This sure has been another crazy week. Between Valentine's Day and the terrifying meteor that shook Russia, it is easy to understand how you could fall behind in other news.
We at Mashable have rounded up the most important updates in tech and social media to keep you informed. So read below for tons of digital media resources, including coverage of Twitter's decision to place a value on your tweets, some new innovative apps and much more.
Editor's Picks
Pope Benedict XVI to Resign on February 28
Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, the Vatican announced.
The Best Entrepreneurs Are Older, Have Less Ego
What attributes does a founder need to make his or her startup thrive?
Cole Haan and Tumblr Create NYFW Viral Marketing Strategy
To kick off New York Fashion Week, Cole Haan and Tumblr hosted a #SubwayStyle blogger event at the iconic New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn.
Twitter Will Decide the Value of Your Tweets
Twitter will soon attach value ratings to users' tweets. Here's why.
Video: Meteor Hits Russia, Injuring 1,000 People
A meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, injuring 1,000 people and causing damage to nearby cars and buildings.
Social Media
Security Firm Can Use Social Media to Track People's Movements
Security firm Raytheon has been developing social media tracking software since at least 2010, according to a new report.
More Than 100,000 Vine Videos Were Posted to Twitter This Weekend
If it felt like there were a lot of Vine videos in your Twitter feed this weekend, here's why.
Facebook Being Sued Over Like Button
Facebook is currently being sued for its use of the Like button.
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
This week's edition of Reddit Facts touches on Barbie, the nature of genius and a heroic brain surgeon.
20 Social Media Habits to Give Up for Lent
For the next 40 days, see if you can be a far more pleasant member of your online community and sacrifice one -- or all -- of these 20 common practices.
5 Dead Simple Ways to Track Social Media ROI
Despite its copious digital data, social media is pretty much the same. There are a few dead-simple ways to track ROI that don't require a mixed media modeling program or a staff of math nerds.
Eliminate Your Ex From Facebook With This Mobile App
New mobile app KillSwitch makes it easy to remove your ex's entire presence on your Facebook timeline -- in one fell swoop.
How 1 Billion People Are Coping With Death and Facebook
What happens when a Facebook user dies? How do people interact with a dead user? And finally, what has grief become in the age of social media?
Check Out America's Most Love-Happy States on Social Media
Yes, Virginia is for lovers. But when it comes to talking about love on social media? Not so much.
Facebook: Now Pay to Promote Your Friends' Posts
For $7, the company promised, you could make a given post appear higher in your friends' feeds.
Social Media Users Say Pinterest Is as Popular as Twitter
A new study by Pew reveals that social media users use Pinterest just as much as they use Twitter.
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Business & Marketing
Report: Twitter Now Charges $200,000 For Promoted Trends
Twitter continues to up the price for one of its promising money-makers: promoted trends.
Why Companies Are Outsourcing to Kickstarter
Besides raising cash, crowdfunding can be a way to test product ideas and build relationships with future customers.
The company is among the most product-focused startups in New York City and employees are often power users themselves.
American Express Lets You Buy Stuff on Twitter by Using a Hashtag
A new American Express program lets you buy stuff by using specific hashtags on Twitter.
7 Key Job Skills to Look for When Hiring
In today's fast-paced work environment, leadership and strategic decision-making have become crucial, defining hallmarks. Here are seven requirements.
Spotify Reveals Most Popular Love Songs in Advertising and Film
Spotify shared the top "love songs" used in TV, film and advertisements of the years. Give them a listen here.
Are You in the 1 Percent? LinkedIn Congratulates Its Elite Members
LinkedIn has prompted some social media chatter by identifying its top 1% and 5% of users.
Comcast Buys GE's Stake in NBC Universal
Comcast on Tuesday purchased General Electric's 49% stake in NBC Universal for $16.7 billion, making Comcast the full owner of the media giant.
Amazon Tops Apple and Google as Most Reputable Company in U.S.
Amazon edged out Apple to become the most reputable company in the U.S., a new study suggests.
Report: Time Warner in Talks to Sell Magazine Unit
Time Warner may be in talks to sell off Time Inc. as revenues at the publishing unit's advertising and circulation revenues continue to decline.
Mark Zuckerberg Now Owns Nearly 30% of Facebook
While many on Wall Street remain skeptical about CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, he continues to raise his stake in the company.
BlackBerry Co-Founder Sells Off His Entire Stake in Company
This is supposed to be BlackBerry's big year, but it looks like at least one former exec isn't too confident about the company's comeback.
Facebook May Already Be Taking Away Searches From Google
Even before Facebook started rolling out its smart search engine earlier this year, it may have been taking away some searches from Google.
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Tech & Mobile
Google Takes on Global Warming, Asteroid Mining, Malaria and More
Google's Solve for X project -- which tries to find radical solutions to big world problems -- got a makeover as well as several more "moonshots."
Hearst Hosts Its First Fashion Hackathon
Hearst Magazines brings developers and designers together in its first fashion hackathon, merging the tech and fashion industries.
iMadeFace Turns You Into a Cartoon
iMadeFace is a free app lets you create your own cartoon face in just a few minutes, using its built-in templates.
How to Run All Your Android Apps on the Surface Pro
BlueStacks is coming to Windows 8, bringing the Android app catalog to Windows tablets.
This Coaster Can Charge Your Phone
The onE Puck lets you charge your phone on the go by using your drink to power the device.
Travelgram Adds Gorgeous Location Stamps to Your iPhone Photos
A new app called Travelgram attempts to spruce up the standard vacation shots you take on your iPhone by automatically adding location stamps.
Obama Signs Order Demanding Federal Agencies Share Cyber Threat Info
President Barack Obama signed an executive order Tuesday that requires federal agencies to share cyber-threat information with private businesses.
Slacker Aims to Take on Pandora With New Redesign
Digital streaming service Slacker has rolled out a new look to better compete against booming services such as Pandora, Spotify and iHeartRadio.
Tempo Turns Your Calendar Into a Genius
Tempo is a smart calendar app for iOS that provides more context and information for your calendar entries.
6 Apps That Make Mornings More Manageable
Mornings are hard. Apps make them easier.
Does Google Play Fast and Loose With App Users' Personal Info?
Reports are circulating about a possible Google privacy issue regarding personal data sent to app developers, but this finding is nothing new.
Kickstarter App Brings Project Browsing to Mobile
Can't get enough of searching through all the innovative and quirky projects on Kickstarter? The company has launched its first mobile app.
Adobe Updates Creative Cloud With Responsive Design Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud members now have access to new tools focusing on responsive design, as well as updates to other apps and tools.
iPhone 5 Flaw Lets Anyone See Your Contacts, Photos
The passcode lock on the iPhone 5 isn't perfect, it seems.
NBA Gives Basketball Nerds the Gift of Big Data
A new tool introduced by the NBA gives access to an overwhelming amount of historical stats and data.
Here's Why So Many Russians Have Dash Cams
Almost a million Russian drivers have dashboard cams. Lots of them caught video of a 10-ton meteor crashing to earth.
9 Excellent Apps For Discovering New Things
When you're on the go, the apps on your phone can help you find new experiences, places and more.
Apple Patents Solution to Shaky Smartphone Camera Syndrome
Apple has filed a patent to solve the shaky camera syndrome and improve the quality of the iPhone's pictures with an innovative method.
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Lifestyle
Obama's Executive Order on Cybersecurity May Be Imminent
President Barack Obama's executive order on cyber security is set to be announced Wednesday, according to a report.
Online dating is about more than simply meeting someone -- it's about marketing yourself. In honor of Valentine’s Day and its impending dating anxiety, we asked experts for their tips to help you succeed online -- if not this week, at least soon.
Spend Valentine's Day Forever Alone With 11 Netflix Favorites
Instead of sitting in the dark alone playing Sinead O'Connor on repeat, make use of your evening by kicking back with a movie to suit your mood. Netflix's instant selection has the perfect pairing for anyone, from sad and bitter to hopelessly romantic -- even something for those who consider Feb. 14 a totally normal day.
The Best Cookbooks for Your iPad
Ready to dive into cooking 2.0? Here are a few cookbooks with unique digital twists.
How to Take the Perfect Profile Picture
We asked Marjorie Kase, a solutions consultant at Adobe Social, and Tony Gale, a New York-based commercial photographer, for some pointers on how to create a profile photo that presents you in just the right light.
4 Ways to Spend Valentine's Day Alone on the Web
Spending the big Valentine's Day alone? Don't sweat it -- here are some online resources to pass the night.
5 Ways to Improve Your Time Management
There are few things more valuable to small business owners than time, so check out these five ways to improve your time management.
10 Apps to Spice Up Your Sex Life
Check out these 10 apps to help liven up your sex life.
How Love and Lust in the Digital Age Influence Relationships
The Internet has changed modern-day love for better and for worse. Check out this infographic detailing love and lust in the digital age.
Did Technology Kill Traditional Dating?
Online dating and social networks take over traditional courtships and the romantic process. What will technology mean for the future of dating?
4 Classic Video Games Recast as Children's Books
These comics give us a double dose of nostalgia by combining beloved video games with cherished children's book covers.
Create a Beautiful Wedding Website With These 6 Services
While we can't help you with china patterns or bridesmaids dresses, we can offer some advice on creating a wedding website.
7 Fun Ways to Become a Real Guitar Hero
Remember how much time we all wasted playing Guitar Hero? Spend that time learning to play real guitar instead.