Google dominated the news landscape with its new social network, and we covered that from a variety of angles. Meanwhile, crazy stuff was going on and we have video, including the two cutest babies in the world.
In case you were busy grilling, enjoying the outdoors or taking in a 4th of July parade, we put together this helpful list of all the things you missed:
News Essentials
What MySpace’s Tom Anderson Thinks of Google+
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Sends First Tweet
Spam Decreased 82.22% Over The Past Year
Seagull Camcorder Owner Surfaces, Says His Viral Video Was Real [VIDEO]
GoDaddy Sold for $2.25 Billion [UPDATED]
iPhone 4 Prototype Surfaces on eBay
Google+ For iOS Awaiting App Store Approval
This Week in Politics & Digital: Twitter Town Halls & Gay Marriage
Microsoft to Power English Search Services on China’s Baidu
Hackers Break Into Fox News Account, Tweet Fake Obama Assassination News
Google+ Scam Spreading Via Fake Invites [WARNING]
Google Loses Access to Twitter Stream, Suspends Realtime Search
Social Media Day 2011 Around the World [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]
Review Roundup: HP TouchPad Is No iPad Killer, But It Has Potential
Zynga’s Journey From Founding to IPO [INFOGRAPHIC]
Scientists Discover Large Deposit of Rare Minerals Used in iPads
Apple the Latest Target of Hackers
iPhone Photography Finds Its Way Into Print [PICS]
Twitter Begins Allowing Direct Messages With Verified Accounts Sans Following Back
PlayStation Network To Be Fully Restored This Week
Amazon Acquires UK’s Top Online Bookstore
Google Wants You to Solve Problems For Money
AT&T iPhones Get More Affordable Insurance
Helpful Resources
5 DIY Ecommerce Solutions for Small Business
How Do I Reactivate My Facebook Account?
Mashable Picks: Our 11 Favorite Tumblr Themes
42 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
3 New Apps For Self Improvement
Top 10 Twitter Trends This Week [CHART]
Find Out What’s Trending in Your City Tonight
HOW TO: Import Your Facebook Contacts on Google+
HOW TO: Measure the ROI of a Content Marketing Strategy
Weekend Leisure
Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Fourth of July Edition
Cutest Kids in the World Will Make You Smile [VIRAL VIDEO]
Stealthy Trick Makes Facebook Look Like an Excel Spreadsheet
Review: Two Blood Pressure Monitors for iPhone & iPad [VIDEO]
Texting Teens: Typing Replaces Talking [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tiny Camcorder Takes Wild Rides Aboard Exploding Fireworks [VIDEO]
Send a 4th Of July Message With Twitter Art
Remix & Record Your Way to Stardom in Online Game
The History of America, As Told by Facebook [PIC]
Twitter Is Alight With 4th of July Fireworks [PICS]