Web Coolness -- Map apps, tracking Santa Claus, and last minute tech gifts

Here are a few links we've enjoyed reading this week. We hope you like them too!

 

An interesting piece about our culture's addiction to map apps and how we still don't necessarily know where we're going.

AdWeek rounds up the 10 most watched ads on YouTube. Any of your faves on there?

Rocksmith users can now download a free Holiday Song Pack for your XBox Live or Playstation and jam out to some sweet Christmas tunes.

Have you caught our new series on tech readiness for kids? If you're wondering when to get them a handheld gaming device or an e-reader, you'll want to check this out.

You OnStar users can track Santa! Just push the blue button and ask for a Santa update! Cool!

The Operation Smile facebook app lets you purchase special gifts for children preparing for surgery. What a wonderful way to give back this holiday.

As if we needed more reasons to love Zappos, now they've got a new iPad magazine app. (via @felsull)

Take a peek at what happens when Sugru meets Lego. So awesome.

And if you're still shopping, we've got tips on where to find the last-minute tech gifts.

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