Daily news roundup - 29/04/09

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29 April 2009 17:57 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

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NEWS: Twitter facing serious user retention issues
60% give up the tweets within a month
The majority of Twitterers quickly become quitterers, according to new statistics revealed by web metrics company Nielsen Online...read more

NEWS: Trend Micro offers web security for PSP and PS3
As well as "Kids' Safety" settings
Trend Micro has offered "web security" services for Sony's gaming devices since 2007, but now the company has announced that its services are available to PS3 and PSP users in two separate ways...read more

NEWS: PHOTOS: Selfridges limited edition BlackBerry Bold
Hands on with the £1000 phone
It only went on sale at the beginning of the week, but those still tempted by the £1000 limited edition BlackBerry Bold from Selfridges had better get a move on, as the store has already almost sold out...read more

REVIEW: Etymotic hf2 Custom fit headphones
Will these fit you like a glove?
The Etymotic Custom fit headphones are an interesting premise...read more

NEWS: Pioneer announces new built-in GPS multimedia centre
For VW, Skoda and Seat cars
Pioneer has announced that is has developed the NavGate AVIC-F9110BT, a navigation and multimedia centre for a range of VW, Skoda or Seat cars...read more

REVIEW: Medion Akoya E2005 D desktop PC
Does this budget nettop impress?
We've been watching the evolution of small format PCs over the last year or so, taking the same basic hardware and packaging it in a different way...read more

NEWS: WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Michael’s Resignation
Set yourself up as a movie producer. All you need is cash
I always fancied becoming a movie producer.
Michael’s Resignation is a small-budget British film (somewhat aptly based on the credit crunch) which is looking for finance by selling “units” in its future success...read more

NEWS: Verizon and Microsoft in talks over iPhone rival
Project "Pink" to see new touchscreen, mulltimedia mobile
Further to the rumours swirling that US operator Verizon Wireless is in talks with Apple to offer two new iProducts, the Wall Street Journal has it that the company is also involved in discussions with Microsoft to offer an iPhone-rivaling device...read more

NEWS: Free Santana iPhone app available
Carlos hops on the bandwagon
Carlos Santana is the latest artist to get on the iPhone bandwagon with the launch of a Santana application for iPhone and iPod touch...read more

NEWS: Blaze offers foam Wii accessories
"Soft and safe"
Blaze has announced the launch of a new "soft and safe" sports pack for the Nintendo Wii, aimed at those who've suffered, or want to avoid, "Wiidamage" to themselves, their loved ones, or their home...read more