As part of their ConnecTV partnership, Pearl will expand and coordinate the affiliate base of participating local broadcasters, integrate local content, deliver on-air, on-screen and on-line promotions and sell complementary second screen advertising that synchronizes with the broadcast.

ENGADGET: ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies

ConnecTV is the biggest social network designed specifically for TV fans-a "second screen" companion entertainment experience that complements the video programming delivered from Cable, Satellite, Telecom, Over-the-Air or On-Line Service providers.

ENGADGET: ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies

Tom Shanklin - perhaps fortunate to still be on the field after a clumsy challenge in the air on Imanol Harinordoquy - got beyond the gain-line and from there fly-half Jones picked out Byrne's superb angle for the full-back to race 35 untouched metres to the line.

BBC: France 21-16 Wales

The Argentine keeper was less convincing from the following corner, though, flapping at thin air and then turning to see Collins's close-range shot blocked on the line by Clyne.

BBC: Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston Villa

The digital athletes in NBA Jam performed such hoops-time high jinx as jumping from the half-court line, doing flips in the air and lighting the basket on fire as they dunked the ball.

CNN: Cyberplay: The Blitz Works!

It's never been a secret that pro-level wireless audio manufacturers are nervous about the Wireless Innovation Alliance's whitespace internet plans, but now that Google's taken the fight to the people directly, various equipment makers are starting to air their concerns publicly -- and with millions of dollars in gear and people's livelihoods on the line, they aren't being shy about it.

ENGADGET: Wireless audio manufacturers unhappy with Google's whitespace internet plans

Among the benefits promised under the new arrangement are a new tube line, a cap on fares, more late-night trains and air conditioning to prevent sweltering summertime conditions.

BBC: Tories propose tube sell-off

The ship has everything you would expect from a regular cruise line: a Karaoke club, a buffet, a kids' pool and open-air bars on the top decks.

BBC: Keeping Disney magic afloat