Quickscript gets Snow Leopard support
Axiotron today released the second beta version of its handwriting
recognition application, Quickscript. The takeaway: Quickscript now
supports Mac OS X version 10.6 (Snow Leopard) in addition to 10.5
(Leopard)! Other enhancements include improved Chinese character
recognition and persistent writing pad settings.
Quickscript offers handwriting recognition in 26 languages to Mac
users with pen tablet devices and users of Axiotron's Modbook. Its
highly accurate recognition technology enables users to write in
almost any application that accepts text input such as Pages and
Microsoft Word. Also included with Quickscript is the Kopernikus
digital assistant feature which lets users run applications and
control their computer via written commands.
More information about Quickscript and a free download of the
application are available at http://www.axiotron.com/quickscript .
Be.ez launches new case for the MacBook
Be.ez (http://www.be-ez.com) has released the LA garde robe bag for
the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook. It can be bought
individually for $34.95 starting Dec. 10 or with a LA robe sleeve to
complete the set for $49.95 starting in February 2010.
The LA garde robe comes in four striking and eye- catching color
combinations: black/light pink, black/pumpkin, black/wasabi and red
kiss. It's made from nylon and features a main compartment for the
Apple laptop and/or the custom-fit LA robe sleeve.
Within the bag there is a selection of interior and exterior pockets,
some discreetly hidden for the snug and safe storage of valuable
documents, wallets or passports. The LA garde robe also has an access
back pocket with a rain cover.
TuneWear releases Prie Ambassador Smart for the iPhone 3GS/3G
TuneWear (http://www.tunewear.com) has released the US$39.95 Prie
Ambassador Smart case for the iPhone 3GS/3G. It's made from leather
and is available in black with red stitch, black with white stitch
and white with pink stitch.
A wrist strap included with each Ambassador Smart. The strap matches
both the color and stitching of the case and attaches to the loop
located on the bottom of the case. If you prefer, you use the loop to
attach another strap of your choice or your favorite charms.
With the iPhone safely inside the Smart, you still have access to all
the ports, the dock connector and button controls. The camera hole on
the back allows the taking of pictures, plus TuneWear has added a
small reflective mirror next to the lens for those times when you are
taking a self portrait and want to make sure you are still in the
shot.
ShadesCases releases new iPod nano 5G cases, skins
ShadesCases (http://www.shadecases.com) has released all New Shades
for the fifth generation iPod nano. The cases cover the entire iPod
nano including the screen and click-wheel, but leave an opening for
the video camera.
Shades for nano 5G come in 10 colors. Pricing starts at US$16.95.
ShadesCases has also has Shades for the new iPod Classic 160GB Model
and new iPod Touch 3G Model starting at $16.95. What's more,
Shadecases is offering 35-50% Off all Shades cases this holiday
season.
MonkeyBread Software releases MBS Filemaker plug-in 1.8
DAQ Plot revved for Snow Leopard
VVI (http://www.vvi.com) has released DAQ Plot 10.6.2 for Mac OS X.
The upgrade is ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") and includes
some bug fixes.
DAQ Plot measures voltages from sensors and presents them in a strip
chart format. It plots electrical signals and controls devices in
realtime using digital output channels and built-in feedback control
loops. With DAQ Plot you can control other hardware such as valves
and switches using the digital output connectors and their associated
user interface switches. It also has built-in feedback loops so you
can control processes based on input values. The effect of the
feedback and control switch settings are immediately viewed on the
real-time strip chart so you can monitor and assure your process as
it happens.
Contact VVI for pricing.
Beta version of Google Chrome for the Mac released
Google has released a beta version of its Chrome browser for the Mac
(http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/google-chrome-for-holidays-mac-li...).
Google says it took "great care" to make Google Chorme a native
application for the Mac. For example, they integrated the Keychain
into Google Chrome for Mac, and incorporated Mac-style animations
when you open the Bookmarks bar.
BBEdit 9.3.1 update released
Bare Bones Software has announced the release and immediate
availability of BBEdit(r) 9.3.1, an update to its professional
strength HTML and text editor.
The BBEdit 9.3.1 update is a maintenance release that fixes reported
issues to this award-winning HTML and text editor. Detailed
information on all of the changes and improvements in BBEdit 9.3.1
can be found at
http://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/current_notes.html ,
The BBEdit 9.3.1 update is available free of charge to all registered
BBEdit 9 customers from the Bare Bones Software web site. BBEdit 9 is
available at a suggested retail price of US$125. Any registered owner
of BBEdit can upgrade for US$30. Upgrades may be ordered from the
Bare Bones Software online store:
Keyboard Maestro 4.0 ready for Snow Leopard
Stairways Software (http://www.stairways.com) has released Keyboard
Maestro 4.0, the new version of its productivity enhancer for Mac OS
X. The upgrade is ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
This release has an entirely new and modernized user interface fit
for Snow Leopard (while retaining compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5).
The new interface draws on familiar Mac OS X applications to get you
quickly devising your own macros.
Using Keyboard Maestro's macros you can: control applications,
windows, or menus; insert text; open documents, applications or URLs;
execute scripts; control the system or iTunes; and more, all with the
touch of a key, click of the mouse, periodically or at specific
times, when an application is launched or running, or even over the
Internet using Keyboard Maestro's built in web server.
Using Keyboard Maestro's Program Switcher and Window Switcher you can
cycle through applications or windows, closing, hiding, launching,
and more. The software lets you...
Second annual Best App Ever Awards for iPhone apps and games
148Apps has announced the call for entries for the second annual Best
App Ever Awards (http://bestappever.com), which recognize practical,
creative, technical, and whimsical achievements in iPhone
applications and games. Submissions are now being accepted in 56
categories.
The categories focus on the quality of the app design, the overall
usefulness, and the fun factor. Some of the 56 categories include:
Best Productivity Enhancer App, Best Feel Like a Local App, Best
Strategy App, Best App for Parents, Best Educational App, Most
Creative Use of iPhone Hardware, Best Productivity Killer App and
Best Augmented Reality App
All app nominations must be submitted online at the Best App Ever
site by Dec. 31. Finalists will be announced on Jan. 1, 2010 and will
include the top five popular nominees in each category, combined with
five nominations from industry experts. Voting for these finalists
will run through January 31, 2010.
The top 10 nominated iPhone apps overall will compete for the...
Active Media Products launches Wink USB drive
Active Media Products (http://www.activemp.com), manufacturer of SSDs
and USB drives, has released a new model of their ultra-tiny 16GB
Wink USB drive in pink. It's available now in 16GB capacity, and will
be available in smaller capacities later this month.
The drive, model number MC16G-PINKWINK, is listed on now Amazon for
about US$39. According to Jerry Thomson, vice president of sales at
Active Media Products, "the Wink drive has been enormously popular,
but the number one request from customers is for a warmer color. In
response to customer requests we're happy to launch the Pink Wink,
which should arrive in time for the holidays for customers who order
now."
Digital Anarchy announces Beauty Box 1.0 for After Effects, Final
Digital Anarchy (http://www.digitalanarchy.com) has returned to the
film/video market with a skin smoothing and blemish removal plug-in
for After Effects and Final Cut Pro. The Beauty Box 1.0 provides
editors and visual effects artists working with film and video way of
smoothing out skin and removing blemishes.
"This is a problem we've wanted to solve for a long time," says Jim
Tierney, president of Digital Anarchy. "There are so many cases where
the on-camera talent doesn't have enough makeup on or you're trying
to make a 45 year old rockstar look 25. Especially now that HD is so
common, seeing skin flaws has become a big problem. Beauty Box
provides a great solution that, in many cases, requires little or no
masking on the part of the editor or artist."
Beauty Box uses face detection to automatically identify skin tones
and create a mask that limits the smoothing effect to just the skin
areas. This process usually requires little or no input from the user
and doesn't involve hand...
VideoScreen 4, SoftGoods plug-ins released for Vectorworks
Landru Design (http://www.landrudesign.com/VWPlugIns.htm) has
released two new Vectorworks software plug-ins: VideoScreen 4 and
SoftGoods.
The former is a suite of plug-in objects that enables users to insert
2D and 3D models of video devices (such as projection screens, plasma
televisions, and CRT monitors) into Vectorworks drawings -- complete
with customizable screen images. Using the Vectorworks Object Info
palette, video device formats and other parameters can be defined and
changed on the fly. Screen sizes can be changed as projects evolve.
VideoScreen 4 places projectors based on screen size and on projector
lens rating, or gives lens estimates based on screen size and users'
projector placement. The "Plus" version adds edge-blending and LED
array capability.
The prices for the plug-ins are US$40 for VideoScreen 4 Basic and $80
for VideoScreen 4 Plus. Upgrade pricing is available for users of
previous VideoScreen versions.
SoftGoods is a plug-in object that allows users to...
Stardom's DeckRAID designed with iMacs in mind
Stardom has announced the US$499 DeckRAID DR4
(http://www.raidon-usa.com/stardom/deckraid_4_spec.html), a RAID 5
desktop storage solution designed with the iMac in mind (though, of
course, it can be used with any Mac). It sports quadruple interfaces
-- FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 and eSATA -- with port
multiplication.
The DeckRAID DR4 is hot-pluggable and is immediately recognized by
Mac OS X and Windows without software. When using the latest, high
capacity 2TB drives, the DR4 allows for up to 6TB of usable storage
in RAID 5 in a 4-bay form-factor that's sleek in design.
The DR4 provides throughputs of up to 220 MB/second. In the event of
hard drive failure, the DeckRAID DR4 can automatically switch
operations to the remaining drives and alert the user via its
hardware system status indicator and built-in audio alarm. The
DeckRAID DR4 is capable of acting as a RAID 5 boot drive via FireWire
and USB 2.0 connection.
It provides complete fault-tolerance and is resistant to a...
Photo Recovery is ready for Snow Leopard
AppleXsoft Software (http://www.applexsoft.com) has updated Photo
Recovery to version 3.5.1. The new version is compatible with Mac OS
X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Photo Recovery for Mac lets you recover deleted photos, video, music
and files from all types of media including SmartMedia, CompactFlash,
Memory Sticks and any other removable media. Version 3.5.1 also adds
the support to recover HD vide and recover files from SanDisk Compact
Flash.
Photo Recovery requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. It's available
worldwide in 22 different languages. The software sells for US$49.95;
a demo is available for download.
PCI Geomatics offers additional sensor support
PCI Geomatics, a developer of geo-imaging software and systems, is
nows offering support for the Leica Geosystems ADS40 and ADS80
Digital Aerial Camera within its Mac OS X compatible Geomatica
software.
PCI Geomatics has included support for the import and
orthorectification of ADS40 and ADS80 level 1 data within Geomatica
OrthoEngine, a collection of automated tools for aerial photos and
satellite imagery.
"With the inclusion of this high performance digital sensor, PCI
Geomatics is reaffirming our commitment to the evolving aerial photo
market," says Peter Hazlett, Product Manager for Geomatica. "We
remain dedicated to being the industry leader in supporting aerial
and satellite sensors within our software."
For additional information on PCI Geomatics' sensor support, visit
http://www.pcigeomatics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id...
There are a variety of pricing options, which you can find here:
https://store.pcigeomatics.com/
Tycoon Games releases Heileen 2 for the Mac
Tycoon Games (http://www.tycoongames.eu/) has released Heileen 2: The
Hands Of Fate, the sequel to Heileen. The US$19.99 game is compatible
with Mac, Windows and Linux systems.
Here's how Celso Riva, game designer/programmer of the game,
describes Heileen 2: "The game takes place on a mysterious Caribbean
island where Heileen was shipwrecked at the end of the first game.
Her ex-slave friends Robert and Ebele will help her survive, but when
Heileen discovers a deck of tarot cards representing the seven deadly
sins and the seven godly virtues, she realizes that the power of the
cards can help her unlock the secrets of her past and shape her
future. With the tarot cards, she can escape from the island, find
her true love, meet pirates, or do nothing at all. Will Heileen be a
Saint, or a Sinner? It's all in the hands of the player."
The game also features an advanced version of the Quest System
present in the first title. There are more than 20 quests to solve,
some spanning multiple...
Tunewear releases BoomTune Bomb II Stereo speakers
Tunewear (http://www.tunewear.com) is now shipping BoomTune Bomb II
Stereo, an US$49.95 sets of compact speakers with stereo sound.
Available in matte black or bright red jewel, the size is compact
enough to carry in your hand.
Sound is projected 360 degrees around the speakers. The BoomTune Bomb
II is designed for listening to music or watching videos on your
MacBook, iPod, iPhone or other portable device, although it works on
any Mac.
Retractable cables are hidden inside the body of each speaker. One
cable connects the left and right speakers together and the other
cable connects with your music device via a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack.
Volume level can be controlled from BoomTune using the volume switch.
Untwist the top of each BoomTune for a louder sound and more bass.
The built-in rechargeable battery prevents unnecessary battery
consumption. The included USB charging connector can be plugged into
the USB port on your personal computer or a USB charger unit for
charging the speakers....
Canto Cumulus 8.1 now available
Canto (http://www.canto.com) has released Canto Cumulus 8.1, built
upon technological and usability advances made possible by the new
Cumulus 8 system architecture introduced last May. "The Cumulus 8
architecture has freed Canto to take Cumulus in exciting new
directions, and Cumulus 8.1 offers just a glimpse of what's to come,"
says Canto CEO Ulrich Knocke.
Among the new capabilities are a standalone version of the Cumulus
Client, which enables users to create and work on local catalogs,
connect to Cumulus Server catalogs, and update assets and metadata
between the two. This enables traveling professionals to work with
catalogs even when Internet access isn't available.
New report types include assets cataloged during a period, check-out
"time spent" reports, asset inventories by format, and the ability to
use search queries as the means for selecting report assets. Reports
can now be saved to PDF format and automatically emailed.
A new image comparison mode makes even subtle...
Akvis Enhancer 11 released for Mac, Windows system
Akvis has released Akvis Enhancer 11
(http://akvis.com/en/enhancer/index.php) for
Windows and Macintosh. The program allows
improving detail on an image, no matter what was
the cause of the unsharpness. Version 11 supports
the Smart Filter technology in Akvis Photoshop
CS3/CS4.
Akvis Enhancer is image enhancement software that
helps you improve detail in photos no matter what
caused the problem: poor/excessive lighting,
motion or poor focus. The software provides four
modes that can treat each problem separately:
° In Enhancer mode the program brings out details
on one single shot by intensifying color
transition. The tool is useful in cases when a
photo has an uneven exposure. For example, when a
picture has been taken against the light source
and consequently the objects on the foreground
are hardly discernible, which is especially
annoying when you take a picture of a person. Or
when a photo lacks dramatic effect due to
vagueness of the scene.
° The Focus mode improves blurred...
Playrix launches online version of Gardenscapes
Playrix Entertainment (http://www.playrix.com) -- a developer of such
games as Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey, Call of Atlantis, 4 Elements,
Fishdom and others -- has announced the release of the online version
of its Gardenscapes game, which was previously available via web
download only.
Here's how the game is described: "Gardenscapes is a perfect blend of
three different genres: hidden object, time management and sim.
Players earn cash as they progress through hidden object levels and
spend it to buy garden accessories to customize the garden to their
taste and compete in the 'Best Garden' contest."
Gardenscapes includes over 1,000 items to find, 15 rooms to comb for
hidden objects, lots of garden accessories to choose from, and a
customizable environment. It also sports a bonus screensaver
featuring your garden
iGetter optimized for Safari 4 on Snow Leopard
Presenta (http://www.igetter.net/iGetter.html) has updated iGetter,
its download manager and accelerator for Mac OS X, to version 2.8.
The new version has been optimized for Safari 4 on Mac OS X 10.5
("Snow Leopard").
Version 2.8 also adds support for 64-bit browsers in the iGetter
Browser plug-in. It also adds support for Camino 2.x and the Firefox
3.x cookie file format on Snow Leopard. Plus, it has a reworked
integration method with the Snow Leopard Safari browser.
iGetter works with Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. It's Universal Binary so
runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It costs US$25, though
version 2.8 is a free update for registered users of version 2.x.
Mark/Space announces Mac synchronization support for Android
Mark/Space (http://www.markspace.com/android), creator of desktop and
handheld synchronization software, has released The Missing Sync for
Mac and Windows systems. It's an all-in-one desktop sync solution for
phones powered by the Android OS, such as the T-Mobile myTouch and
HTC Hero.
The Missing Sync for Android synchronizes contacts and transfer media
files between an Android phone and a computer running Mac OS X,
Windows XP or Windows Vista, says Mark/Space CEO Brian Hall. He adds
that you'll be able to sync s automatically and wirelessly whenever
the phone is near the computer.
The Missing Sync for Android syncs with applications Mac and PC users
already know: Microsoft Outlook, Entourage, Mac OS X Address Book,
iTunes, Windows Media Player and iPhoto. Keep contacts in sync
wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Install music playlists, ringtones, photos,
documents, and videos on an Android phone fast via USB.
Android OS 2.0 phones, like the Motorola Droid from Verizon, are
supported for media...
Pro2col releases Snow Leopard version of client app for Hermstedt
Pro2col (http://www.pro2col.com), specialists in the secure large
file transfer arena, has released a Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard")
compatible client application for their flagship product, Hermstedt
StingRay. Since their acquisition of the cross-platform,
multi-protocol large file transfer appliance in 2007, Pro2col have
virtually rebuilt the StingRay solution in its entirety, according to
James Lewis, managing director of Pro2col.
StingRay is a dedicated file transfer server built with the creative
industries in mind. It provides a range of delivery options and
features to simplify file transfers for business. Contact Pro2col for
pricing.
Booq reveals Taipan shadow messenger bag for laptops
Booq (http://www.stores.booq.com) has released the Taipan shadow for
laptops, blending a messenger bag style with a professional
appearance. It's available in small, medium and extra-large sizes for
US$79.95, $89.95 and $99.95, which will fit 13-inch, 15-inch and
17-inch laptops, respectively.
Booq's exterior design keeps the bag looking professional and
polished, according to the folks at Booq. Once opened, Taipan shadow
provides room for magazines, business cards, keys, laptop
accessories, as well as a densely padded laptop compartment with a
soft interior.
The Taipan shadow features a luggage trolley pass-through. This
feature unzips across the back, allowing the user to slide a luggage
handle through the bag for transportation when handling multiple
pieces of luggage. To ensure 360-degree laptop protection, a plush
"bumper" is sewn along the inside of the laptop compartment's
high-end YKK zipper, keeping zipper and your laptop separated at all
times.The Taipan shadow comes...
OWC announces Mercury Elite-AL Pro Mini FireWire/USB 2.5-inch
Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com)
has announced its new OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro
mini
(http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/EliteALmini/eSATA_FW800_FW400_USB),
a bus powered portable storage solution line. It
features a "quad interface" of FireWire 800/400,
USB 2.0, and eSATA connectivity in a portable, no
AC adapter required plug and play footprint.
Measuring 3.8 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches, the OWC Mercury
Elite-AL Pro mini offers storage capacity up to
750GB in its fanless, aircraft grade brushed
aluminum enclosure. It sports 2.5-inch SATA hard
drive mechanisms up to 7200RPM and even solid
state drives.The new Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini
line is available in six models offering a
variety of speed and capacity options:
° 320GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution, US$139.99;
° 500GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution, $169.99;
° 750GB 5200RPM 8MB Cache FW800/400+USB2+eSATA Storage Solution, $249.99;
° 320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache FW800/400+...
Epson releases combo digital photo frame/photo printer
Epson announced has introduced the US$299.99
PictureMate Show (http://www.mypicturemate.com),
a two-in-one digital photo frame and 4 x 6-inch
photo printer. It boasts a seven-inch, 16:9 tilt
digital photo display with 800 x 480 dpi (dots
per inch) WVGA resolution.
The PictureMate Show also offers 12 slideshow
formats for digital images, as well as a remote
control to conveniently view and display photos
in your home or office. Epson says it offers the
highest maximum print resolution in its class
(5760 x 1440 dpi). According to Stacey Tieu,
associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets,
Epson Americ, additional features of the
PictureMate Show include:
° 270MB of internal memory to automatically store
hundreds of photos, run slideshows and reprint
images any time;
° The ability to print from all popular memory
cards via built-in card slots, USB thumb drives,
PictBridge devices, and PDAs or digital cameras
with an optional Bluetooth adapter;
° Durable, smudge, scratch, and water...
Markzware releases PageZephyr search, extraction engine
Markzware has released PageZephyr (http://pagezephyr.com/), a content
search and extraction engine. It was developed using Markzware's
Common Reader Architecture (CRA), the technology at the heart of
Markzware's current and future products.
PageZephyr technology makes it possible to search proprietary
documents, and then takes that to a higher level, allowing users to
examine and extract text from the most popular publishing native file
formats, such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and soon Microsoft
Publisher, PageMaker and other document types. Content-intense
professions that specialize in managing, locating and re-using large
volumes of specific data will substantially benefit, according to
Markzware PageZephyr is especially valuable to businesses such as:
advertising, publishing and printing, manufacturing, finance, legal
(e-discovery / e-forensics), information and governmental agencies,
the company adds.
PageZephy indexes, locates and outputs content created from
proprietary or...
WinMagic launches SecureDoc full-disk encryption for Mac OS X
WinMagic (http://www.winmagic.com), which
specializes in disk encryption, today launches
SecureDoc v4.9 for Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow
Leopard. SecureDoc v4.9 will support Snow
Leopard in both 32 and 64 bit kernel modes. With
SecureDoc v4.9 for Mac OS X Snow Leopard,
organizations can take advantage of the
efficiencies of the 64 bit kernel to make it
easier than ever before to protect all data
stored on desktops, laptops and removable media
with transparent, full-disk sector by sector
encryption.
In response to numerous requests from government
customers, SecureDoc v4.9 for Mac OS X Snow
Leopard will also support both the DoD Common
Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identity
Verification (PIV) security cards widely utilized
by government agencies and contractors.
"We developed SecureDoc for Snow Leopard to
ensure that organizations migrating to the latest
Mac OS experience continued protection of their
valuable data," said Thi Nguyen-Huu, CEO and
President of WinMagic Inc. "The latest...
PDF2Office Professional 5.0 for Mac OS X announced
Recosoft Corp., the developer of the PDF2Office family of products,
has announced PDF2Office Professional 5.0 for Mac OS X
(http://www.recosoft.com/products/pdf2office/macintosh/macpro5.htm).
The next version of the PDF-to-Office formats conversion tool for the
Mac.
A new feature and component of PDF2Office Professional 5.0 is the
ability to directly convert a PDF to Excel type, replicating every
page in a PDF file to an equivalent worksheet in the resulting
workbook. Additionally, PDF2Office Professional 5.0 has been designed
to operate on Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
PDF2Office Professional converts PDF documents to the Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, RTF and other formats recreating the
intended construction and layout of the document -- forming
paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent graphic elements;
extracting images; creating tables; and processing headers/footers,
endnotes/footnotes and columns/sections, all automatically -- without
any manual intervention....
Star Coloring launches Animals Coloring Book for Mac, Windows
Star Coloring has launched Animals Coloring Book
(http://starcoloring.com/coloring-books/animals-coloring-book), a
computer-based educational development program aimed at children of
4-13 years old. The web site-based activity course is designed for
parents who want to familiarize their kids with computers without
exposing them to violent computer games and dangers of the Internet.
Animals Coloring Book features 25 three-dimensional pictures that
strike a balance for different skill levels. Once Animals Coloring
Book has been opened, there's a simple tip for every tool and button
(e.g. how to clear the picture, how to return to the previous color,
etc). The program features nine basic colors and a palette for
blending them.
Animals Coloring Book is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X
and costs US$19.95 (all updates are free). User group members will
receive a discount.
Realmac releases Socialite 1.0 for Mac OS X
Realmac Software has announced the availability of Socialite 1.0
(http://www.realmacsoftware.com/socialite/). Socialite (previously
known as EventBox) is a multi-service social network client for Mac
OS X that makes it easily than ever to stay update to date with the
latest RSS articles and friends' status updates on Twitter, Facebook
and Flickr.
Daniel Counsell, director and founder of Realmac Software, said
"We're really excited to launch Socialite today, complete with some
of the most recent Twitter features such as Lists and Retweets, and
are looking forward to improving how people use social networks on
their Mac with future releases of Socialite".
Socialite is an a native Mac OS X application that brings together
all your social networks into one convenient place. From your Google
Reader RSS feeds, Twitter updates, Flickr photos and more, Socialite
is the best way to manage your social networks. Socialite supports
six services: Twitter (including the recently-launched Retweet...
TextExpander update supports rich text in Gmail
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 2.8. The upgrade
adds support for rich text and image expansion in web-based tools
such as Gmail.
The update also adds support for making selections using %\ in a
snippet in conjunction with %| cursor positioning. 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 2.8 is a free update for registered users of
TextExpander 1.x and 2.x.
Scanner Pro 1.2 integrates with Print n Share, uploads Scans to
Readdle has released Scanner Pro 1.2
(http://readdle.com/products/scannerpro), the latest version of their
popular iPhone application which transforms the device into a
portable scanner. Scanner Pro 1.2 introduces integration with Print n
Share from EuroSmartz, the all round iPhone printing application.
This integration will enable owners of the both applications to
seamlessly scan and then print documents to any USB, WIFI, Bluetooth
or network printer via a Mac or PC. Another highly anticipated
addition of the new version is the ability to upload scanned
documents to Dropbox cloud storage.
"Scanner Pro is designed to scan multipage documents and transform
them into industry standard PDF files, while Print n Share enables
people to print documents from their iPhones. Integration between
those two applications was inevitable," says Igor Zhadanov, Readdle
CEO. "Now you can really do everything you need with your scans: send
them by email, upload to web and now print!"
Prior to this type...
Rev-up remote support with new TeamViewer 5
TeamViewer GmbH, a leading provider of solutions for online
communication and collaboration, has just launched the next
generation of their premium solution - TeamViewer 5. The latest in
video conferencing technology adds a personal touch to remote
support, online presentation and webinar sessions.
Single-click connection, convenient partner lists and browser-based
access have made TeamViewer the desktop sharing tool of choice for
over 60 million users. The cutting-edge software now combines VoIP,
webcam streams, enhanced database synchronization and improved
presentation control, providing a host of new features to this
innovative tool.
Engineered with the professional supporter in mind, TeamViewer 5 VoIP
allows supporters to speak directly with clients, addressing issues
quickly and easily. Supporters and clients can initiate an optimized
VoIP conversation with the click of a mouse, and begin speaking
immediately, to ensure trouble shooting is effective and turnaround
is fast...
Samson announces availability of Q2U Recording Pack
Samson Technologies (http://www.samsontech.com/) has released the Q2U
Recording Pack with HP20 headphones. Samson designed the Q2U as a
high-quality microphone to meet all live sound and digital audio
recording needs, according to marketing director Mark Wilder.
A dynamic handheld microphone, the Q2U features both an XLR output
and a USB I/O allowing it to be plugged directly into a live sound
console or any computer with a USB input. Musicians can take the Q2U
to a gig for a live performance then take it home to record some new
ideas right to their computer. The microphone's on/off switch
controls the XLR output, allowing anyone to perform in a live setting
and record to a nearby computer or laptop simultaneously.
The Q2U also features a built-in 3.5mm stereo headphone jack output
with volume control for no-latency monitoring during recording. Plus,
a cardioid pickup pattern and a high-quality A/D converter with a
16-bit, 48kHz sampling rate ensure the sound reproduction in both
live...
Harmon Kardon GLA-55 high-end speaker system now available to
The Harmon Kardon
(http://www.harmankardon.com/pages/localeselector.aspx)
GLA-55 high-end speaker system is now available
in the UK. It has a retail price of £749.99 and
can be purchased from Apple in the UK.
The two-piece speaker system sports a stylized
clear glass design, Atlas woofers and CMMD
tweeters. According to the folks at Harman
Kardan, the GLA-55 features many proprietary
technologies to provide the highest quality sound
possible; including:
° The CMMD drivers provide accurate high
frequencies, but are capable of low-frequency
extension to four octaves; the Atlas AL drivers
are capable of nearly 2,5 cm peak-to-peak travel
for tight, accurate bass reproduction. Their
pairing provides a full, rich frequency response,
from the lowest bass to highest highs.
° Slipstream port design: the GLA-55 port
minimizes boundary layer separation, providing
high-output bass with low distortion.
° COE (Computer-Optimized Equalization) -- the
system equalization is computer-optimized to...
iPresentee offers free Christmas Gift Bundle
iPresentee, the developer of add-ons for Apple's iWork and iLife
applications, is offering a free Christmas Gift Bundle to be used
with Apple's iWeb, Keynote, Pages and Mail software.
It includes one iWeb Theme with static and flash backgrounds, two
Keynote motion Tthemes, one Keynote theme, Keynote 3D Stuff, iWeb
animations and Mail stationery.
The Christmas Gift Bundle requires any Mac running Mac OS X. Keynote
Themes and Keynote Motion Themes requires iWork 08 or iWork 09
installed. iWeb Themes requires iLife 08 or iLife 09 installed.
Keynote 3D Stuff requires any version of Keynote, iWeb or Pages. iWeb
Animations requires any version of iWeb installed. Mail Stationery
requires any Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.5 or later with
bundled Mail application.
Samples and more info about the Christmas Gift Bundle are available
immediately at the iPresentee web site (http://www.ipresentee.com).
STOIK PanoramaMaker to run on the Mac
STOIK Imaging has announced the availability of a beta version of
STOIK PanoramaMaker for the Mac
(http://www.stoik.com/PanoramaMaker_Mac/). Yep, the Windows panorama
making tool is now available for our favorite operating system.
Professionals and enthusiasts are invited to join the free open beta
test. STOIK PanoramaMaker for Mac has a special algorithm
(Object-Preserving Blending) designed to stitch the exposures
error-free. Among available features are lens and geometrical
compensation, manual matching of images. Minimizing uneven
brightness, double-edge defect and curves in the picture are the
application's commons.
The workflow purportedly takes only three steps: adding images,
selecting the stitching mode, and obtaining the result. The automatic
image transformation, alignment and color blending are optimized to
correct differences in brightness, color balance, and camera tilt
angle. The application automatically assembles horizontal, vertical,
360-degree and tiled panoramas....
Tim Hickman introduces Hard Candy cases for Apple laptops
Hard Candy Cases, an electronics accessory startup from veteran iPod
accessory-maker Tim Hickman, former GM of Speck Products, introduces
t hard-shell protective cases for the newest MacBook 13-inch
polycarbonate unibody.
Hard Candy Cases (http://www.hardcandycases.com) are available in six
colors: -- black, blue, red, pink, white and clear - and come
complete with a molded-in bubble design. With models created
specifically for the new MacBook 13-inch and MacBook Pro 13-inch, the
polycarbonate shell snaps on securely and stays put even through
repeated handling, says Hickman.
The model-specific cases offer complete access to all batteries and
ports and are fully vented for total heat dissipation. First
available this week at HardCandyCases.com, Bubble Shells for MacBooks
have a retail price of US$49.95. Additional models, including a
ruggedized design, will be introduced in the coming months.
Native Instruments Introduces Scarbee Jay-Bass
Native Instruments has introduced Scarbee Jay-Bass
(http://www.native-instruments.com/scarbee-jaybass.info), a new
software instrument that purportedly provides an authentic rendition
of the Fender Jazz Bass. Jay-Bass is based on the Scarbee Red Bass
library, and is the latest release in the partnership between Native
Instruments and sampling expert Thomas Hansen Skarbye, complementing
the available Pre-Bass and M-Bass instruments.
Powered by the Kontakt engine and playable both via the full Kontakt
4 sampler and the free Kontakt Player, Scarbee Jay-Bass recreates the
full sonic spectrum of the Jazz Bass in both slapped and fingered
playing styles. All four strings of the original instrument have been
sampled in nine velocities, resulting in over 4,000 individual
studio-grade samples.
Jay-Bass takes advantage of the scripting features of Kontakt.
Articulations and playing techniques include hammer-ons, pull-offs,
grace notes, various trills, mutes, harmonics, pickup hits, fret
noises...
One-on-one training for MacSpeech Dictate available
MacSpeech is teaming up with The Emergent Institute (TEI) to provide
One-on-One training for the MacSpeech Dictate family of products.
TEI employs persons with disabilities who are experts in
accessibility technology, including those training people to use
MacSpeech Dictate. One-on-one training provides personal training on
practically any aspect or feature of MacSpeech Dictate, such as
creating a profile or using advanced command and control features.
"MacSpeech customers have expressed a desire for additional training
beyond the technical support available with their purchase," says
Andrew Taylor, founder and CEO of MacSpeech. "The Emergent Institute
is unique in its hiring practices and provides amazing talent that
can show others how to get the most out of MacSpeech Dictate. We are
thrilled to partner with TEI to provide One-on-one training for
MacSpeech Dictate customers."
One-on-One training is available immediately for the entire MacSpeech
Dictate family of products, including...
babyTEL Releases eggphone web-based Java softphone
babyTEL (http://www.babyTEL.net), which
specializes in social VoIP, has released the next
generation of its �Telephone� which gives
Facebook's 300 million users the ability to speak
live with or send voice messages to friends
directly from their Facebook page.
The soul of the application is the �eggphone, a
web-based Java softphone that can be called up
from cyber-space to any Mac, Windows, or Linux
computer. All friends are automatically loaded in
the directory and placed in groups that the user
sets up, ready to be called, voice messaged or
IM'd, without ever leaving the Facebook
environment.
For '"all-in-one" communication freaks, aside
from calling and voice messaging, �Telephone�
provides IM that also connects the user to Yahoo,
MSN, AIM and Google Talk, according to babyTEL
CEO Stephen Dorsey. Users who wish to extend the
functionality of the eggphone, allowing them to
make and receive calls to or from the public
network or to forward their calls to their cell
phone,...
Tension Software announces TS Calc 1.1.1
Tension Software has updated TS Calc
(http://www.pomola.com/products_tscalc/tscalc.html), a Mac OS X app
for solving mathematical models applied to technical problems of
various types, to version 1.1.1. The new version sports improved
preferences, some bug fixes and a new PDF user guide.
TS Calc is a document based application and its documents can be
realized and used as calculation models for a specific mathematical
technical problems. These documents can also be distributed as
pre-made solutions for various type of technical problems with all
the requested equations inside and all the variables pre-inserted
with acceptable range already set.
A TS Calc document contains a series of equations and a list of
variables and constants used by the equations. The user can insert
different input and see the output generated by the TS Calc document
using the equations solving the problem.
TS Calc includes a calculation engine entirely developed and coded
internally by Tension Software in C...
REAL Software ships REALbasic and REAL Studio 2009 Release 5
REAL Software -- the creator of REALbasic, a cross-platform
development tool for creating software for Mac, Windows and Linux --
has begun shipping REALbasic 2009 Release 5.
This release continues with a focus on quality and addressing the
needs of their customers by adding 68 improvements and 17 new
features, according to Geoff Perlman, REAL Software founder and CEO.
It also introduces support for Linux distribution Ubuntu 9.10 and
includes an updated SQLite version.
The complete list of improvements and new features in REALbasic 2009
Release 5 can be found in the release notes in the product download
section at http://www.realsoftware.com/download .
REALbasic Personal Edition for Windows, Linux or Mac is priced at
US$99 and is geared for hobbyists and students. REALbasic
Professional Edition, required for cross-platform compilation, is
$299. REAL Studio, made for full-time developers, costs $995. All
editions of REALbasic and REAL Studio are now available and can be
downloaded...
Labels & Addresses gets Christmas update
BeLight Software has released special Christmas update of Labels &
Addresses (formerly Mail Factory) that brings 22 Christmas design
sets, over 30 design templates, and more.
Version 1.5 also adds Google Maps integration, allowing you to mark
your location in Google Maps and place a small map on Christmas party
invitations to provide exact directions. Labels & Addresses
(http://www.belightsoft.com/products/labelsaddresses/overview.php) is
available from US$49.95, the update is free for version 1 customers.
In addition, BeLight Software announces that customers will receive a
discount of 50% on any BeLight Software product upon purchase of
Labels & Addresses between Nov. 30 and Dec. 30. A demo version of
Labels & Addresses is available for download.
Mail Factory customers can crossgrade to Labels & Addresses for
$24.95. Users that purchased Mail Factory version.
Nokia releases Qt 4.6
Nokia has released Qt 4.6
(http://qt.nokia.com/whatsnew), the latest
version of the cross-platform application and UI
(user interface) framework. The upgrade features
new platform support, l new graphical
capabilities and support for multi-touch and
gestures.
Qt 4.6 includes support for the Symbian platform
for the first time, and also adds Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard"), Windows 7 and the upcoming
Maemo 6 to the list of Qt supported platforms.
Also available is community support for real-time
operating systems QNX and VxWorks. Support for
Maemo 5 is also currently in development, with
the second technology preview being released
today.
Qt support for Symbian and Maemo creates the
first opportunity for developers to target both
of these platforms from the same codebase,
according to Sebastian Nyström, vice president,
Application Services and Frameworks at Nokia.
Also released today is a technology preview of
new Qt APIs from the Qt Mobility project. These
cross-platform APIs (...
Default Folder X now remembers sidebar width in Open, Save...
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 4.3.4
release addresses compatibility issues, fine tunes Default Folder X's
user interface, and adds a much-requested feature.
Version 4.3.4 now remembers the width of the sidebar in Open and Save
dialogs. Once you've resized the sidebar, it will stay that size for
subsequent Opens or Saves. This release also addresses compatibility
issues with Mac OS 10.6.2, PTHPasteboard and Cinema4D, as well as
fixing a number of problems with Default Folder X's windows and
appearance.
Default Folder X 4.3.4 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,...
Boris FX announces new Boris Continuum Unit: Image Restoration
Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com) has announced that a new Boris
Continuum Unit, Image Restoration, is now available. The Boris
Continuum Image Restoration Unit includes the Smooth Tone, Pixel
Fixer, and DV Fixer filters from Boris Continuum Complete 6.
BCC Smooth Tone is an "electronic makeup" tool for saving shots with
skin blemishes or substandard makeup while preserving sharpness and
full image detail. BCC Pixel Fixer removes bad pixels resulting from
a faulty digital camera sensor or dust on a camera lens. Up to 10 bad
spots can be repaired with a single filter application without any
degradation of image quality or sharpness.
BCC DV Fixer removes jaggies and DV compression artifacts from
footage originated on consumer DV cameras. Boris Continuum Image
Restoration supports Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Final Cut Express,
Apple Motion, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
The Image Restoration Unit is the latest addition to
previously-released Boris Continuum Units: Chroma...
KlearVision releases Mac compatible automated color reproduction
KVD KlearVision Digital (http://www.klearvision.com) has released the
KOLOR-D Intelligent Color Server, engineered specifically for the
needs of graphic arts production managers. Based upon DIMA Photo-D
technology, KOLOR-D offers automated, customizable multi-component
color production server capabilities.
It manages both Objective ICC-based color conversions, as well as
subjective color corrections. KOLOR-D is efficient with a single
image or a folder of images, is also compatible with composed PDF
files, as well as both Mac and Windows platforms. For more
information, go to See us at the PIA/GATF Color Management Conference
(December 6-9) in Phoenix.
At its core is a comprehensive, rule-based Intelligent Expert System
(IES) that automatically optimizes and enhances digital image files,
preparing them for printing or viewing. Using "fuzzy logic" and
artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, KOLOR-D, in effect, emulates
the decision-making expertise of a traditional color expert, or...
