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<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88942"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Iomega has announced the Iomega eGo Helium portable hard drive USB
2.0 320GB, which is designed specifically to match the style and
incremental storage needs of Apple's MacBook Air notebook.
On display this week at the Apple Expo tradeshow in Paris, the new
eGo Helium portable drive brings the MacBook Air notebook's aesthetic
to Iomega's eGo portable hard drive. In addition to the drive's
portable storage, the eGo Helium also harnesses the benefits of cloud
computing with Mozy online backup service, according to Peter
Wharton, vice president of marketing, Iomega.
The tapered 320GB eGo Helium portable hard drive echoes the lines of
the MacBook Air, enclosing a 2.5-inch portable hard drive in an
anodized aluminum shell to create a package that is 0.63 inches thick
and weighs seven ounces. Formatted with Apple's HFS+ file system, the
320GB hard drive sports Iomega's Drop Guard design feature that
protects the drive from drops of up to 51 inchesonto industrial
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88940"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">STUFFIT - THE PREMIER COMPRESSION SOLUTION CELEBRATES ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY
WITH THE LAUNCH OF STUFFIT DELUXE 2009 FOR THE MAC
Smith Micro Delivers an Advanced Archive and Compression Solution for
Multimedia and Office Files with New Leopard Compatibility for Quick Look,
Time Machine and MobileMe
ALISO VIEJO, CA - Sept. 17, 2008 - Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:
SMSI) Consumer Group, today announced the launch of StuffIt Deluxe 2009 for
the Mac, its award-winning archive and compression software. StuffIt Deluxe
2009 marks StuffIt's 20th anniversary and the latest edition offers
state-of-the-art improvements to compress, expand, secure and back- up even
more formats and files faster and better than ever before. StuffIt Deluxe
2009 includes support for Apple's Mac OS X Leopard technology including
Quick Look, Time Machine and MobileMe.
StuffIt Deluxe 2009 includes unique multimedia compression capabilities
that allow users to compress a wide variety of file types and formats such
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88939"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">After a two year hiatus, San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center
will be the renewed focus of all things audio. Sonic Studio
(http://www.sonicstudio.com) will be there Oct. 2-5, launching new
products, demonstrating current wares, and providing a glimpse at
future technologies.
The company will stage the first public showing of several new items.
A brief look at the convention highlights include: the release of the
new, low cost NoNOISE FixIt option; shipment of the new DSD Converter
option; the release of a new version 5 of Sonic Console; on--site and
off--site demonstrations of new and current products including the
latest versions of PreMaster CD, soundBlade and the new v5 Console
for Series 300 I/O Processors with 2d DSP expansion. There will also
be technology demonstrations of partner hardware and software
products.
A new product will be released, a restoration option exclusively for
soundBlade and PreMaster CD. NoNOISE FixIt combines elements of
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88937"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Markzware, a developer of preflighting, data extraction and
conversion software, has announced a free update for its preflighting
solution, FlightCheck 6.12.
This new update will allow the user to drop folders of multiple files
of QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign onto the FlightCheck icon for
preflighting. Other new enhancements include:
* Relaxed constraints on bad data to allow more files to be seen as
recognized by FlightCheck;
* Modified reading of Illustrator files to better handle documents
with layers previously flagged as unrecognized or locked;
* Improved detection of small point-size fonts in Illustrator (.ai
and eps files created out of Illustrator);
* Addressed content of an image box containing an eps image with
scaling applied would report the "image_name is transparent," when no
transparency had been applied;
* Coordinated file creation/Modification Dates and Finder Dates;
* Improved reading and detection of fonts in QuarkXPress 7 documents;
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88936"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Maintain (http://www.maintain.se) has announced Cocktail 4.1.5
(Leopard Edition). Cocktail is an award winning general purpose
utility for Mac OS X. The application serves up a scrumptious mix of
maintenance tools and interface tweaks, all accessible via a
comprehensive graphical interface. This version addresses
compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.5.5 and adds two new iTunes
settings. The update is strongly recommended for all users of
Cocktail (Leopard Edition).
Ekero, Sweden - Maintain has announced Cocktail 4.1.5 (Leopard
Edition). Cocktail is an award winning general purpose utility for
Mac OS X. This version addresses compatibility issues with Mac OS X
10.5.5 and adds "Disable Genre column in iTunes browser" and "Disable
iTunes Store arrow links in iTunes" settings.
The update is strongly recommended for all users of Cocktail (Leopard Edition).
Cocktail 4.1.5 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary
and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.1.5...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88935"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Onset Computer Corp. the HOBO data logger company, has announced
three new HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits designed to help improve building
energy performance while generating credits as specified in the U.S.
Green Building Council's LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System.
Specifically, the new kits enable facility managers, building owners,
contractors and engineers to quickly and easily measure and document:
boiler/solar hot water heater performance; rooftop HVAC system
efficiency; and indoor environmental quality.
HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits are available in three versions: a Boiler
Monitoring Kit; a Rooftop HVAC System Monitoring Kit; and an Indoor
Environmental Quality Monitoring Kit. Each kit includes HOBO data
logger hardware, HOBOware Lite graphing and analysis software (for
Mac and PC), and associated sensors.
The HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits are available immediately from Onset,
and can be customized and purchased on the company's web site at
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88934"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">PBS' American Experience is offering free downloads of six of its
award-winning Presidential biographies for educational use. As the
2008 election heats up, closed captioned biographies of Franklin
Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy
Carter, and Ronald Reagan -- more than 23 hours of programming --
are available on the American Experience "The Presidents" web site
(pbs.org/presidents) and on Apple's on iTunes U, a section of the
iTunes Store showcasing free educational offerings from WGBH and top
universities.
"Our iTunes U collaboration with Apple is an effective platform for
reaching our existing audience and attracting new viewers," says
Annie Valva, WGBH Interactive's director of Research and Business
Development. WGBH's digital reach is further expanded by the
pioneering work of WGBH's Media Access Group. Annie notes, "Within an
hour of posting one American Experience film to iTunes U we heard
from a user who told us how much he and his wife depend on...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88933"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Kayo Games has launched PlayDetective: Heartbreakers, their detective
game, for Mac OS X. It puts you in the gumshoes of a private
investigator as he investigates a series of infidelity cases. Conduct
surveillance using a range of tools and gadgets, collect and analyze
evidence, and solve mind-bending puzzles.
Here's how the game is described: "A wayward husband who can't seem
to stay out of the clubs in the seedier parts of town? A girlfriend
who seems to be getting a little too close to her boss at work? Or
just a concerned wife who needs a little reassurance that her partner
only has eyes for her? It's all in a day's work for this detective.
Whether you take a direct approach and interview your suspects and
gauge their responses on your lie detector, Or just while away the
hours playing some classic games at your local casino while your
phone taps do your work for you, it's down to you."
With PlayDetective: Heartbreakers, you can investigate 15 unique
cases. You can eavesdrop using...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88932"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Casio America (http://www.casio.com/home/) has released its newest
Exilim digital camera, the High Speed Exilim EX-FH20, which is
capable of ultra high-speed burst shooting at 40 fps and can record
High Speed movies at up to 1,000 fps.
The camera's design places all shooting mode settings on a single
dial. The EX-FH20 also sports a 20X optical zoom on a compact body
that's 27 percent smaller and 28 percent lighter than its
predecessor, the EX-F1. The EX-FH20, with a manufacturer's suggested
retail price of US$599.99, will be available in black at retail
stores in October.
It has 9.1 effective megapixels and a high power, wide angle zoom
lens. The EX-FH20 is equipped with a 26 mm-equivalent wide angle zoom
lens that can close in on subjects with a 20X optical zoom. The
camera also features a CMOS shift anti-shake function to support
power-zoom shots.
The EX-FH20 can capture action in high definition, 7-megapixel (3072
x 2304 pixel) images with ultra-High Speed burst shooting at up to...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88930"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Spellex (http://www.spellex.com) has announced a new medical and
pharmaceutical spelling software for Microsoft Office 2008 from
MacMedica. MacMedica is an all purpose medical spell checker that
lets you check the spelling of thousands of medical words while
inside Office 2008 for Macintosh.
By adding MacMedica to Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, you will be
able to verify correctly spelled medical words and provide correct
spelling choices for incorrectly spelled terms. Both the standard
English language dictionary and the MacMedica dictionary are checked
simultaneously with one mouse click.
Prices for MacMedica start at US$79.95. Multi-user licenses and
educational discounts are available.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88929"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Marvel Apps has released the first iPhone/iPod touch application for
fantasy football news and advice, Fantasy Football '08
(http://www.fandorasbox.com) by Fandora's Box lets you stay on top of
all the injury news, matchup analysis, scores, standings and more.
It's available at the Apple App Store in the Sports and Entertainment
categories.
You'll also receive "Fantasy Advice." The fantasy football advice
consists of weekly recaps, waiver wire and start/sit suggestions,
detailed matchup analysis, game weather reports, daily injury
updates, and other editorial content. Importantly, content is native
to the app resulting in a great user experience. This app is powered
by content from industry leaders PA SportsTicker, The Sports Xchange,
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88928"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">QuantumSphere (http://www.qsinano.com/), a developer of advanced
catalyst materials, electrode devices, and related technologies and
systems for portable power and clean-energy applications, has
announced that it's filed a key patent for technology it has
developed that extends the capacity of rechargeable lithium ion
batteries up to five times. Next-generation batteries featuring this
technology could dramatically improve the operating life of portable
consumer electronics, hybrid-electric vehicle range, and a wide
variety of energy storage applications.
This news follows a previous QuantumSphere battery announcement
highlighting the development of a high-rate, paper-thin, nano-enabled
electrode for disposable batteries. This earlier breakthrough patent
pending air-electrode design increased power output by 320 percent in
zinc-air cells, providing roughly four times more power than
equivalent sized alkaline batteries, and is expected to be
commercialized in 2009, says Kevin Maloney,...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88927"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">SmartSound Software is shipping Sonicfire Pro 5, an upgrade of its
music scoring software that sports new music timing controls and
searching feature. Coinciding with the release of six new Strata
Series multi-layer music discs, Sonicfire Pro 5 builds on its Mood
Mapping feature with new enhancements that make it possible for any
editor to match the timing of a score with events in a production.
Users can grab a beat in a piece of music and drag it to a nearby
edit point or other key event in their video without changing the
rhythm or overall length of the score. SmartSound believes this is
the first time such a capability has been available for prerecorded
music, says Kevin Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software
New control over the timing of the music section changes helps
editors create dynamic music that matches the pace of their scenes,
he says. Also added to this release is the ability to adjust the
tempo of any SmartSound music track while maintaining its...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88926"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">CodeWeaver has extended the Google Chromium launch beyond Windows.
They are announcing the release of CrossOver Chromium for Mac and
Linux, available immediately as a free download.
CrossOver Chromium (http://chromium.codeweavers.com) is offered as a
proof-of-concept so that Mac and Linux users can try first hand the
power and flexibility of the new Chromium open source browser.
CrossOver Chromium also showcases the power of Wine that allows
CodeWeavers to rapidly migrate technology from Windows to alternate
platforms.
"We did this to prove a point," says Jeremy White, CodeWeavers
President and chief executive officer. "The message is very simply
this: if you are a Windows software vendor, and you want to get your
product into new markets, you should pay attention to Wine. Wine is a
very powerful tool for bringing your product to new audiences in the
Mac and Linux spaces. And in many cases Wine is faster and more
economical than doing a native port."
White was quick to caution that...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88925"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">MacsDesign Studio (http://www.WebHelpDesk.com), developers of the
cross-platform help desk software solution, Web Help Desk, has
announced integration with Apple Remote Desktop 3, Apple's desktop
management system for Mac OS X. More than ever, businesses and
educational institutions are seeking continuity and cost-effective IT
help desk solutions. The easy access to ARD information and instant
remote control connectivity from within the Web Help Desk promises to
boost technician productivity and raise the bar on customer
satisfaction.
A scheduled or on-demand import of asset discovery data directly from
the ARD database to the Web Help Desk provides support professionals
with the critical, up-to-date asset information required to
efficiently resolve service requests. This new integration makes
Apple Remote Desktop 3 asset data available to any web browser
through one centralized web application.
Web Help Desk's integration with Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88924"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">IK Multimedia (http://www.ikmultimedia.com) has announced sequels to
the Total Bundle series: Total Workstation 2 and Total Studio 2
bundles.
Total Workstation 2 bundle offers the entire collection of all five
of IK's virtual instrument and workstation plug-ins in one box
(SampleTank 2.5 XL, Miroslav Philharmonik, Sonik Synth 2, SampleMoog
and SampleTron). It contains 14,000 sounds and 28 GB of samples
available in one package.
Total Studio 2 is a collection of 12 award-winning plug-ins,
including the five virtual instruments of the Total Workstation 2
bundle, plus seven effects plug-in suites (AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX,
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88922"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Media Atelier (http://www.mediaatelier.com) has has released
GrandTotal 1.0,an invoicing application for Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard")
platform). It's designed for freelancers, small- to mid-sized
companies, and any organization that needs to generate personalized,
invoices, estimates and account statements.
GrandTotal sports a range of word processing and layout tools. It
serves as both a stand-alone and companion application to Media
Atelier's TimeLog 4. GrandTotal integrates with the Mac OS X Address
Book. Other features include: creation of email invoices, estimates
and account statements; support for multiple currencies and tax
rates; a built-in catalog for recurring services and items; smart
lists; and flexible export options
GrandTotal is available in English, German, French, Italian, Dutch,
Danish, Swedish and Norwegian. Single licenses are available for EUR
49 (about US$70). Users of TimeLog 4 get a 10 percent discount.
GrandTotal can also be purchased in a bundle including...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88921"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Swiss company kooaba (http://www.kooaba.net/) has
released’kooaba search, an application for visual
search on the iPhone. Using kooaba's image
recognition application, customers can "scan"
posters of current movie releases and receive
info about the releases on their iPhones.
This includes trailers, reviews, information
about actors, or links to merchandising
material. Every request is also saved in a
history. Recognition of CD covers, DVD covers and
games will be added to the service in a few
months. kooaba's search service currently
focuses on the German speaking market, but will
be expanded to other countries in the near
future.
kooaba search is now available for free at the Apple App Store.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88920"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">QuickerTek (http://www.quickertek.com) has extended its line of
ExpressCard MacBook Pro products to include a new version that comes
with an external antenna that increases speed and range. The new
ExpressCard with antenna is available for US$199.95.
It sports an external antenna with 5dBi of RF power. Because it's
external to the MacBook Pro case, it can be placed for optimum signal
strength and speed, according to the folks at QuickerTek. The antenna
itself clips to the MacBook Pro case when open.
The stock MacBook Pro has 30 milliwatts of wireless RF power. This
ExpressCard has 300 milliwatts of RF power. Additional power is
needed to penetrate walls, office equipment and floors (upstairs and
downstairs) where 25 percent of signal strength is lost at each
barrier, says QuickertTek.
All QuickerTek ExpressCards work with all Apple AirPort Base
Stations, including the 802.11n AirPort Extreme. They support all
standard security protocols including WPA, WPA2-64bit Personal and
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88919"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Enterasys Networks (http://www.enterasys.com) has announced the new
Enterasys SecureStack C3 designed for Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet
(10GbE) access at the network edge. QoS features automatically
discover, classify and prioritize voice, video and data applications
such as IP telephony, HD video conferencing and business intelligence
analytics.
Redundant power supplies ensure availability while standards-based
IEEE 802.3af power over Ethernet (PoE) options support network
devices that require external power, such as wireless access points,
VoIP telephones, and IP security cameras. What You Need Is What You
Get (WYNIWYG) identity-based policies assure service level agreement
(SLA) requirements and proactively prevent security incidents based
on user and application privileges that ensure only the right users
have access to the right information from the right place at the
right time.
The new SecureStack C3 products are complemented by the Enterasys
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88918"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Mundue.net has updated its iPhone and iPod touch application, reMovem
(http://removem.mundue.net/iphone). Version 1.0.2 adds the option of
choosing four, five or six ball colors, and includes the ability to
turn off the Undo feature.
In addition, reMovem supports four modes of play and an 8 x 10 grid
of balls for hours of enjoyment. reMovem is available immediately at
the Apple App Store for US$0.99. The update is free if you have
already installed the game. A free version with one mode and a 7 x 10
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88917"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">SRS Labs (http://www.srslabs.com) has announced the upcoming release
of two new products in the iWOW family, making SRS' audio solutions
available for the entire iTunes ecosystem -- including Mac, PC and
iPod applications.
The first product is iWOW for iPod, an adaptor that attaches to
iPods, and the second is iWOW for Mac and PC software plug-in, which
offers two software applications in one retail package. SRS iWOW for
iPod is an audio adaptor that attaches to the iPod. Utilizing
patented SRS audio solutions, SRS iWOW for iPod "restores the audio
cues that are buried in the original source material so music and
video files sound the way they were originally meant to be heard on
your iPod -- with remarkable depth and clarity," according to the
folks at SRS Labs.
With the push of the button, users hear the difference in music,
videos and podcasts, they add. SRS iWOW for iPod works with the iPod
classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod touch and the iPod 5G.
The new version of iWOW software plug-in...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88916"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Akvis Software has updated Akvis LightShop for Mac and Windows to
version 2.5. The upgrade introduces new ready-to-use light effects
for a quick start. The version improves compatibility with Vista SP1
and adds a new interface language (Portuguese).
Now there are three download files for the Mac: a standalone
application, a plug-in version for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop
Elements 6, and a plug-in for earlier versions of these programs.
LightShop lets you create a light effects designed to draw attention
and animate any photo. The program offers a large number of
ready-to-use light effects (presets) that can be applied in their
initial version or can be modified. First you can train on available
light effects and than create your exclusive ones. It 's possible to
save your own presets to use them in the future or share with others.
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88915"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Western Digital has introduced its new 500GB capacity My Passport
Portable USB drives. It's offered on the My Passport Elite and My
Passport Essential portable drive models.
A recent consumer study conducted by WD of 1,559 external hard drive
users revealed that 54 percent of survey respondents wished that
there was an automatic way to back up their computer without having
to think about it. My Passport Elite portable drives are equipped
with software to automatically back up consumers' collections of
personal media and digital files.
Weighing in at less than seven ounces, the new 500GB My Passport
portable drives are small enough to fit in a pocket or back pack for
portability, says Jim Welsh, vice president and general manager of
WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups. The
manufacturer's retail price for the My Passport family of portable
drives with 400GB and 500GB capacities ranges from $US179.99 to
$219.99, depending on the model. The My Passport Elite and...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88914"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">MicroNet (http://www.micronet.com) is shipping the RAIDBank4 a
compact, high availability, high performance storage solution
designed for small and medium businesses (SMBs). It sports both eSATA
and USB connectivity, and a 300 MB/second data transfer rate,.
It's targeted for companies requiring up to 4TB now (and, soon, up to
6TB). up to six terabytes soon of high-availability data storage. The
RAIDBank4 has a footprint measuring 6.5 x 4.75 inches.
It integrates a 64-bit RISC processor with a 128MB and a high-speed
error correcting cache to ensure accuracy. The device is hot
swappable, features online auto rebuild support, and is packaged in a
lightweight aluminum enclosure.
RAIDBank4 includes MicroNet's 2-port eSATA PCI-Express host bus
adapter card and NTI Shadow backup software and is available with a
4-port adapter option. The OS independent solution enables
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88913"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">On2 Technologies has launched its latest video compression format,
On2 VP8. This eighth generation of On2 video is designed as a
solution for web TV, IPTV and video conferencing companies looking to
differentiate their product and service offerings by delivering
higher quality video using less data and requiring less system
resource for playback, according to Eero Kaikkonen, chief marketing
officer at On2.
"Downloading and streaming HD movies and TV shows has become
commonplace, and with affordable HD web cams, we'll see rapid growth
in high-resolution user-generated content as well as the wide-scale
adoption of high quality video communication solutions," he says.
"Even with faster transport technologies on the way, the cost and
availability of bandwidth will remain a stubborn obstacle to
containing costs as video services use more bandwidth than any other
IP application."
According to a recent white paper published by Cisco, annual IP
traffic will exceed half a zettabyte by 2012,...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88912"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Sonnet Technologies has announced the Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter
ExpressCard/34, which enables digital photographers to transfer files
concurrently from two CF memory cards to a MacBook Pro computer
on-location or in the field, studio, or office.
The Sonnet adapter uses the 2.5 Gbps PCI Express interface
incorporated into ExpressCard slots, so it delivers performance
superior to adapters that depend on the ExpressCard slot's USB 2.0
interface, says CEO Robert Farnsworth. The dual-slot CF memory card
adapter accepts two Type I (flash memory) cards or a combination of
one Type I and one Type II (hard drive) card.
The Sonnet dual CF card adapter supports UDMA6 transfer modes with
sustained data transfers up to 133 MB/second. The Sonnet adapter
supports at full speed the fastest available CF memory cards and
future CF cards up to 886x, making it a superior alternative to USB
readers, Farnsworth says. Its compact size allows it to fit into a
gear bag.
The Pro Dual CompactFlash Adapter...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88911"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">ezGear has introduced the ezSkin Plus for protective case for the
second generation iPod Touch. It's made of silicon and has a smooth
coating to repel dirt. The ezSkin comes with a screen cleaning cloth,
a clear static screen protector a port cover for the iPod dock
connector, a removable belt clip, and a small stand.
The ezSkin for iPod touch G2 includes the ezButton feature that
covers all buttons for protection, but allows for use while in the
case. All ezSkins provide access to all ports and switches.
ezSkin Plus for the iPod touch G2 has a suggested list price of
US$29.99. The new ezSkins will be available at the end of September.
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88910"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">WaterField Designs (http://www.sfbags.com) has announced Ultrasuede
Suede Jacket cases for Apple's upgraded iPod nano and iPod touch.
Each case is custom-fitted to the respective iPod dimensions and can
double as a screen cleaner. The cases are designed for scratch
protection, accessibility and style.
The iPod Suede Jacket (starting at US$7) is a minimalist case
offering elegant protection from scratches without bulk. The basic
Ultrasuede case fits iPods snugly and doubles as a screen cleaner.
The streamlined case includes no visible branding. It is comes in
classic black. They are available with or without a mesh pocket for
earbuds, a bluetooth or a charger. Ultrasuede is a patented,
scratch-free, washable, microfiber material -- a more eco-friendly
alternative to animal suede, according to owner and chief designer,
Gary Waterfield.
WaterField Designs also offers the The iPod Travel Case (starting at
$35), designed to keep the iPod and its accessories all together and
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88909"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Bare Bones Software (www.barebones.com) has released BBEdit 9.1, an
upgrade to the HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. It's a
maintenance release that fixes reported issues and introduces an
"Open in Additional Window" command for browser windows.
BBEdit 9.1 is available at a suggested retail price of US$125 for new
users (it's a free update 9.0 users). Any registered owner of BBEdit
can upgrade for US$30. Anyone who purchased BBEdit 8.5 to 8.7 on or
after Jan. 1, 2008, is eligible to receive a free upgrade. Customers
who purchased directly from Bare Bones Software will be notified
automatically via email. Educational discounts and site license
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88908"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Apple released the iPhone 2.1 Software update this morning.
The iPhone 2.1 software update contains many bug fixes and improvements. To
get it, connect your iPhone to your computer using iTunes 8 and click
Check for Update.
Update includes:
* Decrease in call set-up failures and dropped calls
* Significantly better battery life for most users
* Dramatically reduced time to backup to iTunes
* Improved email reliability, notably fetching email from POP and
Exchange accounts
* Faster installation of 3rd party applications
* Fixed bugs causing hangs and crashes for users with lots of third
party applications
* Improved performance in text messaging
* Faster loading and searching of contacts
* Improved accuracy of the 3G signal strength display
* Repeat alert up to two additional times for incoming text messages
* Option to wipe data after ten failed passcode attempts
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88907"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Sonnet Technologies has announced the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34,
a two-port SATA host controller designed for video capture and
editing in the field, studio, or office. It supports sustained data
throughput of up to 200 MB/second, 140 percent as fast as Sonnet's
standard-performance Tempo SATA card (and other popular two-port
eSATA adapters) for notebook computers.
With this exceptional throughput, the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34
supports more simultaneous video streams during playback, and enables
faster file transfers for content of any kind, says Sonnet CEO Robert
Farnswort. Based on Sonnet's Tempo SATA E4P SATA host controller for
desktop computers, the Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 enables users to
connect up to 10 SATA hard drives to any compatible notebook computer
with an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot.
When used in combination with storage systems featuring two or more
drives, the Sonnet card delivers significant gains in read and write
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88905"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Black Cat Systems (http://www.blackcatsystems.com) has released
version 3.6.0 of Sound Byte, which turns your Mac into a" cart
machine" for playing sound recordings, such as music and special
effects.
The latest version of Sound Byte adds a remote control option
allowing another computer to control Sound Byte over a LAN or the
internet, the ability to toggle a serial port handshake line to
control an external device such as a radio transmitter when sounds
are playing, options to set the playback speed and pitch, as well as
several bug fixes.
Sound Byte is targeted to DJs, radio stations and audio productions,
to quickly and easily play a variety of recorded sounds, such as
jingles, advertisements, songs, sound effects at sporting events, and
more. Sound Byte is available for Mac OS X as well as for Windows. It
comes in three versions, starting at US$39.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88904"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Recordare has released a W3C XML Schema Definition (XSD) version of
its MusicXML 2.0 format for digital sheet music. Recordare has also
released version 4.5 of its Dolet 4 for Finale plug-in, including
support for validating MusicXML files against the new XSD version of
the format.
The XSD version of MusicXML 2.0 defines the format more precisely
than did the original Document Type Definition (DTD) version. This
will improve the quality of digital sheet music distribution by
making it easier for software developers to test how they write
MusicXML files, according to the folks at Recordare. Validating
MusicXML 2.0 files against the MusicXML XSD catches many more
MusicXML file errors than validating against the DTD, they add.
An XSD version of the MusicXML format also purportedly makes MusicXML
easier to use with the latest XML technologie, says Michael Good, CEO
of Recordare LLC and the inventor of MusicXML.
The MusicXML 2.0 XSD is available as a free download here:
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88902"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Abaltat, a developer of audio workflow solutions for postproduction
and broadcast markets, has released Abaltat Express 2.0 for Mac OS X
10.5 ("Leopard"). Based on the company's flagship Abaltat Muse
application, Abaltat Express enables editors to compose royalty-free,
multi-part soundtracks.
Version 2.0 ships with the brand new composition and analysis engine
found in its big brother (Muse 2.0) as well as seven stylized bands.
Also new in the release is a new user interface that offers dials and
prompts familiar to video editors.
Abaltat Express 2.0 integrates the video and audio post workflows by
providing a platform for users to create their initial soundtrack.
Utilizing the audio engine and sounds native to the Mac, compositions
can be tweaked using a number of Express controls or exported to
industry standard audio editing applications such as Apple Logic and
Garage Band or the Digidesign ProTools for finishing.
Abaltat Express 2.0 composes soundtracks by applying musical rules...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88898"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Effigent has announced that PowerEasy Distribution for Mac OS X
(http:// www.powereasy.com) is now generally available. It can be
purchased directly from Effigent or through their reseller partners.
PowerEasy Distribution is a suite of modules that work together to
provide a solution for tracking, managing, and replenishing inventory
as well as managing warehouse operations through the entire
distribution cycle, from purchasing to stocking, to sales.
With PowerEasy Distribution, companies can run their entire sales,
purchasing and inventory processes. PowerEasy Distribution, along
with PowerEasy Financials (both part of PowerEasy Suite) provide real
time information wthatcan be used to make the optimum operational and
strategic decisions. It's designed for wholesalers, distributors and
retailers. PowerEasy also supports Assembly builds and kits to allow
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88896"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Revolution 3.0, the latest version of the programming tool from
Runtime Revolution (http//www.runrev.com) is shipping. The new
version dramatically improves the script editor, making it easier for
newcomers and more comfortable for experienced programmers, says
Runtime Revolution CEO Kevin Miller. The company also slashed the
retail price of the product line as much as 50 percent.
New features include: graphics enhancements (including seven types of
programmable gradient fills and strokes for vector objects); nested,
multidimensional arrays; and a resource center filled with hundreds
of examples to help new users get up to speed.
Along with the new features, Revolution now sports lower prices. The
bread-and-butter Studio edition -- which can create true standalone
applications for Mac, Windows, and Linux -- now costs US$249 (down
from $399), and the flagship Enterprise edition is now just $499
(down from $999). There's also a $49 Revolution Media edition for
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88895"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">SanDisk (http://www.sandisk.com) has announced the 32GB SanDisk
Extreme III CompactFlash (CF) card, the latest addition to its
SanDisk Extreme III line. It's designed for professional digital
videographers and photographers.
The 32GB SanDisk Extreme III CF card operates at 30 megabytes per
second. It benefits professional photographers, who often shoot
strictly in RAW format, says Susan Park, director of consumer product
marketing for SanDisk's performance cards. RAW images demand up to
10times as much space as regular JPG images. Photographers often use
continuous shooting mode during high-action situations such as
sporting events or theatrical performances, and the high resolution
photos add up quickly.
All SanDisk Extreme III CF cards from 4GB to 32GB, as well as the new
SanDisk Extreme III SDHC and SanDisk Extreme III Memory Stick PRO HG
DUO, recently received a 50 percent speed increase from 20MB/second
to 30MB/second. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme III CF card has a
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88894"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">iFixit (http://www.ifixit.com) has posted the first internal photos
of Apple's new iPod nano and iPod touch. The disassembly reveals the
previously unknown presence of BlueTooth in the iPod Touch. The
photos and accompanying commentary for the iPod Nano 4th Gen. and new
iPod Touch 2nd Gen. are available online immediately.
The disassembly includes high-res photos of the internals of both
devices. The folks at iFixit say that Apple did some clever things
with the iPod touch speaker. It's 0.2mm thin and mounted directly on
the metal backplate. The second generation touch has a Broadcom
BCM4325 Bluetooth chip. The Nike+ runs on the same frequency (2.4GHz)
as Bluetooth. It remains to be seen if the Bluetooth chip can emulate
the proprietary Nike+ protocol.
iFixIt says this iPod is somewhat difficult to take apart-- fairly
similar to the previous iPod touch. The 4G nano screen is the same
resolution and physical size as the previous "fat" nano 3G. The
display cover is a piece of curved...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88892"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Sonoma Wire Works has announced the RiffRumble 12 Online Song Contest
(http://www.riffworld.com/riffrumble/rr12 )with up to US$2,500 in
prizes for the best songs made with RiffWorks.
Prizes include up to four IK Multimedia Total Guitar & Bass Gear
Bundles and Drummerheads InstantDrummer Sessions. Contestants
worldwide will record songs on their own or team up into virtual
bands of two to four musicians and record songs together online. The
RiffWorks T4 free guitar recording software may be used, so no
purchase is necessary (RiffWorks Standard costs US$129).
The RiffRumble 12 takes place on RiffWorld.com, an online music
collaboration and song posting community for RiffWorks users. The
contest celebrates the launch of RiffWorks T4, a free edition of
RiffWorks guitar recording and online collaboration software. With
RiffWorks T4 musicians can record ideas, create complete songs with
drums and effects, collaborate online with musicians worldwide, cast
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88890"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Cocktail 4.1.4 (Leopard Edition), a general purpose utility for Mac
OS X, has been released. It's a maintenance update that contains a
lot of under-the-hood optimizations and improvements in a variety of
areas.
For example, the application file size has been reduced by over 50
percent. There are updated Automator actions and improvements in
Adobe font cache clearance. The update also ddresses compatibility
issues with FAT32 volumes
Cocktail 4.1.4 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary
and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It requires Mac OS
X/Mac OS X Server 10.5 or later and is tested for compatibility with
Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server 10.5.4.
Cocktail 4.1.4 costs US$14.95 for a single user license. It's a free
update for registered users of version 4.x. Youc an find it here:
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88889"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Telestream (http://www.telestream.net/) has announced that its
Episode Series desktop media encoding products have expanded to offer
cross-platform compatibility. With new support for both Mac OS X and
Windows Episode and Episode Pro applications encode media to
virtually every video and audio file format.
Episode provides an encoding toolset designed to simplify content
repurposing for distribution to the growing number of digital media
channels such as web, DVD, IPTV, mobile phones and portable devices.
In addition to cross-platform compatibility, Telestream announced the
addition of watch folders for Episode desktop products. This feature
enables users to drop finished projects into folders for automatic
encoding.
Episode desktop encoders are available in two versions. Episode
(US$495) imports virtually any file format, including broadcast and
professional formats and encodes media to all major web, DVD
authoring, mobile and portable device formats, including Flash 8/9,
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88888"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">ATTO Technology (http://www.attotech.com) has released what it says
is the industry's first and highest-performing (up to 6400 MB/second,
full-duplex) 8GB, quad Fibre Channel host adapter with a x8 PCI
Express 2.0 bus interconnect (backward compatible with PCIe 1.1). In
addition to the release of the quad-channel ATTO Celerity FC-84EN
Host Adapter, the Celerity Fibre Channel product line also includes a
dual- and single-channel offering (Celerity FC-82EN and FC-81EN).
The quad-channel Celerity FC-84EN host adapter (US$3,995) provides
throughput for fibre channel applications while protecting technology
investments via backward compatibility with existing 4Gb and 2Gb
fibre channel infrastructures. The folks at ATTO say it has proven
aggregate speeds of up to 3200 MB/second reads or writes so is
capable of supporting the most intensive data applications, including
2K and 4K film editing, tape streaming and backup, rich content
delivery, and complex database environments. To ensure a...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88887"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Craft Director Tools are finally compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and
10.5. Craft's software is used by customers as diverse as Columbia
Pictures, Toyota, Lockheed Martin and Johns Hopkins University.
The uses run from forensic animations to architectural visualizations
to high-end VFX. Craft Animations AB develops and markets Craft
Director Tools, a series of plug-ins for Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya.
Craft Director Tools help users create process-driven animation,
popularly referred to as "desktop mocap."
This ground-breaking technology, based on Swedish Research results
into neural networking, artificial intelligence and autonomous
control systems, simulates the complex physical behavior of, for
example, helicopters, cars, airplanes, boats and more. Pricing
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88885"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the
post-production and broadcast markets, has announced that they will
demonstrate new FxFactory powered plug-in products at the IBC 2008
conference held in Amsterdam from Sept. 12-16. Visitors to the IBC
conference can see the new FxFactory 2.0.4 release, now offering
native integration with Adobe After Effects CS3 software and Apple
Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Express applications.
FxFactory includes 300-plus visual effects plug-ins optimized for
real-time performance on the Mac platform. Also new in the Noise
Industries product portfolio and showcased on the stand is the
recently released partner FxPackMotype, a 2D/3D text animation
plug-in for Adobe and Apple editors.
Adobe After Effects CS3, Apple Final Cut Studio 2 and Apple Final Cut
Express 4 users can test drive FxFactory plug-ins by downloading the
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88884"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">VITO Technology is making its debut on the iPhone software market
with a task manager Task2Gather
(http://task2gather.com/site/iphone.html), an online task manager.
Task2Gather keeps all tasks in the "web cloud"; data is accessible
anytime from iPhone, Mac or PC.
Task2Gather has an hierarchic structure: every task can be divided
into several sub-tasks, and these sub-tasks can be divided further
without limit. Since the tasks created in Task2Gather are stored
online, they can be shared. After sharing tasks users can assign the
"new-comers" responsible for task completion.
Task2Gather is available for US$4.99 in the Apple App Store.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88883"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Mireth Technology Corp. has released version 4.2 of NetShred X
(http://www.mireth.com/pub/nxme.html), its Internet track eraser that
erases internet tracks, such as cache, history and email. NetShred X
runs on Mac OS X. Version 4.2 adds support for Firefox 3, Camino 1.6,
Omniweb 5.7, iCab 4.1, Opera 9.5, SeaMonkey 1.0
NetShred X ieases files web browsers and email programs leave behind.
It was designed to run automatically, without user intervention.
Since erasing temporary internet files can take some time, NetShred X
was designed to run in the background, so using the software doesn't
interfere with the user's web browsing.
NetShred X is available for immediate download, or on CD-ROM,
starting at US$24.95. Registered users can take advantage of this
free update. Educational pricing and volume discounts are available.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88879"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Arten Science (http://www.artenscience.co.uk/ ) has released
ScreenAudit, a Mac OS X application that performs snapshots of your
screen and webcam at timed intervals. If you have multiple monitors
it will take snapshots of them all.
The interval between snapshots, the name of the destination folder,
and the quality of the resulting jpg can be set from within the
Preferences menu. ScreenAudit isn't designed for covert "spying" on a
computer, according to the folks at Arten Science. The app has its
own window that shows a countdown until the next timed snapshot.
The window flips from right to left as the snapshot is taken and the
ScreenAudit icon in the dock displays the "Note" graphic to let you
know a snapshot has been taken. If you don't wish to view the
ScreenAudit window it can obe minimised. ScreenAudit will even
snapshot the screen showing the Dashboard or Spaces overview if
displayed.
ScreenAudit requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. A demo is available for
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88878"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Blue Crowbar Software (http://www.bluecrowbar.com) has released
TrackRecord 1.2, a new version of their software designed to import
and store data from Polar heart-rate monitors. The upgrade adds
support for the Polar F6 Fitness model. It also implements an
improved system for decoding the data from the supported Polar
devices.
The software uses your Mac's microphone to record the heart-rate
monitor's audio signal and arranges the results in tables and charts.
The data can also be exported to Excel, Numbers or OpenOffice.
TrackRecord requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher and a Mac with a
built-in iSight or an external microphone. Two licenses are offered.
A full license is available for 24.75 EUR (approximately US$35) and
offers data import from the Polar RS200, RS200sd, CS200, CS200cad and
F6 models. The Full License is free for registered users. A fitness
license costs 15.95 EUR (approximately $22) and offers data import
from the Polar F6 model. A demo is available for download.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88872"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">DB Solo (http://www.dbsolo.com) has released version 3.5 of the DB
Solo SQL Query Tool, the latest upgrade to DB Solo's cross-platform
Database Query Tool. DB Solo provides developers and adminstrators
with features such as visual explain plan, database data & schema
comparison tools, import/export tools and a schema scripting tool.
DB Solo SQL Query Tool is available for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and
Solaris platforms. DB Solo supports all major DBMS products,
including Oracle, SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, DB2, Sybase
ASE/ASA, H2, Postgres, MySQL and Solid. Pricing of DB Solo SQL Query
Tool starts at US$99 for a single user license.
New features in version 3.5 include an Export Tool and Stored
Procedure Editors for SQL Server and Sybase, as well as a Stored
Procedure Editor & Debugger for Oracle. The Procedure Editors allow
users to create, view, edit, compile and run their stored procedures
and functions.
The Export Tool allows one to export up to millions of rows from a...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88871"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Hog Bay Software (http://hogbaysoftware.com/) has announced WriteRoom
for the iPhone. It's for people who want a simple place to read and
write notes on their phone. The functionality is similar to the
default notes app, but, unlike Notes, WriteRoom also provides
optional Wi-Fi access to your documents.
WriteRoom sports standard fonts and simple black background. With it
you can use a bigger keyboard in horizontal orientation.
Wi-Fi access to your notes is an optional feature. When enabled you
can browse to and edit your notes from your local computer in Safari.
This feature isn't currently password protected. When you enable
document sharing anyone on your local network can access your
WriteRoom iPhone documents.
This isn't a sync solution, because your notes are always stored on
your phone. But this solution does make it easy to quickly get text
into and out of your phone, and unlike sync solutions it's very
simple, according to the folks at Hog Bay Software. You don't need to...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88870"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Epson (http://www.epson.com) has announced three new sub-$100 ink jet
all-in-ones for printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Joining the
Epson Stylus NX400 are the Epson Stylus NX300, NX200 and NX100.
The entry-level Epson Stylus NX series is designed to meet basic
printing needs of busy and creative households, especially those
looking for products loaded with features to print, scan, copy, and
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88869"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">HyperOffice (http://www.hyperoffice.com) now delivers its online
business collaboration tools in both English and Spanish. Available
in English for several years, the webware is designed to make it
easier for owners, employees, clients, partners and suppliers of
growing businesses to collaborate, communicate, plan projects, share
documents, schedule meetings and tasks, and manage information,
anytime, from work, from home, while traveling.
"We started by unifying to one domain all the different email
addresses from each nation in Central America," says Claudia
Castellan, Regional Assistant of MIS for PASMO, a local affiliate of
Population Services International (http://www.psi.org). PASMO is a
non-profit organization that provides HIV-AIDS prevention and family
planning-services from offices in the seven countries of Central
America.
"One email domain for everybody makes it easier to find everyone
instead of asking for email addresses that change from country to
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88867"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">DeviceAnywhere, a provider of end-to-end solutions for the mobile
development lifecycle, has added the iPhone 3G to its expanding
roster of mobile devices available to developers worldwide over an
Internet-based service.
DeviceAnywhere brings the a solution to the mobile marketplace that
offers developers a direct connection to more than 1,500 mobile
devices -- now including first and second generation iPhone handsets,
to optimize their development efforts without having to physically
acquire the devices.
With the addition of the new iPhone 3G, DeviceAnywhere users will
also be able to capitalize on the latest new features available on
the device. For example, users can test downloading their application
through the Apple App Store(. Also, users can test how fast their Web
sites loads on the 3G network
DeviceAnywhere is an online service used by mobile organizations and
their developers. It provides access to real mobile handsets that are
each connected to live networks. These...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88865"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE'S CONSUMER GROUP RELEASES NEW SPRING CLEANING 10 FOR MAC
Spring Cleaning 10 Cleans, Protects and Organizes Files for Maximum Performance
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - September 8, 2008 - Smith Micro Software, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SMSI) Consumer Group today announced the release of Spring
Cleaning 10 for Macintosh, which boosts performance with over 50
easy-to-use tools that help users clean up file clutter and better manage
content on their Macs, reclaim more disk space and perform comprehensive
system maintenance.
Spring Cleaning 10 introduces additional benefits for a more comprehensive
feature set to meet challenges Mac users face today. For example, the
dashboard provides a single interface to the Mac's content, with the
ability to better organize, search and move files, batch, rename photo
files, archive and burn files for off-site storage saving disk space,
automating common tasks with scripting and much more.
"Spring Cleaning 10 makes file management on the Mac easier and...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88864"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Pinnacle Systems (http://www.pinnaclesys.com) the consumer division
of Avid Technology, has announced its new Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini
Stick just in time for the U.S. fall TV season. The company says the
USB-powered tuner (and its Windows equivalent) is the smallest TV
sticks on the market that offer high reception sensitivity.
The tuner has been integrated withl new signal booster technology
that enables them to pick up digital TV even if the signal is weak,
according to the folks at Pinnacle. With a Pinnacle HD mini Stick,
Mac users have a solution for viewing and recording live television
on their computers at home or when traveling. It includes the latest
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) software as well as a mini remote
control, a high-gain telescopic TV antenna and a travel bag. The
Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick supports over-the-air TV (ATSC) and
unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM) for SDTV and HDTV with
resolutions of up to 1080i.
The mini stick is activated by...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88863"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Equinux (http://www.equinux.com) has released VPN
Tracker 5.3, the newest version of its
IPSec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. The upgrade
supports Mode Config for Netgear VPN gateways to
simplify the administration of VPN connections.
VPN Tracker 5.3 is capable of using Mode Config
for Netgear gateways to simplify VPN
configuration. Mode Config permits VPN Tracker to
automatically obtain its IP address from the VPN
gateway. Administrative effort and costs for
users of Mode Config-capable Netgear VPN gateways
FVS338, FVX538, FVS336G, DGFV338 and FVS124G are
reduced, according to the folks at Equinux. In
addition, VPN Tracker 5.3 provides improved
device profiles for the most popular VPN
gateways, as well as a new device profile for
SonicWALL NSA 2400 devices.
VPN Tracker 5.3 integrates even better into Mac
OS X. The user interface contains improvements
designed to make everyday work with VPN Tracker
easier. Additionally, VPN Tracker 5.3 corrects
numerous smaller mistakes; for example,...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88862"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">iCloseBy.com has released iMarkMySpot (http://www.icloseby.com/), a
new app for the iPhone that's used to "one-touch" geotag and geocode
digital photos withGPS locations. It uses the built-in GPS
functionality of the iPhone to store exact waypoint locations.
iMarkMySpot is a free download from the Apple App Store.
Stored waypoint locations can then be emailed to any address as a
standard GPX-formatted file, compatible with many photography and
mapping software packages. Using the time stamps from the photos and
the time stamp of the stored waypoints, digital photos are then
geocoded and geotagged.
Using iMarkMySpot in conjunction with digital cameras of any brand,
including any digital camera by Canon, Nikon, Sony, Kodak, Fujifilm
or any other manufacturer, the exact location of where a photograph
is taken is stored in standard GPS/GPX waypoint files. After digital
photos have been uploaded to a computer, they can then be
automatically merged, by using many available photo management...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88861"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Mundue.net has released its third iPhone and iPod touch application:
iKeno (http://www.ikenogame.com), a full simulation of the casino
numbers game.
In this version of the Keno game, you play 1-10 spots, wagering up to
five tokens per game. Match enough numbers, and watch your winnings
amass, based upon the payout tables.
Tap to choose your own numbers, or let the Quick Pick features choose
them for you. You can use the Replay button to play them again. And
you can turn on optional sounds. Tilt you device if you prefer a
landscape display. You'll love the flexibility built into this game!
iKeno is available immediately at the Apple AppStore for US$0.99.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88857"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Ilium Software (http://www.iliumsoft.com/ ) has announced
synchronization for eWallet on iPhone and iPod touch devices. eWallet
is an information and password manager application that's used to
store personal information like credit card numbers, passwords, PINs
and much more.
The new 6.1.2 release adds full wallet synchronization between an
iPhone or iPod touch and a WiFi connected Windows PC.The eWallet for
iPhone update is available through iTunes and the for a special
introductory price of US$9.99. Updates for existing eWallet for
iPhone users are free. The Windows PC version of eWallet with SyncPro
is available to current owners of eWallet for iPhone at the
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88855"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">XChange International (http://www.xchangeuk.com/) has released two
new XTensions for QuarkXPress 8.
Xtags (approximately US$354) is a text import filter for
picture-based data publishing, classified ads, input code conversion
and more. DATAformXT (approximately $1,205) is a complete
bi-directional connection between a database and QuarkXPress,
allowing users to create a database publishing system.
The XTensions are available for both Mac and Windows as well as for
earlier versions of
QuarkXPress. They're also available as a plug-in to Adobe InDesign.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88854"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Oranged Software has released Studiometry 6.0, an update to the Mac
OS X compatible software for companies to organize, plan, invoice,
track and create with Client and Project data. The upgrade features a
new SQL database to store program data that offers performance
enhancements.
There are also several other new features and changes. Itemized
project estimates are now possible. New Report Item Sets now allow
you to select specific items to show on a report. This gives the
ability to create, for example, estimates and purchase orders based
on specific items associated with your projects.
Other new features include multi-project GANTT charts, debt/credit
modes, an interface overhaul, and many more. To see what's new in
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88853"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">DiscCloud Releases Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Mac OS X
DiscCloud transforms any PC, workstation, or x86 based machine into a
powerful virtual desktop server for Mac OS X Leopard clients. The DiscCloud
virtual appliance runs on VMware and therefore provides Mac users with all
of the benefits of VMware virtualization.
Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) September 6, 2008 -- DiscCloud today announced the
release of the DiscCloud Virtual Appliance, the world's first desktop
virtualization platform designed for Mac OS X clients.
The release of Desktop Virtualization for the Mac sets a high bar for
desktop computing, both for consumer and enterprise clients. With
DiscCloud, Mac desktops can be centrally administered, supported, and
maintained using trusted and well known practices used by VMware
professionals.
The DiscCloud Virtual Appliance runs as a Virtual Machine on VMware Server
and ESX class products, and hence on vast assortment of standard x86
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88852"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Ross Video (http://www.rossvideo.com) will launch its SoftMetal 4.0
software during IBC 2008 at Stand 9.D30. The upgrade will begin
shipping after IBC, and will be available at no charge to all current
SoftMetal customers.
Summary of new features in SoftMetal 4.0 software are: MXF native
record and payback support for HD and SD clips; QuickTime native SD
playout; closed captioning support; embedded audio support (16
channels per video input and output); and stereoscopic (3D) record
and playback.
SoftMetal is a line of multi-definition video servers designed for
live production and master control applications. SoftMetal control is
based on a client/server architecture with the client side
applications written in Java and able to run on a Mac, PC or Linux
computer, allowing control of the SoftMetal system from the users
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88850"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Savant Systems (http://www.savantav.com) has introduced a
downloadable application for the iPhone and iPod touch that runs
natively on either device in order to provide two-way control of any
home system connected to one of Savant's innovative ROSIE automation
systems. The new application providing complete home automation and
media control will soon be available on the Apple App Store for
US$199.
Savant's new application has been engineered to provide complete
control over the ROSIE On-Screen Display (OSD), which uses HD
graphics to provide intuitive control of systems throughout the home,
says Savant President Jim Carroll. The application also includes a
section dedicated to "themed interfaces" that can be customized by an
authorized Savant dealer using RacePoint Blueprint software and a
compatible ROSIE system on the network. Pricing hasn't been announced.</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88849"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">TuneWear (http://www.tunewear.com) has announced new cases and films
for the iPhone 3G. The new line up includes the silicone case series
(IceWear for iPhone 3G), clear protective film (TuneFilm for iPhone
3G), the crystal-clear polycarbonate hard shell case (TuneShell for
iPhone 3G), and the polycarbonate hard shell case with protective
cover (TuneShell Plus for iPhone 3G).
They cost US$24.95, $14.95, $24.95 and $29.95, respectively. TuneWear
also offers leather cases (pictured) for the iPhone 3G. They include
the The new line up includes the nappa leather case series,
Ambassador for iPhone 3G ($59.95) and the leather shell case,
LeatherShell for iPhone 3G ($29.95). All iPhone 3G products are
available in from the TuneWear online sho</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88848"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
(http://www.photoshopuser.com/) has announced the Guru Award winners
for the West Coast Photoshop World Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
The Guru Awards are a special Photoshop competition exclusively for
conference attendees.
Winning images can be viewed at
http://www.photoshopworld.com/?page=guru/winners. The winners are:
Category: Best of Show
Artist: Paul Jacklitch
Category: Artistic
Artist: Eduardo Rizo
Category: Commercial
Artist: Carol Rossi
Category: Illustration
Artist: Sam Mestas
Category: Photo Montage
Artist: Ray Caywood
Category: Photo Restoration
Artist: Doug Haack
Category: Photo Retouch
Artist: Richard Martha
Category: Photography
Artist: Nick Saglimbeni
Category: Vincent Versace Award
Artist: Nicole Gibson
Winners were selected from more than 400 entries by NAPP's art
director Felix Nelson, NAPP president Scott Kelby, and the creative
team at NAPP after several rounds of...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88846"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">O'Reilly Media has introduced and opened registration for iPhoneLive
(http://conferences.oreilly.com/iphonelive), a new conference
scheduled for Nov. 18, 2008, at the Holiday Inn San Jose in Silicon
Valley, California. Conference chairs Raven Zachary and Bill Dudney
are creating a full day's schedule featuring keynotes from leading
thinkers in the mobile space, "Build" and "Launch" tracks of breakout
sessions, and panel discussions exploring the iPhone ecosystem.
"The iPhone platform represents a major shift in mobility and
provides a compelling opportunity for businesses to deliver products
and services, whether native or web-based, in new and exciting ways
to a global audience," says says Zachary. "iPhoneLive will bring
together iPhone developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts for a day
dedicated to the emergence of the iPhone platform. If you're already
developing products and services for the iPhone or are in the process
of evaluating the platform, this is the place to be."
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88845"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Optima System (http://www.optima-system.com/camspinner/) has released
CamSpinner 2.0, an update of the web cam utility for Mac OS X. New in
the upgrade are 20 presets for different cameras, video and audio
settings, iPhone compatible display of webcam images in the iPhone
web browser, faster FTP uploads, improved AppleScript support with
support for scheduling webcam actions using iCal and AppleScript.
Version 2.0 also adds more web page themes and an option to hide the
control palette. CamSpinner lets users publish images from a web cam
on a site, capture still images and record movies using iSight and
other QuickTime compatible cameras.
CamSpinner 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5, QuickTime 7 or later,
and a QuickTime compatible web cam, DV camera or other image input
device. Web cam publishing requires FTP access to a web server or Mac
OS X personal web sharing
CamSpinner costs US$12.95 for a single-user license. It's also
available in a bundle with PageSpinner 5.0 and MapSpinner...</div></div></span>
<span class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-88844"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Pragmatic Studio is excited to announce their latest training course--
Cocoa Studio--to be held in Denver, CO on October 28-30. This course is
intended for developers planning to build GUI applications on the Mac (or
the iPhone). In this hands-on workshop developers will learn how to use
Objective-C and Cocoa to write native Mac OS X applications, and get
first-hand experience creating a GUI application with Xcode and Interface
Builder. They'll learn directly from two seasoned Cocoa developers and
authors: Daniel Steinberg and Bill Dudney.
All event details, including an outline of the course, details of the
training venue, and registration are available at:
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