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Editors' Picks
Top 5 Innovative Ways PR Pros Are Using Social Media
You use Twitter and Facebook. That's great, but here are some tips to help you take your social media game to the next level in the world of PR.
Technical Difficulties: The Eternal Annoyance [COMIC]
There's a special place in heaven for awesome IT pros.
HOW TO: Get the Most From YouTube Editor [VIDEOS]
Mashable spoke to a YouTube software engineer about how to get the most from his free video editing software.
HOW TO: Improve Engagement on Your Brand’s Facebook Page [STATS]
New data will help you improve your Facebook engagement. Here are tips on what to say and -- more importantly -- when to say it.
5 Ways to Improve Your International SEO Strategy
How do you give your business international reach? Here are tips for optimizing your web presence in a multilingual marketplace.
Social Media
HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Facebook and Twitter Promotions
Studies still show that consumers follow brands for the deals. Check out some examples of promotions done right, along with some tips for success.
Quora: The Stats Behind the Buzz [INFOGRAPHIC]
How did Quora build all that buzz? This infographic puts the stats in context
Why Google Needs a Second-In-Command [OPINION]
If Page is to successfully navigate Google through rough times, he needs to hire a COO that will complement his own strengths.
Indexing the Real World: The Enormous Potential of Hyperlocal Data
All the data on the web doesn't come close to the amount of locations, objects and people in the "real world." But indexing the physical plane has big potential, and it's already underway.
How New Community Tools Will Democratize Data Analytics for the Good of Society
Imagine if the tools to analyze the hordes of data on the web were as easy to use as those that let us create it.
Why Websites Are Slow & Why Speed Really Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]
Does speed really count? Check this infographic to find out.
How Baby Boomers Are Embracing Digital Media
While the web may be designed with the young in mind, an increasing number of older users are logging on. Here's a look at 4 ways they are shaping the medium.
How the Real Estate Industry Is Using Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
84% of real estate professionals are now using social media. Check out this infographic for a deeper look into how they are using it.
Celebrating 20 Years of Linux [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Linux Foundation is celebrating 20 years of Linux with a slew of special events, both online and IRL.
HOW TO: Optimize Your Content for Social Discovery
Stuffing your posts with search keywords doesn't pack as much punch as it once did. If you want your content to surface on the social web, heed this advice.
Facebook Launches Open Compute Project [RECAP]
Facebook is buzzing as it prepares to launch a "new technology initiative" with a large group of partners.
10 Ingenious iPad Self-Portraits [PICS]
The self-portrait is elevated to new heights in the hands of these iPad owners. Which one is your favorite?
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Tech
About 800,000 government employees would have taken an unpaid vacation on Monday if Congress hadn't agreed on a budget bill by midnight on Friday. Here's how their absence would have affected the tech world.
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Tech & Mobile
HANDS ON: Behold, Fingernail Clippers From the Future [GALLERY]
Consider the lowly nail clipper. Unchanged for decades, it doesn't work very well. The inventors of Klhip aim to change that.
iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup [INFOGRAPHIC]
Those talented artists at Nowhere Else have laid out all the rumors about the iPhone 5 in beautiful style. Take a look.
10 Hilarious Vintage Cellphone Commercials [VIDEOS]
Remember the days when having a "transportable" telephone meant you had to carry around a powerpack the size of a beer cooler? Here's a reminder...
Spy Shots: Windows 8 With a Ribbon Interface? [GALLERY]
Microsoft is experimenting with a ribbon interface for parts of Windows 8, and we have a gallery of examples of an early build.
5 Ace Acoustic Amplifiers for the iPhone
As well as offering an unusual and stylish stand solution, these "passive amplifiers" will boost your iPhone's audio output by around 10 decibels -- not exactly room filling sound, but not bad for a planet-hugging, power-free solution.
HANDS ON: Chumby8, a Bigger, Better Networked App Player [PICS]
A new member of the Chumby family is about to hit the streets, and the bigger, better networked app player is called Chumby8. Here's our review.
10 Ways to Discover Web Content on Your TV
TV is so much more than the "Big Four" networks. You can use TV to explore the Internet. Here are 10 ways to discover all the web has to offer on the tube.
HOW TO: Master Smartphone Photography [PICS]
If you're interested in taking better photos with your phone, have a look through our gallery for some hints, tips, tricks, and ideas for shooting success with your smartphone.
3 Facebook Mobile Trends to Watch This Year
Facebook has declared that 2011 is the "year of mobile," and while we've been anticipating that for some time, Facebook's expansion may mean key changes for marketers.
How Mobile Payment Systems Are Redefining Commerce
Here's a look at how mobile payment systems are poised to redefine the way business is done at every level.
Mobile App Development: 10 Tips for Small Business Owners
Thinking of building an app? We asked a panel of entrepreneurs what you should expect, what features are best for your business and the pitfalls you should avoid.
How Geolocation Will Revolutionize the On-Site Service Industry
Field service workers are just starting to see the benefits of geolocation information. Here's a breakdown of the best ways geolocation is being put to use.
What Will the Smartphone Market Look Like in 2015?
Here are our predictions for the smartphones you'll be using four years from now.
HANDS-ON: Tryx, Casio’s Rotating-Frame Camera [VIDEO]
Casio's Tryx camera lives up to its name with a lens that rotates 360 degrees. But does it trump smartphones for social photography?
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Business & Marketing
Top 5 Facebook Marketing Mistakes Small Businesses Make
More and more small businesses are setting up Facebook Pages. Here are the top mistakes to avoid when you set up your business Page.
HOW TO: Land a Job at Facebook
You want to work at Facebook, one of the world's hottest companies? Here's what you have to do to get noticed ... and hired.
5 Tips for Recovering From a Major CEO Blunder
An executive may not be aware that what he's doing affects the perception of the brand. When a PR crisis hits, take these steps to mitigate the damage.
HOW TO: Sync Your Online and Offline Marketing Campaigns
The digital and real worlds can work together. Here are tips on how to use online and offline marketing in tandem to improve your brand's campaign.
Why Cross-Channel Messaging Is Crucial to Reaching New Consumers
Conversations in the real world are media-agnostic, so why are businesses still distinguishing between email, texting and IM?
Closed or Open Source: Which CMS is Right for Your Business?
Deciding between a closed and open-source content management system depends on a few factors: the type of business, the skill of your dev team, and security concerns.
How Companies Can Create a Brand Identity With Text Alone
Creating a text-only logo (a "logotype") is challenging, but the payoff in brand recognition can be huge if it's done right. We spoke to the pros about what makes a logotype sing.
HOW TO: Sustain Momentum After Startup Success
How do you keep your business moving forward even after a major product success? Here are some best practices.
Top 4 Tips for Creating a Podcast for Your Small Business
Podcasts may be a little trickier to set up than a Facebook Page, so check out these best practices for success.
5 Tips for Training Remote Employees
Getting all of your remote folks in sync is a critical discipline to master. Here's how to help get your far-flung employees up to speed and at peak performance.
Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over Your Competitors
While you're struggling to one-up your competition, someone out there is going to change the game and make your entire industry obsolete. Here's why it pays to be an innovator.
Should Your Company Offer an API?
We spoke to web dev experts about the pros and cons of opening your business data to third-party developers.
3 Ways Companies Can Reach Generation Z
Kids born between 1992 and 2010 may not be able to drive a car, but they're Internet tastemakers, and are incredibly fickle when it comes to brand loyalty.
5 Recommendations for Assembling a Successful Team of Freelancers
Here are a few strategies for working with freelancers that can scale, no matter the size or scope of your project.
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