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Gifts For Funny Friends: Internet Sensations Turned Into Books

Blogs to books, Tumblrs to tomes, posts to page-turners: it seems like as soon as a Twitter account, blog, Tumblr site, or YouTube video goes viral, a book deal soon follows.

Blogs to books, Tumblrs to tomes, posts to page-turners: it seems like as soon as a Twitter account, blog, Tumblr site, or YouTube video goes viral, a book deal soon follows. The latest site to get a book deal is He Texted, the brainchild of Lisa Winning and Carrie Henderson Mcdermott. Launched in October, the blog is a forum for women to post ambiguous texts from guys and get feedback in the form of comments or poll options — "he's into you," "he's not into you," or the "verdict is still out."

Recently, the guys behind the too-funny (and sometimes too-true) Sh*t Girls Say released a book version of their Twitter and videos poking fun at what women say, and the Suri's Burn Book Tumblr hit bookshelves in September. For some, it may seem pointless to pay money for a book replicating something you can enjoy for free online. But many of these coffee-table books and memoirs inspired by Internet sensations include fresh content and/or they are packaged in an artistic way. If you're looking for gift ideas this holiday season for the funny ladies in your life, check out these hard-copy editions of some of our favorite female-inspired Internet hits!

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Tumblr of the Day: 9-Eyes, Unexpected Scenes From Google Street View

The Google Street View camera looks like a high-tech disco ball, with nine lenses aimed in every direction to capture all the world has to offer — including ATV street races, escaping inmates, and snow monkeys in hot springs.

The Google Street View camera looks like a high-tech disco ball, with nine lenses aimed in every direction to capture all the world has to offer — including ATV street races, escaping inmates, and snow monkeys in hot springs. Canadian artist Jon Rafman clicks his way through Google Street View, collecting the strangest, funniest, and most unexpected scenes on his Tumblr blog, 9-eyes.com.

It's a fascinating cross section of humanity and an interesting perspective on photography in the 21st century. Is the photographer the robot that automated the shutter click, or is it the human who gathered and curated those images into a collection?

The Street View vehicle fleet has logged over five million miles of open road around the world, not to mention a large chunk of the Amazon River and underwater panoramas of six of the ocean's living coral reefs. There are many more compelling images yet to be discovered, and we'll just have to stay tuned as Google adds even more miles to its Street View collection.

Thirsty for more amazing things on Tumblr? Follow us at popsugartech.tumblr.com for the best geeky finds on the web, plus Internet cats, memes, gifs, tips, and much more.

Tech News

Ermahgerd, POPSUGAR Tech Is on Tumblr!

That's right — we're tumbling through the Tumblrverse at popsugartech.tumblr.com.

That's right — we're tumbling through the Tumblrverse at popsugartech.tumblr.com. Follow us for the best geeky finds on the web, plus Internet cats, memes, gifs, tips, tricks, and much, much more. So don't be shy: reblog, like, and ask away!

Still not getting your daily recommended intake of POPSUGAR Tech? Catch us elsewhere on the interwebs at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Download of the Day

Photoset: A Tumblr-Powered Visual Storytelling App

This week, Tumblr unveiled Photoset (free), an iOS app that creates and shares high-resolution photosets — no Tumblr account required.

This week, Tumblr unveiled Photoset (free), an iOS app that creates and shares high-resolution photosets — no Tumblr account required. In fact, you don't need to sign up for any new account to use Photoset.

In our test, we started taking photos right in the app, rearranged the images, slapped on a quick caption, and uploaded it to the Internet, just like that. Photoset creates a unique URL for a photo collage to share through email, Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr. The photos adjust as you resize your window (making it optimized for mobile devices), and clicking on individual photos prompts a Tumblr-style gallery to appear.

Read on for more ways to use Photoset.

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5 Apps You Need on the iPhone 5

Congratulations on your iPhone 5 purchase!

Congratulations on your iPhone 5 purchase! Want to make the most of that taller screen and ready-to-go iOS 6? Download the following iPhone 5-optimized apps for gorgeous photos, easy social sharing, and your ticket to the best dining in town.

  • Tumblr (Free) — Hate using Tumblr on your phone? The company heard your cries and improved the mobile experience. Hold down "reblog" to share content instantly, track tags of interest, and hold down the "like" button to share finds with friends.
  • Facebook (Free) — It's no secret that the Facebook iOS app wasn't the most popular product of the social network. Return to the mobile app with updates like photos that open quickly with a swipe and a News Feed that populates more stories with a tap— no refresh wait time required.
  • Flipboard (Free) — The prettiest way to digitally read news, Flipboard's update is perfect for that bigger iPhone 5 screen, giving you more stories and photos at once.
  • Open Table (Free) — Treat yourself with a night at that new neighborhood restaurant. The "Great Tables" update for iPhone 5 shows which popular hot spots have a table available tonight. Or, just ask Siri to find a place to eat, since it's now integrated into iOS 6. 
  • How to Cook Everything ($10) — Speaking of food, for a night in, open the app version of New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman's bestselling cookbook. With over 2,000 recipes, 400 illustrations, and a built-in timer, the only thing this app doesn't do is the cook the food for you.
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Get Your Hump Day Funnies With Women-Inspired Tumblrs

This last week we've been cracking up at Texts From Hillary, so we were sad to find out today that the popular Tumblr inspired by the secretary of state is already shutting itself down.

This last week we've been cracking up at Texts From Hillary, so we were sad to find out today that the popular Tumblr inspired by the secretary of state is already shutting itself down. The guys behind the site decided to quit while they were ahead, since, after all, how could they top an actual submission from Hillary Clinton? But while we mourn the end of the short-lived Texts From Hillary, there are some other equally entertaining Tumblrs inspired by and for women. Check them out now!

Editor's Pick

10 Hilarious Celeb-Inspired Tumblr Accounts

You deserve a laugh, and what better way to get your geek and celeb fixes by following a few hilarious Tumblrs?

You deserve a laugh, and what better way to get your geek and celeb fixes by following a few hilarious Tumblrs? These 10 take memes, subtitles, and totally random movie pics to the next level. Click through to see a few of our favorites, then follow us at popsugartech.tumblr.com!

Editor's Pick

4 Social Networks Beyond the Usual Suspects

Feeling victim to social network fatigue?

Feeling victim to social network fatigue? Whether you follow 500 people or friend 70 people, it can sometimes seem like weeks have passed by without an interesting tweet, status, or mobile upload. Break out of the rut and sign up for these four social networks guaranteed to make Internet sharing fun again.

  • Pinterest — Share your design aesthetic and all those gorgeous little things you come across when surfing the web. This site has users set up boards around a central theme like "camera accessories," "cool typography," or "Star Trek crafts" to share with the community. The in-browser add button makes pinning a cinch, and the simple user interface keeps site exploration from being overwhelming.
  • Instagram — A beautiful, easy way to show friends what you're doing without word limits. Available as a free iPhone app, take a photo in Instagram, add a filter, a quick caption, and easily share with followers or to Facebook and Twitter. The process is really that easy, and, after all, a picture is worth much more than 140 characters.
  • Tumblr — Sign in to Tumblr and just try to spend less than an hour on this sharing, blogging platform. With predesigned templates and a user-friendly dashboard, the personal blog you've been putting off can finally find a home. Search for other blog interests to follow, reblog their posts, and grow your own Tumblr community.
  • GetGlue — For entertainment junkies, connect with fellow Mad Men junkies when you check in as viewing a show or waiting in line for the newest Hollywood release. GetGlue partners with the media providers themselves to offer discounts and rewards to loyal gluers.
Editor's Pick

6 Tumblrs to Read This Weekend

Try as I might to unplug during the weekend, peeking at Tumblr for just a minute usually turns into an hour or more.
Funny Tumblrs

Try as I might to unplug during the weekend, peeking at Tumblr for just a minute usually turns into an hour or more. If you're looking for the perfect way to destress and lose yourself in a favorite TV show or the humor of the Internet, spend some time on these Tumblr websites.