Sunday 16 October 2011

61 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed (Mashable)

By now, you may have heard of the iPhone 4S. Understatement of the century aside, we've celebrated iPhone release day with a hefty collection of how-to features and app resources. This week's features roundup not only provides you with iPhone feedback galore, it re-examines brick phones too! In the same throwback vein, we also analyze the return of the real-time environment and the life and times of Steve Jobs.

[More from Mashable: Why No One Company Will Ever Monopolize the Internet]

I guess you could say we're committed to covering quite the time span: past, present and future (ahem, Apple, ahem)!


Editor's Picks



Social Media


  • Will the New Facebook Lead to Information Overload?
    The new Facebook is presenting more information than many users know what to do with. How much is too much?
  • Facebook Timeline: 10 Stunning Designs [PICS]
    We've collected 10 more examples of creative designs of the new Facebook Timeline profiles.
  • Why Recruiters Prefer Facebook for Recruiting Young Professionals
    While employers continue to use LinkedIn for recruiting -- especially for executive positions -- they prefer interacting with students and graduates via Facebook. Here's why.
  • 5 Most Popular Musicians to Subscribe to on Facebook
    While almost every big-name artist and band has a brand Page for fans to ?Like,? a handful of popular musicians have also enabled and embraced the Subscribe feature
  • 6 Best Practices for Universities Embracing Social Media
    For universities, deciding to use social media is a no-brainer. It's a great way to market the university to prospective students, make it livelier for current students and keep alumni in the loop. Here are some tips on doing it right.
  • Sharing on the Web: How, When, Where and Why We Do It [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Bookmarking and sharing company AddThis is celebrating its fifth birthday with a deep dive into its social sharing data pool.
  • The Return of Real-Time Social Environments
    The last few months have seen an explosive resurgence in real-time environments last popular in the late '90s. Why is now the right time for real time?
  • 7 Top Journalists to Subscribe to on Facebook
    Facebook's "Subscribe" feature offers a new channel for journalists to connect with their readers. Here are 7 top journos you can now get in your News Feed.
  • Facebook Timeline Launch Date: Unraveling the Mystery
    Why do so many rumors surround the launch date for Facebook Timelines?
  • Facebook Timeline: 5 Sites for Customizing Your Cover Photo
    If you don't have the time to design your own creative cover photo, consider these fun free services that can help.
  • Why New Media Literacy Is Vital for Quality Journalism
    Online publishing and social tools are empowering media and citizens like never before. But with so much content circling the web, are we doing a good job teaching students how to discern fact from spin online?
  • Why Education Needs to Get Its Game On
    Kids are immersed in social media and video games all day, and are then expected to learn from textbooks and lectures. If there's any hope of teaching students 21st century skills, we'll have to boost engagement in the classroom.
  • The Rise of Customer-Driven Innovation
    Crowdsourced co-creation can shorten the time it takes to get new products to market and leverage an empowered consumer culture. Here are several factors to consider before investing in a co-creation initiative.
  • The Economics of Social Gaming [INFOGRAPHIC]
    56 million Americans have played a social game, helping to drive this burgeoning billion-dollar industry. Where is that money coming from? Behold, an infographic that explains the big business of social games.
  • How Non-Profits Are Using Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Craigslist founder turned philanthropist Craig Newmark set out to discover whether the U.S. non-profits were the most effective social media users. He didn't find a correlation between social media savvy and net worth.
  • Facebook Timeline: 10 Simple Tips and Tricks
    To help you switch over from the old design to the new, we've pulled together 10 simple Timeline tips and tricks.
  • 4 U.S. Government Agencies Getting Social on YouTube
    YouTube isn't just for panda sneezes and dancing babies. Here's a look at what four federal agencies are doing on the video platform.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

[More from Mashable: 25 Essential Apps for Your New iPhone 4S]


Tech & Mobile


  • 5 Web Apps for Managing Your Parents' Computer Troubles
    If your folks are always coming to you when their screen freezes up, these applications could help alleviate the IT stress.
  • 3 New Mobile Apps For Video-Sharers, Fitness Phobics & Creatives
    This time we're calling your attention to Keek, Nexercise and Clefit.
  • Steve Jobs: May He Rest in Peace [PIC]
    We thought this poignant illustration, entitled "R.I.P. Steve Jobs (2/24/1955 - 10/5/2011)," was appropriate for the occasion.
  • The History of Digital Storage [INFOGRAPHIC]
    As we move further into the cloud, and witness the latest and greatest pocket media devices, we thought it fitting to take a look back at how far we've come on our quest to store as much information in as little space as possible.
  • Top Ten Tech Tales This Week [PICS]
    Here are the 10 most interesting, notable, unique or just plain weird examples of tech Charlie White found last week, compiled in an easily digested format.
  • Will There Ever Be Another Steve Jobs?
    Are we likely to see another human being in our lifetime wield as great an influence as Steve Jobs? Mashable contacted industry insiders, entrepreneurs and celebrated technologists to get their perspectives.
  • 7 Disruptive Innovations That Turned Their Markets Upside Down [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Which products disrupt all others, making competitors go back to the old drawing board? Let's take a look at seven innovations whose competitors wish had never existed.
  • Which Carrier's iPhone 4S Will Be the Fastest? [MAP]
    To find out which cellular carrier will provide the fastest iPhone 4S service in the U.S., OpenSignalMaps gathered data from 46,600 speed tests from real-world users.
  • 20+ Essential Resources for Improving Your SEO Skills
    Whether you're just starting to optimize your blog posts or a veteran of the industry, there's always more to learn about SEO. These resources will help.
  • 7 Essential JavaScript Typography Resources
    Improving the fonts on your website used to be a struggle. Not anymore, with the advent of JavaScript libraries. These 7 should be on every web designer's radar.
  • The Life and Times of Steve Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]
    An infographic lays out Steve Jobs's life and considerable accomplishments.
  • 4 Ways Steve Jobs and Apple Changed the Music Industry
    Over the past decade-plus, Apple has succeeded in redefining and reinventing certain aspects of the music industry. In particular, Steve Jobs helped create music products and services that impacted four particular areas.
  • 5 Tech Innovations That Could Change the Developing World
    Across the developing world, new technologies are spreading resources for education, connectivity and health. Here are 5 potential game-changers.
  • Siri's Greatest Hits: 10 Witty Comebacks from the iPhone 4S
    Apple has loaded Siri with lots of witty comebacks to silly questions. Here are a few.
  • Apple Users Are the Most Generous [INFOGRAPHIC]
    New research shows that ? at least when it comes to donation patterns ? Apple users trump their PC, Android and Blackberry counterparts.
  • iOS 5: Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade
    We take a closer look at ten of the most upgradeworthy features in the new iOS 5 for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone.
  • How Twitter Integrates With iOS 5
    A closer look at how iOS 5 integrates with Twitter.
  • Behold: The iPhone 4S Disassembled
    The crew at FixIt have gotten ahold of the iPhone 4S and executed a thorough teardown.
  • How the Millennial Generation Uses Mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
    An infographic highlighting major mobile trends among Americans ages 18 to 34.
  • From Brick to Slick: 38 Years of Cellphone Evolution [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Ah, the good old days, when cellphones were the size of bricks. This infographic shows you how they've evolved over the last 38 years.
  • How to Deal With Email Overload
    Your inbox can be a trap, but there are some techniques you can employ to minimize the time-suck of email.
  • Apple's iCloud: Fine on Mobile, Dead on the Desktop [REVIEW]
    Alongside iOS 5, Apple has officially released iCloud: its first major attempt at unifying its product lines with online storage.
  • How the iPhone 4S Will Change Mobile Gaming
    The Apple A5 devices can now render games that rival the graphics and complexity of consoles. However, Apple is still playing the both sides of the market by accommodating older devices.
  • 5 Hidden Gems in iOS 5
    We've tracked down five features in iOS 5 that while small on the surface, pack a serious punch.
  • Apple Store Lines: It's All About the Experience [PICS]
    The iPhone 4S went on sale Friday morning. Its first owners have been waiting in line for 18 days.
  • iPhone 4S: Apple Store Lines Grow Across the U.S. [PICS]
    As expected, Apple fans queued up around the country to have first crack at the newest smartphone. Here's the view from the ground.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

Business & Marketing


  • Steve Jobs' Secret Formula: How He Won Over Critics, Scored 317 Patents & Changed the World
    Here's to Steve Jobs, the inventor, innovator, visionary, entrepreneur, and most of all, the world-changer.
  • 5 Ways Tech Can Make New Hires Feel Like Part of the Team
    Here are five ways companies are using technology and social media to benefit new hires.
  • 5 Amazing Eco-Friendly Office Buildings of the Future
    Sustainable design: We should be building with these two words in mind, but which projects are really pushing the envelope?
  • How the 10 Most Popular Facebook Brands Rank by Engagement [Chart]
    How do the 10 most popular Facebook Pages rank against Facebook new public metrics?
  • How the Remote Workforce Is Changing
    We spoke to human resources professionals and other experts to learn how companies are broaching work-from-home policies.
  • 10 Essential PR Tips for Startups
    Good press can be one of the biggest drivers for startups looking to grow their user bases. Here are 10 essential PR tips for startups.
  • Dear Netflix CEO: We Accept Your Apology. Love, DVDs
    Qwikster is no more, and Netflix DVDs are celebrating. But they still have a few choice words and suggestions for CEO Reed Hastings.
  • Time for Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to Step Down?
    The signs are all there. Reed Hastings is done at Netflix.
  • How Facebook's New Features Will Affect Digital Marketers
    Facebook's Timeline and the revamped Social Graph will profoundly change how users interact with the wider web. Here are some implications for brands that all marketers should note.
  • What Does the Future Hold for the Digital Media Industry?
    The next generation of media consumers will have more access than we could ever imagine. But are we prepared for the coming culture of infinite choice and consumption?
  • 5 Digital Marketing Commandments for Luxury Brands
    Lately people are talking about luxury brands and digital marketing. Here are the top five commandments for marketing luxury brands using the most democratic media in the world.
  • What Drives Brand Sociability? [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Most marketers realize that social media is important, but most agree that theirs isn't "world class" yet.
  • How One Startup Got 101 Angel Investors -- and $30 Million in Funding
    OneWire chose to raise $30 million from 101 individuals instead of seeking venture capital. Who are they, and why did the deal make sense?
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

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This story originally published on Mashable here.

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