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"While this week marked the beginning of baseball's World Series, there was another world series of sorts going on \u2014 in the tech world. The giants of the computing industry, Microsoft and Apple, competed for holiday shoppers' attention by releasing a flurry of new products. (Note: There were no tigers in the \"tech world series,\" only giants.)\nIn case you were busy with work, play or other, we've compiled all the Mashable stories from the previous week that include information about digital products and resources. In addition to the details on new gadgets, with blockbuster movies like Lincoln and The Hobbit on the horizon, we found a must-have app that tells you the best times to use the bathroom during a movie. \nAs always, the roundup includes the latest social media tutorials, online resources for businesses and enriching digital lifestyle developments. It's all about the Internet, and we're breaking it down for your benefit and enjoyment. Here's what we came up with this week:\nEditor's Picks\n\nEverything You Need to Know About Apple's New ProductsFrom the iPad Mini and iPad 4 to a razor-thin iMac, an iBooks 3 app and an updated Mac mini, here's a look at what was announced at this week's Apple event.\nRunPee App Ensures You'll Never Miss Big Scenes at the Movies [VIDEO]The beauty of watching a movie in your home? You can pause it at any time \u2014 to make a trip to the bathroom, maybe have a snack, or take a phone call. Not so in a movie theater.\nEverything You Need to Know About Windows 8The operating system is a complete reimagining of the Windows OS and sports an entirely different look from its predecessor.\nBing Releases 'One-Stop-Shop' for Election 2012 InfoMicrosoft Bing has released Bing Elections, a one-stop-shop for voting info.\n10 Things You Didn't Know Dropbox Could DoBetween hosting webpages and emailing files straight to your folders, there's a lot you can do with Dropbox that you never knew before.\n\nSocial Media\n\nPheed Wants to Take On the Giants of Social MediaNew social media site Pheed is an ultimate mashup of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram but with a hefty business plan to match.\nGet The New YouTube Design With This Google Chrome ExtensionA Google Chrome extension will allow you to get the newest YouTube design right away.\nFacebook, Twitter Help Teens Develop, Says Study [VIDEO]A recent study shows teen interactions on social media networks are growing more intimate, personal and affecting youth development.\nHow Social Media Is Introducing NBA Fans to a Budding StarDamian Lillard wasn't a highly touted high school player and he didn't attend a powerhouse college program like Duke or Kentucky. But the kid. Can. Ball.\n6 Ways to Download Tagged Photos and Albums From FacebookUse these six online tools to download tagged Facebook photos for safekeeping.\n\nFor more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nBusiness &amp; Marketing\n\n8 Tips to Negotiate a Higher Salary A paycheck is one of the most important elements of a job. Here are eight ways to negotiate your way to a better salary.\nTop Hat Monocle Transforms Tech From Classroom Distraction into Teaching ToolTop Hat Monocle transforms tablets and smartphones from classroom distractions into teaching tools.\n5 Tips to Get Your Emails ReadWe all send and receive a lot of email; here's how to make yours stand out.\nWhy Are Mobile Ads So Cheap?Mobile may be the future, but right now, mobile ad units still command a lower average price than print and web advertisements. Here's why.\nBrands Can Now Buy Video Ads on LinkedInLinkedIn is rolling out global video advertising, the professional social network announced Tuesday.\nGlocal Wants to Be the Hulu of Local News VideosForget the six o'clock news \u2014 Glocal wants to be your all-in-one distribution channel for local and national news videos online.\n5 Brands That Understand Marketing on InstagramFor inspiration on how to get started marketing on Instagram, check out how these five brands are already leveraging the platform.\nVeteran Game Journalists Unite to Launch Vox's 'Polygon'Gaming website Polygon launches Thursday, as part of Vox Media's sites.\nTradeo Is a Social Network for Financial TradersCalled Tradeo, the service allows users to access data feeds and analytics, monitor sentiment across the community, and execute trades online.\nChirpify Offers Instant Buying on Instagram, TwitterChirpify is a seamless payment system for social commerce that powers buying and selling on Twitter.\nSnoop on Competitors' Online Deals With This AppPerch gives small businesses a local merchant's view of the competitive market \u2014 every tweet, pin or Facebook post by competitors is fed into the app.\n\nFor more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nTech &amp; Mobile\n\n3 Great Bargains You Can Buy Right NowThere are good deals online. We scoured the web for three hot deals that are live right now.\n3 Celebrity Hacks to Learn FromWhat information you choose to share and on which device is an important consideration, no matter what your popularity level.\nApp Transfers iTunes Songs to Spotify in SecondsThe app M2S for Spotify is terrific \u2014 it's highly recommended.\nPopular Android Apps Leaking Private Password, Credit Card DataHere's some bad news for Android users: Various apps are leaking sensitive data, from credit card information to passwords.\nMicrosoft Sweetens Surface Deal, Offers Free Xbox Music at Retail StoresAs part of Friday's launch event, the first 100 people in line at any Microsoft retail store were eligible for the free Xbox Music Pass.\nNew Office Web Apps Go Live on SkyDriveThe updated versions of Office Web Apps, available as preview since July, are now available for SkyDrive and Outlook.com users.\nNokia's Lumia 510 Is the Cheapest Lumia YetNokia has launched the most affordable phone in its Lumia lineup, the Lumia 510.\n9 Sites With Killer Search FunctionalityEcommerce sites and web archives are upholding an enviable standard of search, by customizing results based on individual consumer tastes.\nHeadband Lets You Control Devices With Your BrainThe Muse headband is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo to bring brain-controlled computing to the mass market.\nAsus Steals Surface's Thunder With Its Own Windows RT TabletLook out Microsoft Surface, there's another Windows tablet in town: the Asus Vivo Tab RT.\nSee How The iPad Mini Stacks Up Against CompetitorsHere\u2019s a helpful chart that will help you decide which tablet to purchase.\nApple iPad Mini is a One-Handed Wonder [HANDS-ON]The new Apple iPad Mini is lighter, faster and pleasingly smaller than the iPad 3.\nApple Store May Upgrade Your iPad \u2014 if You Bought in the Last MonthApple is apparently trying to make amends with free iPad 3 to 4 upgrades \u2014 at least, if you bought your iPad in the last 30 days.\nHeadphones Inspired by Bob Marley Now AvailableHouse of Marley's new headphone models are organic, recyclable and offer a deep bass driver, going down to 10 Hertz.\nSurface Is a Tablet Windows Users Will Love [REVIEW]Microsoft Surface is more touchscreen PC than tablet, but that's okay for Windows fans.\nLook Out, Siri \u2014 Dragon Speech Recognition App Now on AndroidNuance Dragon, a line of speech-recognition software products, debuted its beta app for Android Wednesday.\nSamsung Galaxy Note II: A Giant Phone That Grows on You [REVIEW]The Samsung Galaxy Note II has a large 5.6-inch screen. But don't let that scare you \u2014 it can do things other smartphones can't.\nThe Beginner\u2019s Guide to CSSThe beauty of Cascading Style Sheets, or CSS, is that they make implementing design-work onto a website super-simple.\nSkype 6.0 Unveils Microsoft, Facebook Integration in UpdateSkype released a new version of its desktop VoIP client, Skype 6.0 for Mac and Windows.\nBox Launches Windows 8 VersionBox has officially launched its Windows 8 app.\nFan Hack Turns 'Super Mario 64' Into 2-Player GameA hack released Wednesday allows two players to explore the massive world of Super Mario 64 together.\nThe AR.Drone 2.0 Is the Ultimate Gift for Flight NerdsGive the gift of flight. This smartphone-controlled quadricopter can take your loved one to new heights this holiday season.\nThese Cheap Headphones Will Knock Your Socks OffThe RHA SA 950i headphones set themselves apart with a triple punch: They're relatively cheap at $59.95, they're feather-light, and they sound great.\n\nFor more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nLifestyle\n\nBuild an Amplifying Speaker Out of a Pringles CanHere's how to create a DIY amplifying phone speaker out of a Pringles can and common household items.\nOne Headset to Rule Your Computer and Mobile PhoneEvery once in a while, a gadget comes along that solves a problem that was just starting to get annoying.\n'Undroppable' Producers Embark on Tour to Teach Students Politics [VIDEO]Producers of the social media-driven education web series and documentary \"Undroppable\" will embark on a nationwide tour to help inform high school students about political topics ahead of the election.\n5 Free Android Apps to Help You Survive Black FridayBlack Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. If you\u2019re willing to brave the early-morning doorbuster lines and crowds, then here are a few Android apps from Google Play to help you survive and succeed.\n5 Apps That Help you Shop for Healthier FoodsHere are 5 apps designed to help you cook and shop for a healthy lifestyle.\nThe Best Places to Sell Your Third Generation iPadSure, your third-generation iPad is great and all, but after Tuesday's announcement of Apple's iPad Mini and iPad 4, perhaps you wish you could trade-up.\nThis Android Phone is Tailor-Made for Visually Impaired People [VIDEO]If you're visually impaired, or know someone who is, a new smartphone is being made for your needs.\n9 Ways to Recycle Your iPadWhether you're upgrading your iPad or looking for something new, you can reuse your Apple products for everyday purposes.\nAlicia Keys Unleashes Interactive Storytelling App for Families [VIDEO]Singer/songwriter and mother Alicia Keys just released a 3D animated storytelling app full of gaming elements and original music.\nDress Your iPad Mini in These Swanky CasesApple's iPad Mini is set to hit stores on Nov. 2. Check out some of these cases designed exclusively for the new tablet.\nSchoolyard Helps Student Groups Crowdfund Donations From AlumniSchoolyard helps raise funds by connecting students and alumni through student organizations.\nIs This the Slimmest iPhone Case Ever?Slimline is an iPhone case that simplifies the protection of your phone.\n5 Halloween Tech Tricks and TreatsCheck out these 5 digital alternatives to candy for your kids for Halloween. Just as spooky, only less sugar!\nApp Turns Smartphone Into a Sex Toy for CouplesA new app allows men to control a woman's vibrator from afar, allowing couples to keep intimacy alive even when out of town.\n\nFor more digital lifestyle news and resources, you can follow Mashable's lifestyle channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.\nImage courtesy of Flickr, j&amp;tplaman\nGet Your Tickets to Mashable Media Summit\n\nThe Mashable Media Summit 2012 will explore the impact that technology is having on media, and how digital media is affecting our lives and changing the world. This one-day conference will bring together the brightest minds in media, including content creators, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, social media executives and journalists.\nDate: Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. \nLocation: The TimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036\nTickets: Purchase early bird tickets on Eventbrite.\nA Look Back at Last Year's Mashable Media Summit\n\n\nMashable Media Summit 2011\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia Summit 2011\nThe Mashable Media Summit on Nov. 4 at the Times Center in New York City attracted professionals in digital, tech, advertising, sales, marketing, mobile and publishing from all over the world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia Summit 2011\nWe had a packed house in attendance for this year's Media Summit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Social Media\nPete Cashmore, founder and CEO of Mashable, speaks on the future of social media, its current landscape and what trends to expect for 2012.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia Summit 2011\nThis year's Media Summit was located at the Times Center in New York City.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Media Grows Up: The Evolving Role of Social Media in News Organizations\nMashable's community manager Meghan Peters chats with Katie Rogers, social media manager at The Washington Post; Anthony De Rosa, social media editor at Reuters; and Drake Martinet, social media editor at AllThingsD.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching \u2013 and Learning From \u2013 The Old Grey Lady\nBrian Stelter, a media reporter and blogger at The New York Times speaks at the Media Summit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Filter Bubble: How to Fix Content Curation\nEli Pariser, author and chairman of the board at MoveOn.org, discusses how human editors and algorithms can work together to get users clicking on content that matters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Facebook's New Features Mean For Journalism\nAdam Ostrow, executive editor and senior vice president of content, Mashable speaks with Vadim Lavrusik, journalist program manager of  Facebook, about how the social network's new features can help journalists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The Evolution of Sports Illustrated\nSports Illustrated Group editor, Terry McDonell, talks about the magazine's transition from print to digital with Mashable's Editor in Chief Lance Ulanoff.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Tactile to Mobile\nJosh Koppel, co-founder and chief creative officer of ScrollMotion, speaks on the reinvention of content experience and engagement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTV Makes You Smarter\nChristy Tanner, TV Guide's general manager and executive vice president, explains how technology is changing entertainment for better and for worse.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTV Guide Audience\nA member of the audience asks TVGuide general manager and EVP Christy Tanner about technology's changes to the entertainment industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Owns Your Identity?\nMashable Senior Vice President Robyn Peterson speaks with Andy Mitchell, strategic partner of development at Facebook about how much of our identity is shared to third-party sites. Also on stage is Patrick Harding, CTO of Ping Identity, and Tim Dierks, senior vice president of engineering at Huffington Post.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Owns Your Identity?\nMashable Senior Vice President Robyn Peterson speaks with Andy Mitchell, strategic partner of development at Facebook; Patrick Harding, CTO of Ping Identity; and Tim Dierks, senior vice president of engineering at Huffington Post about how much of our identity is shared to third-party sites.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike A Virgin\nTor Myhren, Grey president and chief creative officer, talked about the ultimate user experience, and how different it is today from when he was a teen. Here he is at age 14. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike A Virgin \nTor Myhren, Grey president and chief creative officer, talked about the ultimate user experience, and how different it is today from when he was a teen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The Problem of Prediction\nTony Haile, CEO of Chartbeat, discusses how real time data changes what you should be doing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMashable's Big Announcement\nAt Mashable Media Summit, we announced the Mashable Publisher Platform, a new editorially curated syndication experience that brings content from select publishers to our site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Being Awesome\nFaris Yakob, chief innovation officer of MDC Partners\u2019 kbs+p and founding partner of Spies &amp; Assassins, covers from art and copy to arduinos and code, and how important it is to be awesome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAT&amp;T Brings 4G to NYC\nLarry Solomon, AT&amp;T's senior vice president of corporate communications, announced that 4G LTE will be coming to New York City.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAT&amp;T\nSpecial thanks to our presenting sponsor, AT&amp;T. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne on One\nBloomberg TV anchor Emily Chang talks tech with Foursquare's General Manager Evan Cohen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New Model of Content and Commerce\nLauren Indvik, marketing and media associate editor at Mashable, is joined by a panel including Alexis Maybank, founder and chief marketing officer of Gilt Groupe\u2028; Maureen Mullen, research and advisory lead of L2; and David Granger, editor in chief of Esquire.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New Model of Content and Commerce\nLauren Indvik, marketing and media associate editor at Mashable, is joined by a panel including Alexis Maybank, Founder and chief marketing officer of Gilt Groupe\u2028; Maureen Mullen, research and advisory lead of L2; and David Granger, editor in chief of Esquire.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Social TV\nMashable's entertainment editor Christina Warren talks with a panel including Alex Iskold, GetGlue founder and CEO; Jesse Redniss, vice president of digital, USA Networks; and Tom Thai, vice president of marketing and business development at Bluefin Labs, about the future of social media in its relationship with television.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Social TV\nMashable's entertainment editor Christina Warren talks with a panel including Alex Iskold, GetGlue founder and CEO; Jesse Redniss, vice president of digital, USA Networks; 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