This week’s roundup delivers news, advice and trends aplenty. Searching for the next Facebook? Nervous about the security of mobile payment options? Eager to incorporate game-like incentives into your workplace? We’re here to satisfy your curiosity and fill you in on all that you may have missed this week.
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Editors’ Picks
- HOW TO: Land a Job at Google
Advice on getting a job at Google, straight from the horse’s mouth. - HOW TO: Use Social Media for Recruiting
Here are tips and innovative examples to help you find top talent on social networks like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. - Why Mobile Payments Are the Safest Solution for Online Transactions
Because phone numbers aren’t tied to bank accounts, mobile transactions are proving to be secure. - Why Top Brands Are Investing So Much Time In a Social Media Leaderboard
Is Empire Avenue, a self-described social exchange, slated to become the next Facebook or Twitter? We talked with top brand managers and power users to find out. - 10 Instagram Tips For Bands, By Bands
With Instagram, it’s easier than ever to create a highly visual tour diary to sate the appetite of your friends and followers. - How Social Media Is Fueling the Food Truck Phenomenon
Food trucks experienced a boom just as the economy started to tank. Social media has played a huge role in making the trucks more accessible as they develop a loyal community.
Social Media
- 10 Must-Follow Fake Twitter Celebs [PICS]
Take a look at the top ten fake Twitter personas from the world of celebrity. - How Cities Are Using Web Video To Take Control of Their Public Image
Just as media and entertainment have evolved in the social media era, so too have civic organizations taken advantage of networking tools to better the perceptions of their communities. - How 3 Mashable Fans Are Celebrating Social Media Day
A look at how three people are planning for Social Media Day 2011. - The Voice: How a TV Show Became a 24/7 Social Media Conversation
“The Voice” might be the most social and digitally integrated show on television, and ratings indicate the risks are paying off. Here’s a look behind the scenes of its digital strategy. - 5 Innovative Ways to Teach Your Skills Online
Several platforms have launched within the last two years that democratize teaching. Here are five tools for teaching your skills online. - Get a Job in Social Media, Community Management or Online Sales
If you’re looking for a gig in social media, we’re here to help. - 3 Social Publishing Apps That Empower Human Curators
So much technology is focused on replacing humans. These startups aim to value human editorial input to make sense of the web. - How Non-Profit Organizations Are Bolstering Citizen Media Around the World
Citizen journalists can tell the stories that major media outlets often miss, and there are organizations around the world dedicated to keeping this trend alive and well. - Post Weinergate: 10 More People Who Lost Jobs Over Social Media Mistakes
In the last few years we’ve seen dozens of instances where individuals, celebrities, athletes and politicians have lost their jobs or been forced to resign because of content posted to Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. - 10 Ways Angry Birds Is Taking Over the World
We’ve gathered proof that Angry Birds has transcended almost every corner of the gaming world — not to mention, cooking! - 10 Excellent Free eCards for Father’s Day
Whatever your relationship with your dad, we’ve got a card to suit — all of them free! - Top 10 Harry Potter Spoofs [VIDEOS]
We thought it would be a good time to take a look back at all the great Harry Potter spoofs, parodies, mashups and comedy songs created by both fans and critics. - How Digital Media Is Changing the Sports Experience
A generation ago, fans rooted for teams. Now we’re knee deep in the lives and careers of individual players. What’s changed, and how has the social web affected our relationship to sports? - America According to Twitter: U.S. City Names Remixed [INFOGRAPHIC]
If Twitter users named U.S. cities, what would Americans be calling their hometowns right now? This infographic will show you. - 5 Gadgets We’re Playing With This Week
Mashable reviews the Sound Freaq SFQ-01, MSi GT683 Gaming Notebook, Soundmatters foxL v2.2 Bluetooth Speaker, The Lark and Samsung Chromebook Series 5 3G Notebook. - 7 Boilerplates, Templates & Resets for a Fresh Start
Every web developer has a set of tools to help them get the job done quickly and well. Here are seven boilerplates, templates and resets to get you started. - 4 Fun Apps for Foodies, Savers & Travelers
We’ve chosen applications and services specifically for the foodies, travelers, deal-lovers and nightlife-goers among us. - One Speaker Dock for the Entire iOS Family
As long as you’re not looking to crank the volume up to 11, the JBL OnBeat makes a good addition to an iOS family. - The Future of Voice Search
The emergence of a new technology is helping smartphone users easily find information without having to fiddle with tiny keyboards. - 10 Clever Laptop Cooling Solutions [PICS]
Whether it’s a desktop fan stand or simply a pad to prevent your thighs from getting too toasty, there are options for everyone. - Samsung’s Droid Charge Delivers on the Promise of 4G LTE
The Droid Charge might not be the best-specced phone on the market, but paired with Verizon’s 4G LTE network, it has some of the best data speeds we’ve seen. - HOW TO: Optimize Marketing Copy For Mobile
Presenting copy on the mobile web requires a whole new set of considerations. Check out these tips for making your content as impactful as possible. - 5 Mobile Apps Trying To Do Some Social Good [VIDEOS]
Applications for Good challenged developers to make an app for social good. Check out the five winners right here. - 100+ Gadgets & Accessories to Make Your Soul-Crushing Office More Fun
Even if you’re lucky enough to enjoy your job, spending time in a boring office can be dull. Here at Mashable, we believe a fun workplace with some stylish touches can make all the difference. - New HTC Sensation 4G Brings Dual-Core Goodness to T-Mobile
We review T-Mobile’s HTC Sensation 4G — how its construction, battery life and speed stack up to the competition. - 10 Stunning iPhone Bird Photos
From penguins to pigeons, from the countryside to the sidewalk, here are 10 beautiful bird-themed images captured by iPhotographers from all over the world. - See the World & Plan Your Next Trip With This iPhone App
SpotWorld takes a hybrid mobile and social approach to reinventing the age-old concept of travel guides. - Who Is Winning & Losing in the Tech Talent Wars? [INFOGRAPHIC]
There’s an arms race in the world of tech. Who’s nabbing the best developers, and who’s seeing a massive brain drain? - 3 Issues Hindering the Spread of Connected TV
There are a few important reasons why connected TV hasn’t hit the mainstream, and it’s all about economics and technology. - More Dads Own Nintendo Wiis Than Other Consoles [INFOGRAPHIC]
Before you rush out and buy Dad a video game for Father’s Day, check out this infographic. - Exclusive: Who Won The E3 Buzz Battle? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Now that Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have sung their spiels at E3, Webtrends shows us which one got the most buzz during the week. - HOW TO: Land a Job at Google
Advice on getting a job at Google, straight from the horse’s mouth. - 4 Tips For Interviewing Long-Distance Job Candidates
We’ve spoken to some experts in the area to bring you professional tips for how to successfully interview over long distances. - How Much Money Should Your Startup Raise?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of different strategies. - Watch It Later: Squrl Is Your Video Queue on the Web, iOS & Apple TV
Squrl, a video curation platform for watching videos on your own time. - HOW TO: Get Started With the COMPASS CSS Framework
CSS can be a pain, but the open-source framework COMPASS can help. We’ll give you a quick introduction to how COMPASS works, and some tips on how to make it work for you. - Could Game Mechanics Turn Work Into Play? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Could a few game-like incentives in the workplace be a better motivator for employees? Here’s how games and business might work together. - 8 Superior WordPress Plug-ins for eCommerce
To help small businesses establish their online presence, we’ve generated a list of great ecommerce plug-ins that function with WordPress. - 7 Ingenious Resumes That Will Make You Rethink Your CV
Want to stand out from the crowd of applicants? Check out these 6 impressive resumes to get you motivated. - 4 Rules of Engagement for Mobile Marketing
Brands need to get smart about how they approach mobile marketing. Here are four cardinal rules. - Follow Mashable Social Media on Twitter
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