51 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

Spring is definitely in the air despite the frigid weather here on the East coast. If you’ve been out enjoying the sun, we seriously can’t blame you. Mashable is here, however, to help you get up to speed on any social media resources or tools you might have missed.

Below you can find stories on how to hack the summer startup accelerator programs, tips for better business blogging, why the current tech scene is different from the 90s bubble, and why Rebecca Black may not be great for our culture. The situation in Japan is also slowly improving but much help is still needed. Check below for some new ways you can help the relief effort online.

Looking for even more social media resources? This guide appears every weekend, and you can check out all the lists-gone-by here any time.

Why AT&T Bought T-Mobile
AT&T, maligned for its inability to keep up with growing mobile data usage, thinks it has found the solution to its network woes.The Age of Mediocrity: Why Rebecca Black Is Everyone’s Fault [OPINION]
In a world where everyone’s a publisher, musician and video star, what happens to our culture?The Fundamentals & Best Practices of Logo Design
From brand new companies staking their identity to big players looking for a refresh, the complexities of logo design should not be underestimated. We spoke with industry pros about the process.How Tribeca Is Changing the Way We Think About Online Film Festivals
The Tribeca (Online) Film Festival aims to bring features and short films to audiences around the world and hopes to help redefine how we think about online film festivals.Why Xbox Kinect Technology Will Be the Next Frontier for Marketers
If you’re among the many marketers trying to grasp the game-changing impact of Xbox’s motion-controlled add-on Kinect, you’re not alone. Here’s why your brand needs a strategy now.Sword & Sworcery: The Most Anticipated iPad Game You’ve Never Heard Of
Mix old school adventuring, tactile controls, a dynamic musical score and Twitter integration, and you’ve got Sword & Sworcery, a unique new game coming to the iPad.

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Review: Phosphor Reveal Watch Rotates Tiny Crystals to Tell Time [VIDEO & PICS]
You’ve probably never seen a mechanical digital watch before, and certainly nothing like this: It’s the Phosphor Reveal, using an array of rotating Swarovski plastic crystals to display the time.Wired Fashion: 10 Items of Connected Clothing for Gadget Lovers
Whether you want built-in headphones, pockets perfect for your iPod or even clothing capable of making calls, there are solutions available.16 Rad Retro Gaming Accessories for Your Home or Office [PICS]
We’ve got 16 items that will bring a little retro gaming chic to your home or office with familiar characters from arcade and console classics decorating all manner of items including doormats, lampshades and even an ice cube tray.4 Free Apps For Discovering Great Content On the Go
With so much content on the web, it can be hard to cut through the noise. Here are four free mobile apps that show you the good stuff.Are Cross-Platform Mobile App Frameworks Right for Your Business?
There are a few tools out there that will automatically port your mobile app code across platforms, but they’re not perfect. Here are a few things to consider before you jump in.4 Reasons Today’s Tech Scene Differs From the ’90s Bubble
There’s been a lot of worry over the valuation of tech and social media startups. Are we due for another crash? Some industry analysts don’t think so.Why The AT&T & T-Mobile Deal Won’t Change the Industry
Much has been made of the massive mobile deal but here’s why it won’t actually change the industry.5 Mobile App Trends You Can’t Ignore
Mobile apps are constantly evolving. From localized content to cloud-based storage, here are the mobile app features we expect to explode this year.New Tablet: Is the Revised Galaxy Tab 10.1 an iPad 2 Killer? [GALLERY]
Samsung’s redesigned 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab is thinner and lighter than an iPad 2. But can it compete against the Apple juggernaut?10 Key Considerations for Your Mobile Web Design Strategy
Before you embark on your mobile web design project, stop and think about your goals, and what you want users to get out of their mobile experience.HOW TO: Sign, Seal, Deliver Docs Without A Printer Or Scanner
HelloFax removes the need to print out, sign, scan-in and send documents by digitizing the process.6 Deliciously Designed iPhone Apps for Better Baking
Whether you crave cupcakes, fancy a fruit flan or are desirous of a delicious dessert, we’ve found six apps that offer some scrumptious recipes for you to have a crack at.How AI Advances Are Making Virtual Service Reps Smarter
Frustrated with that computer voice on the other end of the customer service line? Advances in natural language processing will offer better results in the near future.10 Security Gadgets to Keep Your Stuff Safe on the Go
Whether you want a laptop lock, a portable safe or even a privacy screen solution, we’ve found 10 top security and anti-theft products that will help you keep your kit secure when out and about.10 Key Considerations for Your Mobile Web Design Strategy
Before you embark on your mobile web design project, stop and think about your goals, and what you want users to get out of their mobile experience.7 Tips for Launching a Successful Podcast
Focusing your topic, investing in the right equipment, and brand building are all part the recipe for podcasting success.

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5 Online Communities to Help With Your Career
There are several online communities where you can network and find leads to help you further your career. Here are our top five.4 Innovative Ways to Use Web Video for Small Business
How does a small business compete with a whole Internet of viral videos? Click through for five ways that small businesses can take advantage of web video without blowing their budgetsThe Pros and Cons Of Tumblr For Small Business
If you’re a small business owner with your finger hovering over the “Start posting!” button, consider some of these pressing questions.Why Sales Is Still Missing From Social CRM
Why have sales departments been so slow to fully utilize social media, and how can they get involved? Here’s a closer look at the trend, and some tips for making the leap.5 Tips for Maintaining Brand Consistency Across Social Media
Experts provide 5 tips for maintaining brand consistency across Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media.Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Company Blog
Don’t make these common blogging blunders.5 Ways Retailers Are Winning Big With Facebook Commerce
Turning “Likes” into sales can be a challenge, but some brands have had strong results. Here’s a look at a few Facebook commerce success stories.10 Tips for Posting on Your Brand’s Facebook Page
What kind of voice should your Page have, and how often should you share? These 10 Dos and Don’ts will set you in the right direction.HOW TO: Keep Prying Eyes Off Your Sensitive Online Tax Documents
If you’re filing your taxes online, it’s worth it to take a few extra precautions.Why Custom Menswear Brand J. Hilburn Waited 3 Years To Add Ecommerce
J. Hilburn, a thriving three-year-old brand that focuses on made-to-measure dress shirts and other men’s apparel, has launched an ecommerce site.5 Challenges for Human Resources in a Digital World
As organizations and business leaders position themselves for the future, the following five workplace challenges will continue to change human resources.How One Group of Startups and Investors Traded the Elevator Pitch for the Ski Lift
Only in startup fundraising does a ski lift make an ideal work environment.7 Common Mistakes Startups Make on Accelerator Program Applications
Thinking of throwing your startup into the ring for a summer mentorship and funding program? These 7 common mistakes are easy to avoid when you’re looking out for them.11 Pro Tips for Better Business Blogging
We asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs how to ensure that your blogging efforts remain on point, effective and primed for success.How Groupon Uses the Cloud to Scale Its Business
We had a chance to talk to Ryan Miller and Chris Bland from Groupon about how the company has so quickly scaled its business.How LinkedIn Is Taking Care of Business [INFOGRAPHIC]
A look at LinkedIn’s stats as the company surpasses 100 million users and readies an IPO.Ecommerce Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ecommerce is a booming business in the U.S. and across the globe — and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.5 Tips for Creating Your Own Group Buying Deals
Why go through Groupon or LivingSocial when you can reap the benefits of your own group buying deals? Here are 5 things to consider before diving in.

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Calvin Klein To Launch Digital Campaign To Revive Iconic ’90s Brand

Calvin Klein will begin unveiling March 1 its largest digital initiative to date — a global multi-platform campaign that includes online, mobile, print, outdoor and plenty of social media.

The campaign is designed to transform ck one, previously the name of a line of unisex fragrances, into a global lifestyle brand that includes jeans, underwear and fragrances. It also aims to introduce a younger demographic to the ck one brand, which debuted in 1994.

The heart of the initiative will live on ckone.com, where visitors will be able to explore the brand, shop its products and learn about the more than 30 cast members featured in the campaign. Calvin Klein designed the website to be highly interactive. The company will invite users to contribute to the campaign by uploading their own videos to the site and and discussing the brand on-site and also off-site using Facebook, Twitter and other popular social networks (such as Ren Ren and Weibo, which are popular in China). The cast also will ask users questions.

Mobile apps have been created for iPhone, Android and Symbian devices to further the experience with additional content, augmented reality features and social media integration.

All of this won’t be fully available, however, until March 1. A teaser for the initiative debuted Wednesday on ckone.com. LED advertisements for the mobile apps will grace Calvin Klein’s landmark billboards in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities as well as at select subway locations beginning March 1. Print ads, featuring still shots of the videos and encouraging readers to connect on the web and via their mobile phones, will appear in the April editions of major magazines.

Although Calvin Klein has used technology creatively for marketing purposes in the past — particularly in the brand’s use of live streaming and its much-buzzed-about QR code billboard — the campaign marks a further commitment to social media than in past promotions. Users are connected to their networks and each other at every facet of the campaign and, like Burberry’s Art of the Trench, invited to become part of the campaign themselves.

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Photo Sharing Fan? Send Your #TechLife Digital Collage to Mashable & CNN iReport

The next generation of digital photography is here: built-in cameras, photo-splicing apps and image-sharing communities such as Instagram and PicPlz. It’s inspired many to turn their smartphones into miniature picture-editing and collage-making studios.

Now, in partnership with CNN iReport, we’re challenging you to get creative. Use your digital photo tools to make a collage showing the role technology plays in your life.

Build a composite image out of three to four photos; splice them together using a photo app like Diptic. If you don’t have access to such apps, other photo editing methods work just as well.

Upload your collage by using the assignment page or e-mail it to iReport. Instagram users, we encourage you to post your images there, too, and tag them #techlife. Please submit your collage by Friday, February 25.

As with other iReports — which range in topics from the unrest in Egypt to the Verizon iPhone — your photos could be featured on CNN, as well as here on Mashable.

Are your creative wheels already turning? We encourage you to brainstorm in the comments below.

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Digital photo frames top list of least-wanted holiday gifts, better find those receipts

Finished your holiday shopping already? That's good news, but if you've made any purchases from the following list of goods you might just want to think about just going ahead and taping that gift receipt right to the bottom of the box. A survey from the British Video Association shows that digital photo frames are the least-wanted holiday gadget among those who consider themselves worthy of receiving gifts this year, beating out all-time flops like foot massagers, electric shavers, and those poor bread makers destined to make a single, crusty loaf before being permanently relegated to their box. Granted this was a survey of British holiday folks and so Ma and Pa Apple Pie may have somewhat different desires, but a quick poll among Engadgeteers confirms that digi frames do indeed fall squarely in the "no, really, you shouldn't have" category. Oh, and if you're wondering what you should get your loved ones this holiday season, we can help.

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