No, I am a felt version of your father. Image: Chronicle Books A long time ago, in a craft-minded household far, far away, two felt-sensitive siblings came up with the idea of remaking the original Star Wars trilogy in yarn. Mashable got its hands on some exclusive early images so if you’ve ever wondered what a handcrafted Jabba the Hutt or Yoda would look like, scroll on. Read more…
MindMup is a free Google Chrome extension that enables you to create, edit and publish mind maps. Im normally not crazy about browser extensions, but MindMup does a lot of things right, which I outline in my video review of it. This browser-based mind mapping tool is simple and fast, and makes excellent use of keyboard shortcuts, so you can capture your ideas quickly. Read more…
Every startup has a busy season, and for many that time is right around the corner. Last year, Thanksgiving and Black Friday saw record online sales,$1.06 billion and $1.93 billion, respectively. Whether a company is engaged in traditional retail, eCommerce or the travel industry, being prepared for the influx of customers is essential for success. Read more…
Still, he wasn’t prepared for what he encountered last Dec. 20, when he came to work and found dozens of employees wearing garish sweaters covered in lights, bells, and ornaments. It really hit me like a brick, because one outfit was more hideous than the next, he says. The craze had eluded Lewis until then, but by days end he was hashing out a plan to develop a line of sports-themed ugly Christmas sweaters. Read more…
London and Austin share a deep love of music, ingenuity and technology the perfect traits to host Mashableand British Airways’ #CurioCity contest winners. Five lucky winners were invited to join us in London to tour the most up-and-coming sites of one of the most historic cities in the world. They later attended a startup pitch event called Dont Pitch Me Bro, where entrepreneurs pitch early-stage startups to get advice on their next business steps. Read more…
As reported by Forbes this past summer, 52.3 percent of American workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. If youre among the unsatisfied majority, theres one thing you should know: It doesnt have to be this way. In May of this year, Pick the Brain outlined certain steps you can take when youre in a situation you dont enjoy. Read more…
The fiercely independent character and the go-getter personality of the Hollywood star makes her a superb fit as brand ambassador for the fragrance. Find out more at http://www.fragrances.hugoboss.com Read more…
Black Friday can drive everyone a bit crazy, so by researching early you can spare yourself some panic on the day. If you use Black Friday to get your Christmas list completed, these discounted items should fill a couple of stockings. $150 off Surface Pro 3 i7 or Surface 2 Surface Pro 3. Read more…
On Wednesday, it became clear that JetBlue will soon add baggage fees and add more seats to planes a move that would likely lead to less legroom for passengers. It didn’t take long for Southwest Airlines to capitalize on its new status as the only airline offering free checked baggage. In a blog post, Southwest’s chief commercial officer Bob Jordan re-stated the carrier’s commitment to keeping first and second checked bags free for passengers. Read more…
