Desk Toy Longs for Escape Using Google Maps Street View

The animated stop motion short Address is Approximate by Director Tom Jenkins tells the story of a lonely desk toy who longs for escape from the dark confines of the office, and takes to the road using a toy car and Google Maps Street View (via Theory Films). This short film is yet another innovative example of stop motion video, and well worth a peak if you find yourself with three minutes to spare. You can find out more about Theory Films on their website or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Siri-ous Security Flaw Discovered on iPhone 4S

The verdict is in - the new Siri Personal Assistant for iPhone 4S is a hit, but it's not without flaws. At the top of the list is a recently discovered security issue that allows anybody to bypass the device's passcode and have a little fun with your new personal assistant. And by have a little fun, I mean things like sending text messages, asking for phone numbers, displaying calendar events, even searching for your home address.

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The Environmental Impact of Computing (Infographic)

Ok, I'll admit it. I absolutely love infographics. Hats off to iamgreen for a fresh take on the environmental impact of computing. Check out the full version of the infographic following the break.

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Steve Jobs - Quote of the Week

"If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you."  ~  Steve Jobs

Twitter - See For Yourself What It's All About

I realize there are still a ton of people out there who aren't yet hip to the Twitter scene. So assuming you might have some interest in seeing what all the hype is about, I've included a fairly recent promo video (above) as well as more focused walk-through of the new Twitter site re-design following the break. I think you'll find the videos both informative and thought-provoking, and who knows, you may even discover Twitter's not as lame as you've heard.

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