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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet: First Impressions [PICS]

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Demo A look at some of the games and apps available on the Nook Tablet. By the holidays, Barnes & Noble will offer thousands of high-quality Nook Apps from leading third-party developers and content providers that … Continue reading

Nook Tablet vs. Kindle Fire: This is War [PICS]

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Demo A look at some of the games and apps available on the Nook Tablet. By the holidays, Barnes & Noble will offer thousands of high-quality Nook Apps from leading third-party developers and content providers that … Continue reading

Animal Issues Get More Social Love Than Disaster Relief [INFOGRAPHIC]

Non-profits targeting wide-reaching issues have embraced social media, but they have not all found equal success. This infographic, created by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark’s non-profit craigconnects, examines the impact of Facebook and Twitter activity across seven types of causes — … Continue reading

Google Direct Connect Hooks Search and Google+ Pages Together

Google has rolled out a new feature called Direct Connect, which makes it dead simple for users to find and follow brands on Google+ via Google Search. Whenever a user wants to find a brand on Google+, all they have … Continue reading

What Will the Next 40 Years of Technology Bring? [CONTEST]

This post is supported by Intel, Sponsors of Tomorrow™ and the world leader in silicon innovation, in celebration of the world’s first microprocessor: the Intel 4004. In the past 40 years, technology has drastically changed our daily lives. Back then, … Continue reading

Google+ Launches Branded Pages

Already using Google+? Follow Mashable’s Pete Cashmore for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Google has finally unveiled brand pages for Google+, allowing businesses and brands to join … Continue reading

8 Mainstream Celebrities Who Invest in Tech Startups

1. Lady Gaga Startup Investments: Lady Gaga and fellow celebrity Kanye West invested $7.5 million in Turntable.fm – a website that allows you to experience and discover music online with your friends. Users can rate music with their friends by … Continue reading

Top 10 Role-Playing Games for iPhone

1. Dragon Fantasy Fans of RPGs dating back to the NES era will love this. The story and dialog is often goofy, and the game is boiled down to the essence of the genre, but everything that defines the old-school … Continue reading

11 Essential Tools for the Tech-Savvy Traveler

The Trendsetter Tech Series is supported by smart. Test drive the space saving, eco-friendly, totally unique, smart. Visit smartusa.com to find a new smart center near you. smart — unbig. uncar. The holiday season is upon us, and that means … Continue reading

Barnes & Noble Launches Nook Tablet

Barnes & Noble launched a tablet reader on Monday. The Nook Tablet will rival other tablet readers on the market, including Amazon’s newly launched Kindle Fire. The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, which will retail for $249 and arrive in … Continue reading