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Exclusive Get Smart clip available on iTunes Opening in cinemas on 22nd August, Get Smart is one of the most eagerly anticipated comedies of the summer. See for yourself what the fuss is about and download this free, exclusive clip from the iTunes Store. Introduced by stars Steve Carell and Anna Hathaway, the clip offers an important life lesson for us all ? if you?re on a plane and you find a piece of chewing gum on your shoe, don?t try to remove it with a match. App Store Picks: Last.fm Listen to more than 5 million tracks for free with Last.fm on your iPhone. Create streaming radio stations based on artists and genres, and listen for hours. The more you listen, the more Last.fm learns what you like and recommends new music based on your taste. Go to the Last.fm website, and you can see your iPhone and ITunes listening history, stored by Last.fm no matter where you?re listening. The Bank Job delivers the goods Part crime drama, part political intrigue, The Bank Job stole numerous critical plaudits when it tunnelled into cinemas earlier this year. Now available on iTunes for purchase (£10.99), the film tells the story of a bank heist in September 1971 that scored millions of pounds in cash and jewellery ? and incriminating evidence that implicated the royal family in a sex scandal. A belting British blockbuster, based on true events, in which the thieves were the most innocent people involved. Apple scoops 9 nominations in T3 Gadget Awards 2008 Apple has been nominated nine times in the T3 Gadget Awards 2008, earning more places in the shortlist than any other company. The iPhone, iPod Touch and MacBook Air have been singled out for categories as varied as ?Gadget you can?t live without?, the ?Drop-dead gorgeous award?, and ?Gadget of the year?. The winners are voted for by the public, with the results announced at a grand ceremony on 9th October. ?We?re thrilled to see that so many Apple products have made it through to the shortlist?, said Katherine Hannaford, News Editor of T3.com. Marks and Spencer launches interactive schoolwear for iPods High-street retailer Marks and Spencer unveils their Back to School collection for 2008, and front and centre is the ?Jackets for iPod? range, cleverly designed to securely contain iPods and neatly conceal wires for music on the move. Available in boy and girl sizes, the blazer and the coat each feature a five function keypad controller that?s discreetly built into the lapel area of the inside lining. Perfect for tech-savvy children as they embark on a new academic year, prices start at £25 for the blazer and £35 for the coat. Join the Nike+ Human Race Run with a million runners in a worldwide 10K. Race in one of 25 cities. Or run where you are with Nike + iPod. The Nike+ Human Race London event takes place on 31st August 2008, where thousands of runners in the UK will participate in a worldwide human race. With Paula Radcliffe leading 30,000 runners out of Wembley Stadium, you could be one of those racing in this amazing and record-breaking event. Tate Liverpool develops multimedia tour for iPod and iPhone Tate Liverpool has been offering visitors a free multimedia tour to accompany their Gustav Klimt exhibition, running from 30th May to 31st August, that provides provides a wealth of information about Klimt?s art, life and times. The tour was developed by Tate Media and is the first in the UK to be designed specifically for the iPod touch and iPhone. It?s the latest development in Tate?s Bafta award-winning multimedia tour programme, which focuses on how new technology can be used to enhance gallery visits. Apple Authorised Training Centres to Host Free Seminar in London From web design to 3D motion graphics, from broadcasting to podcasting, modern creative professionals need to be fluent in a dizzying variety of media. Register today for a free seminar at the South Bank Centre in London on September 17th, and discover how Apple offers powerful, intuitive solutions to your creative conundrums. This free event, hosted by the London College of Communication and the University of Westminster, will show you how to create compelling content ? from concept through to production and delivery ? across multiple media. App Store Picks: TubeStatus If you have an iPhone and are a regular user of the London Underground, then the fast-track to tube enlightenment is only a few stops away on the App Store. TubeStatus is a free iPhone app that replicates the station line status boards from Transport for London, all neatly ordered on one page. ?TubeStatus is a must-have iPhone app for London commuters?, states Simon Jary for PC Advisor, ?and great fun for everyone else who takes glee in the suffering of us cockneys down in the smoke?. ?Five best iPhone tricks? - The Daily Telegraph For the benefit of ?the seven million people (and counting) who have bought an Apple iPhone?, writes Claudine Beaumont for The Daily Telegraph, ?we?ve chosen our top five keyboard shortcuts and iPhone tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your iPhone?. Read the article to learn about selecting alternative characters, taking screenshots, typing in multiple languages, and more besides. Make a music video with a message, courtesy of BOOM! Are you an aspiring filmmaker aged 16-25? Interested in making a music video with a positive social message? If the answer?s a resounding yes, then you?re invited by BOOM! to create a music video for a new song called ?Soldier?s Eyes? by Jack Savoretti. The best video will be selected to accompany the song?s UK release in February 2009, including screenings across all MTV channels, and the makers will also receive a special award at the BOOM! Awards event in London in February 2009. Pro Tip of the Week: Managing login items If you have a song you like to hear whenever you startup your Mac or an application ? Safari, perhaps ? you can?t do without, let Mac OS X Leopard launch them for you when you log in to your account or start up your Mac. Learn how by reading the latest Pro Tip of the Week.