Amazon’s Wish List feature just got way more clever with the Universal Wish List Button. The newly introduced tool lets you to add any item on any website to your Amazon Wish List—even products not sold on Amazon. Just drag the button to your browser’s bookmarks bar, and click the “Add to Wish List” link when you see something you lust. It’s perfect for letting your friends and family know about absolutely everything you crave. ...

I was just browsing iTunes for poignant Morrissey covers when I discovered nearly a thousand free language courses on iTunes. 926 courses to be exact. Holy Moleskine, Batman! The extensive library of courses span over 35 languages, from Arabic to Yiddish. Each course comes as a convenient podcast which you can subscribe and put on your iPod or iPhone. To get the entire list of language learning podcasts, hit the browse button on the lower-right ...

Got a lot of stuff, but not a lot of room? Check out Baggu, the perfect collapsible bag for the clever digital nomad. Baggu holds two to three grocery bags worth of stuff — like conference swag, random gadgets, and origami paper cranes — but folds up into a small pocket when not in use. With a panoply of cute colors and patterns, Baggu also gives you a little fashion flair to your geeky wardrobe. ...

For the digital nomad, offices are dead. No more set schedules, cubicles, and lame water-cooler talk. Nope, you’re living the exhilarating lifestyle of hip caf√©s, bustling airports, and scenic park benches. Okay, maybe it’s not so exciting—you’ll still have to get work to do. This means you’ll need a helpful set of services to keep you sane and working productively. Here are a dozen services no digital nomad can live without: Gmail Webmail doesn’t get ...

I’m fed up with Photoshop and its one billion rarely-used features. How about a simple photo-editor that’s quick, easy, and doesn’t cost a thousand dollars. Fortunately, there’re tons of web-based photos editors popping up. Most are crap, but some are promising. Check out these free web-based Photoshop alternatives: 1. Picnik Arguably, Picnik is the most popular web-based photo editor. Why? Because it’s now integrated with Flickr. 2. Splashup Very polished interface. Tools and palettes are ...

Your morning just got a little cuter with Pantone’s line of swatch-inspired coffee cups. With a range of vivid hues and shades of espresso, they’re perfect for hardcore designers who crave a dose of design in the morning. I’d really be swooning if they were available in every Pantone color. It won’t happen soon, but I can still dream, right?

My typical work day is 9:30 to 7:30. Often, my work bleeds into my “off hours”. This isn’t helped by instant messengers, twitters, tiny laptops, and my fancy new 3G iPhone. If someone “needs” me for a random assignment in the wee hours, I’m just a few buttons away—just a tug of the electronic dog leash. So, the next time you’re twittering away at 1am grumbling about some project you’re working on, think about the ...

Today, Rajat and Jayant Agarwalla resurrected their recently murdered Scrabulous app under a new name, Wordscraper. This incarnation works much like the original, with a few significant differences: You can create your own board layout (this includes layouts based on the original Scrabble board), or you can generate a random one. You can share your boards with others. The board uses circles instead of squares. You can add “premium” circles that quadruple or pentuple your ...

Remember that little coin pocket in your jeans that you never use? Turns out, it’s the perfect size for your iPhone. The mini pocket keeps your Precious close to you while protecting it from scratchy keys and objects in your main pocket. No need for a stupid holster or bulky case. I’ve tested jeans from Gap, G-Star, Levi’s, and H&M. All fit the 3G iPhone perfectly, though some pockets were deeper than others. Other brands ...

I’m seeing a lot of design portfolios with titles like “Beyond Imagination” or “Passions” or “Reflections” or “Curiosity.” With all these vaguely conceptual names, it’s like taking a nauseating stroll through the Macy’s perfume department. Instead of titling your portfolio like the latest celebrity scent, why not just use your own name? Here’s my rationale: When applying for a job, you want your potential boss to remember one thing—your name. They are hiring you, not ...

If you’re looking for a ridiculously dead-simple blogging tool, check out Posterous. Just send an email to post@posterous.com, and bam! Instant blog for you and everyone to love. No signups, no special tools, no fancy bells and whistles. It’s perfect for aspiring photo bloggers who don’t need all the extras. Thomas, our new designer at DDO, just started his own photo blog in less than one minute—using only his iPhone. Thomas will be participating in ...

I just finished reading The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need. It’s brilliant. And I’m now going on a crusade to make it required reading in every high school and college curriculum. The book is by Daniel H. Pink, and you’ll find it in your bookstore’s business section. But this ain’t your ordinary Deepak Chopra mumbo jumbo. Instead, the slim book packs in six illuminating career lessons, cleverly told as ...