WordPress 2.8.5 with improved security features
WordPress developers have released a new version of this popular open source blogging platform.
WordPress 2.8.5 is now the latest version and it comes with security improvements.
Developer Peter Westwood highlighted the updates:
A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
Removal of areas within the code [...]

WordPress 2.8.5 all set to be released
Open Source blogging solution WordPress is all set to get another update.
WordPress developers have revealed on Twitter that WordPress 2.8.5 would be released in the coming hours.
It is likely to be a bug fix update as new features are set to arrive with WordPress 2.9 version.

Penzu: A blog service for those who like privacy
Most blogging service highlight their search engine optimization features. Features which enable others to find out about the new content.
Penzu is different. It is aimed at the old fashioned people who like to keep their thoughts private.
The service enables you to keep a [...]

CMP.ly makes it easy to disclose connections for lazy ones
CMP.ly is a new web service that makes it easy for bloggers to highlight connections for a particular blog post or a tweet or any form of online message.
You can use their existing options in your blog post to highlight your connections with the companies [...]

WordPress 2.9 testing begins!
WordPress developers have revealed that they are all set to begin testing of WordPress 2.9 edition.
They are now looking for WordPress users who can test out the latest test release for bugs and usability issues.
They are making available a new plug-in named WordPress Beta Tester. It would enable anyone [...]

After the Deadline now available through IntenseDebate
After the Deadline and IntenseDebate are both owned and operated by Automattic.
The spell checking capabilities of After the Deadline are now available through IntenseDebate.
This functionality can be enabled through the plug-in section if you are using IntenseDebate on your blog or website.
After the Deadline is [...]

WordPress for Blackberry v.157 beta released
WordPress developers have released a new beta update of their Blackberry mobile application.
WordPress for Blackberry v.157 beta has following new features:
Gravatar support
Ability to open the URL of the author into the BB browser
A reply to comment feature, so you can moderate and respond all from the mobile [...]

PicApp enables you to insert legal images with your blog posts
PicApp is a new web service that provides access to free legal images for writers and bloggers.
They are now offering integration with WordPress enabling quick search and insertion of images.
The service offers around 20 million high-quality, legal and free images. These [...]

Pownce relaunches as TypePad Motion
Six Apart has announced the launch of TypePad Motion service.
It is based on the newly launched TypePad platform and has features similar to Pownce.
It is a micro-blogging service that would now compete with rivals including Twitter and Posterous.
The company said that this new platform is based on their [...]

BuddyPress 1.1 out for WordPress MU
BuddyPress is an extremely powerful add-on for any WordPress MU installation.
It adds a feature rich social networking component to the blog network.
The developers of BuddyPress have released a new update.
BuddyPress 1.1 is now available as a free download.
Features:
One click internal bbPress forum integration allowing you to [...]