This week has been a big one for gadgets, with the madness that was CES 2011. Highlights include a 3D camcorder and some Polaroid-powered sunglass cameras presented by Lady Gaga itself.
Mashable staff have also been busy behind the scenes turning out some tools and resources to help you make sense of the digital world. Click through for a guide to the shiny new Mac app store, predictions for the web in 2011, and even some Sci-Fi technologies that are no longer just fiction.
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- Mashable 2010 Year in Review [INFOGRAPHIC]
This coming year, we hope to continue to grow and improve our content and service to you. Here is the Mashable year in review by the numbers. - HOW TO: Land a Job at Twitter
A look at what kinds of jobs are available at Twitter, what the company culture is like, as well as a few tips about getting hired. - The Case for the Virtual Classroom
Extending the reach, affordability and effectiveness of education might come down to changing our definition of what constitutes a classroom. - School Tech: 6 Important Lessons From Maines Student Laptop Program
Maine has had a successful one laptop per child program for almost 10 years. Heres what it can teach other schools about implementing technology in their classrooms. - 4 Promising Curation Tools That Help Make Sense of the Web
With so much content on the web, theres no way to arrange and value it all without a little help. These 4 tools are definitely worth your exploration. - The Mac App Store: A Walkthrough [GALLERY]
The Mac App Store is finally here a little ahead of schedule and its packed with than 1,000 shiny paid and free apps. - How the Mac App Store Changes Everything
Read on for our analysis of the overall store experience after spending the past few hours exploring the store, downloading applications, comparing the release to initial expectations and ruminating on how it will change the developer ecosystem. - 10 Must-Have Apps in the Mac App Store [SCREENSHOTS]
A list of our top 10 picks from the new Mac App Store. - Mashable Awards 2010: Announcing The Winners
With more than 1.3 million nominations and votes, were pleased to announce the 2010 Mashable Awards winners. - The Numbers Behind Groupons Meteoric Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
Heres a tidy little infographic that sums up Groupons success, including some interesting stats and numbers that flesh out the story of Groupons rise to the top. Click to see the full-size version. - Obi-Wan Kenobi: Mobile Sales Rep [COMIC]
Lets face it: Times are still tough. Theres not a whole lot of work out there for a 50+ semi-retired Jedi. - 100+ Online Resources That Are Transforming Education
Most education innovation is centered around a short list of fundamental ideas. In this post we walk through nine clusters of education tech companies.
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Tech & Mobile - HOW TO: Create Custom QR Codes for Your Digital Life
JumpScan lets users create customized QR codes that combine all your contact information, including social media profiles, for on-the-go sharing. - The Top 8 Web Development Highlights of 2010
This year brought quite a few headlines of note to the developer world. While we each have our favorites, from new releases of classic tools to astounding announcements from tech companies, here, in no particular order, are a few stories that stood out to us this year. - 95+ Predictions for the Web in 2011
Whats in store for the web in 2011? Mashables writers, editors and contributors share their predictions for the coming year. - 8 Sci-Fi Technologies That Are No Longer Just Fiction
You might be surprised to find that these 8 technologies, still widely considered science fiction, are actually in development or available now. - Music Tech: 8 Digital Instruments for the Cutting Edge Composer [VIDEOS]
When it comes to digital musical instruments, theres a fine line between inspiration and gimmick. Weve found 8 that are really compelling. - 5 Free iPhone Alarm Clocks That Actually Work
When Apples alarm clock app failed on New Years Day and January 2 due to the bug the company still hasnt explained, we looked around for alternatives. - 10 Websites to Watch in 2011!
Wha t will be the break-out hits of next year? Check out Mashables list of 10 websites we think are poised to have big years in 2011. - 10 Apps to Watch in 2011
The list below represents the 10 applications for mobile and the web that Mashable editors think will be worthy of your attention in 2011. - HANDS-ON: Unique iPad Case Unfolds Into an Elegant Stand [PICS]
Joby, that maker of flexible tripods that grip onto almost anything, is now in the iPad casebusiness, and heres Ori, a gleaming object the companys created. - HANDS ON: IdeaPads Laptop Screen Detaches to Become a Tablet [PICS]
Lenovos been teasing us with this IdeaPad U1 convertible laptop/tablet since last years CES, but now it might be released by the second half of this year. - 5 Technologies to Watch for at CES 2011
So what will everybody be buzzing about at CES 2011? Heres what you can expect from the show that first introduced us to the camcorder, VCR, DVD and HDTV. - 5 Web Technologies and Trends to Watch in 2011
What does 2011 hold for web technology? These five trends are things we expect to influence the world of web development in the coming year. - 8 Gadgets to Watch in 2011
January is gadget month, but its also the time to look forward to the coming year and see whats on the horizon. Here are the top eight gadgets were excited about for 2011. - Why Quora Will Never Be as Big as Twitter
Though Qu! ora will grow this coming year and attract a substantial user base, dont believe the claims that it will scale to the stature of Twitter. Heres why. - HANDS ON: Motorola Atrix 4G [PICS]
We got our hands on one of the hottest items at CES, the Motorola Atrix 4G smartphone. Whats it like? - HOW TO: Make Sure Your Smartphone Payments Are Secure
Heres why you should care about mobile security and the top factors to consider when evaluating technologies in the coming year. - Polaroid & Lady Gaga Launch New Line at CES [PICS]
Today at CES, Polaroid execs, with the help of new creative director Lady Gaga, have just taken the wraps off a new line of photo-capturing gadgets; like the companys spokesperson, the cameras are as intriguing as they are outlandish. - Lady Gaga Shows Off New Polaroid Glasses and Printer [VIDEO]
Lady Gaga has been the creative director at Polaroid for exactly one year now, and, judging by its new line of products, the partnership definitely helped Polaroid establish a new direction for the company. - 8 Tech Companies to Watch in 2011
If youre not sure which companies to look out for in the coming year, our writers and editors have submitted their expert picks. - 15+ Worthwhile Ways to Kill Some Time on Your Mobile
Put down the Angry Birds and pick up these apps that could improve your life in addition to curing your short bursts of boredom.
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- HOW TO: Use Social Media to Create Better Customer Experiences
Companies need to fix their customer experience to ensure that the product and service actually do what theyre supposed to do and the companys support and service are actually helpful. - HOW TO: Win the War for the Most Talented Employees
Talented professionals are becoming a rare commodity in the hiring market. Are you prepared to win them over to your company? - 7 Stellar Examples of Branded Content from the Fashion Industry
Content creation has been a breakout way for fashion brands to market their products. Here are 7 success stories from the past year and what we can learn from them. - Major VC Trends in 2010: More IPOs, More Acquisitions
Take a look at these major VC trends for 2010. It was a good year for IPOs, whos next? - Why Every Brand Needs an Open API for Developers
Apps are just channels. To establish value platforms, brands should consider creating their own APIs. - 3 Lessons for Keeping Your Social Business Systems Secure
Free social systems for internal business collaboration have been a boon for productivity, but they can lead to security issues. Heed these precautions before imp! lementin g 3rd-party software. - Twitter for Brands: 6 Winning Strategies to Learn From
There isnt a one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to social media. The management, voice, and purpose of your brands Twitter account should depend on many factors. - Which Brands Got the Most Social Media Buzz in 10? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Virtrue 100 ranking of the top social media brands shows triumph for Apple, Visa and AT&T.
JumpScan lets users create customized QR codes that combine all your contact information, including social media profiles, for on-the-go sharing.
This year brought quite a few headlines of note to the developer world. While we each have our favorites, from new releases of classic tools to astounding announcements from tech companies, here, in no particular order, are a few stories that stood out to us this year.
Whats in store for the web in 2011? Mashables writers, editors and contributors share their predictions for the coming year.
You might be surprised to find that these 8 technologies, still widely considered science fiction, are actually in development or available now.
When it comes to digital musical instruments, theres a fine line between inspiration and gimmick. Weve found 8 that are really compelling.
When Apples alarm clock app failed on New Years Day and January 2 due to the bug the company still hasnt explained, we looked around for alternatives.
Wha t will be the break-out hits of next year? Check out Mashables list of 10 websites we think are poised to have big years in 2011.
The list below represents the 10 applications for mobile and the web that Mashable editors think will be worthy of your attention in 2011.
Joby, that maker of flexible tripods that grip onto almost anything, is now in the iPad casebusiness, and heres Ori, a gleaming object the companys created.
Lenovos been teasing us with this IdeaPad U1 convertible laptop/tablet since last years CES, but now it might be released by the second half of this year.
So what will everybody be buzzing about at CES 2011? Heres what you can expect from the show that first introduced us to the camcorder, VCR, DVD and HDTV.
What does 2011 hold for web technology? These five trends are things we expect to influence the world of web development in the coming year.
January is gadget month, but its also the time to look forward to the coming year and see whats on the horizon. Here are the top eight gadgets were excited about for 2011.
Though Qu! ora will grow this coming year and attract a substantial user base, dont believe the claims that it will scale to the stature of Twitter. Heres why.
We got our hands on one of the hottest items at CES, the Motorola Atrix 4G smartphone. Whats it like?
Heres why you should care about mobile security and the top factors to consider when evaluating technologies in the coming year.
Today at CES, Polaroid execs, with the help of new creative director Lady Gaga, have just taken the wraps off a new line of photo-capturing gadgets; like the companys spokesperson, the cameras are as intriguing as they are outlandish.
Lady Gaga has been the creative director at Polaroid for exactly one year now, and, judging by its new line of products, the partnership definitely helped Polaroid establish a new direction for the company.
If youre not sure which companies to look out for in the coming year, our writers and editors have submitted their expert picks.
Put down the Angry Birds and pick up these apps that could improve your life in addition to curing your short bursts of boredom.
Companies need to fix their customer experience to ensure that the product and service actually do what theyre supposed to do and the companys support and service are actually helpful.
Talented professionals are becoming a rare commodity in the hiring market. Are you prepared to win them over to your company?
Content creation has been a breakout way for fashion brands to market their products. Here are 7 success stories from the past year and what we can learn from them.
Take a look at these major VC trends for 2010. It was a good year for IPOs, whos next?
Apps are just channels. To establish value platforms, brands should consider creating their own APIs.
Free social systems for internal business collaboration have been a boon for productivity, but they can lead to security issues. Heed these precautions before imp! lementin g 3rd-party software.
There isnt a one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to social media. The management, voice, and purpose of your brands Twitter account should depend on many factors.
Virtrue 100 ranking of the top social media brands shows triumph for Apple, Visa and AT&T.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashables business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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