Gannett, the largest US newspaper publisher, is providing its editorial staff with iPhones, iPads and netbooks.
The company has told employees that it is buying thousands of devices.
In the memo from Gannett's newspaper chief, Bob Dickey, he says that readers' "speedy adoption of new technology for news consumption creates new opportunities for us to uniquely serve them.
"To do so, we must ensure our journalists are equipped and trained on the tools to work in new ways."
So "this week" Gannett has made a huge investment in news-gathering tools.
"These include: iPhone 4S and related accessories such as microphones to enhance audio for video; iPad2s and lightweight netbooks; MiFi wireless internet hotspots or tethering via the iPhone; microphones, cables and other accessories."
Dickey says: "These new tools will help our journalists meet the demands of the new news cycle, one that requires agility in real-time reporting, social media and greater emphasis on video storytelling."
The equipment should arrive next month and then there will be training "to ensure our journalists can maximize these new tools".
Dickey ends by describing the initiative as an "exciting step forward" and concludes: "These tools support the important work of our journalists: to create unique, impactful, high-quality local content in the communities we serve."
It is unclear whether Gannett's British division, Newsquest, will be included in the scheme. I would ask - but Newsquest is a newspaper publisher that refuses to speak to the press.
Sources: Poynter.org/Gannett blogspot
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