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"Too busy deciding where you stand in Obama's Selfie-Gate to stay up-to-date on tech news? Have no fear \u2014 we've rounded up a list of this week's top 25 digital media resources, including news about the launch of Instagram Direct, a beginner's guide to all things Vine and seven ways to make the most out of Tumblr. As a bonus, we even threw in this week's most-pressing news stories.\nCheck out our comprehensive list, below. \nEditor's Picks\nApple: What to Expect in 2014Wondering what\u2019s in store for one of the world\u2019s most closely watched companies? Keep an eye on these expert predictions for Apple in 2014.\nAt Senior Planet, Your Grandma Is the Newest Computer WhizSenior Planet is a first-of-its-kind technology center for adults. The only requirement for admission? You need to be at least 60 years old. \nA Year in Writing: The Best Mashable Reads of 2013We've rounded up our favorite can't-miss Mashable stories from throughout the year to read, as 2013 comes to a close.\n7 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business in 2014Going off on your own is no easy feat. Here are some key questions to ask yourself before starting your own business. \n7 Reasons 2013 Was the Year of GoogleFor Google, 2013 was just another year during which the company solidified its place at the center of just about every area of the Internet economy. \nSocial\n8 Brutally Honest Facebook Notifications That Need to Exist NowWe all use Facebook to creep sometimes. Here are ways the social network could make it easier on us. \n12 Web Acronyms You've Never Heard OfLosing track of the rising batch of web acronyms? Our guide will FTFY.\nThe Year in Twitter: Top Milestones of 2013From the laudable to the laughable, here's a look at the tweets, storylines, and business decisions that made 2013 Twitter's biggest year yet.\n8 Twitter Hashtags You're Not Using YetEight Twitter hashtags you've never heard of, or barely remember using. \n15 Pinterest Users Every Designer Should FollowDesigners can use Pinterest as a fantastic source of inspiration. Here are 15 users with high-quality pins that won't disappoint.\n15 Pinterest Users Every Designer Should FollowThis tongue-in-cheek guide to subtweeting will make you an expert on Twitter passive aggressiveness in no time.\nThe Beginner's Guide to VineFor users just getting started on Vine, check out this post for some beginner tips and tricks.\nThe 7 Best Uses for TumblrA short list of some of the many ways people use blogging platform Tumblr.\nThe Biggest News of 2013 as Told on InstagramHere are some of the most significant events of 2013, as they were captured on Instagram.\n12 Social Media Accounts That Turned Into BooksSocial-media accounts have spawned dozens of book deals: Here are 12 of our favorites.\nReddit's Biggest Moments of 2013Reddit saw its fair share of peaks and valleys this calendar year. Here, we take a look back at the site's highest highs and lowest lows.\nTech\n9 Top Tech Breakthroughs of 20132013 has been a banner year for innovation. Here are nine of our favorite breakthroughs from the tech world. \n7 Tech New Year's Resolutions to Pledge Right NowWhether you have an insanely full inbox, or just forget to back up your hard drive, here are seven tech habits to fix in 2014.\n9 Products Powered by Unusual MeansForget the batteries \u2014 these products are powered by light, water and other natural substances.\n5 Health Tech Trends to Watch in 2014If 2013 was the year of wearables and health apps, what\u2019s on tap for 2014? Here are five exciting health tech trends to keep an eye on for the new year.\nRIP Google Reader and Winamp: 10 Tech Products We Lost in 2013As you slow down to celebrate the holidays and new year, join us in raising a toast to Google Reader and the host of other products we lost in 2013.\nLifestyle\n7 Free Shipping Deals for Last-Minute Online ShoppersBefore you spend your weekend trudging through the mall, consider these free shipping options this holiday season.\nThe 10 Best Mobile Games of 2013Dozens of excellent mobile-game releases hit app stores in 2013. Here are our picks for top 10.\nYour Friends Actually Want Gift Cards for the HolidaysDigital platform Gyft wants to change the way you think about gift cards by digitizing the plastic in your wallet.\nThe 7 Best Headphones for GamersThese are seven of the best headsets out there for gamers.\nTop News of the Week\nInstagram Direct Brings Private Sharing to Individuals, GroupsInstagram announced a new feature called Instagram Direct, which allows users to share photos and videos directly to friends and not all followers.\nBeyonce Surprises Us All With a New AlbumBeyonce surprised the world with the unanticipated release of her fifth studio album. Described as a \"visual album,\" it features 14 tracks and 17 videos.\nObama's Funeral Selfie: This Is Why Context MattersA take on Obama's Selfie-Gate at Nelson Mandela's memorial. \nImage: Mashable Composite"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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