XDA Developers member ‘devastatorx’ ported Ubuntu Linux onto a rooted Nook Color e-reader.Essentially, his inspiration came from the Ubuntu hack on the Nexus One. To get Ubuntu, simply download the necessary files for your (already jailbroken) Nook Color and follow the short coding instructions. The full guide on how to install (and deal with) Ubuntu on the Nook Color can be found on the XDE Developer Forums.
iPhone Dev Team has released untethered jailbreak beta, redsn0w 0.9.7b5.The current version which now becomes the Redsn0w 0.9.7b5 (Beta 5), fixes some Bluetooth issues that occurred in the previous version.The iPhone Dev Team has also added an ‘anti-piracy plea’ to the release, stating that unless you have legitimate access to the iOS 4.2b3 IPSW file through the iPhone Developer Program you shouldn’t use the latest untethered Jailbreak Monte release.
BackBoard is a new jailbreak app that backup and apply different themes on your springboard.There are other apps, like PkgBackup, that help you back up your jailbreak apps and settings; but BackBoard has some different features that make it appealing.It is a free app that you can obtain from Cydia that will simplify the theme backup and swapping process suitable for newbies.
A new way has been discovered for the iPhone 4 to easily unlocked – this is especially for those who have an old iPhone 4 with the baseband 01.59.00 (which is unlockable).They can now upgrade their iOS to iOS 4.2.1 to unlock their devices using Ultrasn0w 1.2.
George Hotz has released the Metldr key for PS3 which is said to the most basic code in the system.GeoHot, who is known for helping crack the iPhone, has not only found the key, which groups have claimed in the past, but he has posted it to the public.At press time, Sony representatives said that they were still awaiting confirmation or a denial from within the company.
George Hot (aks Geohot) has released a very useful Linux based PS3 firmware package decrypter called dePKG.It would allow developers to take a look at files such as CORE_OS_PACKAGE.pkg inside Sony’s official firmware (PS3UPDAT.PUP) files right from their PCs.The dePKG is ready to be compiled and includes all the required decryption keys.It is very useful for developers, who are planning to look into Sony’s official firmware files.
Meet the XWave headset by a company called PLX Devices. This headset uses the stainless steel brain-activity-detecting sensor of neurosky, a company in San Jose that specializes in brain-computer interfaces, to let you control your iDevice with your mind.
Stefan Esser’s Antid0te tool which is going to support ASLR technology to make iOS jailbreaking devices more resistant to malware attacks.Antid0te which was due to be released on 24th of December has been delayed and will now be released at the end of this year, as confirmed via tweet.He also confirmed that Antid0te after all works best with 4.2.1 and that is tethered jailbreak for most devices until the release of new redsn0w.