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Despite every precaution and the expertise of those involved, there's always a certain amount of chance involved when full-color publications hit the press. And there's nothing quite like that sickening feeling when you realize that the beige you so carefully chose was rendered with pink overtones. But now you can try your luck with process color without risking your client's money or your reputation, thanks to CMYK playing cards from the Hundred Million site.

The Oscars have become a venerable (some would say tired) institution. Awarded consistently for apparently all the wrong reasons, this annual event still somehow holds our attention, to the point where it has become the platform for all kinds of riffs. Designer Matteo Civaschi of H-57 created a series of pictograms intepreting some of the hottest contenders, with the entire series available on the My Modern Met site.

Based on the latest Google Glass ad you can see below.

Samsung Calls BS On Apple's Charges Of Copying on Conan O'Brien's show.

A few weeks ago I posted about an idea on my Facebook page about a new Google device idea:

After the hugely positive reception of Google's new wearable device Google Glass rumor says Google is already working on a new revolutionary device called Google Plug.

It's quite startling to arrive on the English version of Wikipedia and find just a single ominous image urging visitors to learn more about its opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act bills, currently active in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

At market close today Apple has pulled ahead of Exxon Mobil and it is now the most valuable company in the world. Apple's market cap now stands at US$337.17 billion.

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs presents his proposal for a new Apple Campus to the Cupertino City Council. This presentation was recorded Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Cupertino Community Hall.