The headline is not a lie, and we are not pulling some stupid stunt - if you would call it a stunt. John Coyne, the Systems Engineer in the OEM Embedded Devices group at Microsoft, has said that as of November 1 of 2008, they will no longer offer OEM licenses for Windows 3.11.

That is exactly 15 years after it shipped in November 1993. Of course, we are talking about the embedded industry, who kept this baby alive.

Source: Ars Technica, John Coyne’s Embedded Blog

The battle of the DVRs has begun, with Seven bringing out the TiVo to compete with the Foxtel’s iQ - claiming it would help bypass pay-TV subscriptions - whatever that means.

But the new machine, which has a RRP of $699, will have limited content due to the fact that we don’t have enough content on the free-to-air channels. TiVo’s main success is where that channels from FTA, Cable and Satellite TV users can use TiVo and not the selection of the provider.

As well, users will now have to have a broadband connection to access certain features.

The device will come with two high-definition tuners - allowing users to record two programs while watching a pre-recorded show. The device will also store the last 30 minutes of TV programs, and would allow viewers to catch up to shows that they missed if they arrived home late.

Sadly, you won’t be able to skip advertising - which was one of the reasons that the TiVo became so popular.

Currently on FTA, you can get ABC1, ABC2, ABC3 (which is basically the same as ABC1), SBS, SBS World News, Seven, Seven HD, Ten, Ten HD, Nine and Nine HD. But expect more SD services coming soon after it was deregulated just this year.

After months of speculation by us and by everyone; an industry insider has confirmed to CNET.com.au that Optus would be selling the iPhone, with sales and service commencing in the last week of June.

However, unlike the others in Europe and in the United States, it is not exclusive contract - meaning that there would be more than one carrier.

Optus is set to make plans to announce the service at Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s conference on the 9th of June, where it is rumoured that Steve Jobs will launch the next generation of the iPhone.

While the source did not confirm if the 3G version will be coming in Australia, they did say that they were expecting the new ones.

This brings further speculation to which of the other carriers will also sell the iPhone, with the first operating on the EDGE network. In Australia, Telstra is the only carrier with that technology. But, the new 3G technology could open the doors of the other carriers, who all have a 3G service.

But the specifications may exclude Telstra as it would need to support the 850MHz frequency, and not only the 2100MHz - which is more common in Australia, Europe and parts of Asia.

Nokia has shown off three new phones on Monday, all targeting for the competitive market for mid-priced phones.

Dubbed the 6600 Fold, 6600 Slide and the 3600 Slide, they would start delivering them in the third quarter, and would sell for 175 euros to 275 euros, including taxes.

On the image to the left (thanks iPod Observer), this might be the newest iPhone. However, the new one has a glossy black back finish, replacing the nickel look on the current model.

This might also be the one that will be released in Australia.

According to iPod Observer, it new design also drops the plastic end piece that covers the antenna, and it will still continue to offer an 8GB model; according to their source.

As well, according to Engadget, the new version is expected to have 3G and proper GPS, the headphone jack will be no longer be recessed. Bad news is that the battery is not removable.

One of Microsoft’s important advocates has confirmed that Audible will be compatible with the Zune very soon.

Paul Thurrott received an email from Jerry D that told him that service will be compatible with the Zune very soon, though no date has been set but has said that they would like it done before the end of this year.

Thurrott has also confirmed it with other sources as well.

Audible is a audiobook store that has compatibility with many MP3 players, notably the iPod. With this new compatibility, this would make the Zune and iPod nearly being similar.