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Social publishing service Scribd first launched in 2007 as a document sharing system; however, with a recent deal with HarperCollins they intend to change their focus and become a book subscription service.

Google announced their interactive website and banner ad web designer today, the service aptly called "Web Designer" and is currently available for beta download to Mac and PC users.

Remember not too long ago that we shared with you a video of the world's largest ship docking? Well now you can get your very own set of LEGO to build that ship!

When it comes to startup businesses in the tech industry it's important to stand out and VetCloud has done just that with their current venture.

Most of us are lazy in one way or another and one startup business is aiming to take advantage of that laziness, Shyp. Shyp is a service dedicated to packing up your items and shipping them for you for a nominal fee.

Yes, you read that right, MICROSOFT is extending their trade-in program and is offering cash for your gently used iPhone 4S and 5. Microsoft is looking to take your gently used iPhone 4s and 5 off your hands in their expanded trade in program. The Microsoft program is offering a minimum of $200 for these units but there is a catch - the funds you receive will come in the form of a Microsoft store credit rather than cash.

We're headed headlong in to the holiday season and the Wish app is about to become your best friend with their new gift giving option! The Wish app allows users to add items they want on to their wishlist so when the time comes for gift giving you aren't left with no ideas for that "hard to buy for" person on your list.

Nirvanix cloud storage services has officially announced the closing of their doors and pulled their website. Nirvanix cloud storage service is officially closing it's doors and they have placed a customer address on what was previously their website.

We talked about Steam earlier this week but today we're talking about them again as they unveil their awesome new joystick-less controller. The new Steam controller has no joysticks, rather it utilizes trackpads instead. The new controller also features much more accessible buttons than other controller options currently on the market.

HTC is selling its remaining stock in Beats Electronics but while to some this may be a sign of poor business for Beats, it's actually a sign of limited cash flow for HTC.