52 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

Between the anniversary of 9/11, the attacks on U.S. embassies in the Middle East and the political sparring match that ensued, it was a tumultuous week. At least the weather was nice, right?

It was an incredibly busy week in the tech world, so you may have missed some important stuff if you weren't paying close attention. Apple announced the impending release of the iPhone 5, a new version of iTunes, upgrades to the iPod Touch and Nano lines and even a redesign of the now-iconic earbuds.

Feeling overwhelmed? Fear not because even if you didn't have time to follow along, we were all over it.

This recap includes everything you need to know about those new Apple products, along with some outside-the-box suggestions for what to do with your old iPhone if you choose to upgrade.

Although it was a tech-heavy week, that's not all we covered. New fields of study are emerging in this increasingly digital world, so we found 10 college courses that didn't exist 20 years ago. And although it's not a college course, you might finally be able to beat your movie buff friends and family in that Kevin Bacon game, thanks to a new Google search tool.

Check out this week's features roundup.

Editor's Picks

• 7 Chrome Extensions to Make You More Efficient
  These Google Chrome extensions will boost productivity and help multi-taskers manage an ever-growing number of browser tabs.
• Finally! YouTube Just Launched Its Own iPhone App
  A new YouTube mobile app, made by Google, should be an upgrade over the native YouTube app, a holdover from the very first iPhone.
• iPhone 5 Compared With Competitors [CHART]
  The iPhone 5 launches into a more challenging field of competitors than ever, and to give you context about the iPhone 5 specifications compared with those of its chief competitors, we put the most important characteristics of each into this handy table.
• Travel Guidebook App Doesn't Rely on Internet Access to Work
  Traveling with the intent of "getting away from it all" should be re-worded for smartphone-o-philes.
• Google Adds New Search Tool: The Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon [VIDEO]
  Google added a new search tool to its arsenal: the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon search tool, officially called the Bacon Number.
• How to Increase Your Digital Klout
  Klout CEO Joe Fernandez gives tips on what consumers and businesses need to do to make their online influence matter most.
• 5 Tech Toys for Your Geeky Dog
  While analog stick-throwing amuses dogs on occasion, in reality, they crave high-tech doggie toys.

Social Media

• New Social Network Aims to Fill Void Left by Foster Care System
  The Camellia Network wants to provide youngsters who age out of the foster care system with the support and resources of a family.
• 25 Twitter Accounts to Make You Laugh
  Looking for funny Twitter accounts? These users can make you laugh in 140 characters or less.
• How Twitter Users Are Memorializing 9/11
  Many Twitter users are memorializing the attacks of September 11, 2001 by posting about where they were when they first heard the news.
• Kelly Clarkson Takes Song Requests on Twitter
  Concertgoers can now tweet at Kelly Clarkson herself with the hashtag #KCrequests to request a song.
• Neil Armstrong Twitter Tribute Recreates Journey to the Moon
  The John F. Kennedy Library has launched a centralized Twitter tribute, One Small Tweet, to recreate Armstrong's journey to the moon.
• Twitterature: 14 Connected Authors Worth Your Follow
  You're probably used to seeing 80,000-word novels in book or tablet form. But on Twitter, authors can directly connect with readers.
• To Share or Not to Share? That Is the Social Media Question
  Research shows that most potential employers will look into the online reputations of potential hires.

Business & Marketing

• 5 Steps to Prevent Data Loss When Disaster Hits
  More than half of small businesses don't have a data recovery plan in place. Here's how to get started on yours.
• 8 Tips for Building Your Brand on the Cheap
  We know you don't have a big budget — but you don't need one to make a splash.
• ThingsWeStart Maps Out Kickstarter Projects Around The Country
  ThingsWeStart provides a real time map of Kickstarter projects to make it easier to find the most relevant ones for you.
• 5 Tips to Fight Procrastination
  If you find yourself procrastinating on a project or other important item, here are five tips for overcoming that.
• 5 Mistakes Journalists Make on LinkedIn
  Social networking colossus LinkedIn can help journalists find sources, scoops and jobs. Some journalists, however, never get that far.
• Topshop to Debut Interactive, Shoppable Livestream During London Fashion Week
  Topshop has crafted a highly social, interactive and customizable live-viewing experience for London Fashion Week.
• 5 Companies With Inbound Marketing Strategies That Work
  The following five companies have each found an inbound strategy that works. Here's how.

For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Tech & Mobile

• Emma Watson Tops List of Most Dangerous Celebs on the Web
  Emma Watson is the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the Internet, bumping model Heidi Klum from the top spot.
• GoDaddy Got You Down? Here Are 5 Alternatives
  If you've been dissatisfied with GoDaddy's services, here are a few alternatives that come highly recommended by Mashable staff.
• Samsung Galaxy Note II: Too Much of a Good Thing? [HANDS ON]
  The Samsung Galaxy Note II has many more abilities than the first. But is it too much?
• Social and Mobile Data: A Marriage Made in Marketing Heaven
  With social data, marketers are beginning to capitalize on more targeted and contextually relevant advertising.
• 10 Incredible Instagram Shots for Bike Enthusiasts
  If you'd like some cycling inspiration, check out these incredible cycling-inspired Instagram shots.
• Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Is a Great Tablet and a Great Value [REVIEW]
  The re-imagined Kindle Fire is better than its predecessor in almost every conceivable way.
• Screens: Coming to a City Block Near You
  Today's cities have begun to encourage our gadget obsession with their own version of urban screens.
• 10 Most-Shared Apple Parodies on YouTube
  Whether you love or hate Apple products, there's a parody for that.
• You Can Pay $55 to Avoid the iPhone 5 Lines at the Apple Store
  For $55, you can get someone to stand in line for your iPhone 5 for up to four hours at the Apple Store.
• The Evolution of the iPhone
  From 2.5G to LTE, from widgets to apps, and from revolutionary multi-touch to Siri, there have been major changes with each unveiled model.
• 10 Ways to Repurpose Your Old iPhone
  If you choose to keep your iPhone after upgrading to the new iPhone 5, consider repurposing that old piece of tech.
• First Look: The iPhone 5 [VIDEO]
  Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 Wednesday morning at an event in San Francisco. Here it is, up close and personal.
• Find Out If You're Eligible for an iPhone 5 Upgrade
  Here's how to find out if you are eligible for an iPhone 5 upgrade on AT&T, Verizon or Sprint.
• iPhone 5: All the New Stuff
  Apple's new iPhone is the most radical redesign of the device to date. Here's what's new.
• Get Up to $400 For Your iPhone 4S
  You can get up to $400 for your old iPhone 4S at various buyback services.
• 5 Fun Games With a Higher Purpose
  Think games are only good for fun and distraction, absent of societal impact or deeper meaning? Not so fast.
• Should You Buy AppleCare for Your iPhone 5?
  This can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when buying a new iPhone.
• iTunes 11: What's New
  The next generation of iTunes adds new features that make the application both easier to use and more social.

For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Lifestyle

• 10 College Courses That Didn't Exist 20 Years Ago
  Turns out, all those hours you spent in high school playing Halo 3 just might pay off — now that you can major in Video Games.
• 80% of Adults Say Mind Your Mobile Manners and Stop Oversharing
  Eighty percent of people surveyed wish people practiced better etiquette when using mobile devices in public.
• Transform iPhone Snaps Into Real Polaroids
  There are a ton of ways to make an iPhone image look like a Polaroid photo online, so why not make the snap a true Polaroid?
• Trend Micro Offers Protection for Your Social Networks [INFOGRAPHIC]
  Trend Micro's Titanium Internet Security 2013 is software designed to protect against the dangers from social networks.
• 10 Tim Burton Films You Can Watch Online
  In anticipation of Frankenweenie, add a spark of surrealism to your movie list with these other great Burton films.
• 5 Clever Ways to Get Kids Interested in Computer Programming
  Here's a look at five ways to introduce your own kids to computer programming.
• This Startup Gives Couples Ingredients for the Perfect Date Night
  Dejamor is like Birchbox for couples. The startup promises to deliver ingredients that will spark conversation and intimacy to renew a relationship.
• Facebook and Google Help Launch Online Safety Platform For Teens
  The Family Online Safety Institute partnered with nine tech companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Yahoo to launch an online resource for teens, parents and teachers called A Platform For Good.
• 8 Premium Apps and Gadgets for Better Productivity
  Take your productivity and performance to a whole new level with these premium apps.
• Bike Helmet Sticker Calls for Help if it Detects a Fall
  The innovative wireless sensor — which looks like a plain, yellow sticker — can detect motion, changes in forces and impacts that occur when the rider has fallen.
• Strategies for Parents: Using Tech as Consequence
  Strategies for parents for using tech as punishment with kids.
• Smart Home Technology Gives Your House a Control Center
  What if your entire home could be as intuitive as your smartphone?
• 20 Cases for Your New iPhone 5
  We found 20 iPhone 5 cases that you can buy before you even have your phone in hand.

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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