This certainly does not bode well for Facebook. The world’s largest online social network is blocking Google+ invitation links its users are posting in their feed. The sneaky thing is it does not give an error message to the user posting the link – the post is visible on the user’s timeline but is not visible to the user’s friends. How about manning up Zuckerberg and playing fair? Hit the break for a video made by a Googler demonstrating Facebook’s new trick

Vodafone Essar and Opera Software have entered in to a partnership wherein the carrier will launch a co-branded version of the Opera Mini software on its network. The special edition will feature customized Speed Dial shortcuts and will offer one click access to key content and many other applications. Opera Mini browser is renowned for its data compression tech which effectively helps you to cut down on your data charges. It can be downloaded by Vodafone users on almost on every phone that runs internet.

Nokia N8 users have started receiving the much-awaited Anna update, ZOMGitsCJ is reporting. Well, better late than never, but we can already foresee N8 users cringing about getting their devices updated to Belle OS. Nokia is also hosting an event in Hong Kong next week, where it is expected to release the first wave of Belle OS running devices. Let us know if your N8 has received the Anna update in comments below.

Reuters is quoting local Korean media reports that claim Samsung’s Chairman Lee Kunhee has asked his top managers to seek measures including acquisitions to boost the company’s software prowess. The move comes as Samsung is embroiled in patent-related lawsuits with Apple and Google’s proposed acquisition of Motorola, which could affect Samsung’s position as the world’s largest Android smartphone vendor. Samsung is currently the second largest smartphone vendor. In our analysis of what Google’s acquisition of Motorola would mean for other OEMs, we had predicted that major OEMs like Samsung and HTC would take measures to boost their software capabilities.

Jabra, the maker of some of the finest Bluetooth headsets in the world, has launched its Freeway in-car Bluetooth speakerphone in India. Despite being the size of a smartphone (104x56x18 mm), the headset yet manages to accommodate three speakers which are responsible for providing virtual surround sound. It also guarantees to offer an enormous talk-time of 14 hours and a standby time of 40 days. The speakerphone can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at a time and can be used for both making/taking calls or listening to music (has built-in FM radio). You won’t even have to bother yourself to switch it on every time you enter your car. Thanks to its motion-sensor tech that automatically switches it on and also shuts it down as soon as it senses your absence. ... Read more »

Nokia is likely to announce three new Symbian Belle running smartphones next week. The devices, Cindy (Nokia 600), Zeta (Nokia 700) and Helen (Nokia 701), which were leaked a couple of months ago, all feature a 1GHz processor and have somewhat similar specs. Helen is rumored to have a 3.5-inch clear black touchscreen display, an 8.0 MP camera and will be the successor to the Nokia C7. Zeta (pictured above) is expected to sport a 3.2-inch AMOLED display, NFC and a 5.0 MP camera. Finally, Cindy will play on music with a built-in FM radio antenna, a 3.2-inch AMOLED di ... Read more »

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I wanted to build a 'quick and easy' little chassis to try out software and sensors with my robot board.

I wanted to create as small a chassis as I could. So I got the inspiration by putting 2 servos side by side and thought - 'I wonder if I could Velcro all of this together?'. Being a total anarchist: I wanted to do this without any 'heavy design' - ie no Google SketchUp, Eagle etc and just using every day tools - and as few screws as possible. Not that there is anything wrong with more advanced principles- I just wanted to build something 'quick and dirty'.  Velcro is very cool for this kind of proto-typing. Maybe we should call it 'plug-play-and-rip' !!