Yes, it’s out. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/cubepoints/

New changes to this release include:

• Fix for Javascript files
• Introduction of an API system (will improve later on)
• Cron Automatic update now available
• Minor database changes

All users are recommended to update to this latest version since it fixes a critical Javascirpt problem in the previous versions.

For more information on API, please refer to the docs for more details. Need more? Wait for the next release ;)

So what are you waiting for? Download it and install it now!

Yes, I know, we are doing it again. But what exactly is keeping us busy? (Prepare for a bunch of excuses)

1. Schoolwork – Jonathan is working on a GCE A-Levels Project, while I am preparing for my finals, which are coming in 2 weeks.
2. More schoolwork
3. And of course, schoolwork…
4. Did I mention schoolwork?

But wait, don’t close the window so fast yet. In the midst of this insane schoolwork business, our interest to develop this site are not gone! (and will never be!)! We are actually planning some updates that will be implemented in the near future:

Feedburner RSS Feeds

We have recently switched from the default RSS to the ones powered by Feedburner. We believe that by using Feedburner’s feeds analysis tool, we can better serve you guys with some more updates! So, subscribe now!

New design

Have you gotten bored of this design yet? We have. Considering that, we are planning on a completely new design just to refresh the looks of TechCube. Any suggestions or things you would really want to see in the new design? Feel free to comment!

Twitter Account

In response to the recently REALLY popular micro-blogging service Twitter, we have launched our Twitter account too. Eh, you know what, I don’t feel like announcing it right now. How about this, the first person to guess the account and follows it gets a prize?

Surprises will come as we officially announce the account, so stay tuned!

Okay fine, we admit, we need help

These works are really heavy on us… especially when we are only two teenagers. We are now going to officially call for help in writing content for TechCube. If you think you can do it, please do email us, and we will tell you about all the details!

In addition, if you own a blog and wish to partner with us, please do not hesitate to let us know and affiliate with us!

What about CubePoints?

Like I just mentioned, we are pretty busy with the schoolwork up recently. However, I can ensure you that once we are out of this mess (which for me, in 2 weeks), we will continue developing CubePoints. We have really been reading all your feature requests in the CubePoints page, and we are trying our very best to squeeze time. But you know, it’s hard.

I can almost guarantee you, a new release will be made before June ends.

And oh, we won ThinkQuest!

Remember there were a time during March when we went absolutely silent? Yup, we were participating in the ThinkQuest Competition, and it turns out that we won the first place in the Age 19 and under division! Thanks to all who have supported us!

I have been searching for ThinkQuest-related blogposts recently, and I have found one that is absolutely inspiring. Thanks to this wonderful review, Ben! It is one of the best (as in, depth of analysis) reviews I have ever read on any one of my sites.

Lastly, any questions?

Please do not stop supporting us! I know it is going to sound extremely cliche to say this, but your support to TechCube is our biggest motivation. Here are a few things to show your support:

1. Subscribe to RSS
2. Help if you can
3. Check back regularly!
4. Ask us any questions you have

Alright, it’s been a long time. We admit that. CubePoints 1.2.5 b1 is finally here, with the following features:

• [Feature] Reset all points to 0
• [Feature] Number of points given for registration
• [Change] Doesn’t remove white space in user names (Thanks Corey)

Okay, fine, I know it is only a small release, but I hope that through this, we can express the message that “we are not giving up CubePoints”.

The language files and the docs are yet to be updated yet. New language lines are as follows:

The amount of points of all your users would be reset to 0. Are you sure you want to continue? This action cannot be redone!

Reset all points

Number of points new members receive for registering

Do not add points for new registrations

Report any bugs you see! Have fun with the new release, and we will come back with more updates! Download it here

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