From a supersonic free fall to the Long Island town hall brawl, this past week was intense. Now that it's over and you have time to decompress, this is a perfect opportunity to add a few digital tools to your digital toolbox.
Like usual, your friends at Mashable have been tinkering with all the latest apps and gadgets, and we've found some you're sure to enjoy. Our digital resource guide includes social media advice, educational tools and apps that will keep you healthy and happy.
Grab a slice of pumpkin pie and dig into this week's features roundup.
Editor's Picks
Actress Marlee Matlin Teaches You Sign Language With New App
Award-winning deaf actress Marlee Matlin has partnered with MEDL Mobile for Marlee Signs, an app that teaches the fundamentals of American Sign language.
12 YouTube Recipes for a Cozy Autumn Meal
The weather is colder, but make your kitchen warm with these 12 autumn-inspired recipes on YouTube.
Google Chrome Extension Ensures You'll Never See Words You Hate
Google Chrome released a new extension that lets you replace words on pages with anything you please.
Tablet Fight: Surface vs. iPad vs. Kindle Fire HD [CHART]
As more tablets hit the market, consumers are faced with the task of sorting through the proliferation of options. Here's a chart to help you through it.
How Small Businesses Can Use LinkedIn to Recruit
LinkedIn isn't a database, it's a social network. Crunch the numbers to see if it's the best way for your business to recruit.
Social Media
Facebook Updates: Now With Emoticons
Facebook quietly rolled out the ability to add emoticons to comments late last week.
New York Restaurant Puts Instagram on the Menu
A restaurant in New York City has implemented what it's calling an Instagram menu, directing patrons to pictures of food posted on the photo-sharing site.
Watch a Live Tour of the New LinkedIn
LinkedIn is offering a live-streamed tour of its overhauled site and promised some new products as well.
LinkedIn Updates its Look, Adds New Features
LinkedIn's update included a new look for profile pages, new features and updated versions of LinkedIn apps.
MyBreastCancerTeam Is First Social Network for Women With Breast Cancer
For women undergoing breast-cancer treatment, receiving support from family and friends is important for the recovery process. But there is one source of support that is often overlooked: fellow breast-cancer patients who are going through the very same thing.
Klout Makes Perks Easier to Claim
Klout has announced several enhancements to its Perks program, including an update to its iPhone app as well as a new Passbook card.
Imo Is More Than Free Messaging
Message service imo does more than let you text free: It streamlines group messaging, photo sharing and voice messaging into one application.
Follow These 8 Simple Rules of Social Media
Robin Raskin gives her top tips -- on tattling, relationships and family photo-posting -- about social media etiquette.
YouTube Launches Digital Thermometer for Non-Profits
YouTube has released Campaigns, its newest tool for non-profits looking to effectively communicate on the online video platform.
The YouTube video editor is often overlooked and frustratingly flawed, yet it can be a useful tool at times.
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Business & Marketing
OpenTable Offers to Build Free Mobile Websites For Restaurants
Open Table wants to give the thousands of restaurants it partners with their own mobile-friendly website -- on the house.
Shopkick Re-Engineers Itself to Close Gap Between Couches and Stores
The app has been reorganized into three sections -- Discover, Save and Locate -- to accommodate user habits.
OMG! How to Srsly Reach Teens Via Email
The starry-eyed, digitized kids with an iEverything make up a huge portion of the online demographic pie. So what does that mean for email marketing?
Venngage Helps Startups Design Infographics Cheaply and Easily
Attractive data visuals can be achieved even by end-users with Venngage.
An Inside Look at 10 Dynamic Media Summit Speakers
This year’s Mashable Media Summit will feature the brightest minds in media and the most influential leaders in digital. Take a peek!
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Tech & Mobile
Logitech K810 Keyboard Can Control Three Devices at Once
The Logitech K810 Bluetooth keyboard can pair with up to three devices simultaneously.
9 Breathtaking Places You Can Explore With Google Street View
Embark on a global journey from the safety of your own desk with Google Maps Street View.
4 Great Bargains You Can Grab Right Now
There are good deals online. We scoured the web for four hot deals that are live right now.
FBI Warns of Malware Targeting Android Phones
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning smartphone users of malware that targets Android operating systems.
5 Sites to Score 3D-Printed Gifts
Looking for a completely unique gift? Consumer 3D printing sites are becoming more popular. Here's where to shop online.
Boxee TV Brings Live TV, DVR and Netflix in One Box
Boxee announced its latest device, the Boxee TV. Boxee TV combines live TV, a cloud-based DVR and connected apps in one box.
5 Ways to Create Your Own Passbook Passes
Apple has designed the app so that developers and novices alike can create passes for apps, websites and for email use.
Xbox Music Compared With iTunes, Spotify and the Rest [CHART]
How does Xbox Music really stack up against its closest competitors? Does it really bring the same functionality as Spotify or iTunes? And even if it does, is the catalog of music as deep?
Google Unveils New Ultra-Slim Samsung Chromebook for $249
Google announced on Thursday a new budget Samsung Chromebook laptop, dubbed as "the computer for everyone.".
Nikon CoolPix S800c: Does Android Belong in a Camera? [REVIEW]
The Nikon CoolPix S800c, the world's first Android camera, has convenience on its side, but the experience feels a little shoehorned.
6 Fixes We'd Like to See in Google Apps
Google Apps is a decent free alternative to various services and other software, but there are a few things the company can do for a better UX.
Wii U's Pro Controller Feels Great — Once You Get Used to It
The Wii U, Nintendo’s upcoming console release, features an innovative tablet controller -- but it takes some getting used to.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Lifestyle
FoodSmart App Guides Consumers to Make Healthy, Delicious Choices
Pretty much every health magazine has an article with a title to the effect of, "Great tasting, low calorie foods." FoodSmart app aims to help.
Calorie-Counting MyFitnessPal App Is About to Get Even More Useful
Chances are if you have a smartphone and are health conscious, you have some sort of calorie counting app.
9 Cooking Gadgets for Your Geeky Kitchen
We have a delicious selection of kitchen gadgetry that you could live without, but probably want anyway.
Trekkie Dating Site Helps You Love Long and Prosper [VIDEO]
Trekkie Dating, an online dating site, helps you find the Kirk to your Spock.
iShower Lets You Listen to Music in the Shower
The iShower is a water-resistant and Bluetooth-enabled device that can be mounted to your shower wall.
Improve Your Golf Swing With This Mobile Device
A new Bluetooth device lets you analyze your golf swing and get instant, 3-D video feedback..
instaBuy Gives the Traveling Shopper Some Peace of Mind
instaBuy from Zappli aims to expedite mobile shopping.
App-Connected Toothbrush Tracks Your Habits, Rewards You With Free Stuff
A clean bill of health from your dentist isn't the only reward with the Bluetooth-enabled Beam Brush.
Amazon Whispercast Helps Teachers Manage Students' E-Books
It'll be easier to get all students and teachers on the same page with Wednesday's launch of Whispercast for Kindle.
Foodspotting Makes Finding Your Favorite Foods Even Easier
Foodspotting, a service that helps you find delicious dishes near you, launched a redesigned version of its website Wednesday.
Disney iPad App is a Fun Scrapbook of American Presidents
Based on the educational video series “The American Presidents,” the app does a great job taking a fresh and exciting look at presidential history.
15 Monthly Subscription Boxes Shipping Essentials to Your Door
There are monthly subscriptions for just about everything these days. Here are a few subscription box services that ship essentials to your door.
This Talkative, Winking Robot Helps Dieters Lose Weight [VIDEO]
The Autom robot with human-like features helps dieters keep weight off by making them accountable.
Double Dates Are Standard On New Dating Website
Tandem is a new dating website that lets friends enlist the help of "wingmen" and "wingwomen." On Tandem, double dates are standard.
What to Do if Your Cellphone or Laptop Gets Lost or Stolen
Losing your cellphone can be as bad, or worse, than losing your wallet.
For more digital lifestyle news and resources, you can follow Mashable's lifestyle channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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