Weekly news roundup - 18/09/09

Your weekly debrief from the world of tech

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18 September 2009 18:30 GMT / By Ben Crompton

Want to know what's been hot in the world of technology and gadgets today? Scroll down to see what you should be reading on the site.

REVIEW:Apple iPod touch (3rd Gen)
The Emperor's new iPod?
It's not an easy task to review something ostensibly identical to another you've looked at before but that's pretty much what we're faced with by the 3rd generation AppleiPod touch...read more

NEWS:Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 console announced
250GB model gets "high-speed, low-drag, battle-ready design"
Microsoft and Activision have announced the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 limited edition console...read more

NEWS:Orange and T-Mobile holding back HTC Hero update
Consumers unable to access new ROM features
Following our post about HTC releasing its ROM update to UK HTC Hero owners, we were inundated with a hail of comments saying that the software update - which promises considerably improved performance and touch-to-focus functionality for the camera - wasn't available for Orange and T-Mobile branded versions of the HTC Hero...read more

NEWS:HTC Hero gets firmware update
Wipes all data, so be sure to backup first
HTC has added new firmware for the Android-based HTC Hero smartphone to its UK site, following similar launches across the rest of Europe...read more

NEWS:Google doodle UFO puzzle is back - what are they plotting?
Love affair with UFOs continues
Google has continued to tease fans of its Google doodle with yet another image of a UFO...read more

NEWS:Packard Bell dot m/u 11.6-inch not-a-netbook launches
High-end portable gets Intel ULV, Windows 7 and HDMI
Packard Bell has followed up the launch of the dot m/a netbook with the dot m/u, and no, we're not sure how to pronounce it either...read more

NEWS:Pioneer launches CDJ-2000 turntable
With 6.1-inch screen
Pioneer's CDJ-1000 turntable has become the industry standard among DJs that play from CDs thanks to its tank-like construction, big vinyl-emulation wheel and exceptionally precise controls...read more

NEWS:HP Envy 15 and Envy 13 laptops defy launch date, arrive early
New stylish laptops expected Tuesday
HP is expected to launch two new "up market" laptops on Tuesday under the company's Envy brand range to take on Apple, Dell and others...read more

NEWS:Motorola DEXT confirmed for October launch
Cliq handset now official in UK
Motorola has officially launched the Motorola DEXT in the UK slating an early October launch date on Orange for the new handset...read more

REVIEW:Apple iPod nano (5th Gen)
So just how good is this video camera?
With no Beatles, no camera in the touch and no axing of the classic, the biggest announcement of Apple's 09...read more