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    Rounding up the new iPod touch and iPod nano cases (Macworld.com)

    Macworld.com - As you all know, it’s never a proper aftermath of an iPod event without some new cases, and we here at Macworld are more than happy to present some of the first options available for that iPod Touch or Nano in your pre-order basket. From protective covers to eighties-inspired wrist straps, we’ve got a little something for every kind of case lover—except maybe a wrist-watch adapter for the Nano (and if someone wants to get on that before Halloween, I would be much obliged).

    Hands-On With iOS 4.1 GM (PC World)

    PC World - Now that I’ve been using the GM release for the past 24 hours, I can safely say- iOS 4.1 on iPhone (including the 3G) is the most solid, responsive iOS release to date. With some cool new features to boot.

    HP Buys 3Par, Apple Rolls out New Gear (PC World)

    PC World - Hewlett-Packard swooped in with the better bid to overtake Dell and win 3Par, so now we can all sit back and wait for the next acquisition battle to roll around. Meanwhile, Apple debuted updated iPods and Apple TV to entertain us, among other IT news stories of the week.

    Toshiba Recall Signals Larger Trend for Hot Laptops (PC World)

    PC World - Toshiba is the latest laptop vendor to fall victim to overheating technology. The recall of approximately 41,000 laptops resulting from more than 100 reports of melting laptop cases and minor injuries follows similar issues and recalls from other laptop manufacturers, and illustrates the problem with cramming so much processing power into such a small space.

    Nvidia Shows New GPUs Offered in Upcoming Laptops (NewsFactor)

    NewsFactor - New notebooks with the Nvidia GeForce 400M series of graphics processing units (GPUs) are being released this fall, and on Friday the chipmaker introduced the new chips at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany. The new series includes the GeForce GTX 470M and GTX 460M for enthusiasts, and the GT 445M, 435M, 425M, 420M, and 415M for performance users.

    Fire hazard forces Toshiba laptop recall (AFP)

    A customer checks Japanese electronics giant Toshiba notebook computers at an electronics shop in Tokyo in 2009. Japanese electronics maker Toshiba has recalled 41,000 laptop computers worldwide because of a fire risk, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said.(AFP/JIJI PRESS/File/AFP)AFP - Japanese electronics maker Toshiba has recalled 41,000 laptop computers worldwide because of a fire risk, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said.


    Developers Debate iOS 4.1 Proximity Sensor Fix (PC World)

    PC World - When iOS 4.1 is released by Apple next week, it will have a number of new bells and whistles enhancing the iPhone and iPod Touch experience. Whether or not the highly-anticipated update will finally fix the proximity sensor issue plaguing iPhone 4 users, though, is still uncertain.

    iPod Touch is Not Quite an 'iPhone Without the Phone' (PC World)

    PC World - Sorry, geeks, but Apple's new iPod Touch is not quite ready to become your contract-free, data-only iPhone.

    Shazam 3.0 gets more content, iOS 4 support (Macworld.com)

    Macworld.com - Music sleuths have some new tools waiting in the App Store. On Friday, Shazam Entertainment released a major 3.0 upgrade to the free and paid versions of its music discovery app for iPhone and iPod touch.

    Summary Box: iPhone app with augmented reality (AP)

    AP - THE APP: Available for the iPhone, mTrip is a travel guide and more. It uses the latest in smart phone technology to help travelers stay on track.

 
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