Ten One Design reveals Autograph for Snow Leopard
Ten One Design (http://www.tenonedesign.com), creators of the Pogo
Sketch, the first stylus for MacBook trackpads, have launched
Autograph -- a new signature application compatible with Mac OS X
10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
For a limited time only, Ten One Design customers purchasing the Pogo
Sketch for just $14.95 can get a free licensed download of the
application; both must be placed in the shopping cart at the same
time to receive this offer. The application alone can be purchased
for $6.95 and allows users to capture their signatures and create
sketches on MacBook trackpads.
After signing the trackpad using the Pogo Sketch, the signature is
automatically inserted into Microsoft Word, Mail, Pages, text
documents and even iChat. Other features of the application include
the ability to undo/redo strokes with a 3-finger swipe motion, quick
launch capabilities and biometric information captures all the things
that make a signature uniquely yours. Users can even control pen
color and stroke...
Snow Leopard sessions announced for Macworld 2010
Macworld 2010 will feature two full days of technical conference
content dedicated to Apple's newest operating system, Mac OS X Snow
Leopard, IDG World Expo (http://www.idgworldexpo.com), owner of
Macworld 2010, announced today. Macworld 2010, taking place February
9 - 13, 2010, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is the world's
premier event singularly focused on the Apple products platform.
Apple released Snow Leopard on Friday, August 28. In anticipation of
the release, IDG World Expo has built a comprehensive program of
conference content and training opportunities led by world-class
faculty and aimed at helping new and experienced users unlock the
full potential of Snow Leopard.
"When Apple releases a new OS, Macworld is the first and best place
to learn how to use and maximize its capabilities," said Paul Kent,
Macworld general manager and vice president at IDG World Expo.
"Macworld provides the community with the education, hands-on
training and support needed to get more...
Seagate, MusicSkins join forces to add custom options to external
Seagate (http://www.seagate.com), a provider of hard drives and
storage solutions, and MusicSkins, which makes music and
music-related, vinyl skin products, have announced a marketing
partnership to add personal flair to the FreeAgent Go and FreeAgent
Go for Mac external hard drives.
MusicSkins utilize a patented 3M adhesive technology that prevents
air bubbles and allows for both easy application and clean removal,
according to Vince Bartozzi, president, MusicSkins. These vinyl skins
offer a distinctive look, and personal style to Seagate external
drives, while also safeguarding the device with a durable
anti-scratch, anti-UV coating to protect the exterior of the hard
drive, he adds.
Tricking out your FreeAgent external portable drive is easy.
Consumers can either purchase a skin directly from Seagate.com when
purchasing a FreeAgent Go drive, or outfit a previously purchased
drive by visiting http://www.seagate.com/musicskins and selecting a
skin from the library of designs, or...
Blackmagic Design announces support for Snow Leopard
Blackmagic Design has released a new software installer for its
Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity products that adds full support
for the new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. This new software release
also includes support for the highly popular editing solution, Final
Cut Studio 3.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard enables Blackmagic Design customers to
migrate to the next generation of 64- bit processing for the Mac.
This new software provides a smoother and more fluid experience that
editors and compositors using Blackmagic Design products will love.
"Our close development relationship with Apple has enabled Blackmagic
Design to take full advantage of the many exiting new features in Mac
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard from the very first day of its release," said
Grant Petty, CEO. "Our customers demand high performance workstations
and Mac OS X 10.6 dramatically improves speed and responsiveness of
creative workstations, so we expect rapid adoption by video
professionals."
This new software update...
Casio announces two new digital cameras
Casio has released two new digital camera models today, the EXILIM
Zoom EX-Z280 and EX-Z33. The newly designed EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 and
EX-Z33 are the ideal cameras for new comers to digital photography or
families seeking a second or replacement camera. Both models feature
modernized features and improved image processing that simplify
capturing images of family, friends, special events, holidays and
everything in between with ease.
The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 is a 12.1 effective megapixel digital camera
boasting a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens in a stylish and
slim compact body. It comes complete with Casio's standard
high-performance features, such as CCD-shift image stabilization
mechanism and Face Detection function. The Easy Mode function helps
new comers grasp camera settings by offering a simplified menu screen
for seamless navigation.
At the heart of the new EX-Z280 is the EXILIM Engine 4.0, which
delivers higher image quality and lower power consumption in an even...
Cortado virtualizes desktops for iPhones, BlackBerry smartphones
Through virtualization, Cortado says it's bringing desktops and
traditional computer functions directly to smartphones. Users have
access to the corporate network with complete file management
features, options to view and email documents from the network, and
print, fax or scan while on the go.
The Cortado Corporate Server doesn't rely on traditional remote
access technologies such as ICA or RDP but uses an application that
is tailor-made for the small screen, according to Roger Guerrero,
sales nanager Cortado Enterprise Solutions. This avoids the
limitation that traditional Windows desktops face on small screens,
making it simple to implement into any IT environment without an
extensive investment in technology, he adds.
An application fully integrated into a smartphone's OS communicates
with the Cortado Corporate Server on the company network. The
smartphone alone is not able to perform tasks such as creating PDF
documents or database reports. However, these tasks can be executed...
Stellar unveils Wipe application for the Mac
Stellar Information Systems
(http://www.stellarinfo.com/file-eraser-mac.htm) has launched Stellar
Wipe 1.0 for Mac OS X (US$39 for a single user license). It's for
permanently erasing all data from Mac hard disks, making its recovery
impossible.
It's a data erasure tool that uses methods to overwrite and remove
all the traces of data stored on the hard disk. Meeting the most
stringent data overwriting regulations, it is a highly reliable tool
that prevents your business sensitive data falling into offensive
hands. The free demo version of the product is available at Stellar's
website.
"Companies often store their sensitive information on hard drives
that might fall into wrong hands and can cause security breaches.
When discarding, selling or recycling Mac hard drives, companies
require complete data removal to stand against any chance of criminal
liability that might harm their reputation and market presence." said
Sunil Chandna, Stellar Information Systems CEO.
"Simple file deletion...
ATTO Technology to showcase 8Gb/s fibre channel virtualization
ATTO Technology (http://www.attotech.com) has announced that it will
be featuring 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Adapters and 8Gb/s Fibre
Channel RAID Storage Controller in a live demonstration of an
efficient, secure and robust VMware solution for corporate data
centers at VMworld this week. The ATTO Celerity FC-82EN and
FastStream SC 8500 increase the benefits of server virtualization by
providing greater I/O bandwidth and storage capacity for the
deployment of multiple virtual machines running various applications.
ATTO's comprehensive 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA product line, consisting
of single-, dual- and quad-channel PCIe 2.0 solutions, meets the
high-performance demands of IT environments, including large server
farms and server clusters. Celerity HBAs also feature ATTO's
exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) Technology that provides
controlled acceleration of large and small blocks of data, enabling
users to achieve the ultimate in IOPS performance. The FastStream SC
8500 storage...
Comm-Unity plug-ins ready for Snow Leopard
Comm-Unity Networking Systems has announced that all of their
FileMaker Pro 7+ plug-ins are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard"). All plug-ins, with the exception of CNS Image, are fully
functional.
CNS Image has a few minor issues which will be corrected in the
coming months, according to the folks at Comm-Unity. To celebrate
the release of Snow Leopard, CNS is offering a 25 percent discount on
all FileMaker Pro 7+ plug-ins through Sept. 4. You can browse all CNS
Plug-ins at http://www.cnsplug-ins.com/
Peachpit announces Snow Leopard books
Peachpit has announced four books
(http://www.peachpit.com/snowleopard) that will
be shipping on the same day as Apple's new Snow
Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) operating system. Snow
Leopard introduces and upgrades many new features
and technologies, with hidden power that new and
experienced users can learn to take advantage of
to maximize their use. The following Peachpit
books, shipping on the same day as the Snow
Leopard software, are designed to help any user
unlock the power of Snow Leopard:
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: Peachpit Learning
Series
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321635388)
is the latest update of Robin Williams'
bestselling guide that will have readers working
miracles in no time with Snow Leopard. With this
book, readers can learn in their own way, whether
it's working through the lessons from start to
finish, jumping straight to step-by-step
exercises about new features, or looking up just
what they need at that moment.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard:...
Sync'Em adds support for Google recurring/detached calendar
Derman Enterprises has released Sync'Em 1.4.0
(http://www.syncem.com), an update of the sync hub for Macs. The
upgrade adds support for Google recurring/detached calendar events
and Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With Sync'Em, you can sync your Exchange, Google and/or Address Book
contacts and sync your Exchange and/or Google contacts across
multiple Exchange and/or Google accounts.
Sync'Em is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher and costs
US$39.95 for a single user license. Version 1.4.0 is a free update
for registered users. A demo is available for download.
Hydra for Mac OS X updated for Snow Leopard
Creaceed (http://www.creaceed.com/) has updated Hydra, a Mac OS X
10.5 ("Leopard") tool for HDR image creation, to version 2.1.2. The
new version is ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Hydra is a software that gives human eye perception to photography by
creating high dynamic range (HDR) images from a series of regular
photographies, either from DSLRs or traditional point-and-shoot
cameras, according to Raphael Sebbe of Creaceed. The software uses a
number of regular photographies with different expositions (darker
and lighter photos) to create a superior one which is much closer to
what one's eye can see, he adds. This image is also known as a high
dynamic range, or HDR, image because a single photography can't
represent the full gamut of light due to physical limitations of the
sensor.
You don't have to use a tripod for Hydra images as is usually the
case with HDR softwares. Hydra uses the same warping algorithm as
Morph Age, which permits the alignment of images with offsets...
Ambrosia updates its utilities for Snow Leopard
Ambrosia Software (http://www.ambrosiasw.com) has announced the
simultaneous release of WireTap Studio 1.0.12, WireTap Anywhere
1.0.5, and Snapz Pro X 2.2.0. They all bring Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard") compatibility, as well as other improvements.
WireTap Studio is an audio recording and management solution, which
will allow you to manipulate and manage your audio. You can record
the discrete audio output of any application, as well as all Mac
system audio, or even record audio input from any microphone,
line-in, or audio input hardware.
WireTap Anywhere is a suite of components that lets you take the
audio output from any Mac application or hardware input device and
bring it into your favorite audio recording application.
Snapz Pro X allows you to record anything on your screen, saving it
as a QuickTime movie or screenshot that can be e-mailed, put up on
the web, or passed around however you want. WireTap Studio retails
for US$69; WireTap Anywhere for $129, and Snapz Pro X sells...
REAL Software Announces REAL World Regional Events
REAL Software, creator of REALbasic, a cross-platform software
development tool for Mac, Windows and Linux, today announced the REAL
World Regional Events, two one-day events that will take place in
November 3rd in Atlanta and November 5th in Chicago. REAL Software is
also looking for speakers to present sessions on various topics at
these events.
The REAL World Regional Events are the definitive events for anyone
who wants to get the most out of REALbasic, REAL Studio and REAL
Server. This conference will give users the opportunity to hear from
other REALbasic, REAL Studio and REAL Server users and experts on how
to improve their knowledge and skills as a developer. These events
will feature a keynote presentation from Geoff Perlman, REAL
Software's Founder and CEO that will cover upcoming features, like
Reporting and Cocoa, along with REAL Software's strategic direction.
REAL Software offers speakers a free pass to the conference. Those
interested in presenting REALbasic, REAL...
Things now supports Spotlight, Quick Look, Snow Leopard
Cultured Code (http://www.culturedcode.com) has released version 1.2
of Things for Mac. The task management app now lets you add tasks to
Things from other applications. Things now also supports Spotlight
and Quick Look, and is fully localized into six languages: English,
French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Russian.
What's more, the software now offers a new system wide keyboard
shortcut that invokes the Quick Entry dialog with autofill. This lets
you add information to the notes of a new to-do from the currently
active application: a web page address from Safari, a link to an
email from Mac OS X Mail, or even links to files from the Finder.
With a key stroke, the Quick Entry dialog appears pre-filled with the
information you selected.
The Things 1.2 update, iGTD importer, and plug-ins are free for
licensed users and can be downloaded from the Cultured Code web site.
iGTD users who donated in the past will receive free Things licenses
via email.
Things for Mac is available on...
Chronos announces upcoming NoteLife for the iPhone
Chronos Inc. today announced the forthcoming release of NoteLife, the
media-rich note manager for iPhone. According to Robert McCullough,
Vice President of Development at Chronos, "NoteLife is a
game-changing note manager for the iPhone. It allows users to create,
view and organize more kinds of notes than any other iPhone
application and it has stunning Cover Flow views that no other iPhone
note manager has. Plus, it synchronizes with SOHO Notes, our
award-winning note manager for Mac, so users can easily keep their
notes synchronized between their computer and their iPhone."
NoteLife will be released on or around September 22, 2009 pending
approval by Apple. NoteLife costs $4.99 and will be available on
Apple's App Store. Detailed product information and screen shots are
available on the Chronos website (www.chronosnet.com).
NoteLife is a media-rich note manager for iPhone and iPod touch
devices. NoteLife makes it easy for users to securely keep the
details of their life with them...
DisplayLink updates drivers for Mac OS X 10.6
DisplayLink (http://www.displaylink.com/) has posted new Mac OS X
beta drivers for the software that lets you add up to four additional
monitors to any Intel Mac through USB. The new beta (version 1.5) is
compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With the drivers, even a Mac mini can have four additional monitors
for a total of five. You can manage and configure DisplayLink USB
multi-display technology using the standard Mac OS X System
Preferences.
Omni Group adds Snow Leopard support to all apps
The Omni Group has released new versions of all of their shipping
software, including OmniFocus, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, OmniPlan,
OmniWeb, OmniGraphSketcher, OmniDiskSweeper, and OmniDazzle. All
applications have been updated to include Snow Leopard support, with
new features in both OmniFocus and OmniGraffle.
OmniFocus, the Omni Group's Getting Things Done-inspired task
management program, now includes a completely redesigned interface
for Perspectives, the feature that allows you to save customized view
settings for your OmniFocus window. OmniFocus 1.7 also provides the
ability to view a list of attachments in your OmniFocus document, and
delete them as necessary in order to speed document syncing.
Also added to OmniFocus 1.7 is improved overall sync performance, as
well as a number of interface improvements including some visual
changes designed to make the user experience smoother and simpler.
More information is available at:
(http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnifocus...
Vinotekasoft uncorks Vinoteka 1.2.2 for Mac OS X
Vinotekasoft (http://www.vinotekasoft.com ) has
unveiled a new minor version of Vinoteka,
Vinoteka 1.2.2, the ultimate wine cellar
management software for Mac. In a unique and
gorgeous interface showing bottles, cellars and
tasting notes, Vinoteka brings the best wine
cellar management experience to Mac users.
Extremely easy and fun to use, Vinoteka offers a
fantastic and realistic environment to manage
your references, your bottles (wine, liquors or
spirits), recreate your cellar, save your tasting
notes and add your own food and wine pairings.
The very new feature of Vinoteka, which provides
autofilling of some reference fields, provides
users with the most advanced technology in terms
of wine management. Customizable and
user-friendly, straight-to-the point and
nevertheless very professional, Vinoteka is the
ultimate companion every wine lover needs.
Vinoteka, other than being as intuitive as
possible, is based on the lastest Mac OS X
Leopard technologies and brings a wealth of...
Eye Scream Factory releases DVD Art Professional Volume III
Eye Scream Factory has released Eye Scream Factory DVD Art
Professional Volume III (US$99.95). These all-purpose DVD menu and
packaging design templates can be modified using Adobe Photoshop and
imported into leading DVD creation software.
DVD Art Professional Volume III includes 20 themes and 240 templates
for DVD menus, disc labels, and case inserts. Videographers can
create new looks and styles by adjusting colors, changing text, or
moving layers. DVD Art Professional Volume III features a variety of
all-purpose templates suitable for a range of DVD projects. Many
design elements are separate Photoshop layers. What's more, each
template set additionally includes photo and video drop zones.
Eye Scream Factory products support a range of media resolutions and
formats including HD, NTSC, and PAL. The templates are compatible
with any Mac or Windows DVD authoring application that imports .PSD
files. Tutorials and sample templates are available on the Eye Scream
Factory web site at http...
Deep Freeze updated for Snow Leopard
Faronics (http://www.faronics.com) has updated Deep Freeze Mac --
which protects and preserves original computer configurations,
eliminating routine maintenance, while allowing complete unrestricted
access to the computer -- to version 4.5, which is compatible with
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With Deep Freeze, IT professionals can perform rebuilds, re-image, or
troubleshoot computers. IT administrators are able to map user
accounts individually or by user type to an unprotected partition or
a Thawspace to retain user documents, pictures, movies, bookmarks and
other data between protected sessions. Deep Freeze Mac offers a range
of enterprise capabilities via its integration with Apple Remote
Desktop.
A free, fully functional 30-day evaluation version of Deep Freeze Mac
can be downloaded at the Faronics web site. Contact Faronics for
pricing options.
Now X Client for Macintosh shipping
Now Software (http://www.nowsoftware.com) has released Now Up-to-Date
X and Now Contact X, the first two modules in its Now X line of
products. Now X, previously codenamed NightHawk, is an integrated
application that builds upon the calendar and contact management
functionality provided by Now Software's acclaimed Now Up-to-Date &
Contact software.
"As a leader in the contact and calendar management software market,
we decided the time was right to completely rebuild our core product,
using the latest technology to provide improved scalability,
reliability, and performance," says John Wallace, president of Now
Software.
The first two modules for Now X are Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact
X, which are calendar and contact clients for the Mac. These modules
are currently available for Mac OS X 10.4.11 and higher -- with
Windows versions of both clients currently in testing.
Now X for Macintosh is currently shipping and is priced at US$129.95
for the online download version. (This...
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 5 plug-in now supports Final Cut Pro 7
SmartSound Software says its Sonicfire Pro 5 plug-in now supports
Apple Final Cut Pro 7, which was released last month. The plug-in
allows Final Cut Pro users to add complete customized soundtracks to
their Final Cut Pro projects in a few steps.
Using SmartSound's Sonicfire Pro 5 plug-in, users are able to import
the markers and in/out points from a Final Cut Pro video sequence.
Any track and arrangement selected from the entire SmartSound music
library will already be timed to fit within any markers on the
sequence. In addition to fitting the track to length, users can take
advantage of Sonicfire Pro 5's features such as Timing Control and
Mood Mapping, which allow users to adjust the timing of specific
beats and control individual instrument volume levels, instantly
mapped to their video.
After customizing music to match their visuals, users can then click
"Send To" and their music track will be added directly into their
Final Cut project. Later, if users need to make changes to...
Power Manager ready for Snow Leopard
DssW has updated Power Manager (http://www.dssw.co.uk/powermanager/),
a Mac OS X utility designed to help users save energy by automating
Macs, to version 3.7.3. The upgrade includes improved Login Window
notifications and support for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With Power Manager, users can schedule their Macs to start up or
wake, shut down, restart, log out, switch to the login window, and
sleep. A 30-day demo is available for download. Power Manager costs
approximately US$27 for a single-user license. Volume discounts for
100-plus Macs are available. Version 3.7.3 is free for registered
users of Power Manager 3.x. System requirements are Mac OS X 10.4 or
later.
Now X Client for Macintosh Now Shipping
Now X Client for Macintosh Now Shipping
Now X for Macintosh Provides a Major Upgrade to Now Up-to-Date and Contact
COLUMBUS, OHIO - August, 27 2009 - Now Software today announced the release
of Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X, the first two modules in its Now X
line of products. Now X, previously codenamed NightHawk, is an integrated
application that builds upon the calendar and contact management
functionality provided by Now Software's acclaimed Now Up-to-Date & Contact
software.
"As a leader in the contact and calendar management software market, we
decided the time was right to completely rebuild our core product, using
the latest technology to provide improved scalability, reliability, and
performance," said John Wallace, president of Now Software.
Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X
The first two modules for Now X are Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X,
which are calendar and contact clients for the Mac. These modules are
currently available for the Macintosh (Mac OS X...
Nova media introduces compact WLAN router with 3G modem connector
Nova media has introduced GlobeSurfer X.1
(http://www.novamedia.de/e_pages/e_produkte_gs_x1.html), a very small
WLAN b/g/n router which can connect to a 3G usb modem to share a
mobile Internet access with a local network. The Router uses a
webinterface for configuration and offers a quick setup wizard to
setup a local network in no time.
"For a truly mobile solution, a 3G usb modem can be connected to the
X.1 to establish and share a mobile Internet connection. A mobile
office or a LAN party can thus be established in a matter of
minutes.", states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media.
"GlobeSurfer X.1 supports all relevant encryptions and features a
preconfigured firewall. An expert mode allows a user-defined
configuration. The X.1 is compact and stylish with a small footprint
of only 100 mm x 100 mm x 25 mm."
GlobeSurfer X.1 offers two 100 Mbps Ethernet ports to e.g. connect a
DSL modem, switches and/or other computers. If a DSL modem is
connected to the router, it supports...
Softpress offers free copy of Snow Leopard with selected retail
To celebrate the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Softpress
will be offering a free copy of Apple's newest operating system with
every full-priced retail copy of Freeway Pro or Freeway Express sold
through the Apple Stores, PowerMax or The Mac Store.
"We're really excited about the release of Snow Leopard," said Ian
Schray, US Marketing Manager. "It's another great leap forward and
we're keen to help our users benefit from Apple's newest technology."
To be eligible, purchases of Freeway must be made before September 30, 2009.
Snow Leopard is an upgrade for Mac OS X Leopard users and requires a
Mac with an Intel processor.
Pricing and Availability
This Special Offer for Freeway 5 Pro and Freeway 5 Express is
available to purchasers at the Apple Store online and at several
physical locations. For details of how to take advantage of the offer
or the nearest store stocking Freeway, visit the Softpress web site
(http://www.softpress.com/offers/snowleopard)
Iomega announces new four-drive NAS appliance
Iomega (http://www.iomega.com) has announced the next generation of
its quad-drive desktop NAS appliance with the worldwide launch of the
new Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d. It's designed as a NAS appliance for
small businesses, distributed offices and home office networks that
require advanced data storage and protection features without the
need for a dedicated IT staff, according to Jonathan Huberman,
president of Iomega and the Consumer and Small Business Products
Division of EMC.
The ix4-200d NAS appliance provides up to 8TB of networked storage
that easily integrates with existing infrastructure for expanded
storage, file-sharing and backup of critical business data. The
ix4-200d delivers advanced features such as: iSCSI block-level access
for efficient storage utilization; device-to-device replication to
network targets for business continuity and file recovery; multiple
RAID configurations for the highest level of data protection; Windows
Active Directory support; remote access...
Grosshandle is new merchandise manager software for Mac OS X
Seven Lakes Software (http://www.sevenlakessoftware.com) has
introduced Grosshandel 1.0 for Mac OS X. It manages purchase,
inventory and sales processes for small B2B companies.
According to the folks at Seven Lakes Software, Grosshandel adapts
the operating concept of well known Mac OS X applications like
iTunes. All functions share the same user interface concept.
Grosshandel's enterprise level price and inventory system are
designed for trading firms dealing with corporate customers. Features
such as support for international tax systems, professional unit
management and automated warehouse planning are available for SOHO
(small office/home office) users.
Grosshandel costs approximately US$590. It's available in English and
German and requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") or higher.
Intego updates all its products for Snow Leopard
Intego (http://www.intego.com), the Macintosh security specialist,
has announced that all of its software is fully compatible with Mac
OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"), which will be released on Aug. 28.
The following versions of Intego's programs -- single versions or
part of Dual Protection or Internet Security Barrier bundles -- are
fully compatible with Snow Leopard: NetBarrier X5, 10.5.4;
VirusBarrier X5, 10.5.9; Personal Backup X5, 10.5.6; ContentBarrier
X5, 10.5.5; Personal Antispam X5, 10.5.3; FileGuard X5, 10.5.2;
VirusBarrier Server; and VirusBarrier Mail Gateway, 10.5.9
Intego NetUpdate, provided with all Intego programs, will allow
eligible users to update their software for free; all Intego programs
updated for Snow Leopard will be available for download on or before
Friday, Aug. 28. All users need to do is run NetUpdate and download
and install the latest versions of their Intego software.
SmartBackup ready for Snow Leopard
Freeridecoding has updated SmartBackup
(http://freeridecoding.com/smartbackup), a Mac OS X app for
lightweight backups, to version 2.5. The upgrade is ready for Mac OS
X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). It's also 64-bit with new performance
optimization and updated Automator action.
SmartBackup performs backups to hard drives, network sharepoints,
webDAV, USB sticks and iPods. It supports configuration via Spotlight
"saved searches," archiving of deleted or changed items, file
exclusion, handling of multiple backup sets, one-click restore and
automation using iCal, Automator or shellscripts.
SmartBackup costs US$22 for a single-user license; site licenses are
also available. Version 2.5 is a free update for registered users.
Smart Technologies announces upcoming Mac version of Smart
Smart Technologies has announced the Mac version of Smart Notebook SE
(Student Edition) software. Smart Notebook SE Mac
(http://www.Smarttech.com/Smartnotebook)was created specifically to
meet the needs of tech-savvy students by providing them with a
learning tool that complements the way they think and organize,
according to Smart CEO Nancy Knowlton.
The student edition is compatible with the Mac version of Smart
Notebook software, which many K--12 teachers use as their primary
lesson creation and delivery application. The Windows software was
released in October 2008 and made available on a 2GB USB silicon
bracelet in December 2008. The Smart Notebook SE bracelet lets
students access any computer, complete assignments and save work to a
single, portable USB key. A Mac version of the Smart Notebook SE
bracelet will be available this fall.
Smart Notebook remains one of the most popular collaborative learning
software applications in the world, with more than 25 million
classroom users...
Dashwood Cinema Solutions releases Stereo3D Toolbox for Final
Noise Industries, developer of visual effects
tools for the postproduction and broadcast
markets, has announced that new development
partner, Dashwood Cinema Solutions, has released
its first FxPack; Stereo3D Toolbox for
Stereoscopic 3D mastering.
Created by Dashwood Cinema Solutions founder, Tim
Dashwood, Stereo3D Toolbox is an FxFactory
powered plug-in designed to work with Adobe After
Effects CS3/CS4, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple
Motion and Apple Final Cut Express applications.
With Stereo3D Toolbox, artists can output their
media to a range of Stereoscopic 3D formats (side
by side, over/under, checkerboard, interlace,
anaglyph), as well as manage the demuxing of side
by side, interlace and over/under formatting.
Compositing features and capabilities include
keyframeable x, y, z-axis convergence, individual
left/right eye scale, color correction, selective
flip/flop, reframing and "auto scale"
compensation. Features include:
� Input formats: separate left/right, side by side, over/...
TextExpander touch released for the iPhone
SmileOnMyMac has released TextExpander touch, the iPhone/iPod touch
version of the customizable typing shortcut tool. It's available for
US$1.99 at the Apple App Store; after that it will cost $4.99.
With TextExpander touch, iPhone users can enter frequently-used text
using short abbreviations. Once notes are composed using TextExpander
shortcuts, they can be sent directly to Mail and Twitter clients.
They can also be used in other iPhone apps via copy and paste. Each
snippet has its own action menu as well; snippet contents can be sent
directly to Mail and Twitter clients or copied to the Clipboard with
a couple of taps.
Users who have TextExpander on the Mac can share snippet groups with
their iPhone via a local network. Both the Mac and the iPhone must be
on the same WiFi network. Snippet groups can also be shared between
devices.
Because of the limitations of the iPhone OS, TextExpander touch
doesn't work in the background, as it does on the Mac. Notes must
first be composed in...
Thomson Reuters ships EndNote X3 For Mac OS X
Thomson Reuters has released EndNote X3 for Mac
OS X (http://www.endnote.com), an update of the
bibliographic management software that includes
EndNote Web and is used by researchers,
librarians and students worldwide. It costs
US$299.95, though student and multi-user
discounts are available.
EndNote X3 increases productivity for researchers
by delivering new ways to group references and
find full text when off campus, expanding
AppleScript support for key EndNote tasks,
offering new composite styles popular with
chemistry journals, and more, says Keith
MacGregor, executive vice president at Thomson
Reuters. For instance, it expands the existing
AppleScripts so users can enhance searches, add
references to groups and match existing EndNote
references with local PDF files using DOI and
PMCID unique identifier data.
A detailed dictionary and documentation help
users to automate these repetitive tasks. Other
features include the ability to:
° Create multiple bibliographies within a...
WoodWing updates Enterprise content publishing platform
WoodWing Software (http://www.woodwing.com) has
released Enterprise 6.3 , the latest version of
the company's flagship content publishing
platform. The new versioin offers several new
features, taking the integration with the
customers software environment one step further.
Users can simply double-click on files of any
type in Content Station to directly open them in
their source application. After editing and
closing the files, they will be checked in again
in Content Station. This feature allows users to
make Content Station their primary tool for
research and production of content. This
functionality will be used heavily for Adobe
Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Apple Keynote
and video files, among others.
Content Station is equipped with a new Quick Look
feature that allows the user to preview files in
a pop-up window when pressing the spacebar -- a
method to evaluate images and videos. Other
enhancements include:
° Improved screen layout and numerous other user
interface...
SendStation releases PocketDock Line Out Mini USB adapter for...
SendStation Systems (http://www.sendstation.com) has released what is
says is the world's smallest Mini USB-to-iPod adapter with integrated
Line Out jack: the US$29.95 PocketDock Line Out Mini USB.
SendStation's President Andre Klein says that Mini USB has become the
connectivity standard for portable electronic devices. The latest
addition to the PocketDock family of iPod and iPhone adapters
addresses that: now you can sync and charge your iPod or iPhone using
the same cables, wall or car chargers found with digital cameras,
portable hard drives, GPS devices, PDAs and many more. Additionally
the integrated 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) Line Out jack offers pristine audio
quality for connecting the iPod or iPhone to your home or car stereo
or DJ equipment.
The new PocketDock Line Out Mini USB comes in black color, weighs
four grams and with 7 by 25.5 mm has the same footprint as Apple's
iPod plug, so it fits through the dock connector opening of any case.
Like all SendStation accessories with 30-...
Axiotron releases Quickscript public beta for Mac OS X
Axiotron has released a public beta version of Quickscript
(http://www.axiotron.com/quickscript), the company's new handwriting
recognition application. Quickscript offers handwriting recognition
in 26 languages to Mac users with systems running Mac OS X 10.5.x or
higher -- including users of Axiotron's Modbook and Mac users who
have pen tablet devices with the latest drivers installed.
By incorporating technology developed by Vision Objects, Quickscript
lets users write in Microsoft Word, Excel, Pages, TextEdit and other
applications that accept text input. Its features include a pop-up
text-entry pane, configurable interface, basic gesture support,
personal dictionary and handwriting recognition training.
For users of Axiotron's Modbook, Quickscript provides a text-entry
option. With the text recognition engine, Quickscript transforms the
Modbook into a note-taking device.
Quickscript supports 26 languages, including Japanese, Korean,
Chinese and Arabic. The application comes pre-...
Mad Skills Motocross drives onto Mac OS X
Turborilla has released their very first title for Mac OS X, Mad
Skills Motocross (http://www.MadSkillsMotocross.com/). It's a
sidescrolling motocross game that costs US$25.95.
Mad Skills Motocross has 40 racing tracks and 12 special challenge
tracks. It's about racing against the computer or against friends.
Getting to the finish line in the shortest time possible is the
primary goal, while pulling off backflips, frontflips, wheelies and
more is the secondary goal.
You'll collect achievement-like stars for tricks. You will get
power-ups that might seem silly and useless at first. But these
power-ups will be very useful once it "clicks" for you and you figure
out when and how to use them.
New stand turns Apple laptop into a desktop
Twelve South (http://twelvesouth.com) has released the BookArc, an
US$49.99 metal stand designed to hold any Apple laptop, from MacBook
Air to the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The stand is designed to free up desk
space and create a cleaner, less cluttered workspace by allowing the
laptop to operate while in a closed vertical position.
A BookArc "six-pack" geared towards design studios and Mac-based
offices is being offered at a bundled discount price of $249.99. When
a laptop is placed into the heavy gauge steel stand, it's held in
place by a soft silicone cushion. Three different sizes of
easy-to-install cushions are included in the box, ensuring the right
fit for various Mac models.
Silicone footpads also protect the surface of your desk from
scratches. BookArc has a compact footprint of 10 by 4 inches.
"Our vision behind BookArc was twofold," says Andrew Green,
co-founder and design principal of Twelve South. "First, we see the
MacBook as a beautiful piece of art that deserves to be put...
Native Instruments introduces Scarbee Pre-Bass
Native Instruments has introduced Scarbee Pre-Bass
(http://www.native-instruments.com/scarbeeprebass.info), a new, US$89
software instrument that provides a musical rendition of the iconic
Fender Precision bass. It's derived from the Scarbee Blue Bass
library, and the first release in the recently established
development partnership between sampling expert Thomas Hansen Skarbye
and Native Instruments.
Powered by the Kontakt engine and playable via the free Kontakt
Player or the Kontakt 3 sampler, Scarbee Pre-Bass delivers the full
sonic spectrum of the most popular bass guitar of all time, suitable
for a universal array of musical styles from pop and rock to hip-hop,
jazz, funk and beyond, according to the folks at NI.
All four strings of the original instrument have been sampled in nine
velocities, resulting in over 4,000 individual studio-grade samples.
The sample material was recorded through a DI, using round-wound
strings for a bright and punchy sound. Specific "Player Profiles"...
Bare Bones Software releases TextWrangler 3.0
Bare Bones Software has released TextWrangler 3.0
(http://www.barebones.com/support/textwrangler/current_notes.html),
an update to the text editor. The new version introduces direct
editing within disk browsers and search results windows, as well as
non-modal Find and Multi-File Search windows.
TextWrangler 3.0 also offers improved FTP performance, an overhauled
FTP/SFTP user interface, revamped Ruby and JavaScript language
support, and other improvements to the built-in programming language
support. TextWrangler's search and replace power is now channeled
through modeless Find and Multi-File Search windows, which sport new
options and still offer keyboard controls for streamlined operation.
The Find Differences command now generates more usable results for
file comparisons, and now supports reviewing and applying discrete
differences that occur within lines.
This new version introduces a revamped interface for working with
files via FTP and SFTP, significant improvements to FTP file...
KeyCue update lets you get the most out of your QuicKeys...
Ergonis Software (http://www.ergonis.com) has released KeyCue 4.5, an
update of the keyboard shortcut "cheat sheet." The upgrade adds two
high-contrast large-font themes to make KeyCue even more helpful for
visually impaired users. With this version and version 4.0 of
QuicKeys, the two applications work together allowing KeyCue to show
the currently active QuicKeys shortcuts.
KeyCue detects and displays an instant overview of all shortcuts.
Version 4.0 goes a step further by making the items in the KeyCue
window clickable. This makes shortcuts instantly executable by
clicking them while browsing the KeyCue window.
KeyCue 4.5 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or Mac OS X 10.5. It's Universal
Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. The upgrade
to KeyCue 4.5 is free for anyone who has purchased KeyCue in the last
two years. For new users the cost is US$29 for a single user license.
.
Instead of purchasing KeyCue by itself, customers can get the
Macility Productivity Bundle that also...
Parallels Desktop now offered in 'Switch to Mac'...
Parallels, which specializes in virtualization
and automation software, has unveiled a complete
solution designed to simplify the process of
"switching" from a PC to Mac. Parallels Desktop
Switch to Mac Edition empowers users to
effortlessly make the move to Mac without the
risk of losing familiar and important data and
applications on their Microsoft Windows-based PCs
according to CEO Serguei Beloussov.
The product combines a set of tools and
interactive tutorials with Parallels Desktop 4.0
for Mac to help "Switchers" understand how to
operate Mac OS X, transfer all PC data and
applications, and run their Windows applications
on their new Macs.
"The growth in switching is partially due to the
ease-of-use and cool capabilities of the Mac,"
Beloussov says. "However, users don't want to
lose the data they have accumulated and the
applications they are already familiar with.
Building on our proven track record of Mac
innovation, we have addressed this concern and
made learning the new...
TechSmith Releases Camtasia for Mac
TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of
screen capture and screen recording solutions,
today announced that Camtasia for Mac is
available immediately for download and purchase.
With Camtasia for Mac customers can create
professional and engaging presentations,
demonstrations, screencasts, training and
marketing videos in HD-quality video to reach
audiences online, on AppleÒ portable media
devices, and on popular video sharing sites like
YouTube.
To celebrate the release of Camtasia for Mac,
TechSmith is offering a special introductory
price of $99.00 through the end of the year for a
single user license including a full-featured
30-day free trial.
A brief overview screencast of Camtasia for Mac
can be viewed here:
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasiamac/videos/overview.asp.
Camtasia for Mac delivers a streamlined recording
experience with intuitive and efficient editing
so marketing, creative and sales professionals
can create multimedia content that engages and
informs to...
HyperIP acceleration makes Live VMotion Migration commercially
NetExÒ, which specializes in WAN optimization
software, has announced that its software-only
HyperIPÒ for VMware optimization is the first
industry solution to support the migration and
acceleration of live VMotion images between
VMware virtual machines over existing IP WAN
connections.
HyperIP WAN optimization software has taken a
giant step forward in support of VMware's vision
for VMotion over distance by providing software
that enhances the delivery of VMotion migration
and storage VMotion over existing IP WAN
infrastructures by enhancing throughput 600
percent, according to Robert MacIntyre, vice
president, Business Development and Marketing at
NetEx. NetEx has already solved the latency
problem with HyperIP for VMware with a design
optimized for long-distance data migration that
mitigates performance degradation due to distance
latency, he adds. The software-only HyperIP WAN
optimizer is downloadable today for a free 10-day
trial.
The NetEx HyperIP for VMware software solution...
New release candidate of Opera 10 available
Opera today released the first release candidate for Opera 10.
Today's release points to a September 1st launch for the final
version of Opera 10. You can download and test the release candidate
from http://www.opera.com/browser/next/.
The Opera 10 release candidate is feature complete, with a surprising
array of new features, a fresh look and feel, a new application icon,
and enhanced speed and performance. Opera 10 features Opera Turbo,
the new bandwidth-booster for slow Internet connections. It also
features a significantly improved Opera Mail, Opera's built-in e-mail
client. Tabbed browsing enters the next phase of its evolution with
resizeable, thumbnail tabs. The upgrade of Opera's Speed Dial now
gives users a chance to personalize their favorite online
destinations and the overall look and feel of their start page.
Finally, Opera has always been about speed and performance. Opera 10
is now much faster on resource intensive pages such as Gmail and
Facebook and is more than 40%...
Zevrix unveils PDF Checkpoint beta for Mac OS X
Zevrix Solutions has announced the release of PDF Checkpoint 1.0
public beta, a pre-release version of its new automatic preflight
solution for Adobe PDF documents. Just remember that beta software is
unfinished software, so use with care.
PDF Checkpoint checks fonts, colors, images and metadata of multiple
PDF files and lets users identify potential problems according to
user-defined preflight profiles. The program presents detailed info
on all PDF fonts, colors, images and document properties.
Customizable preflight profiles let users check PDF for specific
attributes, such as image resolution, color model, PDF/X compliance
and many others. In addition, PDF Checkpoint will let users route PDF
files according to preflight results, split PDF into single pages and
extract images.
QPDF Checkpoint 1.0 public beta can be downloaded from the Zevrix web
site (http://zevrix.com/download.php), free of charge. This beta
version is released for testing purposes only. Qualified beta-testers
will...
Unity 1.5 adds full support for iPhone 3GS
Unity Technologies (http://www.unity3d.com) --
provider of the Unity development platform that
enables console-quality games for the web, the
iPhone and the Nintendo Wii -- has released Unity
1.5 for iPhone. It offers full support for the
iPhone 3GS and a performance boost (purportedly
up to three times faster than the last version).
Unity 1.5 also offers:
° Full support for native Objective C and C++
code opens full access to the iPhone 3.x APIs
(application programming interfaces) and custom
plug-ins;
° Built-in anti-piracy protection, which lets you
identify from the Unity scripts if Apple DRM was
removed from the application bundle and modify
application behavior accordingly;
° Access to native iPhone functionality from the
Unity scripts: video-playback, on the screen
keyboard support and GPS/location services;
° Support for the eight-texture shading on iPhone
3GS with automatic fallbacks for iPhone 3G
performance critical paths rewritten to take
advantage of the VFP coprocessor....
FUNDimensions updated to 7.5; $1000 discount ends soon
FUNDimensions has just released version 7.5 of their flagship
fundraising product that's Mac OS X compatible. The upgrade adds a
new "Anywhere" search.
With this search, fundraisiers no longer need to know what field a
match might be in: you can search all the fields of each donor record
in one step/ This makes searches faster (you don't have to repeat a
search for each field you want to cover), and more reliable (you
don't have to worry about overlooking a field/search), according to
the folks at FUNDimensions. In addition, this update includes several
minor improvements and bug fixes.
The software is available for immediate download at the FUNDimensions
web site (http://www.fundimensions.com). This version is a free
upgrade to licensees of version 7.0 or higher. A free working demo is
also available for download.
A discount on new purchases of FUNDimensions started in early July
and will end on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Prices start at US$1,500 while the
sale lasts.
TextExpander for Mac OS X gets ready for TextExpander for the
SmileOnMyMac (http://www.smileonmymac.com) has updated TextExpander,
a Mac OS X utility that lets users define abbreviations for
frequently-used text strings and images, to version 2.7. The upgrade
lets you share snippet groups with TextExpander touch for the iPhone,
to be released Aug. 26.
With TextExpander, users can define abbreviations for frequently-used
text strings and images, also known as snippets. When an abbreviation
is typed, it expands automatically to the full snippet.
The regular cost is US$29.95 for a single user license or $44.95 for
a five-pack family license. A 30-day fully-functioning demo of
TextExpander can be downloaded at the SmileOnMyMac web site.
TextExpander 2.7 is a free update for registered users of
TextExpander 1.x and 2.x.
However, SmileOnMyMac is selling TextExpander for 50 percent off the
normal price through Sept. 9.
Planet Waves offers ChordmaterLE, ScaleWizard LE for the iPhone,
Planet Waves (http://www.planetwaves.com/iPhone.) is offering LE
versions of the apps for the iPhone and iPod touch, Chordmaster and
Scale Wizard. These new "lite" versions are available as free
downloads from the Apple App Store.
ChordmasterLE allows users to view each chord in first position and
to strum the virtual strings to play and hear each chord in pristine
audio. The library allows users to navigate to any chord easily and
quickly. The full version of Planet Waves Chordmaster offers a
comprehensive and accurate library of over 7,800 guitar chords,
displaying notes and fingerings on a virtual fret board for $1.99.
Scale Wizard LE provides four of the most useful scales including
major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, major, and minor in all neck
positions. Offering over 10,000 patterns, the full version of Scale
Wizard is the most complete scale application on any platform,
featuring a interface truly optimized for iPhone and iPod touch.
All Scale Wizard and Chordmaster...
Apple to Ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard on August 28
Apple to Ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard on August
28
It's official: Mac
OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") will go on sale Friday, Aug. 28,
at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers, and that
Apple's online store is now accepting pre-orders. It will be
available as an upgrade for Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") users
for US$29.
"Snow Leopard builds on our most successful operating system ever
and we're happy to get it to users earlier than expected," says
Bertrand Serlet, Apple's senior vice president of Software
Engineering. "For just $29, Leopard users get a smooth upgrade to
the world's most advanced operating system and the only system with
built in Exchange support."
He says that, to create Snow Leopard, Apple engineers refined 90
percent of the more than 1,000 projects that make up Mac OS X. Serlet
says that users will notice refinements including: a more responsive
=46inder; Mail that loads messages up to twice as fast; Time Machine
with an up to 80...
Sonoma Wire Works launches InstantDrummer iPhone app
Sonoma Wire Works has released the InstantDrummer iPhone app
(http://www.sonomawireworks.com/iphone/instantdrummer), which
includes professionally recorded, customizable drum loops that can be
built into drum tracks for songs. It's available at the Apple App
Store for an introductory price of US$0.99
Heartbreaker is first in a series of InstantDrummer iPhone Apps that
will soon be available in various genres. Jason McGerr, the a drummer
for pop-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, recorded Heartbreaker on his
signature Ludwig drum kit in his Seattle based studio, Two Sticks
Audio. Hayden Bursk of Drummerheads was the producer.
With InstantDrummer, you can pck a groove by Jason McGerr, tap in a
tempo, and the app inspires you to play along with continuously
varying drum tracks using matched, full kit studio drum recordings.
Spin the Intensity wheel to set the mood from mellow to aggressive.
Use the Variation slider to get a constantly evolving beat. Ambience
adds room sound and Gain sets the...
Tiffen releases version 2.0 of Photo fx for the iPhone
The Tiffen Company has released version 2.0 of its Tiffen Photo fx
creative effects software
(http://www.tiffen.com/photofx_homepage.html) for the iPhone and iPod
touch. It's available for US$2.99 at the Apple App Store and features
61 filters organized into eight different filter groups and 615
presets.
The Tiffen Photo fx 2.0 allows users to enhance images from photos
taken or stored on their iPhone or iPod Touch. It saves the new
images for display later without overwriting the original image, to
email friends, family and business associates. It includes a wide
range of creative variations.
Photo fx v2.0 now includes two (paid) filter group options: Portrait
fx and Color fx. Portrait fx includes 15 filters, 173 presets and the
following filters: Bronze Glimmerglass, Cool Pro-Mist, Black
Diffusion/FX, Diffusion, HDTV FX, Glimmergass, Faux Film, Gold
Diffusion/FX, Smoque, Soft Light, Streaks, Warm Black Pro-Mist, Warm
Center Spot, Warm Pro-Mis and Warm Soft/FX.
Color fx: includes 14...
Sennheiser expands its line of portable HD headphones
Sennheiser (http://www.sennheisersoundtour.com) has expanded its line
of full-sized, portable HD headphones. The HD 428, HD 438 and HD 448
are optimized for portable players but also deliver strong audio
performance on home hi-fi systems, making them an ideal choice for
users who want to crank their playlists on the move and at home,
according to Eric Palonen, product manager for consumer electronics
and telecommunications products at Sennheiser's U.S. headquarters.
The top-of-the-range HD 448 model (US$129.95) offers a lifelike sound
experience with precise detail, he adds. The HD 438 ($119.95) also
offers a natural sound signature, while the HD 428 ($99.95) is more
focused on the lower frequencies and delivers powerful bass response,
according to Palonen. Each model features a closed-back,
around-the-ear design that provides impressive sound isolation. For
perfect sound on a home stereo system, each headphone comes with a
gold-plated quarter-inch stereo adapter.
The HD 448 features...
Time Tagger for Mac OS X gets new tidying tools
Matterform Media (http://www.matterform.com) has updated Time Tagger,
a time-tracking program for the Mac that introduces a new tag-based
interface, to version 1.2. The upgrade includes tools for keeping the
tag space tidy and new keyboard navigation that lets you turn tags on
and off without touching the mouse.
Time Tagger 1.2 also fixes some bugs in the Reports window.
Additionally, it provides several other new features and improvements.
Rather than setting up projects and clients and timers, users simply
click tags on and off in the Time Tagger window to track their time.
Time Tagger requires OS X 10.4 or later. A free demo can be
downloaded at the Matterform web site. Time Tagger licenses are
available for a special introductory price of US$18.95. However,
version 1.2 is a free update for registered users.
The main Time Tagger window features a large field of text snippets,
or tags, which users can click on and off to describe the work they
are doing at any moment. Custom tags...
Paragon Software Group releases 'talking' Oxford...
Paragon Software Group, a developer of electronic dictionaries for
mobile devices and desktop computers, has released Oxford
dictionaries for Mac OS X (10.4 and higher) -- the Concise Oxford
English Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, the Concise Oxford Thesaurus,
the Oxford Russian Dictionary and the Oxford German Dictionary, Third
Edition.
The most authoritative coverage of English vocabulary is coupled with
Paragon's advanced SlovoEd engine to bring premium dictionary content
directly to the users' desk, according to Evan Schnittman, Vice
President of Global Business Development at OUP. The original
dictionary was adapted to the electronic versions for Mac users'
convenience to provide extensive translation or word definition by
simply pointing the cursor over the word in question. The detailed
word definitions are accompanied by usage and a native British sound
module of 20,000 words, transcription, grammar information, and color
markup. Using unique compression technology, the...
Video hosting, Group Albums now included in Adobe Photoshop.com
Adobe has introduced new features on Photoshop.com including Group
Albums and support for video upload, playback, and sharing.
By adding video support and more sharing options to an already
powerful collection of photo-editing tools, Adobe continues to
enhance Photoshop.com, providing a complete solution for anyone to
store, access and share their visual memories, the company says. With
the newly added video upload capabilities, users can upload videos up
to 200MB in size through their browser, or up to 2GB through our
Adobe AIR Uploader in most major file formats. These videos can be
shared with friends and family and viewed directly on Photoshop.com.
The new Photoshop.com Group Albums feature provides an interactive
way for friends and families to bring all their best photos and
videos together. Group members can share a single collaborative album
with drag and drop, make edits to each other's photos, and post
comments on photos and videos for their friends and family to see.
All...
Entourage Email Archiver X update adds Entourage 2008 Web
Softhing has updated Entourage Email Archiver X
(http://www.softhing.com/eeax.html), an utility for archiving emails
and attachments you have received or sent using Microsoft Entourage
in Mac OS X, to version 4.2.0. The update is compatible with the new
Entourage 2008 Web Services Editions.
EEAX has been successfully tested with the latest 10.5.8 and Office
12.2.1 update. It also now includes the latest version of the
freeware SpotInside to browse and search the archives including the
real time preview of search results using the Apple Spotlight
technology.
EEAX 4.2.0 works on Mac OS X 10.5.x ("Leopard") with Microsoft
Entourage 2008. EEAX 3.x is available for Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
users using Entourage 2004.
EEAX can archive your emails in six different ways with further
sub-options. One of the features of EEAX is to archive emails as
native Entourage file format. The files with .eml extensions give you
the possibility to restore one email or group of emails simply drop
them back to...
FileMaker classes offered in San Jose, California, and
FileMaker authors John Mark Osborne and Steven Blackwell are teaching
the new FileMaker Training Series (FTS) and the Philosophy of
Scripting for FileMaker Pro 10 in San Jose, California. To find out
more info or register for a class, visit the Database Pros web site
(http://www.databasepros.com/training.html).
FileMaker Training series dates are Oct. 19-23 (Washington DC) and
Jan. 25-29, 2010 (San Jose). Philosophy of Scripting dates are Feb.
1-5, 2010 (San Jose).
The FileMaker Training Series is the official training curriculum
from FileMaker, Inc. It offers a series of 12 training modules that
cover a set of topics designed to help you master the essentials of
FileMaker solution development. This new series incorporates the many
new features of the FileMaker 10 product line throughout the modules
but stresses good programming skills for FileMaker 7, 8, 8.5 and 9.
You can take the first three days or the last two days of the
FileMaker Training Series. Take all five days and save $...
OmniOutliner news new auto-save system, new duplicate row
The Omni Group (http://www.omnigroup.com) has updated OmniOutliner,
its outlining app for Mac OS X, to version 3.9. The new version
introduces a new auto-save system, new duplicate row function, the
ability to paste into OmniGraphSketcher, new software updating
mechanism, and more. OmniOutliner Pro 3.9 introduces .docx export
support.
Version 3.9 is also a maintenance release that fixes reported issues
and adds numerous other enhancements. OmniOutliner now uses Apple's
auto-save feature for backups, which supplants the previous auto-save
system, and now backs up new, never-before-saved files in case of a
crash. Pre-saved files are backed up to to "~/Library/Autosave
Information," while files, once saved, are located in the folder
containing the OmniOutliner document. With the new auto-save system,
after a crash, all backup copies automatically load upon relaunch,
with an option to "revert to saved" for previously saved documents.
OmniOutliner 3.9 can now automatically install updates...
StarTech.com releases USB 2.0 Console Adapter for Laptops
StarTech.com (http://www.startech.com), a manufacturer of
connectivity and technology parts, has released the USB 2.0 Console
Adapter for Laptops, which essentially turns a laptop computer into a
portable KVM console.
The adapter provides users with portable KVM control of a machine
with no keyboard, mouse or monitor attached (also referred to as a
"headless" server/computer), from the laptop over a standard USB 2.0
connection. The adapter features a pocket-sized design that can be
packed into a notebook bag and includes built-on KVM and USB cables
that eliminate the hassle and space requirements of separate cables,
says Jon Arnett, senior product marketing manager for StarTech.com.
The NOTECONS01 USB 2.0 Laptop KVM Adapter offers immediate BIOS-level
access to the connected computer from the laptop control point, as
well as the ability to handle full configuration of the attached
computer, server, or other "headless" machines such as ATMs, kiosks
and VLTs.
The manufacturer's...
Apricorn announces Aegis Padlock Secure Hard Drive
Apricorn, (http://www.apricorn.com) has released the Aegis Padlock
Secure Hard Drive, a portable hardware encrypted drive and secure
storage system. With a keypad design and software-free design, the
Aegis Padlock offers customers access to the drive using a customized
personal identification number.
Offering a choice of AES-128 or 256 bit hardware encryption, the
Aegis Padlock provides seamless real-time encryption to keep data
secure even if the hard drive is removed from its enclosure,
according to Mike McCandless, Apricorn's vice president of Sales and
Marketing. The drive is compatible with Mac OS X 10.2 or higher.
The Aegis Padlock comes with a one-page Quick Start Guide and
software-free setup. Its "Administrator Feature" recognizes
enrollment of up to 10 unique user IDs and one administrator, further
allowing it to function as a secure business collaboration tool.
Weighing just over six ounces, the Aegis Padlock's compact design
fits in a laptop bag and features a 16-point...
Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 release candidate now on Adobe Labs
Adobe has released the Photoshop Camera Raw 5.5 plug-in and DNG
Converter 5.5 Release Candidates available immediately for download
at http://labs.adobe.com.
The update extends raw file support to four of the latest popular
camera model releases, including the Nikon D300s, Nikon D3000,
Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic DMC-FZ35. In addition, the Camera Raw 5.5
Release Candidate also includes a correction to the demosaic
algorithms in the raw conversion process for Bayer sensor cameras
with unequal green response.
The Photoshop Camera Raw 5.5 Release Candidate is available as a free
download for existing customers of Photoshop CS4. The DNG Converter
5.5 Release Candidate is available as a free download for anyone with
an Internet connection.
Epson introduces new Artisan all-in-ones
Epson America has expanded its line of Artisan all-in-ones with the
Artisan 710 and Artisan 810. They sport built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet
networking, automatic two-sided printing, printing from an iPhone and
more. What's more, the Artisan 810 offers built-in color fax with an
auto document feeder and a 7.8-inch touch screen.
Using the convenient front panel features on both models, consumers
can preview, select, enhance, and print photos without a computer.
The Artisan 810 boasts a 7.8-inch smart touch panel and 3.5-inch
color LCD that lights up only the buttons needed, while the Artisan
710 has a control panel with a 2.5-inch LCD.
The Artisan 710 and 810 can turn photos or drawings into personalized
coloring book pages or note paper, or print college-ruled, wide-ruled
and graph school paper. They also allow consumers to create and print
custom designs directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs. In
addition, Epson's six-color Ultra Hi-Definition Claria ink and
exclusive MicroPiezo...
Simplify Photo released for the iPhone, iPod touch
Simplify Media (http://www.simplifymedia.com) has released Simplify
Photo for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as laptops. It's
available at an introductory price of US$0.99 at the Apple App Store
(http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319704302).
Simplify Photo for the desktop is a free app.
With Simplify Photo you can share you photos anytime while avoiding
the hassles of synching or uploading your files with multiple
devices, according to Simplify Media CEO Bill Bradford. Users can
manage one library, while remotely accessing all their photos from
home, work, or on the go.
"Simplify Photo is an easy-to-install software application that
enables users to remotely access their home computer's digital photo
library over the Internet," Bradford says. "Because it transfers
photos on-demand, Simplify Photo saves storage space and removes the
need to constantly synch with remote devices. Users can also securely
share photos within a private network of...
SneakPeek Pro supports Adobe Swatch Exchange
SneakPeek Pro (SPP), the r Quick Look plugin for graphics files, has
been updated to support Adobe Swatch Exchange (.ase) files. Instead
of having to import swatch files to view their contents, users can
now just use Quick Look to preview their swatch libraries.
In addition to adding ASE file support, version 1.3 of SneakPeek Pro
also adds support for Adobe Illustrator (.ait) and Adobe InDesign
(.idt) Templates. This brings the total number of graphics files
supported up to 8 including: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Swatch Exchange, Encapsulated PostScript and Freehand MX.
SneakPeek Pro is available from Code Line's online store for $19.95
USD. Version 1.3 is a free upgrade for all current users. SPP
requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later. For more information or to download
a free 15-day trial, visit
http://www.code-line.com/software/sneakpeekpro
MobilEaZe announces Pic2Post for the iPhone, iPod touch
MobilEaZe has released Pic2Post 1.0
(http://www.mobileaze.com/MobilEaZe/Pic2Post.html) for the iPhone and
iPod Touch. It's available for US$0.99 at the Apple App Store.
Pic2Post turns your photos into postcards printed on photo paper and
mails them to the recipients of your choice anywhere in the US. The
application leverages your existing iTunes account, which allows you
to purchase templates that can later be turned into postcards sent to
your friends and family for $1.99. Pic2Post is fully compatible with
iPhone OS 3.0, and the new iPhone 3GS.
iTask ready for Snow Leopard
Techno-Grafik eU (http://www.itaskx.com)has released iTaskX 2.6, an
update of the project management solution. The new version is ready
for the upcoming Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Version 2.6 also offers filters for every view like Completed Tasks,
Incomplete Tasks, Critical, Milestones, Using Resource, Task Range.
There's also now an Italian localization beside the existing English
and German localizations.
iTask 2.6 is a free update for current users. For new users the cost
is approximately US$113 for a single-user license.
TIC Interests announces Nutty News for the iPhone
TIC Interests has released Nutty News for iPhone. It's available at
the Apple App Store for US$0.99. With the new iPhone application
readers will be able to read all of the bizarre and wacky news on
their iPhone wherever they are.
Nutty News for iPhone is updated all day everyday with weird news
stories from all over the world. When someone goes to Nutty News for
iPhone, they will see all of the recent news story titles listed and
a picture relating to the news story. If they're interested in a
particular story, they can click on it and the news story will
appear. Each news story contains a link for the reader to be able to
read the full news article, if they wish. Readers then are able to
use the "Back" button to go back to the list of news stories to
choose another story to read.
The iPhone Nutty News is taken from TIC Interests, L.P.'s online
publication, "Nutty News Today" (http://www.NuttyNewsToday.com). As
soon as a new news story is added to NuttyNewsToday.com, it is also
added...
FontXChange font conversion tool for Mac OS X adds new
Morrison SoftDesign has updated FontXChange
(http://www.FontGear.net) -- Mac OS X software
that converts fonts to OpenType, PostScript Type
1 and TrueType for both Macs and Windows systems
-- to version 2.0. The upgrade sports new folder
naming options, new file naming options and a new
feature to choose how a converted fonts are named
in application font menus
It also sports an updated user interface and
updated support for: previewing different font
formats; how certain platform names are read from
Name tables; complex contours in Type 1 fonts;
and the UniqueID field of the Name table. There
are also several bug fixes.
FontXChange supports batch processing for
converting entire font libraries and has
preferences to set font encodings. FontXChange
has a font inspection window with preview and
support for many font encodings, including Adobe
Standard, Unicode, Mac Roman, and Windows ANSI,
and European.
FontXChange is designed to understand many
different font formats and can convert...
New Exilim digital cameras offer Intelligent AF
Casio (http://www.casio.com) has released two new additions to the
Exilim digital camera lineup. The Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 and Exilim Zoom
EX-Z90 both are equipped with Intelligent AF, a new function that can
detect even a non-human photographic subject, allowing the models to
automatically determine the focus and exposure area.
In addition, Casio's Dynamic Photo function, for composite moving
image creation, is now faster and easier to operate, allowing users
to produce animated electronic greeting cards and other digital
creations. New to the Casio Exilim lineup is the Intelligent AF
feature which, in addition to the line's usual face detection
technology, automatically detects non-human photo subjects in the
whole composition and determines the focus and exposure area. By
simply pointing the camera at a desired shot, Intelligent AF ensures
a focused, crisp picture without an out-of-focus subject, according
to says Toshiyuki Iguchi, Senior General Manager of Casio's Digital
Imaging...
Google Sitemap Automator update adds Bing support
RAGE Software has updated RAGE Google Sitemap Automator
(http://ragesw.com/products/googlesitemap.html) -- the software
package that helps web-masters get their web site listed in Google,
Yahoo and MSN search -- to version 2.1. The upgrade allows users to
create XML Sitemaps for secure websites and adds complete support for
Microsoft's new Bing search engine.
With Rage Google Sitemap Automator you can automate the process of
creating Google Sitemaps by utilizing filters and preset conditions.
You then upload your Google Sitemap to your web server and notify
search engines so they know where to find your sitemap file.
RAGE Google Sitemap Automator works with Mac OS X 10.4 or later. A
free trial version is available for download. The full version of
RAGE Google Sitemap Automator which adds automatic submission to
Google as well as the ability to generate an unlimited number of
Google Sitemaps costs US$29.95, though version 2.1 is a free update
for registered users. It's a Universal...
SmartMusic now includes 2,000 band and orchestra titles
MakeMusic (http://www.makemusic.com) says that SmartMusic, the music
learning software for band, orchestra and choir, now includes more
than 2,000 band and orchestra titles. SmartMusic was recently to
version 2010, works with Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and costs US$30
per year for students and $130 per year for educators.
Among the recently added titles are Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posy,"
Gould's "American Salute" and Barnes' "Heatherwood Portrait" for
concert band, Bach's Third Movement from the Brandenburg Concerto #4
for string orchestra, and Thor Johnson's arrangement of Handel's
"Music for the Royal Fireworks" for full orchestra.
Originally known for solo accompaniments, recent additions to the
SmartMusic repertoire library have focused on the music that bands
and orchestras rehearse and perform, according to MakeMusic CEO Ron
Raup. In addition to providing classic SmartMusic features of
assessment, recording, tempo, key and looping controls, these titles
allow students to hear...
Sweb Apps lets you build an iPhone app online
Sweb Apps (http://www.swebapps.com) has launched, claiming to give
anyone the tools to build a "great-looking, highly-functional mobile
application for their business, in as little as five minutes." It's
launching with a suite of features including an App Tracker to give
users the ability to track their application's daily performance, and
a Content Management System that enables content creation and update
real time.
According to Magaly Chocano, CEO and founder of Sweb Apps, with Sweb
Apps branded iPhone applications, restaurants can upload menu items,
specials or take reservations; retailers can promote sales,
locations, and inventory; and non-profits can post events,
information on how to get involved, and take donations -- all with
customized buttons and consistent company branding throughout the
application. He says that building an app is simple, and takes just a
few steps.
Once an application is created, users can track the app's performance
through the App Tracker. It...
Boris FX announces New Boris Continuum unit: Motion Tracker
Boris FX has announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Motion
Tracker, is now available. The Boris Continuum Motion Tracker Unit
includes the Corner Pin, Match Move, Wire Remover, and Witness
Protection filters from Boris Continuum Complete 6.
BCC Corner Pin allows editors to map media to a specific area on a
moving object in a media file. For example, if a media file includes
a moving bus with an advertisement on its side, an editor could use
Corner Pin to track and replace the advertisement with a logo.
BCC Match Move locks the movement of one image clip to another image
clip. It includes full DVE functions such as tumble, spin, and rotate
along with interesting lighting and light wrap compositing features.
BCC Wire Remover removes wires and unwanted objects from still or
moving images by either cloning or blending pixels together from
surrounding areas.
BCC Witness Protection allows editors to track the motion of an
object in a media file. Editors can then use the motion path data...
Bare Bones Software discontinues Super Get Info
Bare Bones Software (http://www.barebones.com) has announced the
discontinuation of Super Get Info, its file and folder information
utility.
Development of Super Get Info has ceased, and new licenses will no
longer be available for purchase. Super Get Info 1.3.1, the last
released version, will remain available for existing customers to
download, and Bare Bones Software will continue to offer technical
support through the end of 2009.
"Super Get Info was designed to provide a powerful and flexible
alternative to the 'Get Info' command in early versions of the Mac OS
X Finder," says Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software.
"However, we believe the Finder's interface has now advanced to the
point that it's a good time for Super Get Info to sail beyond the
sunset."
F-Script update adds system-wide scripting, dynamic Cocoa class
Developer Philippe Mougin has updated F-Script
(http://www.fscript.org), an open-source scripting language
specifically designed for Cocoa (Apple's object-oriented development
system), to version 2.0. The new version sports such new features as
system-wide scripting, dynamic Cocoa class creation, 64-bit support
and automatic garbage collection.
F-Script provides interactive and scripting access to Cocoa objects
through a graphical environment and a high-level programming model.
It allows interactive exploration, testing and use of Cocoa-based
objects and frameworks. F-Script can be used as a stand-alone tool,
embedded into other applications or dynamically injected into any
Cocoa application. It's released free of charge, as open-source
software.
ION Audio releases Tape 2 PC for Mac, Windows systems
ION Audio (http://www.ion-audio.com) has released Tape 2 PC, an
US$134.95, USB dual cassette player/recorder with the ability to
convert tapes to MP3, for use in iTunes or any iPod, with the
included recording software. No special drivers are needed.
You plug the Tape 2 PC into a computer using the provided USB cable
and install the software. The digital copies of the archived songs
can be transferred to an iPod or other MP3 player.
Tape 2 PC includes EZ Audio Converter for the Mac; it's software for
converting and recording tapes directly to iTunes. EZ Tape Converter
2 features Gracenote MusicID technology, which analyzes recordings
and automatically retrieves album, artist and song information. EZ
Audio Converter enables entering of track information.
Blastwave introduces Starter FX sound effects library
Blastwave FX (http://www.blastwave.com), an HD sound effects label,
has released Starter FX, a a new, US$39 downloadable pack of stereo
MP3 files.
It sports 500 sounds spanning categories from Ambiences to Whooshes,
and is designed to offer sound designers all the basics to get
started with any production. Every sound was recorded at 24-bit 96k.
PandaWare Simple Help Editor update adds new page navigation link
The PandaWare Company has updated Simple Help Editor, its
cross-platform help authoring application, to version 4.0.1. Mac and
Windows users can use Simple Help Editor to create software help
systems that display in Apple Help Viewer, Windows' HTML Help viewer,
a Web browser, or in a proprietary help window (for applications
created with Real Software's REALbasic).
The new version offers new options to add page navigation links
either automatically or manually, more support for reusing content
for different products or versions of a product, and improvements to
its Library for better management of reusable snippets.
Simple Help Editor allows creating platform-specific Help systems for
display in Apple Help Viewer, Microsoft Windows' HTML Help viewer,
and Web browsers. It is available as a Mac OS X Universal Binary
application (for Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher) and a Windows 2000 or
higher application. Both can be downloaded from The PandaWare
Company's web site
(http://www.pandaware.com/...
Ross Video introduces an openGear audio multiplexer,...
Ross Video (http://www.rossvideo.com) is introducing an openGear 3
Gb/second, capable HD/SD 16 channel audio multiplexer/demultiplexer
at IBC 2009. The new MUX/DMX compliments Ross' existing distribution
and conversion line.
The new series of audio multiplexer's and demultiplexer's have eight
AES/EBU input/output (16 channels) capability, offering an audio proc
to allow control over the insertion and extraction of audio. The
multiplexer and demultiplexer is also available as a single card
solution with Fiber input and output, simplifying and extending
signal path distances.
The audio proc offers channel invert, gain and delay with AES
summing, swap and shuffle while the Mux offers 16 internal sample
rate converters to manage non synchronous audio sources, according to
Eric Goodmurphy, marketing product manager, openGear. The cards allow
for locking to house reference via the frame reference input, which
guarantees proper audio insertion even on loss of video input,he adds.
The...
Akvis Sketch 9.0 adds improved photo-to-sketch conversion, new
Akvis (http://www.akvis.com) has released Akvis Sketch 9.0, an update
of the software that converts photos to pencil and watercolor
drawings. The new version has a new improved algorithm for
photo-to-sketch conversion, adds a new parameter field for edge
definition, adds the possibility to manipulate the saturation of
color pencil drawings and much more.
Akvis Sketch 9.0 also adds seven ready-to-use Akvis presets (B&W
Sketch, WaterColor, Charcoal Low, Charcoal High, Color Pencil Low,
Color Pencil High, Pastel). What's more, it's now possible to
import/export a list of presets.
An Akvis Sketch Home License (plug-in or standalone) sells for US$72.
Registered users of the previous versions can upgrade to version 9.0
for $39. Or you can buy the Alchemy Bundle (which includes the
Sketch, Chameleon, Stamp, Retoucher, Coloriage, Noise Buster,
Decorator, Enhancer, LightShop, SmartMask and ArtSuite plug-ins) for
$325. For business licenses consult the Akvis web site.
One license key...
Small Tree provides driver support for Intel's latest 10...
Small Tree (http://www.small-tree.com), maker of Mac-based networking
and shared storage products, has finished developing its network
driver software for the next generation of Intel's Ethernet 10
Gigabit PCI Express Adapter, based on the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Controller. Small Tree's OS X software driver, designed for
Intel's adapters, offers a "significant performance improvement in 10
Gigabit connections at an affordable price for the Apple
marketplace," says Corky Seeber, president of Small Tree.
He adds that the company's technology is ready to support all the new
performance boosting features in the upcoming Mac OS 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard"). Development was focused on providing reliable real time
performance using Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), the protocol chosen
most often by Final Cut users to share files. The software has also
been optimized to work with Small Tree's GraniteSTOR line of
Ethernet-based shared storage products -- ST-RAID, abcSAN and EasyAoE.
Default Folder X adds support for Snow Leopard
St. Clair Software has updated Default Folder
(http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html), its utility
for enhancing Open and Save dialogs in Mac OS X, to version 4.3. This
release delivers support for Apple's new Mac OS 10.6 "Snow Leopard,"
as well as continued compatibility with Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5. It also
provides improvements in Default Folder X's feature set and
reliability.
Default Folder X 4.3 is a free update for existing users who
purchased a license or upgrade on or after June 1, 2007. The upgrade
is US$14.95 for users who bought their copies before that date.
Default Folder X costs $34.95 for a new license. Installers are
available now in English and German and will be released shortly in
Japanese, French, and Danish.
TwistAWord game released for Mac OS X, Windows
Economy-x Talk has released a new game, TwistAWord
(http://www.twistaword.net), for Mac OS X (10:3 and higher) and
Windows systems. In the game you choose one out of eight languages
and try to create a phrase from the words given to you.
Here's how the game is described: "TwistAWord contains hundreds of
phrases in 8 languages, including Latin. It selects a phrase
randomly, jumbles it and displays it. You can now use the mouse or
pen device to drag the words into the correct order. If you make a
mistake, the game gives you a hint and lets you try again. This way,
you test your capabilities and learn new phrases at the same time."
A demo is available for download. Unregistered copies quit every 10
minutes, but you can start the game again. A registration code can be
purchased for approximately US$21. Volume discounts and branding
options are available.
Qnap announces new VS-4016U-RP NVR
Qnap Security (http://www.qnapsecurity.com), a manufacturer of
computer-less network video recorder (NVR) solutions for the
corporate security/surveillance market, has announced a new addition
to its VioStor line of Network Video Recorders (NVR).
The VS-4016U-RP VioStor NVR is a video surveillance system that can
simultaneously record video from up to 16 IP cameras on the network.
It's designed as a solution for a medium/large office building,
shopping mall, or manufacturing facility where rack mounting is
desirable. The embedded surveillance system allows each channel of
video recording to have it own monitoring parameters including
continuous recording, motion detection recording, time-scheduled
recording, alarm recording, and even pre-alarm and post-alarm
recording.
The intelligent video analytics (IVA) allows for foreign object
detection, object removal detection, and camera out-of-focus or
obstruction. Security personnel can search the video logs by
date/time, motion event, video...
CoPilot GPS Navigation for iPhone, $34.99 App Ships
CoPilot® Live GPS Navigation available for iPhone in North America
Best-selling CoPilot Live voice-guided navigation app is now available from
iPhone App Store in North America, providing unlimited-use GPS navigation
for throughout the USA and Canada for only $34.99
Princeton, New Jersey - August 14, 2009 - ALK Technologies today announced
that the North American version of its CoPilot Live GPS navigation system
has been approved for sale on the iPhone App Store and is available
immediately for iPhone 3G and 3Gs for a one-time fee of just $34.99.
Detailed street maps of USA and Canada are stored on the phone - not
downloaded each trip, so there's no need for extra hardware and no monthly
fees.
The announcement coincides with the news that CoPilot Live has raced to
become #1 paid navigation app and has moved into the top 20 of all paid
apps in the United Kingdom in just 1 week since launch.
Running in portrait or landscape display mode, CoPilot Live brings full
featured turn-by-turn...
Boinx FxTiles ready for Final Cut Pro 7
Boinx Software says that FxTiles
(http://boinx.com/fxtiles), its collection of 3D
filters and transitions, is ready for the new
Apple Final Cut 7. Based on the visual effects
architecture FxFactory from Noise Industries, it
also fully supports Apple Final Cut Express,
Apple Motion 4 and Adobe After Effects CS3/CS4.
FxTiles filters include: Flip 3D, which lets
users divide the source image in tiles and flip
them in 3D space; Shatter 3D, which lets users
divide images into tiles and animate them through
3D space; and Spread 3D, which divides the image
into tiles and offsets each tile in 3D space.
FxTiles transitions include:
° Flip & Reveal 3D, which divides the source
image into tiles and flips them in 3D space to
reveal the same portions of the destination image;
° Shatter & Rebuild 3D, which lets you shatter
the image into fragments while at the same time
rebuilding fragments of the destination image in
place of the source;
° Shatter & Rebuild with Fade 3D , which lets...
Future Media Concepts announces training for Final Cut Studio 3.0
Future Media Concepts (http://www.FMCtraining.com) -- an authorized
digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast,
and content creators -- has announced classroom training for the new
Apple Final Cut Studio 3.0.
The new Final Cut Studio classes will provide students with
fundamental, hands-on technology instruction to assume most
real-world postproduction assignments, says Jeff Rothberg, president
and co-founder, FMC. Available at all branch locations in September
2009; classes will be offered at introductory, comprehensive and
advanced levels, to satiate both the creative enthusiast and seasoned
professional, he adds.
FMC and Apple are also partnering to help students familiarize
themselves with the new Final Cut Studio release. Register for any
FMC course prior to Aug. 31 and save 15 percent on Final Cut Studio,
Logic Studio and Mac OS X 10.5.6 software. The discount covers both
upgrades and full purchases. To redeem this discount, go to
http://www.FMCtraining....
Plus, MumboJumbo to bring Luxor to the iPhone, iPod touch
Plus+, a publisher of iPhone and iPod touch games, and MumboJumbo, a
developer and publisher of casual games, are bringing the Mac and PC
game, Luxor (http://www.luxoriphone.com/), to the iPhone and iPod
touch. The marble-shooter game will make its debut on the Apple Store
this August with community gameplay features enabled by Plus+, the
free social play network.
Here's how the game is described: "In Luxor, the god's evil minions
have unleashed chains of colored spheres to destroy the pyramids of
Ancient Egypt. Players must clear these chains by color-matching
three or more spheres. Native controls allow players to slide, tap,
shake and tilt to manipulate the magical winged, side-scrolling
shooter and launch power-ups. The fate of Ancient Egypt is literally
in the player's hands.
"Plus+ registrants in LUXOR can experience not only the touch
innovation of a genre classic, but also the added depth of social
play. Players can send challenges to friends via Facebook and
Twitter,...
Comm-Unity releases CNS Audit, a FileMaker Pro plug-in
Comm-Unity Networking Systems has released CNS Audit 1.0
(http://cnsaudit.cnsplug-ins.com/), an audit trail plug-in for
FileMaker Pro to add to your databases. It includes full Roll Back
support for undoing field changes and record deletions. CNS Audit is
available for both Mac OS X and Windows systems. immediately at for
both Mac OS X and Windows.
Whether you just want peace of mind about being able to get a record
back that you have accidentally deleted or if you have to comply to
regulatory mandates like HIPAA, you can use CNS Audit to create an
Audit Trail of your data within minutes, according to the folks at
Comm-Unity.
CNS also announces that all CNS Plug-ins are available at 10 percent
off their normal prices during the 2009 FileMaker Developers
Conference. To take advantage of this, use the "Coupons" link at the
bottom of the Product Purchase webpage and add the "DevCon Special"
coupon.
You can download a demo copy of the plug-in to test it out before
purchasing. This version...
Opera announces beta 3 release of Opera 10 browser
Opera 10 is now available in its third beta version from
http://www.opera.com/next/. Performance and stability were
purportedly prioritized in beta 3, with improvements to Opera Turbo,
a compression tool for faster surfing, and refinements to the overall
look and feel of the previous Opera 10 betas.
Multiple Opera users who tested the previous betas shared their
preferences for more visual tab options. Opera has responded in beta
3 by offering options for tab placement. Now users can view their
visual thumbnail tabs on the right or left side of the screen, in
addition to placement options on the top or bottom. Tabs are
resizable and the thumbnail view is optional.
In Opera 10 beta 3, designer Jon Hicks continues his renovation of
the user interface (UI) by implementing several new tweaks designed
to make using Opera even more efficient. The upgrade also supports a
total of 38 languages, sports an integrated crash logger and offers
increased speed when browsing over slow network...
QNAP adds 2.5-inch hard disk support to Turbo NAS lineup
QNAP (http://www.qnap.com) -- a manufacturer of NAS servers, NVR
video surveillance systems, and network-based video players for
business and consumer markets -- has announced support for 2.5-inch
hard drives in the company's Intel-based Turbo NAS lineup of NAS
servers.
The addition of 2.5-inch drive support gives users more drive choices
at a time when there is a plethora of 2.5-inch hard drives available
due to the softness in the notebook market, according to the folks at
QNAP. The new 2.5inch hard drive support is designed into most of
QNAP's Intel x86 CPU based models, including the TS-239 Pro, TS-439
Pro, TS-509 Pro, TS-639 Pro, and TS-809 Pro. 2.5-inch drives can also
be used on the TS-809U-RP 2U rack mount Turbo NAS server with
redundant power supply.
NewerTech introduces two new iPod/iPhone accessories
Newer Technology (http://www.newertech.com) has
announced two new products in its iPod/iPhone
accessories line: the NewerTech 3 in 1
Audio/Sync/Charging Cable and the NewerTech Auto
Charger & USB Sync/Charging Cable.
Available immediately at a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of US$14.99, in a choice
of white or black color, the NewerTech 3 in 1
Audio/Sync/Charging Cable allows Dock Connector
equipped iPod, iPhone, and iPhone 3G/3GS users to:
° Play music through any auxiliary input equipped
car stereo, computer, or portable speakers;
° Update or download pictures, music, and/or
videos via a Mac, PC, or content portals like
iTunes;
° Charge via any Mac or PC USB port.
Available immediately for $19.99 in a choice of
white or black color, the NewerTech Auto Charger
& USB Sync/Charging Cable allows Dock Connector
equipped iPod, iPhone, and iPhone 3G/3GS users to:
° Charge via any vehicle's 12 volt Power
Accessory outlet or any Mac or PC USB port;
° Update or download...
Outlook for Mac will ship with new Office 2008 for Mac Business
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) has
shared details about the next version of
Microsoft Office for Mac, announcing that a new
application, Outlook for Mac, will replace
Entourage for Mac.
MacBU is providing this early information to meet
the planning needs of enterprise customers,
according to Eric Wilfrid, general manager for
the MacBU at Microsoft. For current Entourage
users, Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac, Web
Services Edition is available today, providing
performance and reliability improvements and
enabling users to sync Tasks, Notes and
Categories, he adds.
MacBU also announced a simplified SKU lineup to
help make product selection more intuitive for
customers. The new lineup introduces Microsoft
Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition in addition
to the current offering of Microsoft Office 2008
for Mac Home and Student Edition.
"It is an exciting time for the MacBU with
updates to our current products and the first
public announcement about the next version of
Office...
Vvidget upgrade adds more deployment options
VVI
(http://www.vvi.com/news/2009/0813vvidget.html)
has released version 10.5.8 of Vvidget, a point
and click graphing solution. The upgrade enables
more deployment options, especially for Apple
developers. They include:
° Vvidget Builder Standalone: Vvidget Builder was
previously available with only shared frameworks
and standard Mac OS X Installer that required
administrative privilege to install. Vvidget
Builder is now available as a self-contained
application that simply needs to be uncompressed
from the Finder to be used.
° Free developer redistribution: Vvidget Code is
now available for free developer deployment
according to the redistribution license enclosed
in the Vvidget Code documentation. Vvidget-based
applications can now be self-contained, with the
Vvidget component embedded into the
re-distributable application bundle.
° Free developer use: The developer add-on to
Vvidget, Vvidget Code, was US$189 without
re-distribution options, but is now available for
download and...
Magma announces 4-slot x 8 PCI Express solution
Magma (http://www.magma.com) has announces its
first 4-slot x 8 PC Express solution in an 1U
form factor. According to Randy Jones, president
and CEO of Magma, its features include:
° Communication bandwidth supported between host
and expansion chassis is up to 2 GB/second in
each direction, in simultaneous transmit and
receive mode;
° "Plug 'n play" installation, supporting seamless integration;
° Supports automatic power-up control of the chassis by the host;
° Supports hot-swappable PCI Express slots;
° The ability to daisy-chain or fan as many slots
as host configuration will allow;
° Supports ability to be connected to laptop through ExpressCard interface.
Magma's PCI Express expansion systems consists of
a host card, cable and chassis.
Skooba expands 'checkpoint-friendly' laptop bag...
Skooba Design (http://www.skoobadesign.com) has expanded its original
Checkthrough "checkpoint-friendly" laptop bag collection, with the
addition of an ultralight backpack and a rolling laptop/business
case. Checkthrough bags are designed and tested to pass through
airport security x-ray screening without having to remove the
computer.
At first glance, the Checkthrough Backpack (US$129.95)looks like a
standard, high-end business or travel backpack. But unlike
traditional laptop packs, it opens and hinges in the middle to
separate and isolate the laptop compartment from the rest of the bag.
For initial, immediate visual reference, the laptop can be seen by
the inspector through a clear window that is exposed when the bag is
unfolded.
With the window facing up, the bag is sent through X-ray screening.
The design of the laptop compartment is such that the image presented
to the screener is the same as if the laptop were removed and placed
in a bin. The Checkthrough bag and all of its...