Turning the calendar to a new year generally brings both an opportunity to reflect on the past year and an earnest sense of hopefulness that this year will be an even better one.
If your new year's resolution was to become more technology savvy, but you've been laid low all week from too much eating and partying -- you've come to the right place. At Mashable, we've resolved to bring you even more thorough coverage of the latest innovations, both physical and digital.
At the end of each week, we round up our posts with the most tangibly usable information, categorized neatly to facilitate discovery or to help you find exactly what you're seeking. This week you'll find apps to help you keep your resolution, apps for creepers/spies and great video games you don't want to miss.
Read on for those stories and many more.
Editor's Picks
9 Apps to Fast-Track Your New Year's Resolutions
There are a growing number of apps that fall into the self-help category.
Sometimes it's helpful and downright fun to act like James Bond. These seven iPhone and Android apps will get you started, secret agent-style.
Score Your Next Job With LinkedIn Premium
Kick your career into high gear and score your dream job. LinkedIn can help.
9 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do Online
From measuring your ring size to taking free MIT physics courses, here are nine things you didn't realize you could do on the Internet.
Here's our list of must-play titles from the past year.
Social Media
Top 10 Most Influential People on Facebook
It wasn't all celebrities. The biggest Facebook stories of 2012 and the players involved were the people who helped shape the world's biggest online network.
The 10 Best New Podcasts of the Year
Podspotting flags up the 10 best new podcasts of 2012 -- the shows that emerged strong got even better and are poised to have a big year in 2013.
You Can Tweet at 75% of the World's Leaders
Speak truth to power: Three-fourths of the world's leaders are now on Twitter.
50 Most Memorable Tweets of 2012
Twitter swelled to 200 million monthly active users in 2012. Here are 50 tweets that made us think, laugh, become angry or even cry.
20 Entertaining YouTube Videos Under 20 Seconds
We rounded up 20 YouTube videos each clocking in under 20 seconds for those of you with a short attention span.
12 Bizarre Subreddits You Shouldn't Live Without
We've plucked 12 subreddits where you'll find vibrant discussions about horse masks, infomercial actors and birds with arms.
The 10 Most Interesting Wikipedia Stories of 2012
Some big Wikipedia stories made mainstream news headlines, but others that mattered to Wikipedia's tight-knit community flew under the radar.
Facebook Adds Voice Messaging to Its Messenger App
Facebook added voice messaging to its Messenger app for iOS and Android.
5 Etiquette Tips for Photo Sharing
It's extremely easy for your kids to share photos online. So where should you draw the line between what's appropriate etiquette and what isn't?
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
3 Things Marketers Can Learn From the Media
Many trends and disruptions that media face usually affect marketers shortly thereafter. Here are some lessons to take into 2013.
3 Ways to Answer "What's Your Biggest Weakness?"
What your interviewer is really trying to do -- beyond identifying any red flags -- is to gauge your self-awareness and honesty.
Got a Klout Score Over 60? You Can Get a Piece of Frostbox
Investors with Klout scores of 60 or more can now get equity in Frostbox, a UK startup.
6 Ways to Recharge Your Business in 2013
Here are six ways to help you recharge your business in the new year.
10 Very Successful Small Businesses That Don't Use Social Media
Some industries tend to have more use for social media than others.
This Calculator Shows How Much Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Cost You
When the Fiscal Cliff deal was signed, your taxes were destined to go up. This online calculator shows you how much more you'll be paying.
5 Social Media Biz Strategies You'll See This Year
The way businesses use social media in 2013 will change the way customers and companies interact on the medium. Here's what you'll see.
5 Lessons Companies Can Learn From the Instagram Fallout
Here are five key lessons that have emerged for companies looking to sustain credibility, cultivate online communities and ultimately monetize users.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
8 Tech Resolutions for the New Year
At the beginning of a new year, we prepare to become our better selves. Here's how you can begin the process with tech.
Time Machine App Transports You Back to 2012
A new app called "2012 Time Machine" lets you revisit your favorite highlights from 2012 and discover some new ones too.
7 Great Games You Can Score on the Cheap
Here is a list of low-cost games, by console, that you should definitely snap up and start playing.
4 Predictions for Tablets in 2013
With all kinds of momentum, tablets are blazing a bold trail. What can we expect to see in the coming year?
6 Easy Ways to Make Your Website Tablet-Friendly
Here are a few simple tips to help you improve the way tablet users experience your website.
10 Killer Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III
We took a look at the case options for the flagship Android handset. Here are 10 we think are pretty neat.
Keep an Eye on These Web Design Trends in 2013
The web is a constantly-changing space. Here's what you need to know about the latest trends in web design heading into 2013.
5 Predictions for Mobile Tech in 2013
Mobile technology took great strides in 2012. There were also many teasers of great things to come. Here's what could happen with mobile in 2013.
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Lifestyle
7 Apps to Help You Cook And Eat Like a Pro
If you've wanted to cook and eat like the pros here are seven apps that can help you achieve culinary genius.
Compare Cities Instantly With VERSUS IO
Good news, travelers. VERSUS IO, a new comparison engine, lets you instantly view side-by-side pros and cons of more than 240 cities worldwide.
How Everyday Tools Can Help You Lose Weight
It's a fact -- people who track their calorie intake and activity level are more likely to lose weight and keep it off.
A+E, History and Lifetime Shows Come to Amazon Prime
Amazon continued to build its Prime Instant Video catalog by signing a licensing agreement with A+E Networks to bring past seasons of shows from A&E, History, Lifetime and Bio to its streaming library.
Cruise Control App Matches Music With Your Running Pace
The right playlist can make or break your workout.
Bluetooth Sticker Ensures You'll Never Lose Your Cellphone or Keys Again
Bluetooth-enabled coin-sized stickers you place directly onto an object
let you track them through an app.
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