It’s been a busy week in the tech world, but if Miley’s twerking escapades scared you off the Internet for the past little while, have no fear — we’ve got you covered.
Mashable has rounded up this week’s 25 best digital media resources, which are listed, below.
Have a great weekend, everybody.
Editor’s Picks
When Stalking Steve Wozniak Pays Off
“I tracked him down through Foursquare.” A Saudi Arabian student met his hero, Steve Wozniak, and wrote a memoir about the experience.
Inside News Corp’s $540 Million Bet on American Classrooms
News Corp plans to cash in on education with custom-made tablets and curricula. But what’s the financial curve, and what does the corporation stand to gain?
55 Astonishing Images of Earth From Space
Tour the planet via these breathtaking satellite shots from space.
Tread Lightly Through These 17 ‘Breaking Bad’ Inspired Vines
Check out these Vine videos by fans inspired by hit television show Breaking Bad.
Social
13 Vine Fails to Make You Cringe
This videos are proof that when someone fails on Vine, we all win.
Dash Is Like FuelBand for Your Car
Dash is a new app that aims to turn your car — already a rolling data platform — into a safer, more cost-efficient, and socially connected way to get around.
23 Deleted Politician Tweets We Didn’t Vote For
Politwoops ensures politicians’ Twitter words are never forgotten. Check out 22 of our favorite deleted tweets.
9 Crucial Tips and Tricks for Skype
We have some useful hints for Skype users, as well as a fun Easter egg.
Lifestyle
6 Beats Headphones Alternatives
Check out these five headphones that are comparable or better than Beats in sound, design and price.
10 Apps to Throw the Perfect Party
Whether you’re coordinating an intimate reception or a pull-out-all-the-stops birthday bash, these apps will help you streamline the planning process.
7 Best Earbuds for Jamming On-the-Go
If you want the best earbuds, check out these nine reasonably priced options.
10 Online Shops for Sustainable Wares
We’ve rounded up 10 sites where you can find fair-trade, eco-friendly and sustainable products.
Tech
3 Essential Tips for Using the Cloud
If you’re using the cloud, always have a backup for your data.
Can You Trust the Cloud?
Reader Marcus is worried that storing all his data on someone else’s servers isn’t secure.
20 Hidden Konami Codes You Never Would’ve Found
Up up down down left right left right B A: If you recognized that as the Konami Code, then you need to check out these 20 websites.
The Key Components of a Mobile App Strategy
There is no question that mobile apps are the future of commerce — not when some 25% of online retail is bound for smartphones and tablets by 2017.
The 6 Best Mobile Hotspots
When you’re on the go and need to get online fast, use one of these mobile Mi-Fi hotspots to get your fix.
5 Steps to Take Before Recycling Your Phone
Thinking of recycling your old phone? Make sure you follow these five steps first.
The 10 Best Space Games of All Time
If your dream is to explore the recesses of space, battle aliens and discover new civilizations, then check out our top 10 list of favorite space video games.
10 Feedback Tools for Designers
An effective web design process needs to include testing, feedback and refinement. These tools will help put you on the road to success.
How to Make Your App More Engaging
First things first: Do you want to make an app that people like? Then maybe you shouldn’t conflate “engaging” with time spent.
96% of Top-Grossing Google Play Apps Are Free
According to App Annie, 96% of the top 100 highest-grossing apps in Google Play are free.
The Beginner’s Guide to the Cloud
In this beginner’s guide, we break down the who, what, where and why of one of tech’s most abstract terms: the cloud.
How to Photoshop People Into Pictures
Learn how to edit a person into a photo with this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial.
Who Needs Hyperloop? This Guy Is Building Something Bigger
Meet Daryl Oster, who appears to have developed the most detailed plans for tackling high-speed transportation tubes — in other words, Elon Musk’s Hyperloop.
Top News of the Week
Miley’s Raunchy Performance Earns Most-Tweeted Moment at VMAs
A nearly nude Miley Cyrus gyrated across the MTV VMAs stage, groping Robin Thicke and twerking on his nether regions, while they sang “Blurred Lines.”
John Kerry: 1,429 People Killed in Syria Chemical Attack
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that the U.S. government estimates 1,429 people, including 426 children, were killed in the suspected chemical attack on Damascus on Aug. 21.
Obama on Syria: ‘We Are Prepared to Strike Whenever We Choose’
U.S. President Barack Obama said he will wait to execute a strike on Syria until after Congress debates and votes, when it reconvenes on Sept. 9.
Apple Rolls Out iPhone Trade-In Program Nationwide
Apple confirmed to Mashable that it will debut its iPhone trade-in program in the company’s retail stores across the U.S.
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