Posted on October 31, 2011 by TNW in Mobile, Tech & Gadgets Undoubtedly the most experimental of British national newspapers, The Guardian has done everything from launching an API for its content to having a go at opening its newslists to the public. N0tice is another innovative project that it is trialling, and it has real potential to take news reporting, and news gathering, in some interesting new directions.
N0tice is essentially an online community noticeboard, upon which news, details of events, and local special offers can be posted for other users. Still in private beta, the service isn’t labeled as a Guardian project, taking more of the appearance of a small startup.
Once it’s determined your location, the Web app displays local news, offers and events in both list and map views. In my local area at the time of writing, there are currently reports of recent crimes, flats offered for rent and a family art workshop promoted in the events section. The service is monetised via a fee for businesses that wish to advertise.
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