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Google+ had a hot week with the launch of its new brand pages. Although it’s too early to tell what’s to come of it, we did learn what users felt was missing from the social network. The newest tablet to enter the competition was released by Nook, and it might give the others a run for their money.
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Editor’s Picks
- Nook Tablet: How Does It Stack Up Against the Competition? [CHART]
The new Nook Tablet adds yet another answer to the question, “Which tablet should I get?” Use our handy chart to compare the specs and make your decision. - Top 10 Features Users Want From Google+ Brand Pages
Here’s what users want from the new Google+ company pages. What’s on your wish list? - Google+ Brand Pages Are the “Wild West”– for Now
It’s very easy to set up a fake Google+ brand page, which may sow some confusion. - Hands On: iOS 5.0.1 Upgrade is Fast, Easy [PICS]
Watch how easy it is to update iOS 5.
Social Media
- How Hashtagging the Web Could Improve Our Collective Intelligence
While Twitter generates mass interest and curates collective thought, its trends cannot represent the true pulse of world conversation. That needs to change. - Google+ Users Are Still Mostly Male
If you were to throw a dart at Google+, it would be more than twice as likely to land on a man’s profile as a woman’s profile. - 10 Tips and Tricks for Better Google+ Brand Pages
We’re bringing you some handy tips and tricks, ideal for anyone new to Google+ brand pages. - 9 in 10 Teens Have Witnessed Bullying on Social Networks [STUDY]
Teenagers can be mean. But a new survey suggests they’re no more so on social networks such as Facebook than they are in real life. - Google+ Brand Pages vs. Facebook Fan Pages
Will Google+’s brand pages give Facebook’s fan pages a run for their money? Check out what top brands are doing on each social network. - Top 12 Quotes From the Mark Zuckerberg Interview
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg addressed Google+, Steve Jobs and privacy concerns during Monday’s interview with Charlie Rose. We’ve collected their most significant responses. - 16+ Universities Dive Into Google+ Brand Pages
Since Google+ launched brand pages Monday, universities across the world have not wasted time setting up pages for their communities to follow. - How Natural Language Processing Helps Uncover Social Media Sentiment
NLP refers to computer systems that process human language in terms of its meaning. Can these tools really help detect and analyze how a customer feels about a brand? - 6 Tips for Holiday Social Good Campaigns
The holidays are just around the corner, and for many non-profits, that means big opportunities for fundraising. Here are some basic tips for any organization looking to run a social good campaign during the season. - 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our new chart. - Comedian Louis C.K. Thinks Social Media Sucks [VIDEO]
Comedian Louis C.K. is never at a loss for strong opinions, and that holds true for social media. Frankly, he says he hates it. - Social Media Users In Love: Romance Update [INFOGRAPHIC]
Social media is a great accelerator for exposing you to potential mates, but does that change the basic way people interact with each other? - Justin Bieber: The Ultimate Story of Social Media Fame [SORRY]
Justin Bieber is arguably the most famous person on the Internet. And while he has the backing of traditional media outlets, his astounding reach is securely rooted in digital. This infographic breaks it all down. - How Algorithms and Editors Can Work Together to Burst the “Filter Bubble”
Eli Pariser is concerned that web personalization is only showing us content we “like,” and not content we need. But he proposed some solutions at the Mashable Media Summit. - What Facebook’s New Features Mean for Journalists
Vadim Lavrusik, journalist program manager for Facebook, shares how to use Facebook’s new features for breaking news, research and content analysis. - 5 Essential Tips for Managing Your Users’ Social Profile Data
How do brands get to know users individually, rather than as one of many in an audience segment? Obtaining the user’s social profile data is the first step. Here’s how to leverage that data for better service and sales. - Why User Experience Must Always Account for the Human Condition
Mashable Media Summit attendees were probably wondering why Tor Myhren, president of Grey New York, was talking about losing his virginity. Well, it all started with the telephone…. - Tweets Last Up to 67 Times Longer for Users With Higher Klout Scores [INFOGRAPHIC]
Klout studied the impact of a tweet over time, based on a user’s Klout score.
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Tech & Mobile
- Free College: How to Audit Courses From 7 Elite Schools Online
Thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to take on mountains of debt to snag a piece of that educational pie. Many Ivy League schools have online coursework available for free. - 5 Google Paid Search Products You Need to Know
Google paid search has evolved to include everything from video to coupons and a call feature. Here are 5 Google products to learn. - How Sports Illustrated Got Ahead of the Tablet Publishing Competition [VIDEO]
One of the first publications to format for the iPad, Sports Illustrated has continued to successfully adapt its pages to tablet technology, said the magazine’s editor Terry McDonell at the Mashable Media Summit last Friday. - Lost Steve Jobs Interview Reveals Man on the Cusp of Change
Mashable talks to interviewer Robert X. Cringely about how Steve Jobs changed after his infamous “lost interview - Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on Why We Need More Women Engineers [LIVE]
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, isn’t at a loss for words when it comes to getting more women in leadership roles in tech and business. - 4 Key Considerations When Choosing Web Typography
Need good-looking, readable fonts for your website? These tips will help you select the typography that’s right for your message and brand. - 80% of Smartphone Users Multitask While Watching TV [STATS]
Yahoo! Mobile and RazorFish polled 2,000 U.S. adults on their mobile habits and device preferences, to help marketers better understand consumer behavior. - Teachers: Embrace Technology or Students Will Leave You Behind
We are creating tools that offer limitless access to knowledge and collaboration, but we’re still putting the same textbooks in front of students. How can we better prepare kids for a connected world without sacrificing traditional educational values? - 16% of Cellphones Have Poop on Them [INFOGRAPHIC]
This infographic, created by Keeping It Kleen, reveals the specs of our tech gadgets we don’t really want to know. - 6 Best Practices for Modern SEO
If your business website needs clicks and visibility to survive, you’ll need to re-optimize for Google’s current algorithm and results pages. Here’s how. - Tennis: The Unlikely Testing Ground for New Video Game Tech
Some of the most popular and most beloved video games of all time are tennis games. Why do they make such perfect guinea pigs for new video game technology? - 4 Ways YouTube Has Changed Broadway
From auditions to promotion, the persistence of video entertainment on YouTube has changed The Great White Way. Here’s a look at the 21st-century transformation. - Top 10 Role-Playing Games for iPhone
Role-playing gamers can now enjoy an adventurous quest in the palm of their hands. Here are the top RPGs for your iPhone. - 11 Essential Tools for the Tech-Savvy Traveler
Traveling is a hassle, especially when you’re pressed for time and on a budget. These tools will organize your trip and ease your woes. - 3 New Time-Saving Technologies
We focused on three startups that have created technological shortcuts to simple tasks. - 5 iPhone Battery Cases to Keep You Connected Longer
We have found five cases designed for the Apple mobile — both the iPhone 4 and the 4S — that will extend the handset’s battery life. - 20 Life-Tracking Tools for Better Health, Wealth and Productivity
Here is a list of the top 20 resources for tracking the most salient aspects of your life, from sleep and weight to money and sex. Use the data to improve your life. - Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]
Catch up on the most unusual and spellbinding tech introduced this week, right here. - Review: Soundfreaq Sound Stack Sounds Freakishly Great [PICS]
The Bluetooth speaker dock market is becoming increasingly crowded, but Soundfreaq has punched through the noise with its Sound Stack, catering to audiophiles at a price that’s much lower than its high-end competition. - Siri: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
From her debut to her downtime, Siri’s short month in the public’s hands has been nothing short of a roller coaster.
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Business & Marketing
- 13 Tech Tools for a Paper-Free Life
Here are a few services and gadgets that will significantly reduce your paper trail, making your company and your life more efficient while helping the environment. - 10 Essential Tips for Planning the Perfect Industry Event
Here are 10 quick tips to help make event marketing work for your brand, strategy and your bottom line. - Google+ Badges Make it Simple for Users to Connect With Brands
Google has unveiled Google+ Badges for brand pages, a widget that lets brands promote their presence on Google’s social network. - How to Manage a Rebrand
So, you’ve launched a company, but you want to go in a different direction regarding logo, name and maybe even product. A rebrand is not easy, but it could be the “X factor” that drives your startup to success. - 4 Innovative Projects Making Water More Accessible in the Developing World
Water access is one of the most important issues in the world right now. Here are four innovative ways organizations are trying to solve the problem. - Two Schools of Thought: The Key Difference Between Apple and Google
Apple and Google may look similar, but the companies couldn’t be any more different. They epitomize the ying-yang battle of design vs. data. - Want to Run a Contest or Promotion on Google+? Not So Fast
Google may have finally invited brands to participate on Google+, but it doesn’t plan to let them run promotions. How come? - 12 Tips to Make Your Company More Creative
Although it seems to be on the decline, creative capacity is more important than ever. Check out these 12 ways to make your company more creative. - How to Set Up a Google+ Brand Page
We go hands-on to offer you a simple walkthrough, demoing just how quick and easy it is to get your business set up on Google+ - 8 Mainstream Celebrities Who Invest in Tech Startups
Even Hollywood celebs and mainstream musicians are getting into the tech startup space. Here’s where 8 top names have been putting their money. - How to Retain Your Startup Workforce
What employers do to retain hired talent and show the benefits of staying with their startup company is crucial to the business. Here’s why. - How To Ace Your Technical Interview
You’re ready for a tech job interview, but did you brush up on problem-solving skills? These tips will help you pass with flying colors. - 4 Essential Facebook Page Apps to Improve Communication With Fans
For businesses, trying to determine which Facebook apps can help your organization can be daunting. To get you started, here are four time-saving Facebook apps that allow you to better reach and communicate with your audience. - 6 Best Practices For Small Business YouTube Marketing
Mention YouTube and most people will picture cats playing the piano. But among a certain type of small businessperson, the name conjures another image: Dollar signs. - 5 Places to Get Work Done When You’re Traveling
Just because you’re on the road doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice productivity. The Internet makes it possible. - 8 Simple Tips for Your YouTube Ad Campaign
YouTube has proven hugely profitable for many companies. Want to get in on the action? Discover how eight companies have used YouTube to bolster their ad campaigns. - Steve Jobs Said Sports Illustrated‘s Tablet Demo Was “Really Stupid” — But Didn’t Mean It
Sports Illustrated editor Terry McDonell recalls a 2009 meeting with Apple founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. - From Startup to IPO: Groupon’s Major Milestones
Check out some of Groupon’s major milestones over the last three years.
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