In case you might have missed it, here are all the top stories of the week:

• New Twitter Feature Lets You DM Those Not Following You - The social network is rolling out a new option in settings that lets you opt to receive direct messages from anyone who follows them, even if you don't follow them back. The feature, which was first spotted by users Monday night, is not yet available for everyone.
• iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 Rumor Roundup - Apple sent invitations to members of the press for an event to be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco on October 22, 2013, which will mostly cover the iPad.