HP prototypes leaked on Twitter

A Hewlett-Packard (HP) employee Mark Budgell posted photos of three new gadgets via an update on his Twitter account, reports Techtree.com.

In the photos, HP's chief technology officer is shown holding gadgets. A wristband-like gadget remains common for both photos. In the Twitpic, one can spot HP's personal systems group CTO Phil McKinney holding a tablet-like device with something on his wrist. Both the device and his wrist are blacked out.

HP has officially made it clear that Palm's WebOS running tablet would be introduced in the first quarter of 2011 at the company's third quarter earning's call. McKinney confirmed that the blacked-out gadgets were early prototypes.

Apple is scheduled to hold a press conference at which it's expected to show off the latest additions to its iPod franchise, states Information Week.

The event is set for 1 September at the Yerba Buena Centre for The Arts, in San Francisco. It's the same venue Apple used to introduce the iPad earlier this year. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is expected to deliver the keynote and unveil new products.

Though Apple, infamous for its secrecy, is mum on details, analysts believe the new iPod touch will feature dual cameras; one rear- and one front- facing.

Asus has debuted the Eee PC 1001PQ, a netbook designed to make it easy for pre-adolescents to learn and have fun without the worries of parents, says Peninsula Online.

The Intel Atom N450-powered netbook comes with full PC functionalities, and features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, WiFi, and a built-in 0.3MP camera.

It is designed for children 12 years and below and supports applications that ensure safe Internet surfing with built-in parental controls.