It has been another busy week as April wraps up and everyone is taking every opportunity to enjoy spring's late arrival. If you've been too preoccupied basking in the sun to check out the news, don't worry -- we've got you covered.
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 a user's guide for Twitter music and details on the return of Social Media Day.
Editor's Picks
Social Media Day Returns June 30, 2013
Mashable is thrilled to announce June 30, 2013 as the 4th annual Social Media Day.
How 'The Boston Globe' Covered Its Own City Under Siege
The Boston Globe set the bar for coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings and it did so while grappling with the reality of being on the chopping block.
3D-Printed Weapons Builder Says He's Ready to Print Entire Handgun
Cody Wilson, who's become famous for developing and sharing 3D-printed rifle magazine designs on the Internet, says he's ready to print an entire gun.
Get Lost in These 19 Fascinating Maps
In the simplest sense of the word, a map is a spatial representation of something. But technology raises the stakes and helps maps become incredibly compelling.
33 Songs to Speed Up Spring Cleaning
This playlist was designed to bring a smile to your spring cleaning. Browse the latest from Vampire Weekend, The Postal Service, Chvrches, and more.
Social Media
How the Media Failed in Its Coverage of the Boston Bombings
Here are the ways the media fail when they cover a big, breaking story -- like the Boston Bombings -- and a simple reason why.
Anyone Can Be Found on Social Media in 12 Hours
Social networks can be used to track random individuals in just 12 hours, provided the right incentives are on offer, say computer scientists.
Getting Started With Twitter #Music
A mobile app as well as a web service, Twitter Music helps music lovers discover new tunes and listen to those new discoveries instantly.
Is Your Twitter Password Strong Enough?
Worried about the security of your Twitter password after the @AP hack? A New York-based web developer has created a website to help you check.
NBC Tunes Into Social With 'Million Second Quiz' Game Show
NBC is embracing the second screen and social TV with its latest game show, "The Million Second Quiz."
Are Negative Twitter Messages Contagious?
Does a negative Twitter message have infectious germs powerful enough to influence the behavior of tweeters? Maybe. Then again, maybe not.
How the NFL Is Running a Social Media Empire
A look at how the NFL is getting more social-savvy.
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Business & Marketing
When Grooveshark co-founder and CEO Sam Tarantino talks about what happened to his music startup between 2011 and early 2012, he doesn't hold back: It was, he says, "a year of getting punched in the face 10,000 times."
5 Practical Tips for Perfecting Your Startup Pitch
We are living in the age of the entrepreneur -- more people are starting up, and it's even more important to stand out in the crowd.
Job Hunter Designs Resume to Look Like Kickstarter
This interactive resume embraces a layout and concept inspired by crowdfunding website Kickstarter.
Click Here for the Origin of the Buzzword 'Clickability'
As web users become more sophisticated, the meaning of web-centric words such as "clickability" change.
CoFoundersLab is Like Match.com For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
CoFoundersLab unites aspiring entrepreneurs based on geographic location, complementary skill sets, compatible personalities, goals and values.
The Pro's Guide to Working Remotely
Travel often for work? Check out these tips from three frequent travelers who show you how to maximize your efficiency while working remotely.
Yahoo Announces 'Exclusive' Deal for 'Saturday Night Live' Content
Yahoo announced Wednesday that it has struck a deal with production company Broadway Video to exclusively stream Saturday Night Live content.
25 Of The Most Engaged Brands On Twitter
Social media startup Nestivity released a list of the top 25 most engaged brands on Twitter Thursday.
'New York Times' Announces Lower-Priced Digital Subscription
The New York Times Company is planning to introduce several new products and initiatives at the end of this year and early next, including a lower-priced option for digital subscribers, the company announced on Thursday.
Immersing Consumers in 'Immersive Experiences'
"Immersive experience" is a popular, buzzwordy phrase in marketing and web design ... but what does it mean?
Microsoft Office Ad Turns 'Forbes' Magazines Into Wi-Fi Hotspots
Microsoft is promoting Office 365 by installing routers into a "limited number" of Forbes magazines to turn them into Wi-Fi hotspots.
Cost Per Like: A Subjective Valuation of Your Facebook Fans
Is it worth the money to buy fans? Facebook advertisers weigh in.
Can a Side Business Help Reduce Your Taxes?
It’s never been easier to start a business on the side. Turns out, it could help you come tax time, too.
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Tech & Mobile
New Malware Hijacks Twitter Accounts for Financial Fraud
Security firm Trusteer uncovers new malware that uses hijacked Twitter accounts.
Lettrs App Lets You Send Snail Mail From Your iPhone
Lettrs launched its new iPhone app, through which users can send digital and paper letters around the world through the cloud and in real life.
A Touchscreen You Can Pinch, Poke and Stretch
There are touchscreen displays and 3D displays, but now there’s one that combines the two: a flexible screen that users can pinch, poke and stretch.
Samsung Galaxy S4: Best Android Phone Ever
Check out our Samsung Galaxy S4 review.
Google Glass Competitor 'Telepathy' Aims to Get to Market First
A Japanese entrepreneur is bringing to market a headset called Telepathy, a knock-off of sorts of Google Glass.
World's First 'Braille Smartphone' in Development
A developer in India has created a smartphone with a screen that forms into Braille letters and characters when it receives text messages and emails.
'LinkedIn Contacts' Helps You Build, Maintain Important Relationships
LinkedIn Contacts is a new mobile and web solution for building and maintaining relationships that are important to you.
Sports News App Aggregates Tweets Related to Your Favorite Teams
The "Beyond the Box" iPad sports news aggregator app features real-time tweets from 1,000 media sources and 2,000 players, including your favorite teams.
20 Exceptional CSS Boilerplates and Frameworks
A well-built CSS framework or boilerplate can streamline the design process, save huge chunks of development time and help scale your website on all devices.
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Lifestyle
A living xylophone, educational mazes, interactive ebook fairy tales and more Dr. Seuss short stories -- all in this week's top 5 apps for kids.
30 Gorgeous Eco-Friendly Hotels
Who says hospitality and eco-consciousness have to be mutually exclusive? Here are 30 of the top eco-friendly hotels around the world.
Nest Thermostat Teams With Energy Providers to Save You Money
Nest Thermostat is partnering with progressive energy providers across the U.S. to save money and energy.
8 Ways to Recycle Your Old Smartphone
We've rounded up eight ways you can recycle your old phone, from using it as an external hard drive to donating it to a worthy charity.
Can you chop an onion without crying and split an apple in half with your bare hands?
Study Finds Voice-to-Text Apps Don't Increase Driver Safety
A new study suggests there are no distinguishable safety differences between manual texters and those using voice-to-text apps in vehicles.
21 Travel Tumblrs for Jet-Setters
These 21 flat-footed Tumblr bloggers will leave you scraping your piggy bank for adventure.
Bill Gates: Satellites and GPS Are Fighting Polio
The world is on the brink of its second major disease eradication. Polio may soon meet the fate of smallpox, the last natural case of which was found in 1977. Bill Gates knows that this enormous global health opportunity should not be squandered. And vaccines, he says, are our best shot.
15-Year-Old May Be on Her Way to Mars
At just 15 years old, Harrison knows what she wants to do with her life: become the first astronaut on Mars in 2030.
6 Exercise Programs to Get You Swimsuit-Ready
The Internet is here to kick your fitness into high gear, getting you ready for swimsuit season right from your house.
How to Follow the NFL Draft Online
There are a heap of ways for fans to follow along with the 2013 NFL Draft online, from a live stream to an accompanying app.
AT&T Enters the World of Home Automation
AT&T is entering the world of home automation and monitoring with AT&T Digital Life.
How Technology Has Made Me a Better Mom
Mom Jeana Lee Tahnk shares why she can honestly say that technology has truly paved the way for a more organized and efficient life.