Top 25 Mashable Resources You Can't Miss

It's been a busy week in the tech world.

But if you fell behind on your tech news this week, there's no explanation necessary. It's just too freaking hot to worry about your unorganized iTunes library. Here at Mashable, we prepared for this heat wave's will draining effects by rounding up the 25 best digital resources of the week in a one stop shop for tech know-how. Peruse to find the cost of being your favorite superheroes and the ultimate guide to Android gaming consoles.

BONUS: Check out the top three news stories of the week at the bottom of the list. Look at you, being all well-informed.

Now park it by the fan and try to keep cool.

Editor's Picks

These Neopets Have Been Alive for 13 Years
A large portion of Neopets users have had their pets for over a decade. We examine why some gamers choose to remain in the 'ancient' virtual world.

New 'XCOM' Puts Cold War Spin on Action-Strategy Formula
'The Bureau: XCOM Declassified' is a new take on the franchise, but its blend of third-person action and strategy is rare and exciting.

Playing With Life: Are Living Video Games Ethical?
Living video games using microscopic lifeforms have garnered interest from scientists and the general public over the past five years. But are they ethical?

How Much Does It Cost to Be Spider-Man?
From the comic book star to the blockbuster success, Spider-Man continues to be a favorite. Would you want to be Spider-Man? Let's see what that would cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Be Superman in Real Life?
Our favorite Kryptonian has been protecting Metropolis since the '30s. The infographic below compares the annual cost of being Superman in 1938 and 2013.

How Much Does It Cost to Be Batman in Real Life?
Take away the Batsuit, the Batmobile and the Batarang, and Batman is just ... well, Bruce Wayne. How much would it cost to be The Dark Knight in real life?

How Much Does It Cost to Be The Hulk in Real Life?
It's stressful turning green. There are psychologists to visit, Ph.D. degrees to be had, and of course, new clothes to buy. How much would it cost to be the Hulk?

4 Steps to Explosive Real-Time Marketing
Real-time marketing success starts with a brand's day-to-day activity, not a single well-timed moment. Here's how to get started.

Lifestyle

10 Accessories to Jazz Up Your Smartphone
These 10 quirky smartphone accessories, ranging from the useful to the purely decorative, will ensure your phone stands out from the crowd.

8 Apps and Gadgets to Keep Track of Your Child
If you decide that you want to monitor your kids outside of the home, here are the best gadgets and apps to help with the process.

7 Chic Desk Fans to Keep You Cool
If you're struggling in summer's stifling heat, these table desk fans can help.

What Style of Digital Shopper Are You?
Do you shop online? Find out what type of digital shopper you are with this infographic.

5 Design Tips to Boost Blog Conversions
Great content is important, but design hugely influences blog performance. These tips will help you convert visitors into readers, subscribers and customers.

The Complete Guide to Twitter Lingo
Take a look through our handy list of Twitter lingo for a complete glossary of terms you may come across in tweets.

11 Vine Mashups Better Than the Originals
In one of the biggest trends on Vine, users pair two or more seemingly unrelated television shows, movies or songs into mashups that make contextual sense.

Tech

10 Browser Extensions to Streamline Your Workflow
We rounded up 10 of the best browser extensions that are quick and easy to install — to help make your day-to-day more efficient and to keep you on track.

Locate Lost Keys With These 10 Handy Gadgets
We have found 10 terrific gizmos that will locate your missing keys and stop you being such a loser.

5 Big Data Projects That Could Impact Your Life
'Big data' has been the big buzz for the past few years. We've thrown together five projects using mass information in creative ways.

8 Best Speakers for iPhone
We rounded up the best iPhone speakers for different budgets and needs.

How to Delete Duplicate Songs From iTunes
We have taken a very quick, very easy look at how to delete those pesky dupes.

7 iPhone Car Chargers for Your Summer Road Trip
These iPhone car chargers will ensure that your battery always has juice, even when you're on the go.

15 Imaginative Macbook Decals
Click through these 15 imaginative Macbook decals and add some vinyl creativity to your laptop.

5 Sites for Free Ringtones
Check out these sites for safe and free ringtones.

Android Gaming Consoles: The Ultimate Guide
We cover five up-and-coming ways to play Android games on televisions or with handheld consoles.

8 Best Apps for Team Collaboration
We've selected a list of 8 apps that actually make your workday easier, and team collaboration more enjoyable in the process.

Top News of the Week

'Rolling Stone' Under Fire for Cover Featuring Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Rolling Stone was on the receiving end of the internet's wrath for putting Boston Bombing suspect on the cover of their July 19 edition.

'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Found Dead in Hotel Room
Cory Monteith, the 31-year-old actor on Fox's Glee, was found dead Saturday in a Vancouver hotel. The coroner released his cause of death on Tuesday.

Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
The city of Detroit, Mich., filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, becoming the largest city in U.S. history to do so.

Have a great weekend, everybody.
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