Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) has announced its new OWC Jupiter mini-SAS scalable storage solution for small businesses and enterprises. Built upon the mini-SAS interface for speeds up to 24Gb/s using just a single cable connection, the Jupiter family of racks, towers, and hubs combine the highest levels of data sharing performance with the simplicity of direct attached storage (DAS) at up to 5x lower cost of fibre channel infrastructures, according to Larry O'Connor, founder and CEO, OWC. The OWC Jupiter mini-SAS will be available by the end of March in a variety of configurations with solution pricing starting at US$3,995. It's being demoed at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Accordance Bible Software (http://www.accordancebible.com) has announced the release of the United Bible Society’s New Testament Handbook Series. It's a 20-volume set of commentaries designed to provide practicing translators with "valuable exegetical, historical, cultural, and linguistic information" to help them render the New Testament text in other languages. References to other Accordance resources have been hyperlinked, the text has been divided into search fields to offer more precise searching, and the entire series can be made to scroll in parallel with the text of the Bible. The UBS New Testament Handbooks can be purchased for US$199.99 and can be downloaded immediately to your Mac or iOS device.

BodyGuardz (http://www.BodyGuardz.com) has launched new additions to its line of high-definition earjax earphones. They'll be available in the first quarter of 2012. Pricing hasn't been announced. New to the earjax family is a smaller version Moxy (US$64.95), which is modeled after the currently available Moxy Series, but particularly designed for female music lovers. In addition, BodyGuardz has revamped previous models from the earjax line -- Moxy ($64.95), Bump ($34.95) and Gig ($19.95) -- to add in-line mics for those models that didn’t have voice-integration capabilities. The top-of-the-line Lyrics ($99.95) has also been redesigned with a high-quality mic with volume control. Design updates were also made with premium details for added style and durability, according to Kirk Feller, CEO and president of BodyGuardz.

Arten Science has announced myVault (http://www.artenscience.com/myvault/Home.html), a secure, encrypted, personal information, file and document management solution that's Mac OS X compatible. It allows you to drag and drop your PDF files, JPG files, DOC files, MP3 files, etc. into myVault, enabling them to be filed away but quickly and easily located later. It provides alternative views of your data using either the Main window, the Grid View or the Document Viewer. myVault is supplied free of charge with new purchases of ContaxCRM or it can be purchased separately. Direct integration with ContaxCRM, Arten's CRM Contact Management package means that your Item and Documents can be attached to contacts that exist within your CRM software. This link can be seen and utilized both from within myVault and from within ContaxCRM. You can download myVault for an unrestricted 30-day trial version. At the end of this time, you can purchase a serial number that will convert your software to...

FileMaker, Inc. (http://www.filemaker.com) has announced an upgraded FileMaker Technical Network, now free for all FileMaker Developers. Designed for anyone who creates FileMaker Pro database solutions, the FileMaker Technical Network combines a community of active developers with a variety of resources. The company also announced that those signing up for FileMaker Technical Network through March 15 may purchase a one-time only software download of the FileMaker Training Series (FTS) for US$9.99. FTS is FileMaker’s official training curriculum for FileMaker Pro 11 and is normally priced at $99. Geared to help members hone their FileMaker solutions and skills, membership in the FileMaker Technical Network includes the following: access to a library of scripts, calculations, and functions; how-to articles; members only webinars; iOS development resources for FileMaker Go for the iPhone and iPad; technical white papers; and access to an online developer forum for sharing FileMaker tips...

Bare Bones Software has released BBEdit 10.1.1, an update of its HTML and text editor for the Mac. The update includes improvements to the recently introduced Open File By Name feature, enhancements to projects, and contains fixes for reported issue. The BBEdit 10.1.1 update is free of charge to all BBEdit 10 customers. Customers who purchased in the Mac App Store will automatically receive the update when it becomes available, while customers who purchased directly may download the update immediately from the Bare Bones Software web site (http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.html). BBEdit requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later (10.6.8 is recommended), and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 ("Lion"). It has a suggested retail price of U$49.99. Through Oct. 19, BBEdit 10 is available at an introductory price of US$39.99 from Bare Bones Software or the Mac App Store.

Before Dawn Solutions (http://www.beforedawnsolutions.com) has announced skEdit 4.1.6, an update of their text/HTML editor. It's available at the Mac App Store for US$29.99. 
With a focus on web development, skEdit Text/HTML editor includes features to assist in the editing of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, Python, ASP, Ruby/Rails, SQL, ActionScript and ColdFusion. Version 4.1.6 includes bug fixes to the file importer, and file parser. It requires Mac OS X 10.6 or higher.

Apple doesn't have a presence at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. But Apple employees are there in force, according to "Reuters" (http://macte.ch/oeDkg). Quoting an unnamed "person familiar with Apple's plans," the article says that more than 250 employees are registered to attend CES. A reporter for Paid Content (http://paidcontent.org/) says that on Tuesday he spotted Greg Joswiak, Apple's head of iOS product marketing walking around Sony Corp's booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Another day, another lawsuit. Nuevas Tecnologías y Energías Catalá, a small Spanish tablet computer maker and one of the few firms to beat Apple in court, is now accusing Apple of extortion. Last November Nueva successfully defended its Android-based tablet computers (marketed under the label NT-K) in court. The company also accused Apple of abusive anticompetitive behavior. "What makes this is even more noteworthy is the fact that Apple asserted the same design-related right -- a so-called Community design -- with which it won two injunctions against Samsung in Germany (one related to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and another one related to the Galaxy Tab 7.7) but lost in the Netherlands (where an injunction was granted only against certain Samsung smartphones and based on a technical patent, not a design-related right)," "FOSS Patents" (http://macte.ch/oRMib) noted at the time. Last year Apple alleged Nueva's tablet was a forged iPad and convinced custom officials to impound shipments of the...

Mobee Technology (http://www.mobeetechnology.com) has introduces the Power Bar, a replacement power for the Apple Magic Trackpad, and the Magic Feet, which can wirelessly charge the Apple Magic Mouse and either the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad. Currently Magic Trackpad users must choose either single-use batteries, or rechargeable batteries that need to be removed for charging. The Power Bar (pictured at top) completely replaces the batteries with a power cell that can be recharged in situ. When the Power Bar is used, the cell is charged via micro USB. Charging from empty takes six hours, giving enough power to last up to 10 days, according to Mobee CEO Alexandre Colot. The Power Bar is designed to fit into the Magic Trackpad specifically to sit comfortably with the other Apple products on your desk, he adds. Magic Feet will be available in early March at a manufacturer's retail price of US$29.90. The Magic Feet device (pictured at bottom) sits on the foot of the iMac,...

Newer Technology (http://www.newertech.com) has announced the GripStand Station, a plug and play storage, charging and syncing solution for classroom, office, retail, healthcare, and other multiple iPad user environments. Designed specifically for use with NuGuard GripStand 2 and GripStand protective iPad cases (sold separately), the GripStand Station allows iPad tablets to slide securely into one of eight bays to store, charge and sync. To use you slide a NuGuard GripStand protected iPad into one of the eight bays until it connects to the installed Apple Certified Dock Connector. Embedded cable channels on the back of the unit route the USB charging cables to protect them from bending, pinching or accidental removal and/or tangling. To begin charging, users connect the dock cables to the factory supplied iPad power adapter. The GripStand Station is constructed from 100% recycled plastic and sports non-skid rubber feet. For added stability, pre-drilled anchor points enable the...

With the new, US$249.99 Xerox Mobile Scanner you can scan files into PDF format and wirelessly transfer them to your mobile phone. It's a battery powered scanner that uses Wi-Fi to wirelessly transmit JPG images and multipage PDF files from the scanner to computers, mobile phones, pads and the cloud. Using a free mobile app, the device is able to communicate wirelessly to a Mac, PC, iOS device, Android device or the cloud. The Xerox Mobile Scanner is a small (2 x 2.75 x 11.5 inches) color scanner that includes a GB Eye-Fi SD memory card, carrying case, rechargeable battery and charger. It's available immediately through retail and online channel partners, major resellers, and Xerox (https://buy.xerox.com/default.aspx) and its agents and dealers.

Bracketron has announced the new iRoom iDock Touchcode at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The original iRoom iDock was the first powered and motorized in-wall mounting solution for iPad and a 2012 International CES Innovations Award winner. The new Touchcode model ensures that your iPad is safely stored in the docking station and only releases the tablet upon entering a programmable four-digit code, according to Christian Johnson, president of Marketing at Bracketron. The iRoom iDock Touchcode is designed especially for residential and commercial settings such as hotels, offices, showrooms, tradeshows and even private homes.  The iRoom iDock Touchcode can be flush-mounted to integrate the iPad into any room. A patented motorized docking system opens and closes the iDock to securely store the Applet tablet. The dock also includes both power and composite audio internal connections. The mount’s faceplate comes in piano black and opal white, or can be color...

SuperTooth (http://www.supertooth.net) is debuting the Disco2 portable speaker and the Crystal, a Bluetooth speakerphone, at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The former is an US$99, portable, rechargeable speaker featuring an "avant-garde design" and compact footprint. Users can stream music wirelessly from any cell phone, tablet, computer or MP3 player supporting Bluetooth A2DP to a single or dueling pair of Disco2s, featuring new technology providing left speaker/right speaker functionality. The Disco2 kicks out 16 watts RMS audio power, with 2-way stereo speakers and a dual high efficiency subwoofer and medium tweeters. It will be available in alternative colors later this quarter. The $69 Crystal -- also due later this quarter -- will attach to a car’s sun visor via a durable, magnetic clip allowing for instant hands-free calling capability for any type of vehicle. Featuring automatic pairing and multi-point technology connecting up to 2 phones...

K-array has announced the US$19.99 Ecodock (http://www.k-array.com/en/ecodock), a freestanding miniature loudspeaker for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, capable of boosting the audio signal by up to 10dB with no battery or external power supply. With a base of clear Plexiglas and a similar form factor as the iPhone, the Ecodock uses the natural laws of physics and the principle of the "horn loudspeaker" to efficiently distribute acoustic energy over a wide air surface, according to the folks at K-array. The device fits into a pocket. For every Ecodock sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “A Smile for Burkina” association, a charitable organization dedicated to helping the “Les Saints Innocents” children’s orphanage in Burkina Faso,  one of the poorest West African countries in the world. “Les Saints Innocents” is home to 130 orphans, four nuns and 16 caregivers.

IDAPT (http://www.idaptweb.com) has announced the IDAPT S1 Bluetooth speaker system. It's an universal dual docking station compatible with iPad, iPhone, Blackberry and Android device. The IDAPT S1 was designed to respect the clarity and rich nature of your music, delivering full, detailed sound across the entire audio spectrum via Bluetooth 2.0, according to the folks at IDAPT. The all-in-one speaker features a retro design. The LCD display on top of the unit allows the user to set and have access to all the functions, while an additional LCD display on the front gives access to the basic functions. Audio characteristics include Stereo 2.0 sound, full range loudspeakers and Bluetooth 2.0 audio.

MaBaSoft (http://www.mabasoft.net) has updated its World Clock Deluxe time tool to version 4.7.9. The upgrade adds 90 U.S. cities have been to the database, which now contains over 1,400 cities. With World Clock Deluxe you can display multiple clocks in a horizontal or vertical palette, in the menu bar and in the Dock, show Coordinated Universal Time and Internet Time, assign labels and colors to clocks, calculate date and time conversions across different time zones and show the current weather all over the world. The software is Universal Binary and runs in English, German, Dutch, French and Italian. World Clock Deluxe requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later and runs natively on both PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macs. It costs US$19. Version 4.7.9 is a free update for registered users of version 4.x.

Another day, another lawsuit. Eastman Kodak Company (http://www.kodak.com) has filed lawsuits against Apple and HTC Corp., alleging the infringement of certain Kodak patents relating to digital imaging technology. A complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) specifically claims that certain of Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and iPods, and certain of HTC’s smartphones and tablets infringe Kodak patents that relate to technology for transmitting images. Kodak also alleges that certain of HTC’s smartphones infringe a patent that covers technology related to a method for previewing images which is already the subject of pending actions against Apple. Separately, Kodak filed suits today against Apple and HTC in U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York alleging the same infringement. In the complaint against Apple and HTC, Kodak is seeking from the ITC an exclusion order preventing the importation of infringing devices, including mobile telephones and...

According to the proxy statement Apple filed Monday, new CEO Tim Cook was paid a salary of US$900,017 in 2011. The company also contributed $14,700 to his 401(K) account and paid life-insurance premiums worth $1,820. Cook was also granted one million restricted stock units as a "promotion and retention award." On paper, the shares were worth more than $376 million when the grant was made. However, as noted by "CNNMoney" in 2011, they were worthless. Half of them will vest in 2016, five years after they were granted. The other half will vest in 2021 -- "subject to Mr. Cook's continued employment with the Company." Read more at http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/10/apple-ceo-tim-cook-didnt-really-m... .

LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced its latest peripherals featuring Thunderbolt technology at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: the 2big Thunderbolt Series and the eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series. Both will be available in the first quarter of 2012; pricing hasn't been announced. With speeds up to three times faster than FireWire 800, the LaCie 2big also features RAID security, hot-swappable disks, daisy chain convenience and a solid-aluminum casing. Heavy data users will appreciate capacities up to 8TB with transfer rates up to 311MB/s, according to Erwan Girad, manager of LaCie's Professional Business Unit. Daisy chaining multiple 2bigs even increases overall performance. The eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series gives new life to existing eSATA drives with Thunderbolt innovation and backward compatibility, says Girard. It connects to a late-model Mac via the Thunderbolt port and features two eSATA ports. This lets the user connect two eSATA external hard drives to...

At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, Kodak (http://www.Kodak.com) is showcasing a host of connected products and solutions designed to mkke it easy to create, share and print brilliant images wherever, whenever and however you like. Kodak’s new Wi-Fi enabled camera -- the US$169.95 Kodak EasyShare Wireless Camera M750 (pictured) -- lets you share pictures instantly. You can use the Kodak EasyShare Camera App with your iOS, Android or Blackberry device to send pictures wirelessly to Facebook, Kodak Gallery, and email. The camera also works with your home Wi-Fi network. The new, $199.99 Kodak PlayFull Dual Camera combines a 1080p/60 fps HD video camera with a 12 MP BSI CMOS digital camera. It has an external microphone jack, built-in Xenon flash, and Share Button for uploading to Facebook, YouTube, Kodak Gallery, email and more. Kodak has also announced several iOS compatible apps. The Moments app allows you to create a premium photo book from your and your friends’ Facebook albums...

M-Edge Accessories (http://www.medgestore.com/) will unveil their new iPhone accessories at this week's 2012 Consumer Electronics Show and Pepcom's Digital Experience. The accessories will include: ° M-Edge's first iPhone cases, in a variety of unique styles and exclusive designs; ° The kid-friendly, shock-absorbent, US$29.99 SuperShell for iPad 2 (pictured); ° MyEdge design-your-own covers for the iPad Kindle and Kindle Fire.

General Imaging (http://www.general-imaging.com/us/), exclusive licensee of GE branded digital cameras, will showcase its new 2012 line on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show at tonight's Pepcom Digital Experience event in Las Vegas. The cameras include: ° The X600 -- designed for the more serious photographer looking for higher power and performance, the X600 touts an 25X zoom, 14.4 CMOS megapixels and full, high performance 1080p HD recording capabilities. The GE X600 will be offered in black and white color options in the spring for an manufacturer's suggested price of US$199.99. ° X550 -- which features an Electronic View Finder for improved accuracy, 16 megapixels, Optical Image Stabilization, a powerful 15X zoom and 27mm Wide Angle lens to get you up close and personal with the action. The X550 will be offered in black and in white in the spring for an MSRP of $149.99. ° G100 -- designed for the photography enthusiast moving from a traditional point-and-shoot to a more...

Focus Interactive's Trine 2 is now available at the Macgamestore (http://www.macgamestore.com). It requires Mac OS X 10. 5.8 or higher and costs US$14.99. Here's how the game is described: "After its amazing success worldwide, Trine, the incredible and enchanting action/platformer makes its return in a new adventure more fantastic than ever! The kingdom is troubled once more. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight and Zoya the Thief must embark on a fabulous journey to unravel the mysteries of the cursed forest! "Travel through lush, visually stunning yet dangerous worlds, and fend off the assaults of fearsome monsters! Put the special abilities of your three heroes to good use, in order to overcome numerous lethal traps, solve many physics-based puzzles. Trine also offers to play your adventure in cooperation mode: locally or online, invite two of your friends to join you in your adventure! Combine your powers, and find new ways to overcome obstacles, puzzles and monsters!"