It's been another busy week here at Mashable. We covered Apple's iPad Air event, brought you the best tips for a techie Halloween and discovered what Sesame Street is doing to teach kids about STEM topics.
For those who missed out, we compiled the biggest updates in tech and social media to get you up to speed. Read the list, below, for this week's digital media resources.
Editor's Picks
It's Still Easy to Get Away With Revenge Porn
Hollie Toups is one of several revenge-porn victims advocating for criminal laws against the act. Others, however, argue such punishment ignores the First Amendment.
5 Startup Copywriting Tips to Entice Customers
If you're launching a startup, make sure you take the time to craft compelling website copy. Here are five quick tips to grab and retain customers.
The 50 Greatest Video Game Easter Eggs of All Time
Nothing is more exciting than finding an Easter Egg in your favorite game. Here are our favorite 50 eggs in the history of gaming.
Carl Sagan's 5 Greatest Contributions to Science
We unpack five of Carl Sagan's greatest contributions to modern science, from television and science fiction to space exploration.
Students Invent Lock to Stop School Shooters
Shaken by the massacre at Sandy Hook and determined to prevent future tragedies, a team of high schoolers invented a new locking device for classroom doors.
The Hire That Could Save or Destroy a Crumbling Hulu
As he takes the helm as Hulu's CEO, does Mike Hopkins have the superpower tenacity it takes to save the online streaming company we once knew and loved?
Sesame Street Wants Kids to Log On and Learn STEM
Sesame Workshop, the educational non-profit arm of Sesame Street, launched a new digital destination for children to explore STEM topics.
Tech
The 20 Scariest Google Street View Sightings
With Halloween approaching, we've rounded up 20 of the scariest images Street View has to offer.
These Pedestrian Maps Are a Feat of Design, Data and Diligence
Pedestrian wayfinding in New York City has always been a challenge, and Pentagram's maps hope to change that.
14 Robotics Breakthroughs From the Past Decade
Between performing surgery or being controlled by the human mind, these are some of the most notable developments in robotics since the year 2000.
It's Your Data — But Others Are Making Billions Off It
As augmented reality and facial recognition tech improve, a question arises: who owns the personal data you're creating? Do you have a right to monetize your own interactions?
Inkling's E-Books Put the Consumer in Charge
Inkling is at the forefront of creating a more interactive e-textbook. Can it forge a new type of consumable media in an already crowded e-book marketplace?
Social
How to Write a Rockstar Twitter Bio
What does your Twitter bio say about you?
4 Ways to Post When Facebook Is Down
When Facebook crashes, the world cries out. These resources can keep your friends informed even when Facebook is down.
20 Funny Tweets Your Brand Should Take Seriously
When it comes to advertising, brevity works. Check out these hilarious tweets from brands and understand why.
12 Facebook Statuses You Need to Retire
We've rounded the most offending Facebook statuses in hopes to inspire change. Together, we can make the "hide all" option obsolete.
The 10 Most-Followed Brands on Instagram
As Instagram gears up to roll out ads in the coming months, many brands are winning on Instagram without putting money behind their content.
The 21 Weirdest Twitter Accounts
Journey down the Weird Twitter rabbit hole with this collection of the funniest absurd Internet comedians.
8 Apps to Beautify Your Pinterest Quotes
For all Pinterest users tired of seeing poorly made quote posts, here are easy and free ways to turn a drab quote into a stylish one.
14 Facebook Tools You Didn't Know Existed
You may be a pro at sharing articles and posting pics, but these 14 tools will help you get the most out of Facebook.
Lifestyle
10 Photoshop Tutorials for a Ghoulish Halloween Makeover
The best tutorials for a digital Halloween makeover will have your friends howling with jealousy.
Digitally Archive Your Handwritten Doodles With 'Draft'
Writers and artists can mail their notebooks into Draft, a tech service, which will scan the pages and archive them into a searchable, cloud-based document.
Google Wants You to Live 170 Years
In September, Google announced it would fund a new venture, Calico. Its goal is to extend human life by 20 to 100 years. But there are implications...
10 Free and Festive Halloween E-Cards
We found 10 Halloween e-cards that will to send a chill down someone's spine.
Why You Need Several Versions of Your Resume
Use these resume tips to create multiple versions to land that dream job.
Top News of the Week
Apple iPad Air Event: What We Learned
'Mashable' hosted a #MashTalk Google Hangout to recap Apple's iPad Air event and discuss what it means for the company's future.
Facebook Reportedly Offered $1 Billion to Acquire Snapchat
A new report claims that Facebook offered a whopping $1 billion to acquire photo-sharing app Snapchat.
Here's What Instagram Ads Will Look Like
Instagram has announced ads on their platform. Here's what these ads will look like.
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