Web Worker Daily
For some teams, the iterative design process has gotten out of control. Instead of focusing on how to make a product or service better, the process has turned into an approval monster. Zurb hopes to change that with Notable, a web-based app that allows teams to give direct feedback to each other. “Notable was created to sol (Read More)
Submitted by Ghosttie
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Google had a low-key event today to preview Chrome OS, its new operating system based on Linux and the Chrome browser. Things are still pretty early -- it's not even in beta yet, let alone on shipping products -- but that's the first official screen shot right there, and the big features are all roughed out. The entire sys (Read More)
Inhabitat
It’s a ghost highway in the middle of LA. Not the result of road closures, the apocalypse, a zombie scare, or a massive increase in the price of petroleum, this series of car-less highways are the brainchild of photographer Tom Baker. Curious as to what a traffic-less Los Angeles would look like, Baker went ahead and create (Read More)
Pixel Bits
Oh yes I AM blogging ’bout this.After several Tweetups, I’ve noticed the same things happening over and over and I am no longer keeping my piehole shut. So to all who go to Tweetups, PLEASE FLIPPIN’ READ.1. Organizers: please, I beg you, pick a place where the music is not super duper loud – especially during conferences. (Read More)
Submitted by Eng1ne
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Google has changed how we search for images, or rather… how we find images we can use. By introducing features such as similar images, you can find more images that relate to the type of photo you are interested in from the search results. A cool new feature gracing Google Labs, is Google Image Swirl.Google Image Swirl is v (Read More)
Inhabitat
Imagine: a hurricane is barreling towards your house, but instead of hiding in the basement, you can stay safely and comfortably in your living room, all thanks to your X-Flex Blast Protection System wallpaper. It’s not a fantasy; the wallpaper, invented by Berry Plastics in a partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer (Read More)
AustinStartup
The Austin chapter of the national Association of IT Professionals (AITP) is excited to announce the 2009 IT Executive of the Year Awards winners held in conjunction with the 2009 InnoTech Austin Conference & Expo.This was the 12th annual IT Executive of the Year awards competition and is the premier recognition event for C (Read More)
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I am fascinated by how many people do not know their neighbors. When I was a kid all the people on the block knew each other. All the children knew that everyone was watching them (and would report back undesirable activities to mom and dad).Today the connectivity amongst people on the block is not as strong. Sure, there (Read More)
AustinStartup
UPDATE: We have learned that Gowalla is funded by the highly-regarded Founders Fund and Alsop Louie, making them a.) no slouch for funds and connections, and b.) FF’s first Texas investment, an exciting move. Given how much Texas companies gripe about Valley VC’s not taking them seriously because of location, we’ll pursue a (Read More)
Submitted by Eng1ne
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IPhone app sharing service AppsFire (our review) has announced a contest to highlight the best still-unlaunched iPhone apps under development and ReadWriteWeb will be part of the judging. Called the App Star Awards, the contest will evaluate 30-second videos about apps under development.The iPhone app environment is absurd (Read More)
Submitted by Robdiana
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Based on popular demand, we added a “share on facebook” button on the feedly mini:
Feedly Mini integrates with Facebook
Available in feedly 2.x.107. Have a great week end! Have a great week end.
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Submitted by Eng1ne
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Today, I joined the Rackspace team. It’s been a few months because we were trying to find the right fit, but I think we finally did it. I will say that I really like everyone I’ve met so far and am very optimistic about this opportunity.Basically, Jim Curry (@jimcurry) and Mark Collier (@sparkycollier) work their tails of (Read More)
Submitted by Eng1ne
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Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are
Merlin Mann’s video ramble just shook my existential marbles. I don’t know what else to add other than to trust me, find a free 37 minutes of your time, and watch it. I’m still grappling with it. There are many things to chew on here. (Read More)