This week at Mashable, we jumped (or barrel rolled) right into November, buzzing about the great Kardashian divorce of 2011 and already preparing to rock the holiday season. Still reminiscing over last weekend's Halloween shenanigans? Or if you were left unfulfilled because of the snow, we have a few things for you below.
If you've been too busy doing push-ups to get ready for the mobs of Black Friday, we've got the weekly features roundup packaged nicely for you right here.
Editor's Picks
"Do a Barrel Roll" on Google, and You Won't Be Disappointed
"Do a barrel roll" has become a trending topic on Twitter and elsewhere, thanks to an Easter egg on Google Search.
Steve Jobs Predicts the Future in 1990 [VIDEO]
In this fascinating raw footage from 1990, Steve Jobs talks at great length to a WGBH-Boston interviewer about his ideas about the direction he saw technology taking.
How Much Money Will Consumers Spend This Holiday Season? [INFOGRAPHIC]
We all know consumers spend more during the Holiday Season than any other time during the year. But did you know 38% of people have already began their yearly shopping extravaganzas?
5 Digital Tools That Make Shopping Easier
Looking to get a jump on Black Friday deals? These apps will help you secure the best prices and ease shopping headaches.
Social Media
Protecting Your Online Reputation: 4 Things You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic shows you how to manage your online reputation, perhaps saving you some embarrassment, or even your career.
7 Creative Tributes to Steve Jobs
Amidst the sadness over the Apple founder's death came a flood of whimsical tributes.
Top 7 Mashable Comments This Week
Mashable has a new weekly feature to showcase some of the most inspired comments from our community.
13 Halloween-Themed Facebook Timeline Designs [PICS]
It's Halloween, so we've taken a look at how people are celebrating the spookiest day of the year on Facebook.
20 Dramatic Divorce Tweets From Kim Kardashian's Sisters and Haters
Using Twitter, Ryan Seacrest confirmed that TV personality Kim Kardashian filed papers to divorce NBA player Kris Humphries, who were married for just 72 days. Soon after, Twitter was abuzz Monday with serious tweets from Kardashian's sisters and funny ones from people poking fun at the divorce filing.
The 7 Deadly Sins of Social Good -- And How to Avoid Them
Every non-profit must fight off the seven deadly sins of social good, but what are they and what kinds of dangers do they pose to well-meaning causes?
20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our new chart.
Social Thievery: Will Your Tweets Get You Robbed? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Burglars are starting to use social media as a way to target potential victims. How can you make your house or apartment "socially safe"?
7 Easy Steps for Creating Buzzworthy Content
Content is king. Here are seven steps for creating interesting content that will help to develop your brand and the community around it.
7 Ways to Create a Memorable Customer Experience With Social Media
Companies are often uneasy about social media because it gives consumers a public platform for complaints. But there can be huge benefits. Here's how you can dive in.
Will Anonymous Target Facebook on Nov. 5?
Anonymous, a group of hacker activists, have made a mysterious career out of big game hunting. Now, the group may be targeting Facebook come Nov. 5.
Top 25 Most-Shared Stories in October
Based on figures from Mashable Follow‘s M Share button, the following 25 stories got the most love, with all of them garnering about 315,000 combined shares on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon and Buzz.
Facebook Is Most Popular Social Network for All Ages; LinkedIn Is Second [STUDY]
A recent study by Forrester found that of U.S. adults who use social networking sites, 96% of them are on Facebook.
YouTube's 20 Most-Shared Ads in October [VIDEOS]
A couple of practical jokes and a man getting reverse-tattooed appear on this month's most-shared ads for October.
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Tech & Mobile
Top 7 Scary Video Games to Play This Halloween
For a scary Halloween, turn off the lights, grab a friend, and pick up one of these psychological thriller games.
It was another terrific week for tech, and we scoured the world to find the best examples for you, right here. So buckle up and get ready for the shiniest, most futuristic, and in some cases, even the most bizarre tech the week had to offer.
8 Breakthrough Innovations in Tech
Our Tech Innovators Series has covered breakthrough technologies from companies large and small. Here's a recap, in case you've missed it.
Halloween Google Doodles Through the Years
For your viewing pleasure, we've collected all of Google's October 31 homepages into a great gallery.
An Apple TV is coming. Or is it?
How Cellphones Shape the Lives of College Students [INFOGRAPHIC]
The majority of college students today use smartphones -- although a three-quarters don't foot their own bills.
Happy Halloween: 8 Techy Costumes From Mashable Readers [PICS]
Mashable asked readers to send photos of themselves in tech-themed Halloween costumes. Here are our favorites.
7 Tips for Boo-tiful Web Design [INFOGRAPHIC]
Take some Halloween-flavored web design advice from these ghouls and ghosts.
Top 4 Ecommerce Tools for WordPress
The ability to sell products on a WordPress site has come a very long way. Here are four plugins and frameworks of note.
The Future of Trash: 4 Ways Tech Is Improving Recycling Rates
Technology is going to waste. Read on to find out how digital tools and high tech devices are improving recycling programs and improving global sustainability efforts.
9 Things You Need to Know About the New Gmail
The new Gmail is here. Here are 9 features you'll want to get familiar with.
Google Interface Designs: Welcome to Dullsville
Google's new design language has two words: black and white.
5 Ways Tech Companies Are Committing to Sustainability
As world governments struggle to agree on policies for addressing climate change, corporations may be the ones to pave the way toward a sustainable future.
The Only Thing This High-Tech Baby Monitor Doesn't Do Is Change Diapers
The latest high-tech baby monitors can capture multi-camera images and video, transmit them via Skype, and enable two-way remote communication with your infant.
Can't tell a serif from a spare rib? This primer will give you the lowdown on web-safe fonts and what all the terminology means.
If you grew up with classic video games, you're going to love these 10 videos.
Beyond Barrel Roll: 10 Hidden Google Tricks
The Mountain View-based search giant may not have Apple's design chops, but it certainly knows how to code a good joke.
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Business & Marketing
Can Search Data Be Used to Choose Book Ideas?
Hyperink is an ebook publisher that develops titles based on existing demand.
Daily Deals: Beloved by Consumers, Less So by Merchants [INFOGRAPHIC]
Consumers love daily deals, but what about merchants?
How to Maximize Your Home Office Tax Deductions
Not sure if you qualify for the home office tax deduction? If you use a portion of your home exclusively for business, you are entitled.
9 Tips for Raising Startup Funds on AngelList
AngelList is an online community that matches startups with investors to streamline the fundraising process. Here's how to strategize on AngelList for startup success.
Will 3D Televisions Actually Hurt the TV Business?
It's strange to think that fancy new advances in TV technology may actually end up hurting the television business in general. That conclusion is not so far-fetched if interest in 3D television technology continues to wane.
Groupon's IPO: What You Need To Know
Impending success or orchestrated hype? We're not sure. But here's the rundown of the debate and hurdles that have surrounded the question.
3 Ways Digital Innovation Can Make Luxury Brands Exclusive Again
Here are three cutting-edge digital technologies that can help save the luxury brand experience.
How Old Spice Revived a Campaign That No One Wanted to Touch
See how Wieden + Kennedy figured out how to keep Old Spice's mojo going after the successful "Man Your Man Could Smell Like" campaign.
7 Ways to Know if a Development Project Is Worth Your Time
Software developers need to be able to know whether a client is worth their time and money. Here's how to recognize a qualified candidate.
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