Google is planning to launch an e-book store called Google Editions next year to compete with Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

E-book to be sold through Waterstone's.

'YouTube effect' could launch talented writers.

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We've picked up on some Chinese whispering which would have us believe Apple could be about to release its very own netbook, with Foxconn Electronics chosen as the fruity toymaker's main manufacturing partner.

Online store attempts to appease early adopters.

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