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Former HP CEO Mark Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-President

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:27:38 +0000

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd is joining business software and hardware firm Oracle as Co-President, the company announced today, confirming yesterday’s rumors.

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison publicly defended Hurd after the HP board let him go, citing inaccurate expense reports related to a personal relationship. Ellison called the board’s actions… read more

Mashable Readers Feel Craigslist Should Not Be Censored

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:42:03 +0000

Over the weekend, we noticed Craiglist had replaced a certain notorious section of its site with a black bar reading “censored.”

A longtime and well-known digital resource for prostitutes and the people who engage their services, Craigslist has come under fire many times over the past few years for its erotic/adult… read more

Mashable Readers Say Craigslist Should Not Be Censored

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:42:03 +0000

Over the weekend, we noticed Craiglist had replaced a certain notorious section of its site with a black bar reading “censored.”

Keynotopia Wireframing Set: Free Wireframing Templates for Apple Keynote

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:01 +0000

Lately, Apple Keynote has been gaining popularity among designers as a wireframing and prototyping tool. Features like multiple slide masters, styles, grouping, animation and hyperlinks make it ideal for crafting interactive prototypes and UI narratives. Today’s freebie, Keynotopia, is a free set of interface elements for Keynote that makes it… read more

10 Replacement Icons to Re-Beautify iTunes 10

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:05 +0000

When Apple released iTunes 10 last week, the newest version of the venerable media app sported not only a refined interface and the new Ping social network but a new application icon, as well.

For nearly a decade, every version of iTunes has used some variation of a CD and paired… read more

Investors Squeamish About Third-Party Twitter Apps [STATS]

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:40:09 +0000

According to private-company intelligence firm CB Insights, now is a particularly bad time to try to raise money if you’re a company built on top of Twitter.

The ecosystem of third-party Twitter apps has seen a 50% decline in early-stage investment over the past year. Whether it’s due to Twitter’s evolving… read more

Nike Unveils New iPhone App Just for Runners

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:40:11 +0000

Nike has just rolled out a new iPhone app for runners, available for download now [iTunes link].

The Nike+ GPS App for iPhone will pull in data from the device’s accelerometer and GPS to give runners an effective, accurate and useful tool for getting in shape and staying motivated. So far,… read more

Daily Inspiration #607

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:38:17 +0000

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

HOW TO: Run Your Business Online with $10 and a Google Account

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:05:22 +0000

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

Online infrastructure for your small business doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. By leveraging many of the free and inexpensive products offered by Google, you can… read more

YouTube’s Life in a Day Gets an Interactive Gallery

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:03:40 +0000

YouTube has just launched an official gallery showing off some of the 80,000 submissions it received as part of its Life in a Day project.

The official gallery is viewable as a matrix or as a 3D sphere. You can sort through videos based on location, time of day, mood, the… read more

The Perfect Office #53

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:49 +0000

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

Google’s Music Service to Launch by Christmas [REPORT]

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:00:36 +0000

Apple may get a nasty surprise this holiday season; rumors are swirling that Google’s Andy Rubin is planning on a holiday-season launch for the search behemoth’s new music download service.

According to a Reuters report, Rubin, the Google VP Engineering who oversees Android development, has been deep in talks with record… read more

A Perfect Lie in Photoshop #2

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:16:19 +0000

Last year our friend and contributor of Abduzeedo Cameron Rad did a video tutorial called A Perfect Lie in Photoshop in which he showed us a really cool skin retouching technique. Even though the that tutorial was already cool he wasn’t satisfied and spent another year trying to come up… read more

15 Incredible iPhone Dog Photographs

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:12:17 +0000

Here at Mashable we’ve been taking a look at what the iPhone camera is capable of, and it seems (with a decent eye-of-the-beholder and the help of a variety of really cool apps) that it can turn out some pretty spectacular results.

Continuing on from previous galleries in which we highlighted… read more

Leaked Google Documents Reveal How Much Big Brands Spend on Search Ads

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:02:47 +0000

As more and more brands shift larger portions of their advertising budgets to the web, Google’s AdWords program has become an increasingly important outlet to announce a new product or to try to turn the tide on public opinion.

And now, Ad Age has obtained an internal Google document that highlights… read more

Mashable Weekend Recap: 15 Stories You Might Have Missed

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:18:23 +0000

We hope you’ve had a fantastic weekend! Now that you’re back, you might want to catch up on all that’s happened while you’ve been out enjoying the final stretch of summer (those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway).

This weekend, Craigslist defiantly removed its Adult Services section, the most… read more

Ultimate Roundup of WordPress Screencasts and Tutorials

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:00:15 +0000

It’s certainly no secret that I think the WordPress platform is the way to go in developing a web presence for any design professional who wants to do it on their own and control the result. What sets WordPress apart from other blogging software are the many free templates, tutorials… read more

Nokia Hires Pamela Anderson to Promote the N8

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:34:30 +0000

Nokia is the world’s largest cell phone manufacturer, but when it comes to smartphones, it’s losing ground to iPhone and Android-based devices. Thus, the expectations for its next high-end, Symbian^3-based device, the Nokia N8, are through the roof.

Nokia N8 is coming soon – September 30th, if you trust Nokia’s Senior… read more

Mysterious Photo Illustrations

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:04:04 +0000

Sergey is a Russian photo illustrator with amazing styles. Each piece is very intriguing to the eyes as you try to understand the mystery behind the image. Sergey claims that his works are not like the pros because he doesn’t spend a lot of time in each piece and he… read more

MindMeister: Collaborative Mind Mapping That’s Free

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:00:23 +0000

Imagine it now. You’ve come up with the best idea ever and a great way of executing it but you need somewhere to quickly lay down your ideas. Pen and paper’s fine but what if you need to digitise this and send it to your team later? Why not just… read more

Designing Typography for the Modern Web

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:33:31 +0000

As web designers it is our job to grow with the trends of the Internet. As new technology emerges it’s our position to jump on board and see where it can take us. This includes trends all over the web, typography being a major player.

Many designers don’t consider type as… read more

Modern UI and Layout Tutorials for Photoshop

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:20:54 +0000

It would be very hard to find a situation where Photoshop does not have the perfect solution for any web (or print) design problem. With Photoshop you can pretty much design a web page just as you envisaged mentally, with virtually no creative restrictions and with a pixel-perfect result.

Web design… read more

Fight The System: Battling Bureaucracy

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:40 +0000

If you work as part of an in-house Web team, you have my sympathy. If that in-house team is within a large organization, then doubly so. Being part of an in-house Web team sucks. Trust me, I know. I worked at IBM for three years and now spend most of… read more

Apple Photoshops One Icon Too Many on the New iPod Touch

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:32 +0000

The new iPod Touch – with Facetime, multitasking, and the Retina display – is so close to an iPhone that even Apple can sometimes get confused.

Case in point: look at this image of iPod Touch from Apple’s site, and you’ll notice it has a Phone app icon, which definitely doesn’t… read more

Graphic Design Inspiration by Mike Harrison

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:05:36 +0000

Mike Harrison is a 25 year old graphic designer and illustrator, currently residing in Southwest UK. For the past 7 years he has honed a variety of skills in the fields of graphic design, illustration, motion and photography. It turned into more than just a passionate hobby for him many… read more

Should Craigslist’s “Adult Services” Be Censored? [POLL]

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:38:25 +0000

This weekend, Craigslist removed its notorious “Adult Services” classifieds section in U.S. markets and replaced it with a black bar that read “censored,” implying that pressure from law enforcement or the legal and political systems of the country became too much to resist.

Craigslist is playing for sympathy, but will it… read more

10 Great Watches for Gadget Lovers [PICS]

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:44:03 +0000

Everybody loves a good watch, and the best thing about watches is that they actually serve a practical purpose. These handy, portable gadgets are more than just decoration, which means you can usually justify spending money on a decent one.

However, being geeks, we want more from our timepiece than the… read more

6 BlackBerry Apps to Cure iPhone Envy

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:47:48 +0000

We’ve all run into someone with a new iPhone. And we’ve all learned to expect the inevitable “watch this” moment involved in this encounter.

Whether they identify the background music with Shazam, pull up a fancy screen saver, or fire up a classic PC game, it’s easy for even the… read more

Disgraced HP CEO Mark Hurd Might Work for Oracle

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:11:12 +0000

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd is in talks to join computer technology corporation Oracle “as a top executive,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

Hurd resigned from his position at HP after an investigation into a sexual harassment claim made by a former HP contractor. The company concluded that Hurd did not… read more

Should You Search Social Media Sites for Job Candidate Information?

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:45:13 +0000

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

Social media is becoming a great way for recruiters to announce job openings and find qualified candidates. The conversational nature of social media allows you to interact… read more

HOW TO: Land a Career in Digital Public Relations

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:38:37 +0000

It’s easy to slap the digital prefix on to any job title and assume the rules are more or less the same. But digital PR means living online and basically trying to stay ahead of the Internet.

There are a lot of tasks to juggle and it requires a special type… read more

Daily Inspiration #606

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:14:54 +0000

Stunning Digital Photos That Look Like (Surprisingly) Real But Are Not

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:31:06 +0000

This is a post in which we are listing down some Stunning Digital Art That Look Like (Surprisingly) Real But Are Not. These are some of the beautiful digital artwork and illustration examples. These are the wonder creations of designers who use their creativity with a different angle and approach… read more

Linkswitch #34: Finances, Style Guides, Press Releases

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:30:53 +0000

Blogging For Web Designers: Editorial Calendars and Style Guides

A few years ago, you might not have pointed out during a meeting with a potential client that you maintained a blog. Over time, though, blogs have evolved from the being a personal hobby to a serious work tool. In… read more

Our Favorite Tweets of the Week Aug 29-Sep 4, 2010

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:30:56 +0000

Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers.

The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick… read more

Wikipedia Founder Says Apps, Not Paywalls, Could Save the News

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:11:49 +0000

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said in an interview with the Associated Press yesterday that paid apps like those found on the iPhone, Android and iPad could help financially troubled news organizations, but he didn’t have anything positive to say about charging for content on the web.

On the other hand, he’s… read more

Wallpaper of the Week #116 by Mike Speero

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:04:01 +0000

The wallpaper of this week is an image created by Mike Speero, a graphic designer and digital artist from Gothenburg, Sweden. Mike has been featured in several galleries, exhibitions, books, interviews, magazines, blogs, websites, prints and the list goes on and on.

For more information about Mike Speero visit his Website… read more

The iWatch Is Real: It’s the New iPod Nano [PIC]

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:21:09 +0000

Apple makes computers, tablets, phones, portable media players, TV set-top-boxes, displays and a dozen other things, but to date, it hasn’t made a wristwatch. Oh, wait, actually, it has! It’s called “the new iPod nano.”

Sure, battery life will be a problem when you leave that screen on the whole time,… read more

35 Entertaining 404 Error Pages

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:52:16 +0000

“404 Not Found.” These three little words can make any Internet explorer an unhappy camper. After all, who hopes to click on a broken link or stumble upon a moved or deleted page while cruising around the web?

Luckily, some web designers have chosen to end the misery of encountering a… read more

Popular “Angry Birds” iPhone Game Debuts on Android

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:40:56 +0000

Angry Birds is the epitome of an Apple App Store success story and it has been the #1 paid iPhone game for ages. Now it’s also available on most Android smartphones.

The version currently available in the Android Market is actually Angry Birds Lite (a free trial with several of the… read more

5 New Ways Small Business Can Offer Location-Based Deals

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:26:57 +0000

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

Location-based services, such as Foursquare and Gowalla, are proving quite popular with consumers open to sharing their locations with the world. They’re also built to be inherently… read more

12 iPhone Apps For Exploring The Great Outdoors

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:19:09 +0000

For much of the world, the beginning of fall means that warm, comfortable hiking weather is coming to an end. In other words, it’s time to start saving up fresh air for a winter of avoiding the outdoors.

There are people who consider their outdoor excursions a refreshing escape from technology…. read more

Craigslist’s Adult Services Replaced With “Censored” Bar

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:11:58 +0000

Craigslist’s “Adult Services” section — a digital red light district that has been the subject of many controversies — has been removed in all U.S. markets. The front page link to Adult Services has been replaced with a black bar that reads “censored,” an implication that the site’s hand was… read more

Kanye West and How Twitter Has Changed the Way We Communicate

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:43:28 +0000

If you needed any more proof that Twitter has transformed how we absorb information and communicate, look no further than Kanye West.

Just a few hours ago, the superstar rapper let loose a barrage of 70+ tweets, starting with a declaration of his love for Twitter and ending with an apology… read more

The Zwatch Project

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:26:02 +0000

Zwatch is an online community and multimedia art project about zombies. Created by Alexander Laccarino and his Zteam in 2009, Zwatch launched in the Quad Cities of the Iowa/Illinois area following a fictitious story of a local zombie outbreak. The unsuspecting public took the project seriously and madness ensued.
The… read more

Best of the Week #135

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:58:31 +0000

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

Google Voice Narrowly Defeats Skype in Reader Vote

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:22:33 +0000

This week’s Web Faceoff between Skype and Google Voice came down to the wire.

Last week, Google stepped onto Skype’s turf with the launch of read more

Ping Surpasses 1 Million Users

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:20:36 +0000

In less than two days, Apple’s Ping music social network has surpassed the 1 million user milestone.

Apple introduced Ping as the centerpiece of iTunes 10 at its music event earlier this week. It is a music-centric social network where users can follow updates from both their friends and their… read more

Google Settles Buzz Privacy Lawsuit for $8.5 Million

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:07:59 +0000

Google has agreed to pay a hefty sum to make a class action lawsuit concerning Google Buzz disappear — $8.5 million, to be exact.

The lawsuit dates back to February, when lawyers filed a class action complaint against Google on behalf of Eva Hibnick, a 24-year-old Florida resident and Harvard Law… read more

Better Manage Your Small Business’s Social Media Presence [APPS]

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:41:09 +0000

This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark.. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

Name: Sprout Social

Quick Pitch: Sprout Social delivers comprehensive tools that… read more

Daily Inspiration #605

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:48:02 +0000

A World Without E-mail: One Man’s Vision of a Social Workplace

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:38:20 +0000

Luis Suarez has a dream, and it’s one that many of us with our overloaded inboxes could well buy in to — a world without e-mail.

In fact, it could be argued that Suarez is living the dream. In less than three years, he’s been able to reduce 90% of… read more

Facebook Search Now Displaying Top “Liked” Stories from Across the Web

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00:32 +0000

In today’s world of real-time status updates, search is evolving to account for the social nature of the web. Facebook is pushing forward in this direction with on-site search functionality that now displays search results — for Facebook and web content — based on “Likes” and shares.

Facebook appears to have… read more

Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Secrets Edition

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:19:51 +0000

Happy Labor Day weekend, folks! I’m guessing that many of you are heading home this fine Friday to dine and drink with friends and merry relations. Well, you know what happens when you get scads of loved ones together in one room? Dark truths are revealed (that and Aunt Marge’s… read more

NVIDIA Updates Mobile Lineup with GeForce 400M Series GPUs

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:45:49 +0000

Today, NVIDIA announced the GeForce 400M Series, a major addition to its lineup of mobile graphics processing units (GPUs).

The 400M series features seven new processors, including the GTX 470M and GTX 460M monsters aimed at “enthusiast users,” as well as the GT 445M, GT 435M, GT 425M, GT 420M and… read more

HOW TO: Score the Best Fashion Deals on the Social Web

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:09:20 +0000

Mollie Vandor is the Product Manager for Ranker.com and Media Director for Girls in Tech LA. You can find her on Twitter and on her blog, where she writes about the web, the world and what it’s like to be a geek chic chick.

Just because the economy is still depressed… read more

Explore Space with NASA HD for iPad

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:30 +0000

NASA has just released an iPad version of its official NASA app for iPhone.

NASA HD is a free app that lets users view thousands of NASA images, information about current NASA images and videos, as well as live stream NASA TV.

The app also includes access to curated topic… read more

My Camera and I: Weekly Photography Challenge

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:37:44 +0000

Image by GiselaGiardino

Your challenge this weekend is to take and share a photo of you with your camera.

Yep – it’s self portrait time – but we want to not only see you (or part of you – you can have some anonymity if you prefer) but also your prize and… read more

iTunes Ping: The Missing Thing

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:01:19 +0000

Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.

Ping takes the “activity stream” format popularized by Twitter and Facebook and applies it to the music your friends are “talking about, listening to, and downloading”.

In theory, this should take us beyond mainstream hits and further… read more

Social Media Grammar: The “Checkin” Conundrum

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:35:34 +0000

Alanna Francis is a SEO Specialist and Grammar Enthusiast at the website design company Blue Fountain Media, where she specializes in e-commerce marketing. She writes for the company’s web design and SEO trends blog and you can follow her on Twitter @AlannaFrancis.

We’re thrilled that the Associated Press has recently released… read more

iTunes Ping’s Latest Problem: Spam

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:38:44 +0000

iTunes Ping is apparently full of spam, yet another hiccup in Apple’s road to establishing a legitimate social network.

As Sophos notes on its blog, a barrage of spam links are hitting the music-themed social network. Many of these links are to offers promising free iPad, iPhone or iPod touch devices.

Apple… read more

Determine Restaurant Wait Times Before You Leave the House [APPS]

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:10:08 +0000

If you’re anything like me (too impatient to boil water), you hate waiting to be seated at restaurants — those blinking, vibrating beeper things really are instruments of the devil, no? Well, The Onion’s A.V. Club has come up with a solution for you: a crowdsourced iPhone app that lets… read more

Twitter Surpasses 145 Million Registered Users

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:44:33 +0000

Buried in last night’s update on skyrocketing mobile usage, Twitter CEO Evan Williams revealed that the company now has more than 145 million registered users.

The last time Twitter went on the record with member registrations, it was touting 105 million registered users. That stat came just four months ago, which… read more

The Top 10 Most Watched Web Series, July 2010

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:22:43 +0000

*The Visible Measures Top 10 Webisodes Chart focuses on digital studio-driven Web series that appear on Internet video-sharing destinations and publisher microsites. Each Web series is measured on a True Reach™ basis, which includes viewership of both studio-syndicated video clips and viewer-driven social video placements. The data are compiled using… read more

Mashable Giveaway: Win A SANYO Dual HD Camera

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:55:41 +0000

We’ve partnered with SANYO to give away 20 newly released SANYO Dual HD PD2 cameras. From today until next Friday, we’ll be giving two readers a camera each day, with six winners on the final day.

So how do you win? Simple. All you have to do is answer the question:… read more

Friday Fresh Free Fonts #64

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:14:19 +0000

I will be posting some fresh free fonts every Friday, yes I know it’s awesome. I will look forward to bring a lot of great fonts that will sure help you improve your typography work. Check out what I selected for you on the FFFF#64 and make sure to comeback… read more

iOS Bigger than Linux and Android Combined [STATS]

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:07:03 +0000

According to the latest numbers from Net Applications, iOS is the third most popular platform on the Internet, surpassing Linux and Android combined.

In August 2010, Android had a 0.20% market share, Linux was at 0.85%, while iOS devices – the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad – had a 1.13% market… read more

Morning Brief: Ubuntu 10.10 Beta, Plex Partners with LG, Verizon Prepaid Plans

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:36:08 +0000

This series is brought to you by HTC EVO 4G, America’s first 4G phone. Only from Sprint. The “First to Know” series keeps you in the know on what’s happening now in the world of social media and technology.

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in… read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Facebook Insights

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:27:58 +0000

Ekaterina Walter is a social media strategist at Intel. She is a part of Intel’s Social Media Center of Excellence and is responsible for company-wide social media enablement and corporate social networking strategy.

You have created a Facebook Fan Page. Now what? I bet these questions come to mind: “Is my… read more

The 7 Must-Have Apps For Android Phones To Make Your Lives Easier

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:35:23 +0000

This is one of the very best list of its kind where you can find incredibly useful and life saver FREE apps for your android that you probably never used of and these would be great enough to bookmark or just for get in your knowledge…. read more

80+ Latest and Inspirational Single Page Website Designs

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:25:31 +0000

As you’ve already seen in our previous posts about Single Page Website Designs that showcasing your work in single page design is a hot trend now days. It’s kind of ironic to see what designers can do with single pages as modern age designers love to experiment with things and… read more

Sites of the Week #118 – Ronin Giveaway Winners

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:11:16 +0000

For this Sites of the Week, we’re announcing the winners for the Ronin giveaway, check it out below! Also we have selected some great sites such as Quipsologies and Relogik. As usual we would love to hear from you, keep sending your suggestions to us and we will be more… read more

Google Wave to Rise Again on Its Own

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:55 +0000

Google Wave was once one of Google’s hottest projects, promising a new way of communication that might even replace email. Alas, it was not to be, and Google shut it down soon after public launch due to lack of user adoption – but not completely.

Wave still draws interest from users,… read more

In-Depth Review of Tumblr’s Custom Theming Ability

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29:11 +0000

Tumblr. If you’re a savvy tech maven, you may have heard of, or had the chance to use, this powerful microblogging platform.

No wonder; millions of people have chosen Tumblr as their blogging service, and the average Tumblr user creates 14 original posts every month. Half of … read more

Beautiful Houses: Paraty House in Rio de Janeiro

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:15:11 +0000

The idea in this series is to show beautiful and inspiring houses. Houses that are remarkable for its design, elegance, elements, concept or simply because they are beautiful. So if you like architecture, interior design and beautifully designed houses, you are at the right spot. Check out this week beautiful… read more

Fun CSS3 Animation Experiment

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:33:00 +0000

A Fun CSS3 Animation and Twitter Feed Experiment read more

50 Fresh and Beautiful Ecommerce Websites II

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:56:39 +0000

Well-designed ecommerce and shopping cart websites are regularly referred to for web design inspiration by creative and experienced web developers. They are also being featured on various CSS website galleries, and in fact there are more than a few gallery sites that are solely dedicated showcasing beautiful and standards compliant… read more

Web Design Checkmate: Using Chess For Success in Web Design

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:49:39 +0000

The business of building websites is one of constant change, adaptation and strategy. The way designers and developers build websites is often informed by the methods of others and their own trial and error. In light of this, we can draw a number of parallels — some philosophical, to a… read more

NASA Plans to Visit the Sun

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:26:17 +0000

If you’ve seen Danny Boyle’s movie Sunshine, you may be a little disappointed: NASA’s mission to visit the Earth’s Sun won’t include sending people up there. But it will be sending a spacecraft into the Sun’s atmosphere, approximately four million miles from its surface. The project, called Solar Probe Plus,… read more

The World Collabs #4 – with Nik Ainley

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:12 +0000

Abduzeedo takes pride in being one of the worlds leading design blogs. Having interviewed a bulk of the most infamous creative geniuses, we want to use our potential to introduce a new star on the Abduzeedo stage …YOU.

This is our fifth contest for The World Collabs. Our new cutting… read more

The World Collabs #5 – with Nik Ainley

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:12 +0000

This is our fifth contest for The World Collabs. Our new cutting… read more

Twitter for iPhone/iPad Getting Push Notifications Soon

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:43:58 +0000

We’ve just gotten an email from Twitter stating that staffers are testing push notifications amongst themselves and the company will be rolling this feature out to all users soon.

Push notifications would enable users to get instant, real-time updates for certain types of tweets — probably DMs and @replies and perhaps… read more

New York’s Newest Law Aims to Protect Online Daters

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:47:46 +0000

It’s something you’d expect to hear from your mother, not your government, but New York’s newest laws are all about exercising common sense when looking for love online.

Sounding like something between a schoolteacher and a public service announcement, the Internet safety act will require online dating websites to warn their… read more

Awesome Watercolor Illustrations by Dmitriy

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:02:10 +0000

Watercolor is definitely one of the most awesome techniques of illustration. I find truly amazing of how much control and precision artists have over their watered inks to form precise art.

And I’m probably overwhelmed by it because I have no idea how to do it… but yet, I know something… read more

HOW TO: Track Hurricane Earl Online

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:13:15 +0000

Hurricane Earl is expected to wreak some havoc on the East Coast this Labor Day weekend. According to the the National Hurricane Center, Earl is expected “pass near the North Carolina outer banks tonight [Thursday]… and approach southeastern New England Friday night.”

President Obama has declared a state of emergency for… read more

Twitter Mobile Usage Skyrocketed With “Official” Apps [STATS]

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:10:10 +0000

Since Twitter acquired Tweetie and rolled out an official iPhone client, the company has focused more and more on improving the mobile experience across all smartphone platforms.

Twitter CEO Ev Williams wrote just now on the company blog that mobile usage of the site is up 62% since in just over… read more

Excellent Mockup And Wireframing (9) Web Apps Which You Would Love To Know

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:01:10 +0000

A wireframe or mockup tool is a must have tool for every web designer and developer. These tools have their importance in web designing and development world. It is good to use them because it saves your time and efforts, a mockup or wireframe can give you the whole idea… read more

Facebook Testing a “Stalker Button”

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:11:28 +0000

Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.

AllFacebook reports that it has noticed the new feature popping up on friends’ profiles. Facebook told the blog, “This feature is being tested with… read more

Liberate Your Video with Pixorial

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:57:56 +0000

We human beings have come almost a full circle in communicating with each other. From the paintings in caves during stone age, we have now come to communicating with images & combination of fast moving images (videos) in this modern age. When a picture speaks thousand… read more

Facebook Beefs Up Security with Remote Logout Feature

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:20:27 +0000

Facebook is bolstering the security of user accounts through the launch of a new feature that gives users the ability to see their overall account activity and remotely log out of active sessions.

Have you ever logged into your Facebook at a public computer, but forgot to log out when you… read more

Facebook Connect Disappears from iTunes Ping

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:04:53 +0000

Late last evening, Apple released iTunes 10 and its new Ping social network to the public. Assuming you were able to access the service, you may have noticed the ability to add friends via Facebook Connect, a feature we mentioned in our first-impressions post last night.

That feature disappeared earlier this… read more

Hey, iTunes Ping: What About the Bands?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:11:47 +0000

Plenty of criticism has already been directed towards the new social network that’s baked into iTunes 10 — Ping — with an emphasis on the user (not to mention rumblings about a fleeting Facebook integration). But there’s one contingent of users no one has really mentioned yet: the bands, many… read more

Daily Inspiration #604

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:05:21 +0000

The Truth About E-mail: We Check It All the Time [STATS]

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:38:01 +0000

E-mail has invaded every aspect of our lives. We don’t need a survey to tell us as much, but new research from Xobni and Harris Interactive confirms that we’re not alone in dealing with e-mail overload.

2,200 adults 18 and older in the U.S. and U.K were surveyed on their e-mail… read more

RIP Meme: The Double Rainbow Guy Sells Out to Microsoft

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:16 +0000

We were enamored of your childlike delight. We reveled in the remixes. But now, Double Rainbow Guy, we are less than amused. What’s the sure-fire way to kill a viral video? Festoon it with dollar signs.

Yup, the above video is a commercial for Windows Live Photo Gallery, and yup, the… read more

8 Funding Contests to Kick Start Your Big Idea

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:43 +0000

This post originally appeared on Dyn.com, a world leader in managed DNS, powering the best brands on the web including Gowalla, Mashable, Twitter, Wikia and more. Follow @DynInc on Twitter.

Taking a business from idea to reality involves a good deal of attrition, ingenuity, and compromise. But no matter how much… read more

Skype Introduces 10-Way Video Calling

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:35 +0000

Skype — apparently pleased with its five-way beta group video-calling functionality — has just released a new version of Skype 5.0 for Windows that doubles group support. It now allows for up to 10 video callers.

Skype 5.0 beta two is already available for download; it includes 10-way video calls, automatic… read more

How Social Data Built a Better Health Care App

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:02:51 +0000

Alexander B. Howard is the Government 2.0 Washington Correspondent for O’Reilly Media, where he reports on technology, open government and online civics. He’ll be reporting live from the upcoming Gov2.0 Summit in Washington, D.C., on September 7-8.

Every year, poison control centers get more than one million calls for pill identification…. read more

Beautiful Photos of New York City by James Maher

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:45:52 +0000

James Maher is a professional photographer and the operator of the Maher Fine Art Photography Gallery, his work is primarily focused on New York photography, but also of various travel spots around the world, and we have to agree that he has some classic photos of New York City.

For more… read more

Google Chrome Version 6 Arrives on Browser’s Second Birthday

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:45 +0000

It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since the Chrome browser first hit the web. In that time, Chrome has come to control more than 7.5% of the worldwide browser market, according to Net Marketshare. Sure, Internet Explorer and Firefox hold 60.4% and 22.9% respectively, but if one… read more

Check in on Foursquare Using Your Voice [APPS]

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:33:07 +0000

It may not be the most socially acceptable way to check in, but Vlingo has created a way for Android app users to check in on Foursquare with their voices. It’s a speech-to-checkin feature that will save time, even if it does raise a few eyebrows.

With the new app, Android… read more

Ambitious Online Banking Alternative Scores $2.9 Million in Series A

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:53:18 +0000

Banksimple has just raised $2.9 million in a Series A round to fund their ambitious alternative online banking startup for full-service, fee-free banking. The round includes investments from First Round Capital, IA Ventures and Village Ventures, a collection of industry veterans with extensive startup portfolios.

Banksimple’s mission is to reinvent the… read more

Announcing MashBash BlogWorld: Win a Free Pass [CONTEST]

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:44:28 +0000

Mashable is excited to announce MashBash BlogWorld, the opening party for this year’s BlogWorld & New Media Expo in Las Vegas on October 15-16. To kick off the Expo, we’ll be hosting the first night’s official party at Haze at Aria Hotel.

We would love for you to join us, so… read more

15 Essential Back to School Podcasts

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:36:38 +0000

Alexander Hotz is a freelance multimedia journalist and public radio junkie based in New York City. Currently he teaches digital media at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Follow Alex on Twitter at @hotzington.

With another long hot American summer coming to a close, many students are scrambling to get back… read more

Google to Power AOL Search for the Next 5 Years

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:48 +0000

Google and AOL have signed a deal that extends the search and advertising partnership between the two companies for another five years. The agreement also includes mobile search and adds a content sharing partnership with YouTube.

In a statement, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong said that, “After nearly a… read more

10 of the Web’s Most Insightful News Infographics

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:40:37 +0000

A picture is worth a thousand words. But if you include an entire database, make it interactive, and add filtering options, the word-to-picture exchange rate is even better.

Infographics at their best are more than just pictures — they can provide new understandings, succinct summaries, or just plain old fun.

In that… read more

At Least we Dream – Digital Art

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:58:24 +0000

Jonathan M. Foerster is an amazing digital artist with such rich style full of colorful shine elements that intricate the eyes as they look for an understanding. I could look at each piece for a long time and still find the details that will change my point of view.

To… read more

Gorgeous 21:9 LCD TV from Philips Goes 3D

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:21:01 +0000

Think what you will about the ultra-widescreen, 21:9 format Philips is pushing, but you can’t deny that its cinema-proportioned Full HD LCD TV is gorgeous. Now, Philips plans to push it even further, with a 58-inch, 3D version of the device.

The device, called Philips 3D Cinema 21:9 Platinum, sports a… read more

Morning Brief: iTunes 10 & Ping Now Live, Samsung Unveils Tablet, Twitter’s iPad App

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:15:46 +0000

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in… read more

Showcase Of Appetizing Restaurant Websites

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:54:23 +0000

They say the first bite is taken with the eye. If so, these appetizing restaurant websites succeed in whetting our appetites, inviting us to a savoury next bite. In these designs, color scheme and introductory copy show vastly different aspects of the restaurant experience. Moody warm tones create atmosphere, vibrant… read more

Ping Not Available to You? You’re Not the Only One

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:35:09 +0000

When he was introducing Ping, Steve Jobs mentioned that it will immediately reach a user base of 160 million people in 23 countries. Sounds impressive, until you remember that 23 countries actually isn’t that big of a number; and if you’re in a country such as Chile, the Czech Republic,… read more

Keeping Clients: Ongoing Clients & Agency Work

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:44 +0000

By definition, the word “freelancer” implies that you are self-employed take on several projects from multiple parties. Many freelancers find this sort of a glamorous life, but in a sense I have to argue against it. In fact, there’s not too much that is desirable about scraping for food. And… read more

35 Inspiring Food Packages

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:49:09 +0000

Continuing our posts showing you beautiful and inspiring packages, we gathered some really nice examples of food related packages. From catchup to peanuts and honey, we will show a little bit of everything to illustrate that no matter what your product is about, a nice and well designed package always… read more

Samsung Officially Unveils Galaxy Tab

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:40:49 +0000

Samsung has finally spilled the details about its long-awaited tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab, during a press conference at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin.

Samsung calls its tablet a “smart media device,” and Galaxy Tab definitely has the specifications to back it up: Android 2.2 support, a Cortex A8… read more

Working For A Web Design Agency

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:30:55 +0000

The most obvious job for a web designer is working for a web design agency, but if you’ve never done that before… then how do you know what to expect? Is it even the right path for you?

Setting foot in an agency for the first time can be daunting. It’s… read more

Competition Responds to Apple TV and Ping

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:33 +0000

Apple made a lot of announcements today, from the new Apple TV to the Ping social network for music built into iTunes 10.

Because Apple is entering some new market segments (or, in the case of Ping, some new markets, period) Apple is now a direct competitor to a number of… read more

A Facebook-Based Online Store Just for Students

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:43:27 +0000

Name: Kembrel

Quick Pitch: A private store for students that can… read more

HOW TO: Get Started with HTML5 Boilerplate

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:08:14 +0000

This series is supported by Rackspace, the better way to do hosting. Learn more about Rackspace’s hosting solutions here.

This is not your father’s world wide web. Thanks to soaring smartphone sales, new tablet devices like the iPad, and the burgeoning trend of connected devices, individuals are accessing and experiencing the… read more

Twitter’s iPad App: All the Bells and Whistles

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:34:53 +0000

Twitter has just announced the service’s official iPad app.

It’s free and comes with a slew of touch interface bells and whistles built right in. The app is intended to allow for seamless navigation between tweets, photos, web pages, videos and other media and updates. It’s also usable even for those… read more

Logo Design: Boats

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:51:53 +0000

The Logo Design series is up and running! We’re thinking ahead and we want to find new ways to sort these listings. Last week we had a post on 3D logos… today it’s all about logos with boats!

As usual, we’ll search for logos in these galleries: Logopond, Logo Faves, Logo… read more

Pay for Starbucks Coffee with Your BlackBerry

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:36 +0000

Mocha frappuccino and soy latte lovers rejoice: Starbucks is rolling out its Starbucks Card Mobile App for BlackBerry tomorrow, September 2.

In September 2009, Starbucks introduced its Starbucks Card Mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch, enabling the owners of those devices to reload their Starbucks payment cards, monitor their rewards… read more

iTunes 10 and Ping Are Here, Bringing Mixed First Impressions

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:56:27 +0000

iTunes 10 is now live and available for download. It comes bundled with its own killer feature: music-centric social network Ping.

Announced just this morning, the new iTunes/Ping one-two combo pack a mighty punch. But can this dynamic duo deliver on its promise to revitalize music-based social networking? And will Ping… read more

Morning Brief: iTunes 10 & Ping Now Live, Samsung Unveils Tablet, Twitter Releases iPad App

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:50:46 +0000

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in… read more

FCC Questions Key Aspects of Google and Verizon’s Net Neutrality Proposal

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:22:26 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is diving deeper into Google and Verizon’s proposed net neutrality framework with a public notice and inquiry into two of net neutrality’s key issues.

The FCC’s seven-page public notice [PDF] tackles two of the key proposals from the Google-Verizon framework: “Specialized Services” and net neutrality/open internet… read more

To Unfriend or Not to Unfriend: That Is the Facebook Question

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:23:57 +0000

We’ve all done it — surfed on over to the book of faces, our hearts racing and pupils dilating with excitement, let our cursors linger over those oh-so-powerful words, “Remove From Friends,” and clicked away with the maniacal glee of a serial killer.

Still, there aren’t too many among us who… read more

Old Digg Crushes New Digg in Reader Vote

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:34:41 +0000

In the debate between the old version of Digg and the new Digg, the readers have spoken.

Last week, Digg launched version 4.0 of the popular social news website. It’s been a rocky road pre-launch, so why would it be any different post-launch?

Since the launch of the New Digg, which… read more

iCandies Icon Set: 60 Free Icons For Your User Interfaces and Apps

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:08:48 +0000

Today we are glad to release iCandies Icon Set, a set with 60 high quality icons in 64×64px, 48×48px and 32×32px, available in .EPS, .AI and .PNG. The set is designed by the talented folks from IconEden on a sole purpose of giving your projects a sleek and geeky style… read more

Why the Apple A4 is the iPod Touch’s Killer Feature

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:53:53 +0000

As expected, a massive upgrade to the iPod touch was announced earlier today at Apple’s special event. Although the most outwardly impressive revisions come by way of front and rear facing cameras and the retina display, perhaps more significant was the announcement that the device would house the same chip… read more

Daily Inspiration #603

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:46:03 +0000

Windows Phone 7 Ready for Release

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:19:56 +0000

Microsoft has completed the development of its forthcoming Windows Phone 7. The mobile OS has reached the release to manufacturing (RTM) stage, the company announced today.

All that remains now is for networks and manufacturers to work on the final integrations of WP7 so that it is prepared for its release…. read more

Filmmaker Raises $33,000 for Pirate Bay Documentary

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:55:47 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Simon Klose has more than 200 hours of unedited footage that he plans turn into a feature-length film, The Pirate Bay — Away From Keyboard (TPB AFK).

After years of documenting The Pirate Bay’s legal proceedings, and taping numerous encounters with the site’s three founders, Klose chose Kickstarter to… read more

Filmmaker Raises More than $34,000 for Pirate Bay Documentary

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:55:47 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Simon Klose has more than 200 hours of unedited footage that he plans turn into a feature-length film, The Pirate Bay — Away From Keyboard (TPB AFK).

After years of documenting The Pirate Bay’s legal proceedings, and taping numerous encounters with the site’s three founders, Klose chose Kickstarter to… read more

QR Codes Help Consumers Shop for Wine

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:02:34 +0000

Selecting the right wine for every occasion is a form of art most of us only pretend to understand. That’s why Lion Nathan Wine Group, a wine owner and importer, has put QR codes on wine bottles to help everyday wine buyers make better selections.

Cellar Key, a joint initiative between… read more

We Have a Winner: The Snazzy Napper Parody Contest [VIDEO]

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:47 +0000

The other week we called upon you, gentle readers, to create a parody commercial for the Snazzy Napper — or Snuggie 2.0, as we have dubbed it. Although three of you stepped forward to assume to mantle of director, veritable Scorseses of schlock, in the end — as Highlander says… read more

Beautiful Illustrations by Simon Fernandes

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:44:47 +0000

Simon Fernandes is an art director, designer and illustrator from Sao Paulo, Brazil with a really cool style, his portfolio has illustrations with different styles, from the very clean vectors of the Agua Viva artwork to the sort of retro style of the Copo poster. We were really impressed with… read more

New Apple TV Adds Netflix, iTunes Rentals and iPad Streaming for $99

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:33:11 +0000

At Apple’s special event today, the company announced a redesigned and re-formulated Apple TV. As expected, the new device comes with support for Netflix, streams content and offers affordable rental pricing for TV shows.

The new Apple TV will be available later this month (you can pre-order it now) for $99.99…. read more

Apple’s Xbox Live-like Game Center to Launch Next Week

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:28:41 +0000

Next week, Apple will launch Game Center for the iPhone and the iPod touch. The app and platform will allow video game players to track one another’s achievements, create multiplayer matches and discover new games.

The features are comparable to those found in Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network and Steam —… read more

Cee-lo’s Viral Hit “F**ck You” Gets an Official Music Video

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:13:10 +0000

So fall’s official jam (no, really, it was even playing in a super hipster Brooklyn club last weekend), Cee-lo Green’s “F**ck You,” officially has a video.

Just last week, a stripped-down video featuring merely the song’s lyrics officially went viral, in part because of the catchiness of the song, it part… read more

Facebook Places Gets a Romantic Twist with MeetMoi Integration

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:02:44 +0000

If you’re one of those people who has yet to figure out exactly how and why to use Facebook Places — and you’re single — MeetMoi might have the answer. This week, the geolocation dating service became the first matchmaking service to integrate with Facebook Places.

MeetMoi, which launched in 2007,… read more

HOW TO: Follow the US Open with Social Media

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:37:19 +0000

It’s US Open time in New York, which means tennis fever has officially hit the city that never sleeps. As the final major tournament in professional tennis, the US Open always draws a healthy audience, nationally and abroad.

Maybe you’ve been waiting for the US Open tennis tournament since Wimbledon ended… read more

Review: Toodledo Task Manager

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:30:06 +0000

First, let me share a little secret with you. I am a master procrastinator. I always manage to get the job done, and often to the best of my abilities, but if I don’t have that looming deadline, sometimes time slips through my fingers. I blame YouTube, Twitter, FreelanceSwitch, WorkAwesome,… read more

Ping Is the Last Nail in the Coffin for MySpace

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:17:33 +0000

If I were MySpace, I would be shaking in my boots.

Earlier today, Apple launched iTunes 10, the latest rendition of its wildly popular music software. Really though, iTunes 10 is just a vessel for Ping, Apple’s new music-centric social network. Available immediately to iTunes’s 160 million+ users through… read more

Apple Overhauls iPod Lineup

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:59:14 +0000

Lots of news came out of today’s Apple press event, but in the words of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, iPods were “the entree of the day.” The iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and iPod Touch each received significant cosmetic and feature updates, while the iPod Classic was removed from the lineup.

iPod… read more

We’re Hiring! 50+ Job Vacancies in Social Media, Web Design, and More

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:47:51 +0000

If you’re seeking a job in social media, we’d like to help out. For starters, Mashable’s Job Lists section gathers together all of our resource lists, how-tos and expert guides to help you get hired. In particular, you might want to see our articles on How to Leverage… read more

Target to Sell Facebook Credits as Gift Cards in Stores

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:51 +0000

Target will be the first retailer to sell Facebook Credits in its stores come Sunday. The Facebook Credits gift cards will be available in $15, $25 and $50 denominations at all 1,750 Target locations and at Target.com.

The cards will soon make their way to two or three additional national retailers,… read more

Apple Introduces “Ping” Music Social Network and iTunes 10

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:00:23 +0000

Steve Jobs has revealed iTunes 10, the newest version of iTunes complete with a new logo, new features and its very own social network for music called “Ping” that he described as Facebook meets Twitter for music.

Ping allows users to follow others, just like Twitter. You can follow artists… read more

Apple: 120 Million iOS Devices, 6.5 Billion App Downloads and Counting

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:27:13 +0000

Apple’s Steve Jobs has taken the stage at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to make a slew of announcements related to iOS, Apple TV, iTunes and the iPod. First though, he dropped some big stats on the state of the iOS ecosystem.

According to Jobs,… read more

Justin.tv’s Android App Lets You Broadcast Live Video Anytime, Anywhere

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:46:27 +0000

Imagine streaming video from your Android phone to the web at the click of a button — no Wi-Fi needed, no painful upload times, no maneuvering back and forth between a handful of apps to shoot and share your video. Today, Justin.tv is making all that possible.

Its Android app is… read more

iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.2 On the Way: HDR, Game Center and iPad Support

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:44:12 +0000

At Apple’s special event today, the company announced its next two iOS releases: iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.2.

Apple will be releasing iOS 4.1 next week as a free update for the iPhone and iPod touch, fixing some bugs and adding new features like HDR photos, Game Center, TV show rentals… read more

Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors Now Available

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:26:59 +0000

Ultimate Ears, a subsidiary of Logitech, have set loose another pair of custom earbuds that will make ears swoon and wallets groan. The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors feature three individually tuned and balanced armature speakers in each earbud, with 32dB of noise isolation.

This triple speaker format allow the monitors… read more

Salesforce and Jigsaw Help Keep Business Data Up-to-Date in Real-Time

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:40:53 +0000

Enterprise cloud computing company Salesforce.com is introducing the newest component to its platform, Jigsaw for Salesforce CRM.

Jigsaw for Salesforce integrates the Salesforce CRM and Salesforce Chatter experience with Jigsaw’s crowdsourced business data service. Salesforce acquired Jigsaw in April; this is one of the first big developments from that acquisition.

4 Tips for Writing SEO-Friendly Blog Posts

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:07 +0000

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

In addition to writing for their human readers, web writers and bloggers have to consider the digital web crawlers employed by search engines like Google. Your business… read more

FashionStake Shifts Fashion Industry Power to the Consumer

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:00 +0000

Put this on your startups-to-watch list: FashionStake, a New York City-based company that allows consumers to buy a “stake” in a designer’s collection in exchange for varying degrees of perks and privileges, such as pre-order discounts and runway show tickets, has launched just ahead of New York Fashion Week.

The startup,… read more

Typography Mania #44

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:14:11 +0000

Typography Mania is a weekly post series that comes around every Wednesday with the best of Typography work on the web, from type videos to images everything is full of great design and typography inspiration.

Click here to check out all the previous Typography Mania

Make sure to click on each… read more

Creative Bookmarks: Best of August 2010

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:45:50 +0000

August was another awesome month with great tutorials and articles oozing from everywhere. Here’s Creative Bookmarks August!

Quick Nav:

Photoshop TutorialsIllustrator TutorialsWeb/Blogging TutorialsFreebies, Inspiration, & ResourcesPhotoshop TutorialsHow To Create The Expendables Winged Skull Poster Art

In this tutorial, by Chris Spooner, you’ll learn how to re-create the sinister and gun-crazy poster for the… read more

Morning Brief: Apple Live Event, Amazon TV Subscription Service, New Sony E-Readers

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:16:34 +0000

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in… read more

The Case For Open-Source Design: Can Design By Committee Work?

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:08:43 +0000

In celebrating the merits of free software and the excitement over this radical networked production method, an important truth is left unspoken. Networked collaboration shines in the low levels of network protocols, server software and memory allocation, but user interface has consistently been a point of failure. How come the… read more

Android Gets Tough with Rugged Motorola Defy

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:31:58 +0000

Motorola’s new Android-based smartphone, the Defy, boasts an interesting combination of solid features and ruggedness that will appeal to users prone to splashing, dropping and scratching their phone.

If you saw the Defy and read its specifications, you’d think it’s just another Android smartphone: it sports a 3.7” touchscreen display with… read more

The Totally Amazing New Campaign Monitor Office

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:46:21 +0000

I’m already a big fan and user of Campaign Monitor, the guys managed to build a beautiful and easy to use tool that focuses on using things properly. But beyond that, last week when I saw their new office I was amazed, really, is one of the best places for… read more

Sexual Assault Case Against WikiLeaks Founder Reopened

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:03:01 +0000

Sweden’s chief prosecutor has reopened a rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Recently, Assange was accused with crimes of molestation and rape by the Swedish authorities. Assange has denied the allegations, claiming they are “without basis,” and later calling the case a “smear campaign” against him and WikiLeaks.

The rape charges… read more

Gowalla Feature Defines Place Popularity by Experience, Not Checkins

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:02:15 +0000

Travelers and city adventurers looking for a better way to harness geolocation data for their own amusement, get ready: Gowalla is releasing a brand new beta feature designed to crowdsource the best a city has to offer.

Gowalla Highlights is a web-based product that currently consists of 18 place-based questions that… read more

Winners of Custom Stickers from Sticker Mule

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:25:16 +0000

After more than 300 comments on last week’s Sticker Mule giveaway, we finally have the results.

As you know, Sticker Mule makes awesome custom stickers in all different shapes and sizes as well as skins that you could use, for example, for your laptop, iPhone or iPad. These are… read more

Sony Refreshes its E-Readers With Improved Touch Screen

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:25:21 +0000

At the mention of an “e-reader,” most people think Kindle or Nook, but if you just want the device, sans the deal with the content provider, Sony has a nice little trio of e-readers on offer, and they’ve all just been upgraded with several important improvements.

Sony’s 5-inch Pocket Edition e-reader… read more

Twitter Box User Interface Design in Photoshop

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:55 +0000

Twitter Box User Interface Design in Photoshop

Madden NFL Makes Its Debut on Facebook

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:37:59 +0000

Electronic Arts’ wildly successful Madden NFL franchise has made the leap from the Xbox to Facebook.

The gaming giant has launched Madden NFL Superstars, the company’s second social game since it acquired social game maker Playfish. The company’s first social game, FIFA Superstars, is one of Facebook’s most popular apps… read more

Excellent Minimalist Photography

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:32 +0000

As many people preach, less is more. Whether in web design or graphic design or illustration or photography or architecture, minimalist composition tend to really make a point. In a visually polluted world, getting some delight for your eyes is really important.

So forget element heavy photographs… these minimalist pictures got… read more

Facebook’s Latest Patent Targets Search Behaviors

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:10:57 +0000

Serving up search results based on what your friends clicked: It’s been a hot topic lately, and one that Facebook has seen fit to claim as its own.

The social networking goliath has just won a patent covering a certain type of search algorithm, one that is largely based on the… read more

Apple to Provide Live Video Stream of Tomorrow’s iPod/iTV Event

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:51:22 +0000

Apple has announced that it will be live streaming its September 1 “special event,” where the company is expected not only to reveal a new line of iPods, but a new version of Apple TV as well

The announcement is surprising. Historically, Apple has not provided live video for any… read more

Meet the First Plant That Requires Facebook Fans to Survive

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:07:06 +0000

Most plants require sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to survive. We’ve found one that requires Facebook fans and wall posts.

Meet Eater is a “real garden that feeds on social interaction.” It is an experiment in human interaction and design, focused on rebuilding the connection between human being and… read more

Netflix Headed to New Apple iTV Tomorrow [REPORT]

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:35:53 +0000

At Apple’s special event Wednesday, the company is expected to roll out a new Apple TV that includes support for Netflix.

These latest reports from Bloomberg corroborate rumors of an iOS-based Apple TV that surfaced this spring. With Netflix available on the iPad and the iPhone, an offering for the television… read more

Daily Inspiration #602

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:29:37 +0000

Japanese Resort Caters to Men with Virtual Girlfriends

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:33 +0000

File this one under “only in Japan”: A beach town near Tokyo has begun catering to a specific segment of young men, ones who play the game Love Plus and have a strong desire to take their virtual “girlfriends” from this game on a romantic holiday in the real world.

Love… read more

Digg Crowns Former Amazon Exec New CEO

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:27:38 +0000

Digg has confirmed that it has hired Matt Williams from Amazon to replace Kevin Rose as CEO. Rose says that he will “remain actively involved in the product” but is handing over “day-to-day running of the business” to Williams.

This news comes five months after Rose announced former CEO Jay… read more

Vexel Art Inspiration by ChewedKandi

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:24:21 +0000

ChewedKandi is the name of artist/designer Sharon Milne. She lives in the North East of England and has a passion for vector art. Sharon has been interviewed and featured on a variety of websites. She has recently began writing tutorials for VectorTuts+.

Since 2001, she has been creating and appreciating digital… read more

10 Useful iPhone Shortcuts, Tips and Tricks

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:05:12 +0000

Here at Mashable, we’ve been putting the iPhone 4 through its paces, and have come up with some handy tips and tricks that can help you get more out of your Apple-flavored mobile.

We’ve covered all kinds of basics, like making search results more relevant, creating shortcuts for your favorite websites,… read more

Real-Time Analytics Provider Chartbeat Raises $3M from All-Star Investors

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:23:48 +0000

Boasting a star-studded roster of investors, New York-based startup Chartbeat has raised a $3 million Series A.

The cash infusion is led by Index Ventures and rounded out by the likes of Ron Conway, Jeff Clavier, Jason Calacanis, Chris Sacca’s Lowercase Capital and Betaworks.

Betaworks is the NYC-based startup incubator and investment… read more

YouTube to Live Stream President Obama’s Iraq Address [VIDEO]

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:03 +0000

Tonight, U.S. President Barack Obama is slated to address America from the Oval Office via a live stream on YouTube, a speech during which he is expected to announce the end of the U.S. combat role in Iraq.

Before you check out the live stream tonight at 8 p.m. EST, YouTube… read more

Twitter Temporarily Turns Off “Who to Follow”

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:58:49 +0000

If your Twitter page looks different, don’t freak out; Twitter is just temporarily disabling the new “Who to Follow” feature.

On the Twitter Status blog, Twitter notes that it has “temporarily turned off the … feature” and that it will be “restored as soon as possible.”

Twitter rolled out “Who… read more

Borders Slashes E-Reader Prices to $99

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:43:07 +0000

Following similar moves by Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Borders has announced that it will also be cutting the prices on some of its e-readers.

Beginning Wednesday, September 1, the prices of the Kobo e-reader and the Aluratek Libre eBook Pro will drop from $149.99 to $129.99 and from $119.99 to… read more

5 Fun FarmVille Accessories

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:22:43 +0000

Do you set your alarm to harvest your crops? Do you value Farm Cash over your own country’s currency? Is your other vehicle a tractor? Then you’re going to love this list!

You know where we’re going with this — FarmVille is a phenomenally popular social game boasting more “virtual farms”… read more

Improv Everywhere Takes Formal Wear to the Beach [VIDEO]

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:05:36 +0000

Improv Everywhere is probably best known for being underdressed — you know, riding the subway in their skivvies — but recently the comedy troupe got suited up to go beaching at New York’s Coney Island. And by “suited up,” we don’t mean “in their bathing suits.”

A month ago, Improv Everywhere… read more

Social Network Unites Writers and Fans of Short Fiction [INVITES]

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:59:15 +0000

Name: Fictionaut

Quick Pitch: A social network for writers that doubles… read more

HOW TO: Incorporate Your Startup at the Right Time

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:34:59 +0000

Nellie Akalp is the CEO & Co-Founder of CorpNet, her second incorporation filing service company based on the simple philosophy of truth in business and her strong passion to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Follow her on Twitter @corpnet and Facebook.

Now that we’re nearing the home stretch of… read more

Foursquare and MTV Team up for First-Ever Cause-Related Badge: STD Testing

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:12:16 +0000

“STD testing center” seems like number three on a list of “Embarrassing Places to Check in on Foursquare,” but this September, MTV and the geo-location service are aiming to quash that stigma by offering a badge to all those who get tested as part of MTV’s GYT: Get Yourself Tested… read more

Video of Girl Throwing Puppies in a River Causes Social Media Uproar

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:37:59 +0000

A video of a young girl in a red sweatshirt throwing several puppies into a river has caused a huge social media backlash on sites like 4chan, reddit and Facebook.

The backlash is similar to the one caused by the Cat Bin Lady, a woman who was caught on video throwing… read more

10 Quick and Easy Tips to improve your Photography

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:11:12 +0000

It’s a new week and I’ve got a new set of tips to improve your photography. This week’s tips focus on planning and decision making while taking your shots…. Eventually it will feel like second nature and you won’t even be aware of the process, until then… keep these tips… read more

Tuesday Total Textures #34

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:50:38 +0000

Tuesday Total Textures is post series that will bring a new life to your Tuesdays. Every week I’ll be posting some free hi resolution textures that you can use in your projects. Check out this week’s textures, download the ones you like and start making your texture collection.

Click Here… read more

Loopt Checkins Can Get You Two-for-One Tickets to Mexico on Virgin America

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:48:43 +0000

Social-media savvy airline Virgin America, which used Twitter to announce its expansion to Toronto, is making use of location-based rewards network Loopt Star to draw attention to its next international expansion: Mexico.

Virgin America will be running non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cabo (SJD) and from Los Angeles… read more

Morning Brief: Gmail and Hotmail Upgraded, Blogger Gets Real-Time Stats

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:11:33 +0000

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in… read more

70 Latest and Creative Logo Designs for Design Inspiration

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:53:27 +0000

A Logo is a graphical element that, together with its logotype (a uniquely set and arranged typeface) form a trademark or commercial brand. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition. The logo is one aspect of a company’s commercial brand, or economic or academic entity, and its shapes, colors,… read more

Appbistro: Supermarket for Facebook Apps

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:28:26 +0000

Just like Android apps, Facebook apps are growing exponentially in number. But just like the Android platform, Facebook app platform is also bogged down by the lack of a great centralized repository from where people can find, read about & install apps and comment on the usefulness apps as well.

Enter… read more

The Robust Collection Of (50) Mindblowing Icon Sets For Your Next Design

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:17:36 +0000

Icons can be useful to furnish users with unforgettable images and examples if used properly, and this is the reason why Icon sets always come in handy. You will find the huge collection of recently released icon sets which are believed to assist you in bettering your designs on websites… read more

Facebook Down for Many Users

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:08:53 +0000

In the last couple of hours, Facebook has been unstable for many users (including us), according to numerous tweets from those affected. In the last 15 minutes or so, Facebook seems to be completely inaccessible.

While downtime happens far more rarely to Facebook than, say, Twitter, world’s largest social network has… read more

Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: September 2010

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:04:18 +0000

Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That’s why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months. And to make them… read more

Digital Coupon Clipping Comes to the iPad Via CardStar

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:59 +0000

Today, a Verizon-backed startup is releasing its iPad application and introducing a new functionality — digital coupon clipping.

CardStar makes mobile applications to digitally manage retailer club and membership cards. CardStar for iPad doubles as a personalized, digital circular for coupons. The app lets users discover coupons relevant to each of… read more

Architect Day: BCHO Architects

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:46:07 +0000

In 1993 the prestigious architect ByoungSoo Korean Cho created the office in Seoul BCHO Architects, a great source of inspiration of pure architecture, full of details and surprises, completely integrated with nature and its urban context, integrating the interior and exterior spaces, creating lit course spaces.

How to Make an Internet Web Page

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:30:39 +0000

Do you browse the internet often? Are you amazed at how many internet web pages there are in the world today? Don’t you wish you could get a piece of that action?

You’re probably thinking that in order to build an internet web page, you have to… read more

Google Wave is Not Dead (Yet)

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:29:43 +0000

Google’s Wave was a project that garnered a huge amount of interest, only to see the buzz completely die within a year of the launch, even after Wave stopped being invite-only and opened to the public.

This prompted Google to shut the service down in August, making some parts of Wave… read more

Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.53)

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:26:55 +0000

This is our weekly column in which we share our favorites posts, articles and resources with our readers all from the previous week.

If you would like to be kept up to date with loads of fresh design news and resources, you can follow us on Twitter, on Facebook or even… read more