Mashable staff have also been busy behind the scenes turning out some tools and resources to help you make sense of the digital world. Click through for a guide to the shiny new Mac app store, predictions for the web in 2011, and even some Sci-Fi technologies that are no longer just fiction.
Looking for even more social media resources? This guide appears every weekend, and you can check out all the lists-gone-by here any time.
Social Media
Mashable 2010 Year in Review [INFOGRAPHIC]
This coming year, we hope to continue to grow and improve our content and service to you. Here is the Mashable year in review by the numbers.
A look at what kinds of jobs are available at Twitter, what the company culture is like, as well as a few tips about getting hired.
The Case for the Virtual Classroom
Extending the reach, affordability and effectiveness of education might come down to changing our definition of what constitutes a classroom.
School Tech: 6 Important Lessons From Maine’s Student Laptop Program
Maine has had a successful one laptop per child program for almost 10 years. Here's what it can teach other schools about implementing technology in their classrooms.
4 Promising Curation Tools That Help Make Sense of the Web
With so much content on the web, there's no way to arrange and value it all without a little help. These 4 tools are definitely worth your exploration.
The Mac App Store: A Walkthrough [GALLERY]
The Mac App Store is finally here — a little ahead of schedule — and it’s packed with than 1,000 shiny paid and free apps.
How the Mac App Store Changes Everything
Read on for our analysis of the overall store experience after spending the past few hours exploring the store, downloading applications, comparing the release to initial expectations and ruminating on how it will change the developer ecosystem.
10 Must-Have Apps in the Mac App Store [SCREENSHOTS]
A list of our top 10 picks from the new Mac App Store.
Mashable Awards 2010: Announcing The Winners
With more than 1.3 million nominations and votes, we're pleased to announce the 2010 Mashable Awards winners.
The Numbers Behind Groupon’s Meteoric Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here's a tidy little infographic that sums up Groupon's success, including some interesting stats and numbers that flesh out the story of Groupon's rise to the top. Click to see the full-size version.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Mobile Sales Rep [COMIC]
Let's face it: Times are still tough. There's not a whole lot of work out there for a 50+ semi-retired Jedi.
100+ Online Resources That Are Transforming Education
Most education innovation is centered around a short list of fundamental ideas. In this post we walk through nine clusters of education tech companies.
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Tech & Mobile
HOW TO: Create Custom QR Codes for Your Digital Life
JumpScan lets users create customized QR codes that combine all your contact information, including social media profiles, for on-the-go sharing.
The Top 8 Web Development Highlights of 2010
This year brought quite a few headlines of note to the developer world. While we each have our favorites, from new releases of classic tools to astounding announcements from tech companies, here, in no particular order, are a few stories that stood out to us this year.
95+ Predictions for the Web in 2011
What's in store for the web in 2011? Mashable's writers, editors and contributors share their predictions for the coming year.
8 Sci-Fi Technologies That Are No Longer Just Fiction
You might be surprised to find that these 8 technologies, still widely considered "science fiction," are actually in development or available now.
Music Tech: 8 Digital Instruments for the Cutting Edge Composer [VIDEOS]
When it comes to digital musical instruments, there's a fine line between inspiration and gimmick. We've found 8 that are really compelling.
5 Free iPhone Alarm Clocks That Actually Work
When Apple's alarm clock app failed on New Year's Day and January 2 due to the bug the company still hasn't explained, we looked around for alternatives.
What will be the break-out hits of next year? Check out Mashable's list of 10 websites we think are poised to have big years in 2011.
The list below represents the 10 applications — for mobile and the web — that Mashable editors think will be worthy of your attention in 2011.
HANDS-ON: Unique iPad Case Unfolds Into an Elegant Stand [PICS]
Joby, that maker of flexible tripods that grip onto almost anything, is now in the iPad casebusiness, and here's Ori, a gleaming object the company's created.
HANDS ON: IdeaPad’s Laptop Screen Detaches to Become a Tablet [PICS]
Lenovo's been teasing us with this IdeaPad U1 convertible laptop/tablet since last year's CES, but now it might be released by the second half of this year.
5 Technologies to Watch for at CES 2011
So what will everybody be buzzing about at CES 2011? Here's what you can expect from the show that first introduced us to the camcorder, VCR, DVD and HDTV.
5 Web Technologies and Trends to Watch in 2011
What does 2011 hold for web technology? These five trends are things we expect to influence the world of web development in the coming year.
January is gadget month, but it's also the time to look forward to the coming year and see what's on the horizon. Here are the top eight gadgets we're excited about for 2011.
Why Quora Will Never Be as Big as Twitter
Though Quora will grow this coming year and attract a substantial user base, don't believe the claims that it will scale to the stature of Twitter. Here's why.
HANDS ON: Motorola Atrix 4G [PICS]
We got our hands on one of the hottest items at CES, the Motorola Atrix 4G smartphone. What's it like?
HOW TO: Make Sure Your Smartphone Payments Are Secure
Here’s why you should care about mobile security and the top factors to consider when evaluating technologies in the coming year.
Polaroid & Lady Gaga Launch New Line at CES [PICS]
Today at CES, Polaroid execs, with the help of new creative director Lady Gaga, have just taken the wraps off a new line of photo-capturing gadgets; like the company's spokesperson, the cameras are as intriguing as they are outlandish.
Lady Gaga Shows Off New Polaroid Glasses and Printer [VIDEO]
Lady Gaga has been the creative director at Polaroid for exactly one year now, and, judging by its new line of products, the partnership definitely helped Polaroid establish a new direction for the company.
8 Tech Companies to Watch in 2011
If you’re not sure which companies to look out for in the coming year, our writers and editors have submitted their expert picks.
15+ Worthwhile Ways to Kill Some Time on Your Mobile
Put down the Angry Birds and pick up these apps that could improve your life in addition to curing your short bursts of boredom.
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Business
HOW TO: Use Social Media to Create Better Customer Experiences
Companies need to fix their customer experience to ensure that the product and service actually do what they're supposed to do and the company’s support and service are actually helpful.
HOW TO: Win the War for the Most Talented Employees
Talented professionals are becoming a rare commodity in the hiring market. Are you prepared to win them over to your company?
7 Stellar Examples of Branded Content from the Fashion Industry
Content creation has been a breakout way for fashion brands to market their products. Here are 7 success stories from the past year and what we can learn from them.
Major VC Trends in 2010: More IPOs, More Acquisitions
Take a look at these major VC trends for 2010. It was a good year for IPOs, who's next?
Why Every Brand Needs an Open API for Developers
Apps are just channels. To establish value platforms, brands should consider creating their own APIs.
3 Lessons for Keeping Your Social Business Systems Secure
Free social systems for internal business collaboration have been a boon for productivity, but they can lead to security issues. Heed these precautions before implementing 3rd-party software.
Twitter for Brands: 6 Winning Strategies to Learn From
There isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to social media. The management, voice, and purpose of your brand's Twitter account should depend on many factors.
Which Brands Got the Most Social Media Buzz in ‘10? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Virtrue 100 ranking of the top social media brands shows triumph for Apple, Visa and AT&T.
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