This week we gave some love to LinkedIn, demonstrating how to optimize the service for your job hunt. We examined the ethics surrounding government social media censorship. And we studied the effects of computer vision syndrome.
Heavy stuff, huh? Not to worry! We've also collected photo-inspired iPhone cases and taken washing machines to the digital age -- the perfect balance of insightful and quirky resources to top off your week. Happy reading!
Editors' Picks
4 Reasons Google+ Brand Pages Will Be Better Than Facebook's [OPINION]
Brands can't wait to get on Google+. Here are four reasons why they're right to be excited.
6 Companies With Awesome Employee Perks
We can't all be Google, but these five workplaces -- from young startups to 35-year-old companies -- know how to make and keep employees happy.
10 Free Google Chrome Apps for Increased Productivity
These ten new apps are sure to increase your web productivity while at work.
HOW TO: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for the Job Hunt
Here are some tips to maximize your visibility among the right employers.
4 Fantastic iPhone Cases for iPhotographers [PICS]
We've tried and tested four iPhone 4 cases designed specially for iPhotographers.
Social Media
Measuring Clout: 4 Music Charts Powered By Social Media
The Billboard Hot 100 is still going strong, but now there's a bevy of other tools that take into account the social aspect of music's clout.
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Wondering which topics had Twitter abuzz last week? Check out the full list of top trends.
4 Social Music Services for Your Office Soundtrack
Play My Song, Rdio, Spotify and Turntable.fm put the "I" and "U" back into music. Here are the details behind the four social services.
Social Network Wars: How The Five Major Platforms Stack Up [INFOGRAPHIC]
When it comes time to pick and choose where you post, this chart can help you decide what’s appropriate for you.
Should Governments Monitor Social Media to Prevent Civil Unrest?
Social media is playing a larger role in citizen assembly. How should governments approach these channels to anticipate potentially violent demonstrations?
Google+ Tips & Tricks: 10 More Ways To Make the Most of Your Account
We've got 10 more suggestions for how to get the most out of Google's new social networking service.
Online Radio: How Do the 4 Leading Services Compare?
Online music services are more popular than ever. Which one is the best, and what do they say about the new DJ culture?
5 Ways Museums Are Reaching Digital Audiences
From interactive SCVGR hunt challenges to crowdsourcing unknown works of art, we look at five ways museums are embracing the social media and digital worlds.
What Can Social Media Tell Us About American Society? [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic has the answers.
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Tech & Mobile
4 Excellent Indie Games With Real Educational Value
The secret sauce of educational gaming is an experience that's so entertaining, you can't even feel your neurons firing. We've highlighted four indie titles that make the grade.
Computer Vision Syndrome: Do Your Eyes Have It? Here's Help [INFOGRAPHIC]
Feeling bleary-eyed after a long day in front of your various screens? Here's an infographic full of tips and techniques to ease your eyes into the digital world.
10 Travel Tips for Protecting Your Privacy
Follow these privacy tips to help protect your gadgets and personal information while traveling and ensure a safe and relaxing vacation.
10 Money-Saving iPhone Apps for Business Travel
Here are the top apps that will not only reduce the headache of business travel, but will help you save money while you’re on the road.
Why Are Some QR Codes More Scanworthy Than Others? [INFOGRAPHIC]
There was one factor that got people to scan a QR code more than any other.
3 Handy Mobile Apps to Enhance Real World Experiences
These mobile applications bridge the physical and digital worlds for improved communication and enhanced experiences.
The 100 Most iPad-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
A look at iPad adoption rates across the U.S.
Stock Market Fall: 10 Tools To Survive the Plunge
Here are 10 mobile apps, iPad apps and websites that should make tracking investments and determining the state of the market less complicated.
Why Metadata Will Define the Future of TV
The ability to bring a rich TV experience to multiple devices will depend a lot on access to searchable metadata. Here's how the industry struggle for this valuable information is going down.
Why the Next Big Thing Will Come From Small Innovations
Some of the most important innovations of the past years have been realized through small changes in existing technology.
The Rise of the Mobile Workforce [INFOGRAPHIC]
The era of the 9-to-5 job is over. In its place is a mobile workforce that can work from anywhere. This infographic explains the trend
How the Humble Washing Machine Is Getting a Digital Spin
The electric washing machine is 101 years old, and finally moving into the digital realm. What do smart appliances have in store for the home of tomorrow?
Kids & Technology: The Developmental Health Debate
Two experts in technology’s effects on child development examine how today’s digital innovations are both enriching and damaging children's well-being.
How Students Use Technology [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic sums up the research thus far on how students are using technology.
How Mobile Apps Are Helping Urban Explorers Discover Their Cities
Mobile apps are proving to be a better way for residents and tourists alike to access or provide information about urban areas. Here's a look at four cities that have had success with mobile apps.
Near Field Communication: A Quick Guide to the Future of Mobile
Check out this breakdown of what NFC is, why it's useful and how it's starting to permeate the tech products we love using.
Mobile Video: 3 Ways to Improve the User Experience
Simply porting your desktop video player to a mobile HTML5 solution isn't enough. You've got to design the user experience with mobile screens and connectivity in mind.
The State of Mobile Malware [INFOGRAPHIC]
With mobile malware becoming an increasing risk, it's important to be educated about the risks and how you can protect your mobile device.
Personal Computers: A History of the Hardware That Changed the World
It's been 30 years since IBM launched its first "Personal Computer," so we've taken a look back at highlights of the information age.
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Business & Marketing
8 Tips for Health Care & Pharmaceutical Companies on Facebook
The pharmaceutical industry has faced challenges in the world of social media. Here are 8 tips for your pharma company to better utilize Facebook.
9 Startups Aiming To Make Fashion Better for the Planet [VIDEOS]
A digital platform is challenging tech-minded innovators to fix the fashion industry.
Flash Sales: How One Entrepreneur Bootstrapped a Burgeoning Fashion Empire
Jason Ross put his passion to the test by starting JackThreads, a private sale site for men's fashion. Recently acquired by Thrillist, JackThreads now has 1.1 million subscribers.
5 Tips for Converting Trial Users Into Paying Customers
Converting users from free trial testers to paid subscribers is the key for most SaaS companies, but it's not always clear how to bridge that gap. Here are five tips and best practices.
Why Evernote Bet the Company on Mobile & Social Media
Three years and 11 million users in, Evernote is the archetype of a flourishing modern day startup. Here, the man who started it sheds light on how the company began and where it's headed.
How Blurb Tapped Into the Burgeoning Self-Publishing Industry
For the last six years, Blurb CEO Eileen Gittins has made it her mission to help anyone and everyone become a published author. She shared her journey and challenges.
HOW TO: Personalize Your Marketing With Social Data
Social data is a huge boon to online marketers, but can you effectively use it without coming across as creepy? Here's our guide.
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