It has been another action-packed week here at Mashable. We've been covering the newest gadgets coming out of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Pope's last Tweet and the fate of Groupon CEO Andrew Mason.
We know you've been busy with your own lives, so we rounded up the most important updates in tech and social media to keep you informed. So read below for tons of digital media resources, new innovative apps and much more.
Editor's Picks
- Become a Graphics Pro Free During Photoshop Week
CreativeLIVE is hosting the first ever Photoshop Week, consisting of 40 free online classes that began live-streaming on Monday, February 25. - Controversial 'Six Strikes' Anti-Piracy Plan Starts Monday
A controversial new plan by content owners and Internet Service Providers to fight online piracy takes effect Monday. - Zuckerberg, Gates, Will.I.Am Encourage Students to Code
Some of the biggest names in tech and Hollywood have joined forces in a new video for a non-profit focused on computer programming education, to encourage students to take coding classes. - 'Titanic II' Will Set Sail by 2016, Costumes Included
The Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean more than 100 years ago, but is it too soon build a new one? - Kenyan Boy's Invention Scares Off Lions
Thirteen-year-old Kenyan Richard Turere faced a serious problem: Hungry lions were attacking his family’s precious herd of cattle. So the enterprising boy came up with an ingenious, low-tech solution to keep them away.
Social Media
- 9 Tumblrs Every Environmentalist Should Follow
Tumblr is more than just cute animals and inspiring quotes. Here are blogs you should follow for green lifestyle tips and environmental news. - This App Syncs Multi-Camera Footage Into One Video
Switchcam is a powerful tool for social video producers. It automatically syncs event footage from multiple cameras, turning it into an interactive video. - 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
Super-fast Monopoly games and super-fast computers are in this week's edition of Reddit Facts. - Report: Facebook Eyes Your Updates for Gifting Opportunities
Facebook is reportedly experimenting with a new way to determine if your friends need a gift: analyzing their status messages. - StumbleUpon: A Beginner's Guide
StumbleUpon is a content discovery tool tailored to your interests. It's a great way to drive traffic to your site, but do you know how to navigate it? - Take a Look at Facebook's Redesigned Timeline
Facebook is testing a new Timeline design. Currently live in New Zealand, the new look brings a slimmed-down toolbar to the top of profile pages and repositions other content. - 6 Things to Do Before You Delete Your Facebook Account
If you're planning to delete your Facebook account permanently, take these six steps first.
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Business & Marketing
- Dorm Room Fund Wants to Help Students Start Companies
First Round Capital, a venture capital firm that often touts itself as thinking outside the box, is introducing an experimental fund that would give a committee of college students $500,000 to invest in their peers' startups. - Words to Leave Off Your Resume
When it comes to looking for a job, what you don't say can be just as important as what you do say. Here are nine phrases and words to leave off your resume. - Should Brands Have Editorial Calendars?
With more attention on social media for events like the Oscars, should brands have editorial calendars? - Ads Worth Spreading: TED Announces Winners of 2013 Marketing Challenge
TED announced the 10 winners of its "Ads Worth Spreading" challenge — video advertisements that are both creative and uniquely engaging. - Yahoo Responds to Controversy Over Work-at-Home Ban
After widespread criticism of Yahoo's decision to ban employees from working at home, the company has addressed the controversy in a vague statement. - GlobeIn Is Like Etsy for Global Crafts
New website GlobeIn is aiming to connect skilled artisans — many of whom do not have Internet access — with the global economy. - Facebook to Serve Up Ads Based on Your Offline Shopping Habits
Facebook can now target users based on their offline purchases. - Where 1.5 Million Fashionistas Go to Share Their Pics
Los Angeles-based startup Pose is like an interactive fashion magazine, according to co-founder Alisa Gould-Simon. - Unemployed? The Right (and Wrong) Way to Brand Yourself
As terrifying as it may be when you’re out of work, it's no time to run for the hills. Consider these key strategies to help you brand yourself. - HP Becomes First Company on LinkedIn to Hit 1 Million Followers
LinkedIn announced Thursday that HP has become the first company on the social network to hit one million followers.
Tech & Mobile
- HP Debuts First Android-Based Device, the Slate 7 Tablet
After striking out with early Windows 7 slates and the webOS-based HP TouchPad, the company has debuted the HP Slate 7. - Become a Camera+ Wizard With These Tips and Tricks
Learn how to become a Camera+ expert with these easy tips and tricks. - 10 Gadgets to Supercharge Your Phone
Check out photos of 10 gadgets at the Mobile World Congress that can supercharge your phone. - 8 After-Work Apps to Melt Your Stress Away
Check out these 8 apps to help you unwind after your long work day. - Use Your Smartphone as a 3D Scanner
Three-dimensional scanners are expensive, costing thousands of dollars for industrial models. Now there’s a 3D scanner for your phone, which does many of the things industrial models do — for only $300. - How to Safely Keep Java in Your Web Browser
Check out these tips for keeping Java safely in your web browser. - 9 Alternative Search Engines to Improve Discovery
Concerned with privacy? Google or Bing not your thing? These search engines are great alternatives to help you find what you're looking for online. - 9 Apps Built by Self-Taught Coders
Ever considered learning to code with online tools? Check out these examples of what a total n00b can make. - Amazon Kindle iOS Update Bug Erases Entire Library From Device
For those attached to their Kindle book collection, Amazon told users not to download its latest app update due to a bug that erases existing libraries. - Pandora Eliminates Unlimited Mobile Streaming
In an effort to balance growing royalty costs, Pandora announced Wednesday that it will be eliminating unlimited ad-supported music streaming on the service via mobile. - 10 Essential Chrome Extensions for Designers
We've gathered 10 of the best Google Chrome extensions for web designers. - Sassy App Punishes You When You're Being Lazy
Take heed, procrastinators: A new app called Carrot rewards and punishes users based on how many items they check off on their to-do lists. - iTunes U Hits 1 Billion Downloads
More than 1 billion items have been downloaded from iTunes U. - Game Developers Move Toward Mobile Self-Publishing En Masse
Data from the Game Developers Conference shows more developers identifying as "indie" and moving to mobile platforms. - 18 Major Tech Contributions From Entrepreneurial Women
Each year, more cutting-edge applications and scientific advancements come from women, a largely underrepresented demographic in STEM fields. - 10 Things We'd Change About Spotify
We've put our heads together and come up with a list of features and functionality we'd like to see Spotify offer.
Lifestyle
- Futuristic Volkswagen Hybrid Gets 261 Miles Per Gallon
Check out this futuristic car that burns less than one liter of fuel for every 100 kilometers. - It's True: More Expensive Hotels Charge More for Wi-Fi
A survey from travel recommendation site Gogobot finds the more expensive hotel chains in the UK charge more for wireless than less expensive hotels. - Use This Tech to Get Your Kids Off the Couch
Kids spend an average of 7 hours each day connected to technology. Check out some ways tech can be used to get them active. - This App Will Test Your Pee
Uchek will reveal potential health issues in your urine, using nothing but commercially available test strips and a couple of smartphone snapshots. - Report Reveals How Consumers Use Mobile Phones Worldwide
In a new report, research company Nielsen reveals how consumers use mobile phones around the world. - 9 New Ways We Sit, Thanks to Tech
Mobile computing has changed the way we communicate, the way we work ... and the way we lounge. - 85% of Smartphone Users Would Rather Give up Water Than Mobile Apps
Can you live without your mobile apps? A study reveals (85%) of respondents said they would rather go without water than their mobile apps. - LivesOn Will Let You Tweet From Beyond the Grave
LivesOn, an artificial intelligence experiment, looks to help users tweet after they've died. - Pearson Launches EdTech Incubator for Startups
Publishing giant Pearson created Pearson Catalyst, a new program that will match educational startups with the company's brands and resources. - 8 Digital Tools for Your Perfect Wedding Day
Technology can accomplish everything from saving some serious ceremony cash to crowdsourcing wedding memories. - 8 Fantastic Fitness Apps to Keep You Motivated
Check out these 8 fitness apps to help you maintain a balanced diet and regular exercise. - 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend
Everybody's working for the weekend. Here are some apps to make it the best one yet.
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