For some reason Newt Gingrich is "really puzzled" about what to call a cellphone that "can get Wikipedia or go to Google." He recognizes that these "handheld computers" hold great potential for networking and staying in touch on-the-go, but apparently has never heard the term "smartphone."
If not a "cellphone" or a "smartphone," then what?
What *should* we call this device that's "something new and different?"
(Via BoingBoing)
Tapgram is a social service that helps people who can't otherwise express themselves do just that - express themselves.
Instead of writing or typing out responses, users can tap on large icons that represent moods and can tap more to up the level of severity. Users can choose from a variety of moods including happy, sad, mischievous, and groovy. Though still a bit rough around the edges, Tapgram seems like an excellent way to help people with communication restrictions share what's really going on - and share it on social media for loved ones to keep track. And that is pretty groovy.
Just graduated or on the prowl for an internship? It's a cutthroat job market out there, but don't panic. Take a deep breath and check out FirstJob. FirstJob is an awesome resource for employment opportunities and job advice. Get new connections. Get friends to vouch for you. And best of all - get that job.
The Hälssen & Lyon tea calendar by Hamburg design agency, Kolle Rebbe has a different tea for every day of the year.
Google Now, a "predictive search and voice recognition tool" is making its way to iPhones and iPads everywhere. Ready to give Siri a run for her money, Google Now claims it can predict what you want to search for, before you "know you want it."
Now you can buy all that cool stuff from Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects that you missed.
Sometimes we all need someone to tell us that we're strong and resilient. Susana Parada's giclée print of a Robert M. Hensel quote is a beautiful reminder.
Nature is beautiful. But it doesn't have outlets. Bring along the Crankerator, and you're all set.
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Lindsay McComb is a writer and content specialist at Q Digital Studio. She whips content into shape with her insightful (and keyword rich) edits. She’s plugged into the Zeitgeisty things happening on the Interwebs and on most forms of social media. She can be found tweeting on the clock at @themetaq and off-hours at @lindsaymccomb.
Lindsay is a wordsmith with a wicked sense of taste. She’s got both AP style and an eye for design. She’s also got a serious case of Wanderlust.
She has a BA in Technical Journalism and a BA in International Studies from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
