10 Pics From My Dog’s Google Glass

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Humans are foaming at the mouth over Google Glass . The tiny projection screen, voice commands and user-friendly experience could very well be the technology of the future. But what about dogs? Could our four-legged friends benefit from Google Glass? Would anyone actually buy this technology for a dog? Considering that people buy $3.2 million collars for their dogs, why wouldn't they? SEE ALSO: SNL Mocks How Google Glass Can Be Used "Discreetly" We went undercover to learn what it would be like to be a dog wearing Google Glass, playing with a canine friend. Read more »

5 Sure-Fire Routes to Freelancing Success

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In today’s shaky economy, freelancing is on the rise. In the U.S. alone, one in three workers are now doing freelance work. That's 42 million Americans going without employer health insurance, 401(k) plans and flexible spending accounts. But it’s not all doom and gloom — freelancing is often fulfilling work. Plenty of people freelance by choice . Some do it to supplement their existing income, and others do it because full-time work is simply hard to find. Creative types often choose this professional option because freelancing offers flexibility and the opportunity to showcase work in a variety of arenas. Read more »

32 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

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As the tragic events of this week unfolded, many of us across the country sat glued to our TVs, news sites and Twitter feeds hungrily searching for updates about the Boston Marathon bombing, or the Waco, Texas explosion. In times like these, we are all forced to reexamine our priorities and come together as a nation. If you want a quick update of the news in the tech and social media spaces, we've gathered the most newsworthy announcements and changes for you here. Read on for details about Facebook's new Chat Heads for iPhone and some new apps to help make your life easier So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's digital media download Read more... More about Features , Business , Tech , Features Week In Review , and Marketing Read more »

These 10 Cats Are More Awesome Than Yours

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As with humans, some cats just have "it" — that mysterious quality that somehow sets them far apart from lesser kitties We have found 10 such kitties that are almost certainly more awesome than the average mog SEE ALSO: 10 Cats Clearly Plotting to Kill Their Owners Take a look through our photogenic pool of cool cats in the image gallery above. If you think your cat can compete with this classy collection, link us to a pic in the comments section below Image courtesy of Flickr, Pete Coleman Read more... More about Gallery , Features , Animals , Humor , and Cats Read more »

10 Cases to Shield Your New HTC One

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Have you got, or are planning to get, an HTC One ? Then we congratulate you. The flagship Android handset is going to be very popular We've taken a look at what cases are available for the One. We've found 10 options that we'd seriously consider using to protect the new phone SEE ALSO: 10 Awesome Accessories to Organize Your Office Have a browse through our selection in the gallery above. Let us know in the comments below how you're planning to shield your shiny new HTC handset Image courtesy of Speck Read more... Read more »

6 Ways to Spring Clean Your LinkedIn Profile

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Jennifer Parris is the Career Writer for FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities that offer work flexibility, such as telecommuting, freelance, part-time or alternative schedules . To learn more about Jennifer, visit FlexJobs.com or tweet @flexjobs . Sure, it may not feel like it just yet, but spring is here. As you tackle spring cleaning in your home, take a closer look at your LinkedIn profile as well. “LinkedIn is highly ranked within search engines and trusted by many industry leaders and recruiters,” says Richard Fallah, an account executive with Vbout.com . “If a recruiter or a company is searching for you, your LinkedIn profile will most likely be one of the top results on search engines.” Read more... More about Linkedin , Features , Career , Job Search Series , and Business Read more »

5 Tips for Cold-Emailing Your Dream Employer

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Jess Adamiak is on a mission to help you communicate better. Her online Skillshare class, Stop Sending Ineffective Emails: How to Write to Get Results , kicks off April 10th. Before dedicating her life to email evangelism, Jess worked as an editor for The Huffington Post, American Express Publishing, and Hearst Digital. Contact her on LinkedIn or Twitter . If you've read an article about job searching — ever — chances are you know that 70% to 80% of positions never get advertised . This reality is mega-frustrating when you're hunting for a new gig. Read more »

10 Floral Fonts to Put a Spring in Your Step

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In some parts of the northern hemisphere, we're still waiting for warm weather. So we've taken it upon ourselves to speed up the process. We found 10 flowery typography designs that'll spring you out of those winter doldrums SEE ALSO: 23 Gorgeous Gaming Wallpapers for Your Desktop Ready for warmer weather? Share your own spring finds and creations in the comments below Homepage image courtesy of Keziah Chong Read more... More about Features , Design , Fonts , Typography , and Dev Design Read more »

5 Tech Brands Made in America

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According to recent reports , Google will manufacture its newest gadget, Glass , in Silicon Valley The "Made in America" label has drawn new focus recently as the U.S. seeks to regain some of its lost manufacturing power. Both the branding and Glass' buzz have coalesced for the launch of this new product, so we wanted to highlight some of the other tech brands who do their manufacturing on American soil. SEE ALSO: 10 Interesting Google Glass Winners and Their Wacky Ideas These aren't all the tech brands by any means, but they're setting a good example. Think we should have included a specific tech brand? Let us know in the comments. Read more »

10 Best Indie Games From PAX East

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The meteoric surge of independent game development was on full display at this year's PAX East in Boston The gigantic show floor was dotted with indie games, and a giant conglomerate of developers joined under an "IndieMegaBooth" banner. Lines stretched long for many of these titles, proving that gamers are just as thirsty to play inventive indie titles as creators are to make them. SEE ALSO: 10 Best Indie Games on Android If you weren't able to attend the annual convention in Boston this year, don't fret. We rounded up the 10 best things from the floor this year. Most of the games are in development, but a few are out already and are just begging to be played. Read more... More about Entertainment , Gaming , Features , Gallery , and Pax Read more »