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  • 10.06.09
    The Map as Art offers information and inspiration work | Comments Off
    Tufte offers a good map as an excellent example of how to display a rich array of information. Artists also take inspiration from maps and sometimes base their work around them. Author Katherine Harmon’s new book The Map as Art showcases 360 pieces of work where the artist drew from maps in some way. The artists then use those maps as a platform for enriching their story, also giving a distinct context for each piece. Continue Reading...
  • 09.08.09
    AIM now a full Facebook and Twitter client work | Comments Off
    One of the coolest things going on at AOL has to be the latest AIM features that allow you to get your Facebook and Twitter feeds right in the new application. Now you can also update either service or post comments from the AIM client itself. I thought it was really cool when Digsby added the ability to read Twitter and Facebook updates in your IM client. Then Seesmic came out with the first Facebook client built on Adobe Air. Now the AIM team allows you to keep up with and communicate with all your friends ...
  • 09.03.09
    Indeed ranks top US job markets work | Comments Off
    Job search engine Indeed.com is one of my favorite ways to search for jobs across the Web. The team at Indeed also created this interesting infographic to give job seekers an idea of where the top job markets are. The blue chairs on the left represent job openings indexed by Indeed during the month of June. The orange people represent the number of unemployed people available to fill those roles. Continue Reading...
  • 09.02.09
    Google Wave coming to schools and businesses work | Comments Off
    Millions of people have been waiting to get a Google Wave account ever since the revolutionary collaboration tools was announced at the end of May. Wave promises to allow a group to collaborate on documents in real time and share information concurrently. Now Google has announced that Apps users at schools and businesses will be the first to try out Wave. This is an interesting way to get students collaborating on projects and could replace expensive document workflow software for small companies that can’t afford it. Continue Reading...
  • 08.31.09
    Carbon fiber desk for a simple, elegant workspace work | (2)
    The Nurus Hexadesk is crafted from light-weight carbon fiber topped by smoke-colored molded workspace. The shape of the desktop creates a personal space for work as well as space for guests. Carbon fiber is being used extensively for items ranging from car hoods to bicycles and kayak paddles. Designer Can Yalman uses it to create the Hexadesk’s simple lines. Continue Reading...
  • 07.15.08
    AOL Radio and AIM for iPhone work | (1)
    This week we released two must-have applications that run on the iPhone and iPhone 3g: an AIM client and AOL Radio. They've both been generating a lot of buzz as some of the best free iPhone applications at launch. AOL has been working hard to create great mobile experiences such as the main portal that was revamped last year, AOL MyMobile and the launch of a number of free mobile applications. Let's take a look at each of these new iPhone apps or you can learn more at AOL Mobile Continue Reading...
  • 05.20.08
    New AIM Express 7 Beta Gets Flashy work | Comments Off
    Today the AIM team announced the Beta release of AIM Express 7 web instant messenger client. This version was built in Flash to create a really fantastic user experience. Here's the release: Help us test drive AIM's new and improved Instant Messenger for the Web, called AIM Express. Now you can chat with your friends anywhere you have an internet connection - from the library, while traveling or working, or even visiting grandma's house. We've made some updates from the older version...it's lightweight, easy to use, and accessible world-wide. Now, in a single window, you can view your Buddy List® and ...