If you are a student that is at least 18 years old with a knack for photography, enter this Google Plus contest for a chance to win your own exhibition in London and a trip to anywhere where in the world.
We challenge you to come up with photographs that will make us laugh, cry, listen, hop on a plane, start a conversation, or start a revolution. If you are a student aged 18 years or older then this contest is for you. Pick from one of 10 categories on the left and submit up to 8 of your best shots by January 31, 2012.
As attacks on mobile devices skyrocket, the prospect of falling victim to a hacker seems like it’s no longer a question of “if” but rather “when.” Because we use our phones so often — 34 times a day according to one study’s estimates — we’re exposing ourselves and our data exponentially far more often than we used to, giving hackers that many more chances to break in. Last week, Juniper Networks reported a 400 percent increase in attacks on Android-powered phones between June 2010 and January 2011.
A new program offering broadband to the poor for under $10 a month could go a long way towards helping people find jobs. Microsoft is also helping with $250 computers to low-income families.
As part of a federal effort to get more U.S. homes connected to broadband, cable companies will offer Internet service for $9.95 per month to homes with children that are eligible for school lunches, starting next summer. The initiative, called “Connect-to-Compete,” also includes Microsoft, which pledges to sell PCs with its Office suite for $250 to low-income families.
