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The big collection of free design textures... (Noupe via TechNews AM)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:06:20 EST

Knowing your resources is important in all aspects of design. You could be working on a new draft and realize you are missing one thing, texture. Textures are not always beautiful by themselves and many can appear quite boring, but when you add texture to your design, it gives that little bit of depth [...]

Apple warns apple tv users of disappearing content... (Gearlog via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:55:52 EST

Apple sent a note to Apple TV users on Saturday, warning them that content may disappear from the system until it is resynced. Fortunately, a patch is available, which will upgrade the Apple 3.0 software to Apple 3.0.1.

Options for optimizing your creative on the fly ... (iMedia Connection via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:53 EST

Online video presents a compelling opportunity for advertisers, but only if certain hurdles can be overcome. See how creative optimization platforms can help.

How to protect your url in a social world... (iMedia Connection via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:53 EST

URL providers like tr.im and TinyURL provide a valuable service, but are they short-changing your brand? Here's why you should consider owning your own short URLs.

6 reasons to fire your esp... (iMedia Connection via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:51 EST

Your email service provider plays a key role in the success of your marketing strategy. If you recognize any of these traits in your current ESP, it may be time to kick it to the curb.

Video: accelerometer in a dell mini 9 tablet mod... (GottaBeMobile.com via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:02:49 EST

The forum members at MyDellMini are busy tablet modders. A few weeks back, we saw a Dell Mini turned into a touchscreen tablet by Rob928. Now, there’s a new one from rock99rock sporting accelerometer-based screen rotation that looks really smooth in the video demo. What’s really impressive is that he pulled it off with a $20 [...]

10+ tips for a pubcon vegas�newbie... (Search Engine Journal via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:50:45 EST

On Tuesday I will be flying out to Las Vegas for my very first Pubcon! Sounds unbelievable right? Mr. Search Engine Journal has yet to attend a Pubcon over the past 10 years or so, but it's true. After cutting my teeth on SES, SMX & IM Spring Break, it's now time for the big show. Vegas baby, VEGAS! My…Check out the SEO Tools guide at

News corp peeing away $1 million a month on empty myspace office... (Silicon Alley Insider via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:47:00 EST

Matthew Garrahan, FT: News Corporation is paying more than $1m a month to rent an empty office complex in Los Angeles that it has been unable to sub-lease since scrapping an ambitious plan to move MySpace and its other digital businesses there. The company is locked into a 12-year lease worth about $350m that it signed in August 2008, when the number of people using MySpace was increasing and the social network was running out of space in its Beverly Hills offices...

Comparison shop for ebooks quickly and easily!... (GearDiary via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:45:17 EST

With Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Sony and smaller e-stores all vying for your dollars (and device support), how do you decide where to buy? There’s no price match guarantee with eBooks, and if you are platform agnostic, with no clear favorite site, where do you download that new bestseller you wanted? … [visit site to [...] Related posts:State of the eBook: Options, options everywhere…

Usglom09: thanko released new pair of usb warm gloves... (Akihabara News via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:39:00 EST

Winter is coming and Thanko released this week-end a new pair of USB Warm Gloves… Nothing really new compared to the previous generation...

Vers unveils new cases for ipod and iphone... (Coolest Gadgets via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:35:20 EST

With the world going nuts about going green these days, it goes without saying that you ain’t in without being green. After all, we are responsible for handing over a sustainable earth to the next generation, and like an old saying goes, we don’t hand over the earth to our kids – instead, we borrow [...]

Elusive xbox 360 802.11n wireless adapter appears in the uk... (Engadget via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:34:00 EST

Microsoft might be playing cat-and-mouse with the Xbox 360 802...

Tom from myspace vs facebook... (Soshable via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:23:33 EST

This video from Social Blade Theater is a quite hilarious. As a fictional depiction of Tom Anderson from MySpace joining and trying out Facebook, this video takes an offbeat look at the competition between social media giants. * * * See more funny social media happenings on this Social Media Blog.

Youtube with all of the sizzle but none of the flash... (TUAW via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:00 EST

Filed under: Multimedia[Our regular Sunday night Talkcast is cancelled due to a sick host. Sorry, and we'll see you next week...

Apple still not allowing voip calls over 3g... (GigaOm via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:09:19 EST

Earlier today in response to my post about Nimbuzz, a good pal emailed to find out why the service didn’t work over the iPhone’s 3G connection. After all, a few weeks ago AT&T announced support for VoIP over 3G with much fanfare, a move that was widely applauded, including kudos from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. A [...]

10 twitter design lists you must follow... (Just Creative Design via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:23 EST

Twitter just recently introduced Twitter lists, a helpful way to better organise the tweets of those you follow. Twitter lists also allow you to find interesting groups of people to keep track of via the use of others recommendations. After much research looking into other Twitterer’s lists and via the use of Listorious, I’ve compiled these [...]

Verizon attacks at&t, puts out welcome mat for iphone... (GearDiary via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:29 EST

Click here to view the embedded video. The latest Verizon attack ad on the iPhone takes a new tact… rather than attack the iPhone it actually well… it actually puts out the welcome mat. In it the Island of Misfit Toys welcomes its newest resident… the iPhone. “Hey check out the new guy” says one misfit toy. “What are [...] Related posts:

Gear diary weekly roundup: november 2nd – 8th... (GearDiary via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:43:32 EST

This entry is part 20 of 20 in the series Weekly Roundup While a bit jet-lagged to make it to this week’s BlackBerry Developer Conference in San Francisco, I couldn’t help walking down to the bay and firing up the MiFi to try (key word ) and crank out a few posts. So, while [...]

What will droid kill, anyway?... (Alsop Louie Partners via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:37:37 EST

I got pissed off at my most recent Blackberry. When I heard that Motorola was introducing a hot new device based on Google’s Android and that it was designed for the Verizon network, I decided to dump the Blackberry Tour in favor of the new Motorola Droid. All the press I’m reading compares the Droid [...]

Balloons! Sending out a mystery message on your iphone... (TUAW via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST

Filed under: iPhone, App ReviewWith over 100,000 apps in the app store, it's getting harder and harder to find something new; most apps seem to be 'me too' versions of something else...

Flurry of smartphones coming this christmas... (Advertising Age via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:14 EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AdAge.com) -- What a difference a year makes. This holiday season, more than a dozen touchscreen smartphones are out to take on Apple's iPhone, with device makers and carriers banking on hearty appetites among consumers who want a minicomputer in their back pocket...

Entelligence: heads i win, tails so do you... (Engadget via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST

Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide...

Book review: microsoft windows 7 unleashed by paul mcfedries... (GearDiary via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:05:52 EST

A few week ago, I received a copy of this book to review. I’ll admit it, I’m primarily a Mac user, but I use Windows XP at work, and I run it on my Mac in a VMWare session so I can support my Windows Mobile devices and do those things that are available only [...] Related posts:The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Microsoft Windows Vista Book Review

The top 10 most common api pitfalls... (TechCrunchIT via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:04:28 EST

This is post was written by TecCrunchIT guest author Rick Nucci, the Co-founder and CTO of enterprise integration technology company Boomi. Prior to forming Boomi Inc., Rick worked for EXE Technologies...

Gary vaynerchuk – the next web’s exclusive interview... (TheNextWeb via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:56:02 EST

I was very lucky to have a piece of Gary Vaynerchuck’s time Friday, and over the course of three cell phone calls, and three Skype conversations was able to pick the mind of @garyvee. We took questions earlier from readers, and some of those questions were used. A big thanks to @mindofandre, @agencyCG, @jamesmcdonald, and @christianalva for their [...]

Verizon gets into the christmas spirit by bashing at&t and the iphone... (Boy Genius Report via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:42:46 EST

A few days ago AT&T filed suit against Verizon for its “There’s an App for That” ad campaign. Verizon’s response? Welcoming the iPhone to the Island of Misfit Toys in a new commercial that embodies the Christmas Spirit. Hit the…

Youtube, last.Fm mashup is pretty good, very illegal... (TheNextWeb via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:28:09 EST

YouScrobble takes elements of Last.fm and Youtube and wraps them up in a neat package. What a shame that it’s almost certainly illegal. YouScrobble is designed to make searching for music quick and easy. By combining Last.fm’s music database with YouTube’s library of music videos it creates a slick platform for finding and watching your favourites [...]

What is evolution?... (GearDiary via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:21:31 EST

Charlie’s Playhouse is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species by offering 10 – 20% off their items when you ask your kids to answer one simple question. “What is Evolution?” If you send in a video of your child answering the question, you can get 20% off Charlie’s Playhouse products; if you [...] Related posts:

Noticings: geotagging photo game powered by flickr api... (ReadWriteWeb via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:07:38 EST

We recently told you about the Flickr App garden and gave a list of five interesting apps we found using this new section of the site. One app we didn't find - and one that brilliantly appropriates the Flickr API in a delightful, infectious user experience - is

This week in facebook - november 8, 2009... (AllFacebook via TechNews AM)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:02:34 EST

This week has been one of controversy surrounding the ongoing reverse mobile billing offers across Facebook applications. It also has been a week of positive updates for developers who were on edge about the impending removal of application notifications. While Facebook didn’t have any big product announcements this week, there was enough controversy [...]