Apple confirms it will live-stream iPad event You'll be able to watch Apple lift the lid on its new products live as it happens -- provided the video stream holds up.

Apple has confirmed it will stream its 16 October event, giving eager spectators the chance to watch the tech giant unveil its latest gadgets as it happens.

Visitors to Apple's live site will see a holding page for the stream, with the text: "Join us here at apple.com/live on October 16 at 10am PT to watch our special event live." Hopefully it will be more interesting than the previous unveiling we have seen.