16 Top Circles Tech Resources of the Week

It has been a crazy week in the tech world, so if you've been in a turkey-induced coma most of the week and missed some Circles Tech news, don't worry—we've got you covered.

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As always, we've rounded up the top 16 digital media resources of the last week, including plenty of Thanksgiving tips and Cyber Monday deals to ensure you get everything on your list. Scroll to the end for the top news of the week.

Tech

Cyber Monday Deals Don’t Want To Miss   

Black Friday hadn't even ended before some retailers started teasing their deals for Cyber Monday.

Samsung Galaxy S5 May-arrive in early 2014

Samsung is reportedly planning to release the successor to its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone in early 2014, amid speculation that the device could come in two versions – one metal and one plastic. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-may-arrive-in-early.html#sthash.k3y5rR8o.dpuf

Samsung is reportedly planning to release the successor to its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone in early 2014, amid speculation that the device could come in two versions – one metal and one plastic. 

Apple Now Gift Offer Available For Black Friday In Europe

Apple's Black Friday deals have gone live in European stores. Unlike Australia and the U.S., where customers are offered gift cards for purchases, in Europe Apple is offering standard discounts.

 

Holiday Gifts For Everyone By Google Shopping

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you’re like us, you still have loads of stuff to buy on your expanding holiday gift list. If you can’t imagine braving the crowds to get everything picked and purchased, don’t worry: our elves have

Man Cave 7 Ideas Gifts

Oh, the heralded "man cave" — the space of manliness and testosterone where men can truly let loose and revel in their guiltiest pleasures.

Friday Is The Happy Day

With Black Friday sales beginning as early as Wednesday this year, Thanksgiving is barely getting its time in the spotlight. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/friday-is-happy-day.html#sthash.NsYjpA8V.dpuf

With Black Friday sales beginning as early as Wednesday this year, Thanksgiving is barely getting its time in the spotlight.

Social

Facebook App Gives A Place To Grieve - Do You Know

One-Liner Pitch: Sanctri is a Facebook app for creating memorial pages for loved ones who have passed away.
Why It's Taking Off: Facebook doesn't offer specific tools to mourn, but with our digitally intertwined lives there is a need for a virtual destination to remember friends and family. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/facebook-app-gives-place-to-grieve-do.html#sthash.pPpUoSMs.dpuf

One-Liner Pitch: Sanctri is a Facebook app for creating memorial pages for loved ones who have passed away.
Why It's Taking Off: Facebook doesn't offer specific tools to mourn, but with our digitally intertwined lives there is a need for a virtual destination to remember friends and family.

5 Great Apps For Creating Your Instagram

A picture is worth a thousand words — until you add text, that is.
Instagram overlays add another layer to your already-fabulous pictures. They allow for endless possibilities, and today’s versatile and intuitive overlay apps can have you sharing masterpieces in 15 seconds flat.

New Low Stock Falls below 4%, Hitting Twitter

Twitter stock declined by more than 4% in early trading Monday, inching down toward $39 a share, which marks a new low trading price for the young public company.

Lifestyle

Baby Wins Fight With You

If you're going to fight a shark, punch it in the nose. If you're going to fight a baby, use the power of wind.
Father and amateur baby fighter Gavin McInnes can help you overcome your fear of tiny humans with a few tips and tactics for baby fighting, like the ever popular sleeper hold. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/baby-wins-fight-with-you.html#sthash.KhguXJjK.dpuf

If you're going to fight a shark, punch it in the nose. If you're going to fight a baby, use the power of wind.
Father and amateur baby fighter Gavin McInnes can help you overcome your fear of tiny humans with a few tips and tactics for baby fighting, like the ever popular sleeper hold.

Jawbone UP 24 review: Best fitness tracker You’ll Ever Want

I am sure that when fitness trackers started becoming popular, there were many who thought they were just a fad. It’s been a while now, though, and they’re still around. Nay, they’re not just “still” around.

Business

 

Microsoft to Encrypt Internet Traffic to Stop NSA Spying

The NSA. Spying. Surveillance. Edward Snowden.
We’ve been hearing about these left and right in the past year, and it seems that the issue is not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, major tech players have made their voices heard and are taking some steps to counter “alleged” NSA spying.

Best Ways to Increase Your Mobile Marketing Strategy

A catchy Facebook ad has sucked you in yet again — you're just a couple clicks away from owning another completely impractical pair of stilettos.

Physical Google Wallet Debit Card Now Free In The US

Google Ink is one of the Internet’s biggest giants and it has stepped into the financial industry. The company has recently launched such a debit card that can not only enable the people to purchase things but also let them extract money from the ATM.

How To

How To Control Your Referral Traffic

Between SEO, social media, email marketing, blogger outreach and paid media, getting people to your site isn't just a balancing act — it's a lesson in time management and attention to detail.

How To Take Better Pictures With GESTURES App For iPhone/iOS

For anyone who likes to take pictures with a phone, which is probably most of us, there comes a point when we realize that there are just too many buttons on the camera interface. There seems to be a button or icon for everything under the sun: flash, capture, gallery, settings, effects, front/rear camera, video camera, you get the point. While those settings are all nice in theory, sometimes we get tired of seeing them all; and sometimes, those tiny little buttons are really hard to reach. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/how-to-take-better-pictures-with.html#sthash.SFo3HU10.dpuf

For anyone who likes to take pictures with a phone, which is probably most of us, there comes a point when we realize that there are just too many buttons on the camera interface. There seems to be a button or icon for everything under the sun: flash, capture, gallery, settings, effects, front/rear camera, video camera, you get the point.

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Black Friday hadn't even ended before some retailers started teasing their deals for Cyber Monday. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/cyber-monday-deals-dont-want-to-miss.html#sthash.j1Ji7d4H.dpuf

Black Friday hadn't even ended before some retailers started teasing their deals for Cyber Monday. - See more at: http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/cyber-monday-deals-dont-want-to-miss.html#sthash.j1Ji7d4H.dpuf