Daily news roundup - 17/10/08

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Daily news roundup - 17/10/08. Software, Online, Google, Websites, Apple, Laptops, Hardware, MacBooks, Ofcom, Freeview, Home Cinema, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Facebook, Phones, Mobile phones, ISPs, Gaming, Onkyo, Biz, Lawsuits, Xbox 360, Apricot, Netbooks, Amex, Blu-ray, USB gadgets, Radios, Pioneer, Audio 0

17 October 2008 18:25 GMT / By Katie Scott

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, then don't worry because here are the highlights for your perusal.

The top stories from the last 24 hours on the site are:

NEWS
Queen giggles on Google visit
While Philip comments on the dress code

REVIEW
Apple MacBook Pro notebook
Is this the new king of notebooks?

NEWS
Ofcom okays HD Freeview
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to start broadcasts in 2009

NEWS
Government plans to monitor Facebook
New laws could see social network snooping

REVIEW
Onkyo TX-SR576 AV receiver
Will this make your PS3 better?

NEWS
Microsoft faces red ring of death lawsuit
Claims MS aware 50% of Xbox 360s would fail

NEWS
VIDEO: Apricot's CEO shows us the PicoBook Pro
Eighties PC manufacturer is reborn but why now?

NEWS
Amex Digital launches sleek USB Blu-ray drive
Super multi option works with new Macs

NEWS
Elmo Live de-skinned
Those of a sensitive disposition should look away now...

NEWS
Pioneer and Sirius launch XMp3 portable satellite radio
"Most compact wearable" option on the market

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Software, Online, Google, Websites, Apple, Laptops, Hardware, MacBooks, Ofcom, Freeview, Home Cinema, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Facebook, Phones, Mobile phones, ISPs, Gaming, Onkyo, Biz, Lawsuits, Xbox 360, Apricot, Netbooks, Amex, Blu-ray, USB gadgets, Radios, Pioneer, Audio

UK Shopping

Amazon.co.uk, play.com, pixmania.co.uk, Currys.co.uk, Dixons.co.uk, 7dayshop.com, ebay.co.uk

US Shopping

Amazon.com, bestbuy.com, ebay.com

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