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Apparently you can’t build an alternative to Facebook without Facebook integration…

Altly prepares to launch an alternative to Facebook... and it has a Like button!

Control LIFX WiFi light bulbs from Google Apps Script

How to use Google Apps Script to control LIFX WiFi light bulbs and switch lighting on in the morning and evening around sunrise and sunset (plus special color programs for holidays).

OAuth

A detailed and thoughtful critique of the challenges of working with OAuth.

Zombie Robs

Zombie Robs (how not to follow one - you can reach me on LinkedIn, Twitter, or preferably just here).

Executive Clubbing

The frustrations of trying to use British Airways Executive Club 'Avios' points.

Changing of the Password

British Army ceremonial changing of the Twitter password at Buckingham Palace earlier today.

Pulling the plug on Facebook and Twitter, Tweet Archive

I've deleted Facebook and Twitter. To prevent any potential invitation to host the Oscars I've also created a complete tweet archive to preserve every stupid thing I ever said on the platform.

Twenty-Four Hours with Twilio

Using Twilio's SMS API in a hackathon - I got a full phone version of our product working in 24 hours.

GetvCard shutting down at the end of 2013

GetvCard, the contact information sharing service based on vCard, shut down at the end of 2013 and is no longer available.

Twitter: Put some status in status updates

A modest idea to fix Twitter without needing any blue checks. More relevant now than ever!