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Penguin Becomes Latest Publisher to Sell Digital ShortsPenguin is the latest publisher to test out e-singles with the launch of Penguin Shorts, an ongoing digital series of original fiction and nonfiction titles from authors like Colm Toibin and Anita Brookner. The program is launching in the UK first, with nine titles being released on December 1. A... Robotic Bear Paws You When You Snore [VIDEO]This bear may be soft and pillow-shaped, but you might want to think twice before curling up for a nap on Jukusui-kun. If you snore, it will stroke your face with its furry paw. It’s not hitting on you. Rather, it is helping your partner or roommate sleep by urging you to move on to your si... Is Lenovo About to Release a Quad-Core Android Tablet? [PICS]Tablet backsideClick here to view this gallery. Asus isn’t the only tablet maker working on a quad-core Android tablet — Lenovo appears to have one in the works as well. Engadget has gotten its hands on what appear to be “leaked” photog... Tumblr Numbers: The Rapid Rise of Social Blogging [INFOGRAPHIC]The Social Media Infographics Series is supported by Vocus‘ Social Media Strategy Tool, a free, six-step online tool that lets you build a custom social media framework tailored to your organization’s goals. In four short years, Tumblr has grown from relative obscurity to start-up darling... The Challenge of Creating Web-Based Identity StandardsJohn Fontana is the identity evangelist for Ping Identity and editor of the PingTalk Blog. Prior to joining Ping, he spent 11 years as a senior editor at Network World. Google, Facebook, Yahoo and others all want to be your identity platform on the web. But while it’s certainly convenient to ha... Foursquare Badges Now Level UpFoursquare has revamped its popular badge system in an effort to increase user engagement and encourage exploration. Starting Monday, Foursquare’s core 24 category badges will begin leveling up based on users’ checkins. A numerical icon now appears on the bottom right of badges... Proof: Saul Bass Was the Godfather of Typography VideosThe name Saul Bass may not ring a bell, but you definitely know the man’s work. Bass was one of the most respected graphic-designers in the film business. He was most well-known for his inventive and striking title sequences for films such as Psycho, The Man with the Golden Arm, Spartacus, T... Matt Damon Talks Sh*t for World Toilet DayToiletDay.org and Matt Damon want you to donate your voice — that is your Twitter or Facebook voice — to talk shi*t about the global toilet crisis. Starting Monday, individuals can authorize ToiletDay.org to post once daily status updates from either their Facebook or Twitter account ... Myxer Launches Free Social Radio App [VIDEO]Myxer has entered the crowded Internet radio market with Myxer Social Radio, an app aimed at providing a music-listening experience where you’re never alone. The app offers several interactive components (see gallery below), including the “Song Stories” feature in which you can re... 5 Tips For Onboarding Remote WorkersThe Digital Careers Series is supported by Elance, the world’s leading site for online work. Check out Startup Cloud for tips on how to build a remote team. There might be an assumption that recruiting is easier when unemployment is high, but that’s simply not true. According to Manpower Grou... |