Kevin Rose, Digg’s founder, say’s he has got word that the Apple iTV, which we first heard about earlier this month, will launch sometime in Septemeber and indeed will cost $99.

Much like the iPhone and iPad, the iTV will enable consumers to access the vast catalog of Apple apps from the app store. What might prove to be a game changer, in terms of pay per show TV, is that networks could montize their content using Apple’s recently launched ad system, iAds. Hopefully this means free shows with hightly targeted ads that will pique the consumers interest.

For iPad uses they’ll be glad to hear that the device might serve as a giant remote control, though we’re pretty confident that the iPhone would suffice too, so we don’t see why that device would be exclude from such function. We’d also expect that Apple will make it extremely easy to access the iTV’s stored contents from any where you’ve got an Internet connection, that is assuming they don’t roll out their version of LaLa with the device, which puts content to the cloud.

New week, new pocket camcorders! Kodak’s Playtouch HD Camcorder does stabilized 1080p video with full stereo audio. It’s other specs are pretty standard for the pocketcam category, but Kodak’s image quality for these things (as evidenced by the Zi8) is top-notch. There’s a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen for basic video editing and still image capturing at 5MP, a SD card slot, flip out USB port, HDMI output, external microphone jack and a quick EasyShare button for sharing your videos on the interwebs. It’s available this fall for $229.95.

KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera Lets You See and Be Seen with Intuitive 3-Inch Touchscreen and Optimized HD Playback

Kodak expands award-winning digital video camera portfolio

Rochester, NY, Aug 23 — Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera, a sleek and stylish addition to its award-winning digital video camera portfolio. The pocket-size KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera features a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen so consumers can easily glide through their HD videos with the swipe of a fingertip. With new on-camera editing and Kodak’s exclusive Share Button, the PLAYTOUCH Video Camera makes it easy for consumers to share their favorite moments with friends and family in full 1080p HD.

Complementing its unique design, the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera boasts an array of features to help consumers capture their memories with clarity and precision, including built-in image stabilization, LCD glare shield, and an external microphone jack. To make sharing videos simpler, the PLAYTOUCH Video Camera has a built-in USB arm and Kodak’s Share Button lets consumers tag videos and pictures directly on the camera for automatic upload to popular social networking sites once they connect the camera to the computer.

“Kodak has firmly established itself as a leader in the digital pocket video camera space since introducing its line in 2008, and continues to be one of the most highly rated and recommended in this category,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Capture and Devices, Kodak. “We’re committed to providing our consumers with innovative and intuitive products that satisfy their needs. Whether it’s a night out on the town with friends or your child’s school play, the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera makes capturing and sharing your favorite moments simple and fun.”