Apple to live stream launch event today

Apple's September 1 announcement/event is a few hours away and the reveal will be streamed live for Mac users at Apple.com. Apple is expected to unveil new iPod music players, possibly an updated AppleTV and an OS update to the iPad but there may be a few more surprises. Apple launch events are not traditionally streamed live but video is posted at a later date so we're wondering what makes this announcement different. 

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iSkin's back-to-school contest set to give away $1,000 in prizes

Toronto based tech and accessory maker iSkin is  running a back-to-school contest and giving away a 64GB 3G iPad, plus some amazing iSkin accessories to rock out the new school year. Both students and non-students are eligible to join the contest which ends on Septemeber 30th. Hit the jump for details on rules and prizes.

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Samsung readies Android tablet for Q3 2010

It was bound to happen. The long awaited Samsung Galaxy  Tablet is reportedly launching in Q3 2010. This long-rumoured Android-powered tablet is said to be running version 2.1 of  Google's mobile OS and with the customary Samsung TouchWiz overlay. It will offer a  7-inch AMOLED display, smaller than the  10-inch Apple iPad. We're sure this is the first of many upcoming tablet devices hitting the market for the back-to-school season.

Toronto's Xtreme Labs Announces 10 Million BlackBerry Downloads; Sets Sights on iPad

Xtreme Labs, a leading strategic mobile consulting and development firm, today announced they have recorded their 10 millionth download for their clients' Blackberry-exclusive apps.

Already the creator of over 100 mobile applications for an array of reputable clients, Xtreme Labs has dozens of additional apps currently under development. "We're extremely busy at the Labs," says Farhan Thawar, VP of Engineering at Xtreme Labs. "Our reputation is preceding us when it comes time for potential clients to choose a strategic partner for mobile applications."

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