40+ Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

This week started amid the 2013 South by Southwest Interactive conference and concluded with big news in the mobile world as Samsung revealed its Galaxy S4.

As the ice thaws and spring begins, Mashable has you covered in the social media and tech space. Make sure to check in for every breaking update and ongoing coverage.

Editor's Picks

• This Augmented Reality App Could Change the Way We Shop Online
  Augmented reality is a way for ecommerce sites to lift conversion rates on big-ticket items.

• The Evolution of Facebook News Feed
  In light of the new Facebook News Feed design, let's take a nostalgic walk down memory lane and see how "then" as evolved to "now."

• RIP Google Reader
  Google is killing off its RSS reader, Google Reader.

• CERN: We've Got the 'God Particle'
  Scientists at the CERN's Large Hadron Collider are now certain they have found a Higgs boson particle.

• Samsung Unveils the Galaxy S 4
  Samsung introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 4 to the world.

Social Media

• 10 Instagram Companion Apps for Power Users
  For those looking to expand the capabilities of Instagram, check out our list of 10 companion Instagram apps for iOS and Android.

• 5 Ways Startups Are Using Vine
  Startups and small businesses of all kinds are already starting to experiment with the new mobile service.

• Hashtags May Be Coming to Facebook
  Facebook is reportedly working on incorporating the hashtag into the social network.

• Pope Francis Uses Sassy Fonts on Facebook
  10 fonts used by Pope Francis, selected from his popular Facebook page.

• Kobe Bryant Fumes on Twitter After Injury on Controversial Play
  Kobe Bryant severely sprained his ankle on what many saw as a dirty play by Dahntay Jones. Both players used Twitter to address the controversial moment.

• ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons From Twitter
  ESPN has suspended superstar columnist Bill Simmons from Twitter, according to a Deadspin report.

• Heisman Winner Johnny Manziel Bickers With Twitter Trolls
  Johnny Manziel has been enjoying spring break down in Cabo this week, but he took a break from the r-and-r to talk some smack to Twitter trolls.

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

Business & Marketing

• Yabbly Is Like Quora Specifically For Shopping Questions
  Yabbly is trying to replace traditional product reviews with something a little more like Quora to help users make better purchasing decisions.

• Report: LinkedIn Will Buy Pulse App for $50M to $100M
  LinkedIn is close to acquiring Pulse, a popular news-reading app, for as much as $100 million, according to a new report.

• EQuala's App Plays Your Friends' Favorite Songs
  EQuala lets you to create a customized station of the music your friends listen to and share your favorite tracks.

• Hiring New Grads? Don't Make These 3 Mistakes
  As you're interviewing new grads for their first gig, follow these rules make sure you don't jump into the wrong relationship (or lose a great candidate).

• Pinterest Introduces Analytics Platform
  Pinterest introduced a web-based analytics tool Tuesday morning, allowing site owners to track users' engagement with their sites on Pinterest.

• Maker's Row and the Future of American Manufacturing
  Once-mystical steps of manufacturing are becoming easier to understand and take part in, thanks to New York-based startup Maker's Row.

• New York Times Teases Website Redesign
  The New York Times released a preview of its coming website redesign.

• Warby Parker Co-Founder Launches Men's Grooming Brand
  Calling it the "Warby Parker for razors" would be shortsighted.

• Google Maps Chief Steps Down
  Jeff Huber, the man in charge of Google Maps, is moving on to a new role at the company amid a larger restructuring.

• Why Does the Tech World Tear Down Successful Women?
  Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer have received intense criticism for their policies and opinions. Is nitpicking the root of the problem?

• Dropbox Buys Mailbox
  Dropbox, the cloud-storage synchronization firm, on Friday announced that it purchased Mailbox, a hot new email app.

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

Tech & Mobile

• 10 Fundamental Firefox Add-Ons for Developers
  Take a peek at these 10 essential Firefox add-ons for developers, from FTP utilities to cache clearing.

• The Future of TV Starts With Split Screens
  We split screens into multiple TV channels, different views in video games, a TV/Internet combo and soon, a full-screen of more than one show at once.

• Thread Is the Ultimate Caller ID for Android
  Our phones can hold thousands of different contacts now. Just because a number is saved in your phone, however, doesn't mean you necessarily remember who that person is, or why he might be calling you.

• LikeBright Lets You Play Matchmaker With Your Friends Online
  LikeBright lets you suggest your mutual friends date each other.

• Arduino-Compatible Board Brings Wireless Sensors to Your iPhone
  An electrical engineer has designed a open-source, Arduino-compatible board that brings wireless sensors to your iPhone via Bluetooth 4.0.

• This Time-Saving Plugin Distills Webpages Into Concise Summaries
  Cruxlight is a desktop plugin that aims to distill information on webpages into concise, digestible summaries; it's like CliffsNotes for the web.

• 10 Android Apps at SXSW
  While the focus at SXSW is usually on iOS, we rounded up the best Android apps that debuted at the conference this year — some are starting to take off.

• How AR Will Change the Way We Search
  It's right around the corner, and soon to be right in front of our eyes. Ready or not, Google Glass is coming.

• LG's 'Smart Video' Feature Uses Eye Recognition To Control Video PlaybackLG announced Wednesday that it will be bringing Smart Video, a feature that uses eye recognition to control video playback, to its Optimus G Pro smartphone.

• The Modem: Much More Than a Dial-Up SoundIn an effort to learn more about the modem than its dial-up sound, let's take a look at its uses, history and teeny bit of tech specs.

• YouTube Capture Comes To iPad
  YouTube Capture is now available for iPad and iPad mini. Launched for iPhone last December, it lets you record videos and instantly upload them to YouTube.

• SXSW 2013's Best Hacks
  SXSW was all about creativity and pushing the boundaries, hacks that included musical bananas and lots of 3D-printed objects. Here's our first-hand video.

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Lifestyle

• College Student Creates Gel to Stop Bleeding Instantly
  Joe Landolina created Veti-Gel, a substance that closes up wounds to major arteries or organs and immediately stops bleeding.

• WebMD Launches Personalized Pregnancy App
  WebMD, the health information site, launched WebMD Pregnancy, a free iPhone app for expectant mothers with medical information and customizable tools.

• Maintain Your Memory With Brain Fitness GamesCheck out some brain fitness games that workout synapses to improve memory, attention span, focus and concentration.

• 10 Must-Have Apps for Dog Owners
  These apps will help you raise your furry friends, from setting daily feeding reminders to helping you provide first aid in an emergency.

• Here's Why Your SnapChat Photos Aren't Private
  Privacy on SnapChat — like anything else you do online — is not guaranteed.

• Turn Heads at the Gym With This Color-Changing Workout Shirt
  If you're looking for visual feedback at the gym, a new color-changing workout shirt actively responds based on your body heat.

• UV Wristband Tells You When to Reapply Sunscreen
  UVeBand, a slap bracelet, monitors your exposure to the sun and vibrates when you need to apply more sunscreen.

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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