It has been another busy week as spring approaches, and everyone gets restless for the warm weather. If you've been too preoccupied with spring cleaning 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 bunch of different apps to help you through your day and full coverage of Facebook Home for Android.
Editor's Picks
Margaret Thatcher Remembered as the Iron Lady in More Ways Than One
The Internet reacts to the death of UK former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
20 Epic Space Photos From Astronaut Chris Hadfield
High above Earth on the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has the best view in the galaxy. And he has photos to prove it.
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
This week's episode of Reddit Facts hits Middle Earth, cannibalistic shark fetuses, and a horrifying but totally real product called The Baby Cage.
39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup History
From acquisitions and pivots to expansion and revenues, we gathered 39 of the most epic startup milestones.
E-Books Now 23% of U.S. Publisher Sales
E-books made up nearly a quarter of U.S. trade publishers' book sales last year, up from 17% in 2011 and just 3% in 2009.
Social Media
10 Must-Follow Breaking News Accounts on Twitter
We have created a list of the top 10 English-language Twitter accounts we recommend following for all the latest current affairs.
Twitter Happiness Soars as People Travel Further From Home
Happiness levels captured by Tweets rise logarithmically with distance from our average location, say computer scientists studying Twitter sentiment.
5 Services to Boost Email Productivity
Want to get back on track? Check out these five services to help you clean out your email inbox faster, improve workflow and make your day more productive.
Twitter Music Site Goes Live, Teases Imminent Launch
A Twitter Music website is now live, confirming that a music service from the company will arrive soon.
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Business & Marketing
With Google's Help, Glamour Monetizes Hangouts
Glamour is monetizing its Hangouts by bringing product placements into the mix.
5 Things to Look for in a Co-Founder
Starting a business is exciting, and it is easy to get caught up in the glamour, but choosing a co-founder requires making a level-headed decision.
Bloomingdale's Installs Body Scanners to Help You Find Jeans That Fit
Bloomingdale's has installed body scanners in six stores to help shoppers find jeans that fit.
T-Mobile Trade-in Offer Lets You Upgrade to iPhone 5 From 4, 4S
T-Mobile is luring customers with an offer that lets them trade up from an iPhone 4 or 4S to an iPhone 5 -- at no cost upfront.
One Year After Facebook Acquisition, Instagram Delivers on Its Promise
A look back at Instagram's first year under Facebook.
Facebook Expands Ad Targeting Based on Purchases
Facebook has rolled out a feature that slices its audience into more than 500 categories for advertisers based on consumers' buying habits.
Tumblr Downsizes Editorial Staff as It Eyes Profitability
Tumblr has laid off three members of its editorial team.
Now You Can Buy and Sell Items Directly in Your Twitter Feed With Ribbon
Twitter's CEO has expressed an interest in embracing ecommerce in the past, but it looks like one startup may have just beat it to the punch.
Twitter Shuts Down Ribbon's In-Stream Payment Option Hours After Launch
Ribbon, a San Francisco payments company, made headlines early Wednesday with the launch of a new in-stream payment option for Twitter that lets users buy and sell items directly through the news feed on the social network. Now, just a couple hours later, Twitter has killed off the feature.
See.Me Helps Artists Raise Money and Build Relationships With Fans
See.Me gives musicians, photographers and artists a dedicated place to promote their work and receive donations from fans.
4 Ways to Make Writing Cover Letters Suck Less
If there’s one thing that all job seekers have in common, it’s that they hate writing cover letters. With a passion. Here are four ways to get through it.
What's Inside Successful Entrepreneurs' Arsenals?
People despise being told the areas they're lacking and how they can improve. But, for a few tools that make winning easier, it's worth swallowing your pride.
LinkedIn Acquires Pulse Newsreader for $90 Million
LinkedIn has acquired three-year-old newsreading app Pulse for a reported $90 million.
These Startups Are Betting Everything on Bitcoin
If Bitcoin really is the future, these startups could one day turn into billion-dollar companies -- but if not, their founders risk losing nearly everything.
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Tech & Mobile
Help Preserve the Human Genome By Owning Your Own Copy
A new Kickstarter project aims to condense 3.2 billion characters of the human genome into five nickel discs that are around the size of CDs.
AOptix Launches First Biometric Scanning Tool for iPhone
Tech company AOptix launches first app to scan irises, faces, fingerprints and voices on the iPhone.
Dropbox Can Find Your Stolen Computer
If you've ever had a computer stolen, you feel helpless. But did you know Dropbox can come to your aid? Check out this video from Hack College.
Melinda Gates: Tech's Responsibility to the Developing World
Following the TEDxChange event last week, Melinda Gates explains why the tech sector has a responsibility to foster change in developing nations.
Find out what big trends are on display at NAB Show 2013.
Foursquare 6.0 Lands in the App Store
Foursquare launched a major update to its iOS app, rethinking the service as a discovery tool instead of primarily a way to keep track of friends' activities.
How Gmail Has Evolved Over the Years
Gmail turns 9 this month, and before we know it, it will be heading off to middle school. Here's a look at how it has evolved over the years.
Hands On With the New Foursquare
Foursquare launched a major update to its iOS app Wednesday, now with more focus on what’s around you rather than who. Here's a hands-on first look.
Capture and Share Your Life Story Online With StoryPress App
A new app called StoryPress aims to help people capture and share their personal stories online.
7 Responsive Design Tips to Revamp Your Workflow
From content structure to scalable images, we'll cover seven techniques to consider in your next responsive design.
7 Responsive Design Tips to Revamp Your Workflow
From content structure to scalable images, we'll cover seven techniques to consider in your next responsive design.
Facebook Home Available for Download
Facebook Home is now available for download on select Android devices.
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Lifestyle
Share a virtual bedtime story, manage a supermarket and explore a haunted house, all in this week's kids apps.
Hospital Uses iPads to Help Mom Bond With Baby
A hospital in Los Angeles is using iPads as a way to help moms bond with their newborns.
LittleBits Brings Big Installations to the Museum of Modern Art
Open-source electronics company littleBits brought their tiny gadgets to the art world with large window installations at MoMA's Design Stores.
7 Tips and Tricks for Pandora Pros
Whether you want to make your playlist searchable or need a rest from a repetitive song, check out this guide for a better Pandora experience.
7 Picturesque Apps for Enjoying Fine Art
Check out our gallery of art apps that puts the museum at your fingertips.
12 Free Children's Ebooks You Can Download Right Now
There are many free ebook options for children across various devices. Here are 12 ebooks you can download right now.
Intuitive iPhone Apps Target Smartphone-Wary Seniors
A Singapore-based team is raising funds on Indiegogo to develop more intuitive and useful smartphone apps for seniors.
Baby Name Blues? 10 Apps to Help You Choose
If you're a soon-to-be parent, a wide array of baby name apps can help narrow down the list of favorites.
Fiber Optic Safety Vest Makes Night Running Safer
One Kickstarter project by Noxgear brings eye-catching illumination to the streets with fiber optic safety vests designed to alert drivers.
Have Your Fill With 'Feast' Online Community Cooking Classes
Feast is an online cooking course that encourages users to connect to other students and chefs via Facebook.
Texting While Driving Kills: Here's One Grim Example
The poignant photo in this post serves as a harsh reminder of the consequences of texting while driving. The unfinished text was typed by the late Alexander Heit, who was fatally injured before he had a chance to send it.
Digital Textbooks Know When You Haven't Been Studying
CourseSmart, a digital course materials provider, allows teachers to track students' ebook progress to measure engagement with materials.