Google+ Apps and Iconsis a depository for apps, extensions, icon packs and other resources curated by designerGraham Smith. It’s a great resource for finding new ways of playing with Google+, including new takes on the icon for use on your website or as a launcher, extensions to Google+ like one that enables you to set your default stream in Plus (a much needed feature in the real thing), and apps like ManageFlitterPlus which publishes your Google+ posts to Twitter....

The need for a good night’s sleep shouldn’t be underestimated – it helps boost our memory, it controls our metabolism and the quality of sleep ultimately determines our mood the next day. But everyone’s sleep patterns are different. You may think you’ve slept well because you’ve conked out for 8 hours, but someone who only got 4 hours sleep may feel more refreshed because they were in a deeper state of sleep and awoke just at the right time....

Dave Wallace, a freelance videographer, put together a stop motion video consisting of 2,335 photographs. Stop motion videos are nothing new, but Wallace’s video uses an interesting twist. Created as an advertisement forClickPixx, a new online photo-printing service, the video was created using printed photographs. After spending the day shooting over 2,000 photos, they took them back to the studio, created a small 10 panel frame and started to manually place each photo, and take photos of the photos....

Miso, which has been best known until now as a rival toGetGluein the ‘media check-in’ space, is setting itself apart from the competition by evolving into a ‘social TV platform’. The latest version of its iPhone app is designed to enhance the viewing experience with content tailored tot he program you’re viewing. Trivia, on-the-spot view polls and more will be accessible when users watch a supported show. The first series to take advantage of this new direction will be season six of Dexter, which kicks off in the US on October 2....

TNW Quick Hit Marco!(free) is a new location-sharing app for iPhone allowing one the unique choice of sharing location with certain people, in lieu of broadcasting your present place to the entire world. Hits:With Marco! a user chooses to share location only when a friend sends you a Marco! requesting it. By using Facebook Connect, Marco! does not require one to request friendships or approve requests from others. Misses:Marco! onlyworks for those who also have app....