It's been a busy week in the tech world. Samsung turned us all into 007 with a snappy smart watch, while Google announced a yummy new Android operating system. So if you've had a hard time keeping up, don't worry — we've got you covered.
Here at Mashable, we've rounded up this week's top 25 digital media resources to keep you on top of your tech game. Scroll through for a tutorial on Vine and Instagram video special effects. Also, don't forget to watch a video of three of our male staffers attempt to follow a makeup tutorial — trust us, it's hilarious.
Have a great weekend, everybody.
Editor's Picks
- 3D Printing Is a Matter of Life and Death
3D printing has changed our perception of mass manufacturing, but there's also a parallel revolution — doctors are using the technology to save lives. - 11 Shocking Google Earth Before-and-After Photos
With Google Earth's sliding time-lapse tool, you'll see the shocking effects of bustling development, natural disasters, explosions and terrorist attacks. - 11 Twitter Apps You'll Use Every Day
These 11 Twitter apps will give you more control over your life on the microblogging site. - How to Add Special Effects to Vine and Instagram Videos
Special effect Vine and Instagram videos are among the most popular within each app. Want to make one yourself? We'll teach you how.
Business
- How the Cloud Can Save Businesses Money
The cloud can save you money on IT support and data storage. - 15 Brands Kicking Butt on Vine
Here are 15 brands creating skillful, creative Vines that make a statement. - The 5 Worst Pieces of Advice for Small Business Owners
When you’re starting a business, there’s no shortage of people eager to hand out advice. Here are the top five pieces of advice that this author could have done without. - Optimizing Success: The Growth of SocialFlow
"Growing a startup's never been smooth," says SocialFlow founder Frank Speiser. This video explains how the optimization company is #scalingsmarter. - 27 Free Invoicing Tools for Businesses on a Budget
Keeping track of your finances is one of the most important aspects of managing a business, and invoicing tops that list. - 90% of Yelp Users Say Positive Reviews Affect Their Purchases
Yelp can help small businesses, but many still aren't taking advantage of online review sites. - The 5 Phases of Growth Hacking
Some of the most successful startups have sidestepped traditional advertising for a more iterative and experimental approach: growth hacking. - BeauCoo Wants Women to Shop Off Each Other, Not Models
BeauCoo has created a body-positive online community for women — one that has big business potential.
Lifestyle
- Warby Parker Trailblazed a New Type of Commerce — What's Next?
Glasses are a hybrid fashion accessory-medical device — is shopping online a superior experience for this unique product? - Makeup Fail: Don't Leave These 3 Men Alone With Your Eyeliner
Eyeshadow. Piece of cake, right? Not for most men. See how three of them fared with a YouTube makeup tutorial by beauty guru Michelle Phan. - 6 Online Dating Mistakes to Avoid
So, you’d like to meet someone online? That’s a good move. But beware of habits that will undermine your online-dating experience. - 5 Telescopes for Amateur Galileos
Get stargazing quickly and easily with this purchase guide. No matter your price range, available space or prior knowledge, there's a telescope for you. - How to Build Your Own Colorful Laptop Stand
This DIY stand made with PVC pipe and spray paint is a fun project that saves you money and improves your posture. - 11 Pieces of Eerie Glitch Art
Don't adjust your screen; these images are purposely dysfunctional. Amidst airbrushed photos and seamless interfaces, glitch art discovers beauty in the broken. - 10 Best Water Filtration Bottles
You can help save the planet — and save yourself money — by investing in a filtration water bottle that will take ordinary tap water and filter it over and over again.
Tech
- You'll Never Want to Stop Watching 4K TV
Do you think your current HDTV is good enough? Then you haven’t experienced the magic that is 4K Ultra HD. - How to Compress Your iPhone Photos
How do you save the memories from an iPhone you've operated for months or years? Learn how to bulk-compress, and save your iOS photos to the cloud. - 5 Fun DIY Camera Kits
If you're looking to rekindle your passion for old-school image-making, a DIY camera kit is a great way to go about it. - 9 Mobile App KPIs to Know
What metrics are most important to my mobile-app business? We let you know. - 5 Futuristic Nokia Patents Microsoft Should Make
From phones that generate their own power to invisible tattoos that alert you to calls, existing Nokia patents could bring innovation to the marketplace. - 6 Labor-Saving Gadgets for a Life of Leisure
We rounded up a unique blend of tech for your life of leisure; they can perform everyday tasks for you.
Top News of the Week
- Samsung Announces the Galaxy Gear Smart Watch
It's finally here: Samsung announced its Galaxy Gear smart watch, two days before the official opening of the IFA Berlin trade show. - LG Built the Nexus 5 and Other News You Need to Know
Remember the Nexus device Google may have inadvertently leaked in the Kit Kat reveal? It turns out the device is made by LG. - Google Names Latest Mobile Operating System 'KitKat'
Google announced that the latest version of its Android mobile operating system will be called Kit Kat, named after the branded chocolate bar.
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