40 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

 

At the end of a bitter cold week, there's nothing better than kicking back at home with a warm blanket and the features you may have missed during the past few days. Read on for coverage of Obama's inauguration and some cool tips to help you land your next job.
We've got everything you need to know about Twitter's new Vine app, as well as highlights from all major tech and social-media news. There's no reason to go outside and brave that cold snap — sit back at home and get yourself caught up.

Editor's Picks

• The White House Live-Tweeted Obama's Inauguration
  The White House live-tweeted President Barack Obama's inaugural address.
• Crowdfunding for 100 Urban Gardens Across America
  Whole Kids, PACT and Indiegogo have joined forces to create an inspiring crowdfunding initiative: building 100 urban gardens across the United States.
• Unlocking Cellphones Becomes Illegal Saturday in the U.S.
  Unlocking cellphones will no longer be allowed, starting Jan. 26.
• In 2050, Flight Time From Europe to Australia Will Be 90 Minutes
  Hypersonic "SpaceLiner" will whisk 50 passengers from Europe to Australia in 90 minutes by riding a rocket that will reach 24 times the speed of sound.
• Fake Amazon Page Is Best Online Resume Ever
  We don't actually know if Philippe Dubost is any good at his job. But boy, can he throw together a resume.

Social Media

• 9 Fresh YouTube Shows You'll Love
  It's not always easy to discover a quality web series on YouTube, but in our searches we've uncovered nine you may well enjoy.
• Twitter Makes Embedded Tweets More Detailed, Easier to Embed
  Twitter introduced several enhancements to embedded tweets Tuesday.
• How Social Media Could Land You Your Next Job This infographic explores the growing role social media plays when recruiters look for new talent. Check it out for some handy tips!
• Twitter CEO Shows Off New Way to Share Videos in Tweets
  Twitter users may soon have a new way to share videos in their tweets.
• Court Rules That Banning Sex Offenders From Facebook is Unconstitutional
  A federal appeals court in Chicago ruled that a law banning sex offenders from using Facebook and other social media is unconstitutional.
• Twitter Introduces Vine for Creating GIF-Like Looping Videos
  Twitter announced on Thursday a new mobile service called Vine, which allows users to create and share looping videos.
• Twitter Can Help Health Officials Track Outbreaks
  Sharing your health woes on social media can be beneficial for tracking disease outbreaks, a new study says.
• 10 Casualties of Facebook Domination
  Facebook and social media in general have changed the way we interact with the people. What forms of communication, old and new, has Facebook replaced?

Business & Marketing

• Why The Guardian Is Forgoing Paywalls — For Now
  Instead of building a paywall, The Guardian is building up audiences around the globe — first in the U.S. and now Australia.
• 13 Strategic Ways Businesses Can Use Coupon Codes
  A panel of 13 successful young entrepreneurs share strategies for businesses to best utilize online coupon codes.
• 'FT' Announces Job Cuts as it Shifts Focus From Print
  Twenty-five positions will be eliminated at the Financial Times as the paper shifts resources from print to digital.
• Google Has Its First $50 Billion Year
  The company hit $50 billion in annual revenue last year for the first time ever, thanks in part to the strength of its fourth quarter earnings.
• This Chart Illustrates Google's Insane Growth Over the Past Few Years
  Despite some lingering concerns about its transition to mobile, Google had a terrific fourth quarter.
• How Google Glass Could Change Advertising
  If Google Glass takes off, it could really change advertising. Here are a few possible scenarios.
• Why Apple's Stock is Tanking Even After It Reported Record Revenues
  Apple's stock price on Thursday morning was down by about 11% in pre-market trading, effectively shaving off more than $50 billion from the company's market cap.
• Exxon Mobil Passes Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company
  Apple's market cap plummeted below $420 billion on Friday after a disappointing earnings report earlier in the week, allowing Exxon Mobil to regain its title as the most valuable company by market cap.

Tech & Mobile

• Rumor: Apple to Launch an iPhone With a 4.8-Inch Screen in 2013
  Apple will launch not one, not two, but three new iPhones in 2013, one of which will have a 4.8-inch screen, a new rumor claims.
• 5 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your PC
  From startup to surfing to gaming, here are five ways you can clean up an old PC to make it look young again.
• Make Your Password 'Gooder' With Bad Grammar, Research Says
  According to a new study, including poor grammar in your passwords makes them safer.
• One 3D Printer's Astonishing Kickstarter Success
  Although there are a lot of 3D printers in the market today, the Form 1 is innovative and affordable, compared with similar products.
• 5 Password Generators for Maximum Online Security
  We want to help you to pick super-secure, ninja-style passwords that will keep you safe online.
• Print Your Own 3D-Printed Robot
  A French sculptor designs and a 3D-prints his own humanoid robot.
• 500px Removal Highlights App Store Inequalities
  The removal of 500px from Apple's App Store raises questions over review equity, fairness and API functionality.
• Intel to Desktop PC: No Motherboards for You!
  The fourth-generation Core processors, codenamed "Haswell," will be the last line of chips for which Intel will build desktop PC motherboards.
• 12 Ways to Get Banned From Gmail
  Just how bad do you have to be to get banned from Gmail? We've compiled a list of 12 things you shouldn't do.
• Google Says It Always Requires Warrants for User Email and Cloud Data
  Google reveals it requires a probable cause warrant when authorities request access to a user's account content.
• How to Use Twitter's Vine to Create and Share Videos
  How to use Vine, Twitter's new video service
• Can Skype Eavesdrop on Your Calls?
  A group of advocacy groups, activists and journalists has signed an open letter requesting Skype to reveal if it allows authorities to eavesdrop on calls.
• How to Share Vine Videos on Tumblr
  Here are few different ways you can get your Vine videos onto Tumblr.

Lifestyle

• 5 Connected Objects to Smarten Up Your Home
  Imagine waking up in a fully automated house. We rounded up five objects to help smarten up your home.
• 10 Best YouTube Channels for Free Fitness Videos
  We have scoured YouTube to bring you the 10 best fitness channels offering free workouts.
• 8 Devices to Keep Flu Season Germs out of Your Life
  We've rounded up some items that promise to help get flu viruses that make you sick off your cellphone and other devices, so you can stay healthy.
• 4 Reminder Apps to Keep Distractions at Bay
  Reminder apps work wonders for the harried business person or startup owner who doesn't have time to juggle thousands of thoughts.
• New Web App Customizes Music for TV and Movies
  Today, Extreme Music, a leading production library, introduced a new web app called Customix, which it believes will be a "dramatic change in the industry."
• Bluetooth Device Keeps Track of Your Phone and Other Valuables
  The hipKey Bluetooth tracker device keeps tabs on your phone and other valuables.