read more

iPad style Apps come to Photoshop – At last!

If you envy your friends their iPhone Instagram app and their iPad grunge photo editing apps then PSKiss has the solution. PSKiss recently released its PSKiss Photogram which is the first ever (at least as far as I’m aware) app like extension for Photoshop. It has all the coolness of… read more

45 Mind-Blowing Dribbble Illustrations

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The designers on Dribbble are some of the most talented people from all around the world. I have found some insanely great works of art in dozens of areas including web, print, branding, and logo design. But one of my favorite artistic categories is illustration work.

In… read more

100 Mac Apps To Rule Them All

This post is the answer to the first question that any new Mac user will ask: which apps are the best? The next time someone asks you this question, don’t think twice, just send them here.

We’ve spent hours and hours browsing the web, combing the Mac App Store and wandering… read more

Smugmug’s Camera Awesome App For iPhones [REVIEW]

This is one review I am excited to write. I have been a fan of Smugmug for years and years, paying for their Pro account annually and enjoying the ease of use on the site. I am also a recent iPhone convert and have enjoyed playing with various apps as… read more

Smashing Email Newsletter Turns Two Years Old: Comment and Win!

Two years ago, we launched the Smashing Email Newsletter. Today, we’d like to reflect on some of the greatest newsletter articles of the past year and celebrate this anniversary with our 100,000 readers with a fabulous book giveaway!

Back then, we planned to launch the Smashing Newsletter only if we had… read more

10 Apps to Increase Your Fitness and Support Good Health

Are you wanting to get in shape, shed weight, feel better or gain that competitive edge? An important part of setting and maintaining fitness goals is using the right tools to help keep you on track. Whether you’re a gym rat, an outdoor adventurer or you prefer the quiet of… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.123)

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

Social Network Links Professionals With Free Lunch

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: GetLunched.com

Quick Pitch: GetLunched.com is a new way to make professional connections over lunch.

Genius Idea: Everyone loves… read more

Watch This Robot Run Way Faster Than You [VIDEO]

Just signed up for your first 5K? Feeling proud of that sprint you took around the block? For that matter, are you proud of your running ability at all? Then you may not want to watch this video, unless you’re an Olympic-level athlete.

A robot designed by the boffins at… read more

10 Biggest Internet IPOs of the Last 10 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Until we hear otherwise, it’s assumed that Facebook is well on its way to the trading floor. The social networking behemoth filed paperwork to go public at the beginning of February, and is on track to be the most valuable public Internet company in the universe.

SEE ALSO: How 9 Tech… read more

Forget the iPad 3 — Apple is Launching the iPad HD

As an editor, I’m pretty much contractually obliged to be cautious. So many rumors are constantly swirling around the next hot Apple gadget that one has to keep an open mind about all of them — every last one could be wrong. The company could teach the NSA a thing… read more

5 Huge Digital Marketing Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Jonathan Gardner is director of communications at ad company Vibrant Media. He has spent his career as an innovator at the nexus of media and technology, having worked in communications leadership roles and as a journalist around the world.

Digital marketing is a discipline in flux. We face an onslaught of… read more

SXSW Through Your Eyes: Show Us Your Photos and Videos

Starting March 9, Austin, TX once again becomes the center of the media universe. South by Southwest invites tech, music, and film lovers to the capital of the Lone Star State for 10 days of panels, presentations, and parties.

If you’ve never been, the conference and festival is split up… read more

Is a Retina Screen on the iPad 3 Overkill?

When Apple raises the curtain on its big show this Wednesday, it’ll unveil the iPad 3, which will almost certainly have a retina display that features a pixel count of 2,048 x 1,536 — a truly amazing spec for a tablet. But is such a high-resolution screen really necessary?

Yes,… read more

Take a First Look at ‘Halo 4′ [VIDEO]

Prepare to indulge in some Halo 4 hotness. Fans are getting a closer look at the game, thanks to leaked screenshots and a brand new developer’s diary that shows glimpses at actual gameplay.

Halo 4 is slated to hit the Xbox 360 in time for Holiday 2012. It’s also the first… read more

Basketball Coach’s Halftime Tweets a New Take on Mid-Game Interviews

Is the sideline TV sports reporter destined for extinction? Colorado State basketball coach Tim Miles recently took a big step toward eliminating the quick mid-game Q-and-A that’s a staple of hoops broadcasts.

During halftime of a game against UNLV, Miles sent a public halftime Twitter update on his thoughts about… read more

10 Sad Substitutes for Hits You Can’t Stream on Netflix

1. X-Men 2 vs. Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom

Although nature’s wolverine may be pretty ferocious, he’s probably not as… read more

Register Now for Mashable’s SXSWi House 2012

With only a few days before SXSW, one of the most memorable festivals in tech, now’s the time to populate your calendar with every event, panel and party you want to attend while visting Austin, TX.

By popular demand, Mashable is bringing back one of the biggest parties in Austin:… read more

Apple’s iPad Event: What if Every Single Rumor Is Wrong?

Here’s something to chew over. Imagine if everything we all think we know about the next Apple iPad — even its name: “iPad 3” — is wrong.

No one likes to be wrong, but all these “inside sources” and collected parts may not, in fact, add up to the sum… read more

Delta Wants You to Shop Amazon While Flying

Delta Airlines announced on Monday that it’s offering free in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers — so long as they’re using it to access e-commerce giant Amazon.

Travelers onboard all Delta and Delta Connection flights with Wi-Fi connectivity will be able to visit and shop at Amazon.com and Amazonwireless.com free of charge. The… read more

Michael Jackson’s Entire Music Catalogue Stolen in Sony Music Hack [VIDEO]

More than 50,000 Michael Jackson music files were hacked from Sony‘s servers in 2011, the company recently confirmed.

Jackson’s back catalogue spanning his entire career, in addition to unreleased tracks, were allegedly illegally downloaded by Brits James Marks and James McCormick, the Guardian reports. The two suspects will stand… read more

Japanese, A Beautifully Complex Writing System

As a Japanese person living in Europe, I’m sometimes asked: “Japanese is a difficult language, isn’t it?” Those asking are often surprised when my answer is a simple: “No, actually, it’s not.”

While it is true (at least to many Westerners) that Japanese is an exotic language, when compared to learning… read more

YouTube vs. Self-Hosted Video: Pros & Cons for Webmasters

Video is a favorite way to attract new website visitors. As you know new visitors, means higher traffic. The higher traffic – the more chances to spread your ideas worldwide. The more juice you input in your ideas, the more new people will stop by at your site. This circle… read more

Daily Inspiration #1073

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

48 New Digital Media Resources You Might Have Missed

Been away from Mashable for a few days? Maybe you were sorting through hundreds of Oscar memes. Perhaps you’ve been busy working on integrating your brand with Facebook Timeline. Or have you been trying to figure out what the iPad 3 will look like?

For whatever reason you’ve missed our… read more