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Google's build-your-own-phone plan

Google is planning on bringing out a modular mobile phone that you can build your self.
Would you buy one?

www.bbc.co.uk Google-owned phone firm Motorola is launching a project to allow uses to build their own smartphones.

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Our URL shortening project website has just had a revamp. Let us know what you think :-)

One of our project websites has just had a revamp. Let us know what you think and feel free to use and share! http://www.w33.be

One of our project websites has just had a revamp. Let us know what you think and feel free to use and share! http://www.w33.be

Ubuntu Edge

Just passed $10 million! only 22 more to go .....

indiegogo.com The Ubuntu Edge is the next generation of personal computing: smartphone and desktop PC in one state-of-the-art device.

Ubuntu Edge

indiegogo.com The Ubuntu Edge is the next generation of personal computing: smartphone and desktop PC in one state-of-the-art device.

Ubuntu Edge

Who would be interested in having a mobile phone that you can simply plug in to a monitor and use it as a PC?
- If so, get donating!

indiegogo.com The Ubuntu Edge is the next generation of personal computing: smartphone and desktop PC in one state-of-the-art device.

Your Android Phone is Spying On You, Use custom ROM To Protect your Privacy

Anyone on android using a custom ROM - if so what one, got any cool apps on it?
We are using cf-autoroot - along with dSploit & USB Cleaver.

thehackernews.com Your Android Phone is Spying On You, Use custom ROM To Protect your Privacy

Network Enabled Samsung TVs vulnerable to Denial of Service Attack

So some Samsung TVs are vulnerable to DoS attacks - anyone got a Samsung TV we can try it with?

thehackernews.com Network Enabled Samsung TVs vulnerable to Denial of Service Attack , Exploit code download

Whos with us and agrees that VCRs should make a comeback. Check out these 8 reasons. http://w33.be/u0rud

Using Tumblr on your iPhone? You might want to reset your password ASAP!

: Using app on ? Reset you Tumblr password now http://thehackernews.com/2013/07/hacking-Tumblr-account-iphone-password.html

Loon for All – Project Loon – Google

Googles next project - Balloon-Powered Internet For Everyone ..... Google are going to take over the world next!

google.com Project Loon looks to use a global network of high-altitude balloons to connect people in rural and remote areas who have no Internet access at all, help fill coverage gaps for areas that can’t be served profitably by existing providers, and rapidly connect people after disasters when existing infra...

Man lists 12,000 call menu options

He should receive a knighthood!

bbc.co.uk An IT manager who grew frustrated with call centre menus has catalogued shortcuts to thousands of phone services

App taps clues to your happiness

Do you think Cambridge University is bored and looking for things to do?

bbc.co.uk An app designed to follow personal moods has been launched by researchers at the Cambridge Computer Laboratory.

Nano-coating provides watertight solution

Who would like their mobile to be water tight?

cnn.com Soon you won't have to worry about your phone falling in the toilet, tumbling into a puddle or someone inadvertently dribbling coffee into the headphone socket (we've all done it).

World’s first 3D-printer gun fired

Not quite sure what to say about this one .....

bbc.co.uk The world’s first gun made using a 3D printer is successfully tested in the US by a group planning to make the blueprints available online.

Cern to re-create first web page

Is it sad we are excited about this?

bbc.co.uk A team at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern) has launched a project to re-create the first web page.

Ubuntu 13.04 Released, Download Now Live

Some nice wee tweaks on this release. Get installing!

omgubuntu.co.uk Ubuntu 13.04, the latest version of the worlds most popular Linux distribution, is now available to download.

Ubuntu

Looking good....

Check out Ubuntu's newly designed website! www.ubuntu.com

Google boss defends UK tax record

See, they are all at it......

bbc.co.uk Speaking to the BBC, Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, defends his company for paying just £6m in UK corporation tax in 2011.

Facebook Home - Android Apps on Google Play

How are people getting on with Facebook Home?
I think its slowly growing on us.

play.google.com Facebook Home is the mobile experience that puts your friends at the heart of your phone. From the moment you turn it on, you see a steady stream of friends' posts and...

Another way to hack Facebook accounts using OAuth vulnerability - Hacking News

Think we need to all stop clicking on links on Facebook ....

thehackernews.com New Facebook OAuth vulnerability poses security risk

Google Glass

Who is with us and want a pair of these!

google.com Welcome to a world through Glass.

Leap Motion seals deal with HP

This video is worth the watch.

bbc.co.uk Leap Motion, a highly accurate device allowing users to control their PCs with gestures, will be embedded into a range of HP laptops.

Wordpress attacked by giant botnet

Hope all you Wordpress users have updated to the latest version

bbc.co.uk The Wordpress blogging platform, which hosts more than 64 million websites, has been attacked by a huge botnet

Facebook Home - Android Apps on Google Play

So whats you thoughts on the new Facebook Home app (yes it is available for us in the UK!) we think it looks nice ... but (its a big but) how do you feel about your phone being completely open.

play.google.com Facebook Home is the mobile experience that puts your friends at the heart of your phone. From the moment you turn it on, you see a steady stream of friends' posts and...

Hijacking plane's navigation system with an Android app - Hacking News

So maybe this is why they tell you to turn off your mobiles on a plane

thehackernews.com Hugo Teso demonstrated that how to Hijack plane's navigation system with Android app

Google runs fibre to Austin, Texas

Can Google come and set up gigabit Internet in Edinburgh next, please?

bbc.co.uk Google expands its super-fast broadband service to Austin, Texas, offering speeds of up to one gigabit per second.

Skype trojan forces Bitcoin mining

Watch out for trojans that can hijack your computer through Skype

bbc.co.uk A trojan attack that forces victims' computers to mine for the virtual currency Bitcoin - which is soaring in value - has been discovered.

'Biggest ever attack' slows internet

This explains a lot......

bbc.co.uk The world's internet has been slowed down by what experts are describing as the biggest attack of its kind in history.

Java enabled browsers are highly vulnerable - Hacking News

Update your Java people

thehackernews.com Java enabled browsers are highly vulnerable, Only 5.5% of Java-enabled browsers are updated version.

Smartphones cache poses huge risk for Cloud Storage - Hacking News

Security is questioned for accessing cloud storage on your smartphone - "it is possible to recover files from the Dropbox, Box and SugarSync services using smartphone devices."

thehackernews.com Cloud storage apps leave retrievable versions of files on the devices poses huge risk

WPS Office – A Faithful Microsoft Office Clone for Linux

When is MS Office not MS Office?

omgubuntu.co.uk When is Microsoft Office not Microsoft Office? When it's actually a faithfully-crafted imitation, of course!

Campaigners warn on Google Glass use

bbc.co.uk Google Glass and other augmented reality gadgets risk creating a world in which privacy is impossible, warn campaigners.