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Stephen Fry giving up Twitter?

Stephen Fry giving up Twitter? "Think I may have to give up on Twitter. Too much aggression and unkindness around. Pity. Well, it's been fun." Read in full.

Today & Saturday Only - 20% off ALL Palm OS software

Friday & Saturday only, Handango are offering 20% off ALL Palm OS programs. Please use the promo-code FALL20 at checkout to get 20% off your order. Make the jump.

iPhone Apps That Bloggers Need

Do you blog? Here are 10 iPhone apps that Bloggers need. "Most bloggers are going to do the majority of their speedy writing in front of a computer. But occasionally there will be instances — breaking-news scenarios — where all we can rely on is our trusty phone to do our jobs. Gadget Lab’s friends at WP Beginner, a WordPress enthusiast blog, has compiled a list of 10 must-have iPhone apps for bloggers: mobile software that could help bloggers while they’re on the run, or on an everyday basis in general. The list includes a blogging app, a Twitter client, note-taking utilities and others. " Read in full.

Ringtones Maker

Want to make ringtones on your mobile device? Well you may wish to take a look at Ringtones Maker. "

Ringtones Maker is a windows application that enables you to create your own custom ringtones for free from your own music (mp3 or other kind of audio tracks). You can make unlimited ringtones. This process is as simple as

• Select one of the music files from your computer.
• Select part of the music track that you want to use as a ringtone and
• Click on Make Ringtone button.

Free Download
You can download free version of Ringtones Maker to see it in action before you buy it. You can also apply fade-in, fade-out and other sound effects, adjust volume and preview the ringtones.

Limitations of the Free version vs. Full version
The free version is as good as the Full version. There is only one limitations though. Full version allows you to create as many ringtones as you want. You may want to create unique ringtones for your family members, business associates and other contacts. Free version allows you to create only three ringtones.

You can save the converted music tracks on your computer. So instead of creating ringtones, you can use this software as an audio file format converter. You can open music tracks from any one of the the supported file formats and convert into any other supported formats.


Features

• Fast download - Small installation package
• Quick and easy installation - takes only two minutes to start making ringtones
• Light-weight - uses very little memory
• Preview
• • Extract part of the music track or use the whole track as ringtone
  • Sound effects like fade-in, fade-out, echo and reverb etc.
  • Adjust base volume of the music track
• Copies ID3 tags from source to target music tracks / ringtones
• Supports following audio file formats: WAV, OGG, MP3, MP2, M4a, Wv, Flac, WMA and AAC
• Simple - people without technical knowledge of computer can also make ringtones
• Keyboard shortcuts make the operations even easier
• Risk free trial - Use the free version to make sure that it works for you before you purchase it
• Free version does not expire unless you successfully create three ringtones
• Works as ringtones maker as well as audio file format converter
• Can be used for music editing for other purposes also"

Ringtones Manager after the jump.

Palm to offer early access to webOS updates

[From Hans] weboshelp reports that "For those worried about future webOS updates inconveniently breaking compatibility with their apps (in the App Catalog), Palm will soon have you covered. Developer Community Manager Chuq Von Rospach writes on webOSdev: "We are setting up a way for developers with apps in the catalog to have access to upcoming releases of the software to test compatibility of their application." Read in full.

Bryan posts his thoughts over at The Gadgeteer of the Verizon’s new Droid phone

Bryan posts his thoughts over at The Gadgeteer of the Verizon’s new Droid phone. Bryans thoughts are broken down into several parts and make for a good read. "OK, I have got to say it, this is the Droid I didn’t know I was looking for. I was very excited to get the opportunity to look at Verizon’s new Droid phone. It is the first Android 2.0 device, and is made by Motorola. I hope to post more about this later, but wanted to give you my first impressions." Read all the sections after the jump.

Palm Hires AMD/ATI Linux Core Engineer

Palminfocenter reports that "Another day, another high-profile outside hire for Palm Inc. Phoronix reports today that Australian native Matthew Tippett, engineering manager for Linux Core Engineering at AMD/ATI, will be joining Palm as their new head of Linux kernel development." Read in full.

Check out the Graphing Calculator: Model CT8450 by William Clausen for the Palm Pre

[From Hans] Check out the Graphing Calculator: Model CT8450 by William Clausen for the Palm Pre. "Graphing Calculator: Model CT8450 features lightning fast graphing capabilities while providing the intuitive user interface similar to current TI models."

Palm Pre keyboard is a big no

[From Lee George] Sammy, I bought a Pre, love webos, love the apps but hate the keyboard. It's the smallest most awkward thing to type on. Bring back the Tungsten C keyboard and I'll be happy. The keyboard may be the factor that will fore me back to using a Blackberry. Love the site Sammy, have a great weekend.