Linotype FontExplorer X Server available for 10 users at $999
Linotype GmbH and its parent company, Monotype Imaging Holdings, a
provider of text imaging solutions, have announced that the Linotype
FontExplorer X Server font management solution
(http://www.fontexplorerx.com) is available for 10 users at US$999
until Dec. 31.
Included with each downloaded package are the server installer, the
FontExplorer X Server administrator software, the FontExplorer X Pro
client software, and the respective number of user licenses for
working with the Pro software on Macs within the workgroup.
FontExplorer X Server runs on both Mac systems (Mac OS X 10.4 and
10.5) and servers (Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5), as well as Windows server
(2003 Server, XP and 32-bit Windows Vista) environments. The
FontExplorer X Server license fee includes one year phone or e-mail
support. Applications are available in English or German and include
comprehensive documentation. Font licenses must be purchased
separately.
As a solution that combines the FontExplorer X Pro client edition...
Ingres releases Ingres Database 9.3
Ingres Corp., an open source database management company, has
released Ingres Database 9.3, the latest version of the company's
flagship open source database product. The new version offers
migration from MySQL, as well as from proprietary databases such as
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Sybase.
Ingres Database 9.3 boasts a number of key features to help java
application developers be more productive and is specifically
designed to help meet the demands of a rapidly growing partner
community with Liferay certification, according to Deb Woods, vice
president of product management, Ingres. Ingres Database 9.3 also
highlights the importance community contributions play in the
innovation of open source software by including features to the
database engine that were added by its community members, she adds.
To download the latest version, go to http://esd.ingres.com/ .
Ingres Database 9.3 also provides support for pluggable
authentication modules (PAM), which enables the database to...
DocAuto announces enhancements to OutiM Server
DocAuto (http://www.docauto.com), a provider of software solutions
for Autonomy iManage WorkSite, has announced enhancements to its
OutiM Server e-mail management application.
These enhancements include the ability to use pattern matching in
Subject and Content filters, now with support for a broader set of
wildcards. Wildcard matching is useful for assuring compliance with
HIPAA and other personal information compliance statutes, according
to David Kiefer, president of DocAuto.
These wildcards can be used whether performing filtering to identify
content to be moved into WorkSite, or wildcard searching for WorkSite
Folders or WorkSpaces in order to dynamically determine e-mail filing
destinations.
DocAuto provides a suite of software solutions for Autonomy iManage
WorkSite that reduce risk, improve user experience, and optimize
performance, says Kiefer.
RadTech releases ClearCal film for 17-inch MacBook Pro, iMacs
RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released ClearCal anti-glare
film for the glossy displays on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and the
17-inch and 20-inch iMacs. They're US$19.95 each.
ClearCal AG (anti-glare) films improve the viewability of glossy
glass displays when used in brightly lit or outdoor environments.
ClearCal films combine a tempered 2-mil matte finished,
anti-reflection layer, permanently laminated to a 3-mil flexible
transparent base. A blemish-healing siliconized adhesive provides an
optically-correct, yet easily removable bond that conceals existing
surface defects like abrasions and scratches, according to the folks
at RadTech. The siliconized adhesive is permanently bonded to the
base layer and doesn't leave any residue behind if removed.
ClearCal's tempered, optically-correct surface resists scratches and
abrasions and is easy to clean, says RadTech. In addition to glare
reduction, ClearCal provides a level of impact protection and
minimizes the appearance of oils or...
Sonoma Wire Works acquires Discrete Drums multitrack drum
Sonoma Wire Works (http://www.sonomawireworks.com), makers of
RiffWorks recording software and the FourTrack and InstantDrummer
iPhone apps, has acquired the Discrete Drums
(http://www.discretedrums.com) brand and product line of drum
recording libraries.
This move will ensure the continuation and expansion of drum library
products for both Discrete Drums and Sonoma Wire Works customers,
according to Doug Wright, president of Discrete Drums. Discrete
Drums' libraries are available in a variety of formats, and new
Discrete Drums products will be launching soon in various styles,
including the Heavy Mental 2 multitrack drum library of performances
by drummer Tony Morra, recorded in the Big Boy Room at The Sound
Kitchen.
Ultrasone debuts flagship HFI series headphone
Ultrasone Inc. (http://www.ultrasone.com), distributor for German
headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, has released its flagship HFI
Series headphone: the HFI-2400. It's a black and silver, open-backed
headphone.
The HFI-2400s are the flagship headphones in Ultrasone's HFI Series.
Its 40mm gold-plated driver provides the finest of three-dimensional
sound thanks to Ultrasone's patented S-Logic technology, according to
the folks at Ultrasone. The HFI-2400 comes outfitted with MU Metal
shielding, similar to all other Ultrasone headphones, which
purportedly reduces the amount of magnetic radiation emitted from
standard headphones, up to 98%.
Each HFI-2400 comes with a removable three-meter long, straight cable
with 6.3 millimeter gold-plated stereo plug, a velvet carrying bag
and the Ultrasone demo CD. It has a manufacturer's suggested retail
price of US$329 and will be available late this month or in early
November from all Ultrasone retailers and distributors.
MacSpeech Dictate gets maintenance update for Snow Leopard
MacSpeech (http://www.macspeech.com) has released MacSpeech Dictate
1.5.5, an upgrade to the speech recognition solution for the Mac. The
upgrade addresses several minor functional and cosmetic issues when
used with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
All MacSpeech Dictate products, including MacSpeech Dictate Legal,
MacSpeech Dictate Medical, MacSpeech Dictate International and
MacSpeech Dictate localized in German, French and Italian can update
to version 1.5.5 today. MacSpeech Dictate 1.5.5 adds a contextual
menu for the Available Commands window, providing options to Edit,
Execute, and Copy Description to Clipboard, and is also a maintenance
release that fixes other reported issues.
MacSpeech Dictate requires Intel-based Mac hardware and Mac OS X
10.5.6 or higher. New MacSpeech Dictate solutions, with a choice of
headsets, are available today starting at US$199. Registered
customers of MacSpeech Dictate are eligible to purchase MacSpeech
Dictate 1.5 at special upgrade price of $54.95...
Blastwave FX announces new Sound Effects Library feature: free
Blastwave FX (http://www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects
label, has announced that all of its sound effects hard drives will
now feature free updates for life in the form of new sound effects,
metadata and search software.
Owners of Sonopedia, The BlastDrive, Titlewave and .wavFX S will
receive free updates every three months delivered via download from
the Blastwave FX web site. All the solutions feature high definition
sound effects on a hard drive, and are Mac and PC compatible.
The Blastdrive is an US$5,999 anthology of the entire Blastwave
catalog with 31,700 sound effects and production elements. Sonopedia
is an encyclopedia of HD sound effects. It costs $3,999 and has
20,000 sound effects. Titlewave is a $2,999 product elements hard
rive with 3,000 sound effects and production elements.
Group Logic, Symantec partner to enable file system archiving for
Group Logic (http://www.grouplogic.com) has announced today a
partnership with Symantec (http://www.symantec.com) to market a joint
solution for file system archiving (FSA) for Mac-based organizations.
The solution is based on Symantec's Enterprise Vault software and
Group Logic's newly released ArchiveConnect software. Prior to
availability of this joint offering, customers with Mac populations
were blocked from deploying FSA software, despite its potential to
alleviate major storage management challenges, according to Simon
Jelley, senior director of Product Management in the Information
Management Group of Symantec. Now, with the combined solution,
Mac-based enterprises and departments can take full advantage of file
system archiving to reduce storage costs by up to 60 percent and
increase both IT and user productivity, he adds.
"Until now, customers utilizing the Macintosh have been challenged
when attempting to deploy file system archiving," Jelley says. "In
particular, key...
LaCie partners with designer Philippe Starck for new hard drives
LaCie (http://www.lacie.com), in collaboration with designer,
Philippe Starck, has announced the LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive
and the LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive.
Exclusively featured on the LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive, you can
customize the touch-sensitive surface to open an application of your
choosing with the touch of a finger. It's an easy, efficient way to
streamline your digital life, according to LaCie CEO Philippe Spruch.
Encased in sturdy aluminum, the LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive and
LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive offer the most resistant choices for
consumer hard drives on the market, he adds.
LaCie Starck Desktop Hard Drive features a status LED in the form of
Starck's signature symbol. The symbol glows orange or green to
indicate different activity. The LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive
offers a built-in USB cable for storing and data accessibility.
The LaCie Starck Hard Drives are compatible with Mac and PC systems.
In addition, the drives comes with software...
Electric Pocket launches MailTones for the iPhone
Until now, iPhone users have been stuck with a very bland incoming
email tone. With the launch of Electric Pocket's new MailTones,
iPhone users will for the first time be able to change the email
alert tone and set a different tone for each and every friend, family
member or colleague in their Address Book. MailTones will help users
to distinguish high priority emails from their boss or spouse from
lower priority emails from college buddies or email lists.
With MailTones, iPhone users can set a tone for a specific user, or
one for all incoming emails from a specific domain - making it easy
to recognize incoming emails from work colleagues or customers.
MailTones can also filter and provide custom tones for messages which
include specific words in the Subject line.
MailTones comes with a collection of 25 tones ranging from discrete
bells to more audacious horns and buzzers. Many users will find it
convenient to set their default mail tone to silent, or ignore, and
use MailTones to set...
VMware Fusion 3 Coming Oct 27th
VMware Fusion 3 -- the Best Way to Run Windows on the Mac -- Now Available
for Pre-Order
VMware Fusion 3 with More than 50 New Features will be Available Worldwide
on Oct 27
PALO ALTO, Calif., October 6, 2009 -- VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global
leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop through the datacenter
and to the cloud, today announced that VMware Fusion 3, the best way to run
Windows on the Mac, will be available worldwide on October 27 and is
available for pre-order today. VMware Fusion 3 makes it easier than ever
for users to move to the Mac and to run Windows applications -- including
graphics-intensive games -- alongside Mac applications, with a Mac user
experience.
VMware Fusion 3 will include more than 50 new features and enhancements,
delivering a better-than-ever Windows on Mac experience. Key highlights
include:
* Optimized for Snow Leopard. Built from the ground up for the Mac, VMware
Fusion 3 leverages Mac OS X Snow Leopard's advanced architecture...
Realmac Software acquires EventBox
Realmac Software has acquired the Mac OS X social networking
application EventBox, which allows users to keep up to date with
multiple social networks such as Twitter, Flickr, Digg, as well as
featuring Google Reader syncing for reading RSS feeds.
EventBox, which is currently in public beta, will also be renamed
Socialite for its official launch which is currently planned for
November. Customers who previously purchased a copy of EventBox from
the original developers will receive a full license to Socialite upon
launch. Socialite Information
Further details on Socialite will be made available via the Socialite
website in the run up to launch:
http://www.realmacsoftware.com/socialite/ .
Socialite will be available in November; upon the final release
single user licenses will be available for US$20. Users who purchased
a copy of EventBox from its original developers before the
acquisition will receive a new serial number once the application
officially launches.
WD introduces My Book Elite external hard drives with
WD has introduced its new My Book Elite desktop external drives
featuring a customizable e-label that's always visible, even when the
drive is unplugged, so you'll know what's on the drive and how much
space is left.
The new My Book Elite also features automatic and continuous backup
with WD SmartWare software and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.
Available now at select retailers and shopwd.com, the new My Book
Elite drives are offered in capacities of 1TB, 1.5TB and 2TB.
The e-label smart display on the spine of the My Book drives can be
changed as often as you'd like. It utilizes e-paper technology that
reads like ink on paper. With the included WD SmartWare software,
users can create a label to name their drive or remind themselves of
its contents. The e-label also shows available capacity and whether
the drive is locked via WD SmartWare software's password protection
and hardware-based encryption. Utilizing e-paper technology, the
information on the display remains visible, even...
Gaucho Software announces XRG 1.5 with Snow Leopard and 64-bit
Gaucho Software (http://www.gauchosoft.com) has released XRG 1.5. XRG
(X Resource Graph), an update of the open source system monitoring
application for Mac OS X. XRG will monitor your computer's CPU usage,
memory usage, battery status, network activity, disk activity, and
machine temperature and fan speeds. XRG also has modules to display
your local weather and stock market data.
In addition to 64-Bit and Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") support, XRG
1.5 also has a new CPU module for users with four or more processors.
This module has current usage bars for each core combined with a
composite CPU usage graph.
XRG 1.5 will also keep track of the amount of data you read/write to
the disks in your system. With support for more thermal sensors in
the latest Intel Macs, XRG will give you that much closer of a look
at the health of your system, according to the folks at Gaucho.
Finally, XRG 1.5 fixes several bugs and memory leaks since the last
version.
Clickfree releases Transfermer SE
Clickfree (http://www.clickfree.com) has released the US$89.99
Transformer SE (Special Edition), which allows users to automatically
backup their irreplaceable digital photos, videos music and other
data files onto the excess storage space of any external USB hard
drive, iPod or iPhone.
It can also be used to automatically import music from any iPod or
iPhone to any computer, Mac or Windows. The Transformer SE has two
key functions; it transforms any external USB hard drive into a
Clickfree Automatic Backup solution. It also allows users to backup
their files onto the extra storage space of any iPhone or iPod.
In addition, the Transformers SE also allows you to retrieve music
collections and playlists off any iPhone or iPod with the click of a
button. This allows users to import music that had been locked on any
model iPod/iPhone to any computer.
Backup starts automatically simply connecting your USB hard drive,
iPod or iPhone to the Transformer SE. Only the excess capacity of...
Pearson releases new Mac programming books on Cocoa and iPhone
Pearson is releasing four new books for Mac programmers including
"Cocoa Design Patterns," "iPhone for Programmers," "Sams Teach
Yourself Cocoa Touch Programming in 24 Hours" and "Sams Teach
Yourself iPhone Application Development in 24 Hours."
"Cocoa Design Patterns" (http://www.informit.com/title/9780321535023)
book explains the object-oriented design patterns found in Apple's
Cocoa frameworks. The primary goal of this US$89.98 book is to supply
insight into the design and rationale of Cocoa, but with that
insight, you'll be able to effectively re-use the tried and true
patterns in your own software -- even if you aren't using Cocoa.
"iPhone for Programmers"
(http://www.informit.com/title/9780137058426) uses an app-driven
approach; each new technology is discussed in the context of 14 fully
tested iPhone apps (7700 lines of code), complete with syntax
shading, code walkthroughs and sample outputs. The book costs $53.98.
"Sams Teach Yourself Cocoa Touch Programming in 24 Hours"
(...
QNAP adds new 4-Drive Turbo NAS server
QNAP Systems (http://www.qnap.com), a provider of NAS servers, NVR
video surveillance systems, and network-based video players -- has
expanded their Turbo NAS lineup with the addition of the TS-410
desktop NAS server targeted specifically at the SOHO (small
office/home office) and prosumer market segments. It will be
available in October; pricing hasn't been announced.
The TS-410 features four hot-swappable SATA hard drives with up to
8TB of total capacity (with 2TB drives) and supports 2.5-inch or
3.5-inch hard drives. It features a Marvell 800MHz CPU and 256MB
DDRII memory. The TS-410 can be configured for RAID 0/1/5/6/5+ spare,
and JBOD with online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level
migration for high data redundancy.
The TS-410 also supports iSCSI Target service with Thin Provisioning
and dual Gigabit LAN ports, features generally found on much higher
end NAS servers. The TS-410 also features four USB ports and 2 e-SATA
ports for expanding the storage capacity or...
Extensis offers digital asset management scholarships
Extensis is sponsoring competitive scholarships to the Museum
Computer Network (MCN) Annual Conference to be held in Portland,
Oregon on Nov. 11-14.
The Digital Asset Management Scholarship is sponsored by Extensis and
is available to help heritage and culture professionals offset the
cost of attending this annual gathering. Individuals awarded the
scholarships will receive 50% off MCN conference registration and
automatic registration in the digital asset management workshop
offered during the conference. These are competitive scholarships
awarded to a limited number of applicants.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Oct. 9. Anyone
interested in digital asset management and wishing to attend the MCN
conference is encouraged to submit an application at
http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/index.asp?subkey=2538 .
The Museum Computer Network supports the greater museum community by
providing continuing opportunities to explore, implement, and
disseminate new technologies and best...
Netgear announces new wireless-N gigabit router with USB
Netgear (http://www.Netgear.com) has launched the RangeMax Wireless-N
Gigabit Router with USB, a wireless-N router. It offers
high-performance wireless range and speed along with Gigabit Ethernet
ports and ReadyShare USB storage access, according to Som Pal
Choudhury, senior product line manager for advanced wireless at
Netgear.
The RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB is also designed to
serve as an open source Linux platform supporting a variety of
applications created by multiple development partners and the open
source community. Some of these partners include BigFoot Networks for
boosting network speeds for online gaming, Leaf Networks for easy
remote access, Paragon Software for high-speed USB file reads and
writes, and Sputnik for hotspot solutions.
Open source Linux-based firmware -- DD-WRT, OpenWRT and Tomato -- are
also available on the RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router. Customers
can download the Linux-based open source firmware from the open
source community and...
Digieffects launches Aged Film for $29
Digieffects (http://www.digieffects.com), a developer of visual
effects software plug-ins, has released Aged Film. It costs US$29 and
creates an aged "old movie look", an effect which helps viewers
understand what era the shot is set and believe that the story is set
in the past.
Aged Film supports Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Final Cut
Pro, Grass Valley Edius, Autodesk Combustion and Boris RED. According
to Robert Sharp, president of Digieffects, it includes the ability to
customize characteristics such as grain, dust, scratches, frame
jitter and color and all those little details that tell the viewer
that they're looking at historical footage, an the ability to
deinterlace and control source blend and random seed. All effects are
rendered in 16bpc. All Aged Film effects can be animated over time in
After Effects. Aged Effects includes dozens of presets such as 8mm,
armageddon, grandpa's attic, old home video, scratched film, shaky
projector, speakeasy, the 70s and more....
QuikerTek announces MacBook Air Auto and Airline Charger
QuickerTek has announced the US$89.95 Auto and Airline Charger
(www.quickertek.com/products/macbook_air_auto_airline_charger.php )
for the MacBook Air. Unlike the Apple charger, QuickerTek's charger
recharges the internal battery while you're using the laptop.
All of the standard MacBook Air power options are maintained,
including MagSafe operation. You gain additional power options
through a 2.5mm connector allowing access to other QuickerTek power
products from solar cells to external batteries. There are additional
safety options including a user-serviceable inline fuse as well as
power filtering.
There's even enough power to supply the iPod touch, iPod and/or
iPhone with usable power through the USB port, according to the folks
at QuickerTek. Automobile functionality is provided via a standard
auto power adapter. Users also have a three foot cable.
Likewise authentication software now supports Snow Leopard
Likewise Software has released Likewise Open 5.3 and Likewise
Enterprise 5.3, both of which support Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"),
enabling those systems to be integrated with Microsoft Active
Directory.
Likewise Open allows computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard to
authenticate with an organization's existing Active
Directory. Likewise Enterprise builds on the authentication engine of
Likewise Open, making it easy for IT managers to authenticate users,
control access to applications and data, centrally manage settings
with group policies and create reports for regulatory audits,
according to Manny Vellon, chief technology officer and co-founder of
Likewise.
In addition, Likewise Enterprise is the only solution to provide 100
percent native support for Apple's Workgroup Manager application, he
adds. Users can find the new Likewise Open software download at
www.likewise.com/download, and the Likewise Enterprise trial at
http://www.likewise.com/register . The new software includes...
Intego announces one-time only Mac security bundle
Intego (http://www.intego.com), the Macintosh
security specialist, has teamed up with other Mac
security software partners for the Mac Security
Bundle.
This bundle, available now through Oct. 31,
contains 12 applications that cover the security
needs of Mac users. Available for US$49.99, this
bundle is 90% off the total price of the programs
purchased individually, according to Intego CEO
Laurent Marteau. The Mac Security Bundle contains
the following programs: ° Intego VirusBarrier X5,
antivirus software;
° Micromat TechTool Pro 5, for hard drive and system repair and maintenance;
° Absolute Software Computrace LoJack, which
tracks, locates and recovers stolen computers;
° Macware WebGhost, which hides your IP address so you can surf anonymously;
° Intego ContentBarrier X5, designed to keep kids
safe from the dangers of the Internet;
° Intego NetBarrier X5, which protects your Mac from Internet attacks;
° Smith Micro Spring Cleaning, which organizes
your hard drive and eliminates...
Latest Kanex Mini DisplayPort adapter supports Full HD 1080P,
Apogee, manufacturer of AV and computer related products, has
released the Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI
adapter for the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iMac. This
new adapter (US$59.99) is the latest addition to the current line of
Kanex Mini DisplayPort adapters
(http://kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3495).
It provides digital audio and video through the use of the Apple
minijack. The Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI
adapter features a USB 2.0 input able to supply power to the
adapter.
It also supports HDMI 165 MHz, 1.65Gbps per channel, and like the
first generation adapter, it supports HDMI resolutions of up to 1080p
and 8 bit per channel. The Kanex Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio
to HDMI adapter is also able to support uncompressed audio such as
LPCM, but can also support compressed audio DTS Digital such as
DTS-HD and Dolby True HD formats.
Previously, Mac users only had two options when it came to obtaining
audio from...
Booq expands Boa line of laptop bags
Booq (http://www.booqbags.com, which makes laptop carrying cases for
creative professionals, has expanded its Boa line with the release of
Boa flow, nerve and squeeze. Each bag features a ballistic nylon
exterior and water repellent coating, as well as options like
Terralinq, which helps reunite the owner with a lost bag.
The US$199.95 Boa flow M/XL is a full-featured laptop backpack with
anintelligent interior layout optimized for laptop accessories. It
has side pockets for phone, music player or water bottle and a
breathable back padding.
The Boa nerve S/L is a large laptop messenger bag with removable
laptop sleeve. Ranging in price from $129.95 to $149.95, depending on
the size, the nerve touts a durable water-resistant rubberized bottom
and a large front pocket with built in organizer, exterior handle,
and trolley pass-though on the back.
The $99.95 Boa squeeze is a sleek, everyday backpack keeps the weight
down. It has a lightweight design, Airmesh back padding and a soft
nylex...
MakeMusic updates Finale Notepad, Finale Reader
MakeMusic (http://www.finalemusic.com) has announced the simultaneous
release of Finale NotePad 2010 and an updated, free-of-charge Finale
Reader. Both music notation software packages support current
operating systems and provide compatibility with files created with
Finale 2010, MakeMusic's music notation software program.
Finale NotePad 2010 offers an introduction to the world of music
notation. Available as a download for US$9.95, or purchased on disc
for $19.95, NotePad lets anyone create, play, print, save and share
music notation. Notes can be entered with a mouse, a MIDI keyboard,
or by opening MIDI files. Music plays back with the nuance of Human
Playback and can be heard via the 128-plus included sounds or through
an external MIDI device. NotePad also fosters collaboration as it can
edit, play, print and save files created with other Finale music
notation products. NotePad 2010 includes several new features,
including improved percussion notation and enhanced documentation,...
Mark/Space announces Mac synchronization support for Android
Mark/Space (http://www.markspace.com/android), creator of desktop and
handheld synchronization software, announced that they're developing
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 will synchronize 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.
Proximity Sync works even when the phone is in a backpack or pants
pocket. Microsoft Outlook, Entourage and Mac OS X Address Book stay
synchronized with an Android phone.
The Missing Sync also makes it easy to enjoy the rich media features
of Android powered phones, Hall says. iTunes and Windows Media Player
music playlists transfer via USB cable without a hitch using The
Missing Sync. You can transfer ringtones, photos and videos...
Blue Microphones announces Eyeball 2.0 web cam
Blue Microphones (http://www.bluemic.com), which specializes in
microphone technology and design, has introduced the Eyeball 2.0, its
next generation web camera with a built-in microphone. Featuring a
higher-quality lens and 2-megapixel camera, Eyeball 2.0 is a
plug-and-play webcam with professional-class, digital audio,
according to William Merchan, vice president, Sales, Blue Microphones.
The Eyeball 2.0 sports a resolution at 1600 x 1200 pixels and an
optical sensor. It features driverless installation for plug-and-play
use with either Mac or PC systems. Its camera-off privacy position
allows the HD lens to retract into the high-fidelity microphone unit.
You can position the webcam thanks to its design and rubber monitor
adapter.
The Eyeball 2.0 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
US$79.99. It's available at Amazon.com, Apple retail stores and Fry's
Electronics stores.
Also available now, Blue's wired condenser microphone, Snowball, is
getting a new look. The...
VPN Tracker ready for Snow Leopard
Equinux (http://www.equnix.com) has released VPN Tracker 6.0, the
newest version of its IPSec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. The
upgrade supports the new Internet protocol IPv6 in addition to 64-bit
mode in Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
With help from a simplified certificate manager, system
administrators can distribute and update current security
certificates with out having to make any changes on the side of the
client. VPN Tracker 6 also maintains data-integrity with the latest
security standards: these include the addition of SHA-2 family of
hash-algorithms, secure internet communication with Diffie-Hellman
(DH) 14+ groups and integration with the new Service Management
Frameworks in Snow Leopard.
VPN Tracker 6 also brings the workflow of the mobile user to the
foreground, according to equinux CEO Till Schadde. The starting point
here is the "Secure Desktop." Here users' documents, Internet
addresses, applications and scripts can all be easily organized
giving VPN-users the...
Vicomsoft InterGate Policy Manager adds Snow Leopard...
Vicomsoft (http://www.vicomsoft.com) has released InterGate Policy
Manager 9.3, an update to their server based web filter, app filter
and network monitoring tool for Mac OS X. InterGate Policy Manager is
now Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") compatible and also available for
purchase via the eSellerate system.
The software provides a granular level of filtering for web content,
peer to peer, telephony and instant messaging apps, comprehensive
logging and more. It's centrally managed, so requires no client
computer software. It can be integrated into any existing network
with little or no configuration changes.
InterGate Policy Manager requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. It's
Universal Binary, so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
Contact Vicomsoft for pricing options.
EggPlant updated for Snow Leopard
TestPlant (http://www.testplant.com/") has updated Eggplant, test
automation software, to version 10.1. The upgrade is compatible with
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Eggplant is designed to provide a comprehensive solution for
functional, behavioral and regression testing. Eggplant's black-box
approach to application automation and testing, combined with its
cross-platform capabilities, makes it the ideal choice for any
organization that is seeking a tool that is easy to use, according to
the folks at TestPlant.
A demo is available for download. You'll have to contact TestPlant for pricing.
OtterBox reveals Commuter, Commuter TL Series Cases for the
OtterBox (http://www.otterbox.com) has introduced two new cases for
the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS: the Commuter and Commuter TL Series.
Fusing elements from the Defender and Impact Series, the cases were
designed to "highlight the true beauty of the iPhone in three
slender, yet sturdy layers," according to the folks at OtterBox.
First, a self-adhering screen cover protects from scratches, while
the touch screen remains completely functional. Second, a silicone
skin wraps over the device to protect corners from bump and shock.
Dust intrusion is reduced with the use of silicone plugs over audio
port and dock connector. Finally, a smooth, one-piece, custom molded
polycarbonate shell hugs tightly around the silicone allowing the
case to easily into a pocket or purse. The new Commuter Series offers
optional, interchangeable color shells and the Commuter TL comes in a
variety of color choices.
Both Commuter and Commuter TL Series cases come with a microfiber
cleaning cloth and installation...
OWC announces 1TB Mercury On-The-Go
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced its
newest newest OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro model
(http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go),
which it says is the first FireWire 800/400 and
USB 2.0 bus powered 2.5-inch portable drive
offering 1TB of storage capacity on the market.
The pocket-sized portable storage solution for
Mac or PC users features FireWire 800, FireWire
400, and/or USB 2.0 connectivity for data
transfer speeds up to 100MB/s and is bus powered
so it can be used without an AC adapter. With 1TB
of storage capacity, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro
now offers 100% more data storage capacity than
the highest capacity offered in the Mercury
On-The-Go Pro line at the start of September.
Small enough to fit into a shirt pocket with a
3.5 x 5.5 x 1 inch footprint, the OWC Mercury
On-The-Go Pro 1TB model can hold up to 1,000,000
JPEG photos, 500 DVD movies, 76 hours of digital
video, or 350,000 MP3 songs in its impact
resistant acrylic case. It can be used for data
backups,...
PDF210 products ready for Snow Leopard
Recosoft Corp. (http://www.recosoft.com) -- the developer of the
PDF2Office family of products, PDF2ID tool for InDesign cross
platform file format conversion solutions and PDF converters - is
shipping PDF2ID Standard 2.0 and PDF2ID Professional 2.1. The
upgrades are ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"), as well as
Windows 7. They also include additional refinements further easing
the PDF-to-InDesign conversion process.
PDF2ID provides a direct, transparent process for PDF document data
retrieval and reuse within InDesign. It's been engineered to provide
seamless integration with Adobe InDesign to eliminate the necessity
to acquire and install additional PDF data recovery tools.
PDF2ID 2.1 is available immediately in the following configurations:
US$299 for the standard configuration; $399 for the pro version; $129
for a standard upgrade for version 1.x standard licensees; and $159
for upgrades for 1.x pro licensees).
New how-to educational library for Photoshop launched by Scott
Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop
Professionals (NAPP) and conference chair of Photoshop World
Conference & Expo, has unveiled the newest NAPP member benefit ,
H.E.L.P. (http://www.photoshopuser.com/benefits/) -- for How-to
Educational Library for Photoshop -- during the opening keynote at
the Photoshop World Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
If you've ever wondered what a particular checkbox, tool, filter, or
option was in Adobe Photoshop , NAPP set out to show you just that in
short 60-second max videos. After input from thousands of beta
testers around the world, H.E.L.P. has been tweaked, updated,
simplified, and expanded, according to Kelby.
Along with the H.E.L.P system, NAPP launched a new project for people
who are brand new to Photoshop, to help them get up to speed fast,
with 2009 NAPP Photoshop Hall of Fame inductee Dave Cross as their
personal guide and trainer. It's available on the NAPP member web
site (http://www.photoshopuser.com...
Nvidia unveils next gen CUDA GPU architecture codenamed '...
Nvidia (http://www.nvidia.com) has introduced its
next generation CUDA GPU architecture, codenamed
"Fermi." An entirely new ground-up design, the
"Fermi" architecture is the foundation for the
world's first computational graphics processing
units (GPUs), delivering breakthroughs in both
graphics and GPU computing, according to Jen-Hsun
Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia.
Presented at the company's inaugural GPU
Technology Conference, in San Jose, California,
"Fermi" delivers a feature set that accelerates
performance on a wider array of computational
applications than ever before, he adds. Joining
Nvidia's press conference was Oak Ridge National
Laboratory who announced plans for a new
supercomputer that will use Nvidia GPUs based on
the "Fermi" architecture. "Fermi" also garnered
the support of organizations including Bloomberg,
Cray, Dell, HP, IBM and Microsoft.
Huang says that, as the foundation for Nvidia's
family of next generation GPUs namely GeForce,
Quadro and Tesla, "Fermi"...
Toon Boom releases the New Harmony solution
Toon Boom Animation (http://www.toonboom.com) has
announced the release of the new Harmony Solution
which combines technology with professional
consultancy services. The Harmony Solution is an
animation solution to create traditional,
paperless and cut-out animation, all integrated
in a simplified network-base pipeline. Features
include:
° A core animation engine to handle multiple high
definition projects, OpenGL anti-aliasing and
more effects;
° Full 3D rotation of camera and elements with real-time playback;
° An expanded content creation toolset with
enhanced Brush Tool, WYSIWYG preview, edition of
several gradients or textures simultaneously;
° An enhanced animation toolset with symbols and a new animated read module;
° Improved networking and collaborative workflow
with detachable Stage client for off-site work
and integration for Toon Boom Manager for
production tracking;
° A simplified user interface with redesigned
icons, simplified contextual interface and
optimized with...
Electric Butterfly releases The Developer Sketchbook for iPhone
Electric Butterfly has announced the publication of "The Developer
Sketchbook for iPhone Apps" (http://www.developersketchbook.com/) by
Dave Wooldridge. It's available on Amazon.com for US$19.99.
The Sketchbook is designed to enable iPhone developers to quickly
mock-up their next iPhone app. Its grid-based design templates
provide visual guidelines for the accurate size and placement of
commonly used elements.
The Sketchbook includes: 100 pages of 320 x 480 grids for portrait
user interface design; 100 pages of 480 x 320 grids for landscape
user interface design; 200 pages of flowcharts for outlining an app's
navigation; 100 pages of square grids for app icon design; and
dedicated space on every page for detailed notes.
FMP Ref iPhone/iPod touch app now includes Troi plug-in...
Troi Automatisering and CNS Plug-ins announce the immediate
availability of function references for all FileMaker Pro 7+ Native
Troi Plug-ins in the FMP Ref iPhone/iPod Touch App. FMP Ref is a
quick reference for Calculation Functions, Script Steps, Plug-ins and
more. FMP Ref is available via the iTunes App Store. More
information can be found at http://www.cnsplug-ins.com/fmpref.htm
FMP Ref is a FileMaker(R) Pro Reference that's always in your pocket.
It includes references for Calculation Functions, Script Steps, and
Error Codes, and now all Troi Plug-in Functions! After purchasing
the app (it's only $1.99!), switch to the Plug-ins tab and use the
Plus button in the top-right to install plug-in references for your
favorite plug-ins.
FMP Ref is available through the Apple App Store for US$1.99.
Eltima Software releases Flash'in'App 2.5 for Snow...
Eltima Software has released Flash'in'App 2.5
(http://mac.eltima.com/cocoa-framework.html), a Cocoa framework which
lets developers load and fully manage Flash movies right within Mac
applications. The upgrade is revved for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopad").
This framework contains a set of classes, which provide application
with the ability to load, play and manage any SWF files right within
this application. The application can communicate with SWF file via
External API, FSCommands and Variables.
Implementing Flash'in'App in application extends its functionality in
several time. Flash is able to handle sounds, video and images. With
Flash'in'App application will be able to work with all these media
files too. Additionally, Flash'in'App allows creating custom-shaped
windows and running your Windows Flash-enabled applications' GUI on
Mac.
With Flash'in'App users can easily create amazing Flash interfaces
for any of Mac applications, add a tutorial or anything else. In fact
all the...
PageSpinner updated and ready for Snow Leopard
Optima System has released version 5.2 of PageSpinner
(http://www.optima-system.com/pagespinner/), the web development
package for Mac OS X. The upgrade adds JavaScript syntax checking,
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard compatibility, support for Include Scripts
written in PHP, Python and AppleScript to create contents each time a
page is saved to disk, support for uploading files with Fetch 5,
editor and interface enhancements, improved AppleScript support, bug
fixes, and more.
PageSpinner costs US$29.95 for a single-user license that also
includes free registrations of MapSpinner, the HTML image map editor,
and CamSpinner, the video and web cam utility. Purchased separately
MapSpinner and CamSpinner cost $27.90.
HyperOffice introduces HyperBase 'cloud-computing'...
HyperOffice (http://www.hyperoffice.com/demos) has announced
HyperBase, "cloud-computing" software tools that give business users
the ability to collect, manage and analyze web-based data -- and
share it with teams, customers, partners and suppliers.
Users of HyperBase can create online database management applications
for automating common business tasks, such as managing events,
tracking inventory and sales leads, user and customer surveys, and
processing support tickets, says Farzin Arsanjani, president of
HyperOffice. HyperBase is an alternative to Microsoft Access and
other traditional database software, he adds.
"It moves this data to the web, where it can be shared with
colleagues, managers and clients anywhere on the planet, using public
web sites, private Intranets and mobile devices, including
smartphones," Arsanjani says. ""HyperBase is tightly integrated with
and adds significant new power to HyperOffice."
HyperOffice is online messaging and collaboration software....
iHome ships new dual dock alarm clock radio for the iPhone, iPod
iHome (http://www.ihomeaudio.com), a supplier of iPod/iPhone speaker
solutions, is shipping the US$149.99 iP88 Dual Docking Station for
iPhone/iPod. The iP88 is the first iHome unit that allows users to
dock and charge two iPhones simultaneously and also charge iPod
models, all while serving as a great-sounding alarm clock radio,
according to Evan Stein of iHome.
Shielded for iPhone and compatible with docking iPod models, the iP88
allows users to charge, play and wake to a designated playlist, AM/FM
radio or buzzer, has three separate alarm settings and a remote
control. It's equipped with Reson8 stereo speakers, EQ and 3D sound.
EntourageABMenu ready for Snow Leopard
JNSoftware (http://www.jonn8.com/) has updated EntourageABMenu, a Mac
OS X tool for utilizing an Microsoft Entourage address book data
through a system-wide menu, to version 1.5.8. The upgrade adds
support for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"), as well as implementing
minor code and interface updates.
EntourageABMenu provides access to your contacts' phone numbers,
email, postal addresses, URLs and notes. Selecting a menu item will
trigger an action such as displaying the content in large type,
copying it to the clipboard, creating a new email, dialing the phone
(accomplished by running a customizable AppleScript), or showing an
address on a map using any of several online mapping services. Phone
dialing requires the use of additional software such as Jon's Phone
Tool.
EntourageABMenu requires Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later. It costs US$15.
PowerbookMedic offers way to up internal storage of Apple laptops
PowerBookMedic (http://www.powerbookmedic.com), a provider of parts
for Apple laptops and iPods, has announced a new line of DualDrive
devices that can more than double the internal storage capacity in
Mac laptops.
The DualDrive replaces the internal optical drive in a Mac laptop
with a second hard drive. The device has a current maximum capacity
of up to 750GB for non-Macbook Unibody models, and 500GB for Macbook
Unibody models. This allows for a current maximum internal storage
capacity of over 1TB in all MacBook, MacBook Pro, PowerBook G4, and
iBook laptops. The MacBook Pro 17-inch (non Unibody) has a maximum
capacity of 1.5TB.
DualDrive pricing starts at US$59.95 for a bare unit with no drive
installed, and goes up to $259.95 for the 750GB 5400RPM model.
Intuit announces QuickBooks 2010 for Mac
Intuit has announced QuickBooks 2010 for Mac. Due in late October at
a suggested retail price of US$199.95, it's designed to give small
business owners new tools that help them be more productive and
profitable with the simplicity they expect from a Mac product. It has
over 40 enhancements.
Kiran Patel, executive vice president and general manager of Intuit's
Small Business Group, says QuickBooks 2010 sports a faster setup
process. It reduces the number of set-up screens from 30 in the
previous version to two. The upgrade also gives users insights to
make smart business decisions with customizable, at-a-glance
financial reports and graphs, and makes it easier to process credit
card payments and track billable hours with integrated add-on
services.
In addition to getting paid, business owners can pay their employees
with Intuit QuickBooks Payroll for Mac, an integrated add-on online
payroll service. It helps users manage everything from paychecks to
W2 forms, including federal and...
iPresentee releases Keynote Themes 6.0
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), a developer of add-ons for
Apple's iWork and iLife applications, has released Keynote Themes 6.0
and free Keynote themes to be used with Keynote. Keynote is Apple's
presentation component of the US$79 iWork suite.
Keynote Themes 6.0 includes 10 new themes: Ornamental Map, Rest,
Green Town, Presentation, Futuristic, Dark Way, Blue World, Globe,
Puzzle and Green Bunch. . The new release extends iPresentee's
Keynote themes collection up to 100 themes. What's more, each Keynote
user is free to download seven free Keynote themes.
The new Keynote Themes collection offers a variety of presentation
styles with coordinated fonts, colors, backgrounds, bullets and
picture frames. Each theme is available in standard or HD formats.
Keynote Themes has from 17 to 22 different master slide layouts.
Creating a presentation using new Keynote themes is exactly the same
as creating a presentation using the usual themes. You can: add,
edit, and format text; add...
LaCie releases speakers based on Cabasse's loudspeaker...
LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced high-end speakers, modeled
after Cabasse's loudspeaker technology -- the LaCie Sound2 Speakers,
design by Neil Poulton. Cabasse is an acoustic engineering company.
The speakers are designed for use with any computer system or A/V
device.
Coupled with Cabasse's loudspeaker driver support, the LaCie Sound2
Speakers provide premium sound quality to computers, according to
Alexis Kobassian, Product Manager.. Additionally, users can use the
line-in connection to experience the same high-quality sound from
audio/video devices like iPods and portable multimedia players, he
adds.
To use the LaCie Sound2 Speakers, you just plug them into a Mac or PC
USB connection or line-in port on a peripheral device, and they're
ready to go. No driver installation is necessary. Also, for added
functionality, the LaCie Sound2 Speakers come with a built-in USB
cable and volume control.
The LaCie Sound2 Speakers can provide 30W total peak power output and
an expansive...
Tycoon Games announces Heileen 2: The Hands of Fate
Tycoon Games (http://www.winterwolves.com), the developer of dating
sim and visual novels, has announced the development of the sequel to
one of their most popular games, Heileen. It's due for release in
November on Mac, PC and Linux platforms.
The game takes place on the mysterious Caribbean island where Heileen
was shipwrecked with a few of her friends at the end of the first
game. She stumbles upon a deck of tarot cards that represent the
seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues. It isn't long
before she discovers that these cards have the power to change both
her dreams and her reality.
"The seven deadly sins are a common motif in art, books, comics,
movies and songs, but most people seem to forget the seven heavenly
virtues. In a world as complex as ours, I felt that it would be wrong
to ignore the virtues, as they too are an intricate part of our
lives," says Celso Riva, the designer and programmer of the game.
Like Tycoon Games' most recent game, Bionic Heart, the...
