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Web Typography 101
The Fontography Series is supported by join.me, the easiest way to have an online meeting. join.me lets you instantly share your screen with anyone, for free. Use it to collaborate, demo, show off – the possibilities are endless. Try it … Continue reading
Amazon Introduces Kindle Lending Library
Amazon has introduced a new lending library for Kindle owners that lets them borrow one ebook a month for free, if they have an Amazon Prime membership. Amazon is offering more than 5,000 titles, including New York Times bestsellers, that … Continue reading
“Do a Barrel Roll” on Google, and You Won’t Be Disappointed
“Do a barrel roll” has become a trending topic on Twitter and elsewhere, thanks to an easter egg on Google Search. Type the phrase in Google, and the screen will tumble around (it’s a barrel roll, after all). The same … Continue reading
Touchscreen Makes Its Way Onto Keyboard of the Future
Touchscreen keypads seem to be progressively taking over the old-fashioned keys on our devices such as phones, tablets and ebooks. But the touchscreen keypad has now made its way to the computer — with the “keyboard of the future.” The … Continue reading
Where’s iTunes Match? Latest Dev Build May Offer Some Hints
Along with an early build of iOS 5.0.1, Apple has provided developers with an updated version of iTunes 10.5.1 that is compatible with its upcoming iTunes Match service. When iOS 5 arrived last month, it included a slew of new … Continue reading
Google Tweaks Search Ranking Algorithm
Google’s search algorithm underwent another little upgrade today. This time, the search giant tweaked its ranking algorithm to help more recent information zoom to the top of search results. The change, which will affect about 35% of searches, is designed … Continue reading
The Only Thing This High-Tech Baby Monitor Doesn’t Do Is Change Diapers
The Tech Innovators Series is supported by Lenovo. Lenovo does not just manufacture technology. They make Do machines — super-powered creation engines designed to help the people who do, do more, do better, do in brand new ways. Baby monitors … Continue reading
Will Anonymous Target Facebook on Nov. 5?
Anonymous, a group of hacker activists, have made a mysterious career out of big game hunting. The group, or hackers purporting to be part of Anonymous, have previously attacked targets such as Bank of America, Sony and even government sites. … Continue reading
Jawbone Launches the Up: Will This $99 Wristband Rule Your Life?
If Jawbone has its way, you’ll soon be wrapping this bendable, waterproof gadget around your wrist, tracking your health with it — and hardly ever taking it off. The Up, Jawbone’s first foray into devices that aren’t Bluetooth headsets or … Continue reading
Angie’s List Plans to Raise as Much as $114.3 Million in IPO
Angie’s List, an online marketplace for local services, plans to raise as much as $114.3 million in its initial public offering sometime this month. The 16-year-old company filed its intentions to offer 8.8 million shares for $11 to $13 each … Continue reading