Equinux releases Barbeque for the iPhone
Equinux has released Barbeque for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's
available for US$0.99 at the Apple App Store
(http://www.equinux.com/goto/barbecueforiphone).
Barbeque lets you virtually grill on your Apple device. Barbecue
grill-meisters can prepare their steaks, sausages, ribs and kebabs as
well as select the perfect place setting. User's can even choose the
perfect tablecloth before they serve their creations to friends via
Mail as a humorous greeting card, Twitter or Facebook.
BCC 6.0.4 AE update offers enhanced Premiere Pro support
Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com) has released Boris Continuum
Complete 6.0.4, an update of the . It features new animated presets
for 3D objects, a revamped optical stabilizer and enhanced support
for Adobe Premiere Pro.
BCC Optical Stabilizer, which automatically smoothes or completely
eliminates shaky camera motion, now provides more feedback during the
image analysis process. In addition, a new Autoscale option
automatically transform scales a locked down clip so that it fills
the frame or composite window.
Continuum Complete is an expansive plug-in filter set that lets you
create a variety of effects. It has nearly 200 filters, including
advanced keying, matting, compositing, image processing, distortion,
temporal effects and motion tracking.
BBC 6.0.4 AE is a free update for BCC 6.x users. Users of older
versions can upgrade for US$295. For new users the cost is $995.
.com Solutions introduces FmPro Migrator Platinum Edition 5.25
.com Solutions has introduced FmPro Migrator Platinum Edition 5.25
wth Microsoft Access to FileMaker Pro Migration License Feature
The recently introduced Access to FmPro migration feature previously
added to FmPro Migrator Developer Edition has been the most
successful product launch ever for the FmPro Migrator product line,
according to the folks at .com Solutions. No, in response to customer
requests, FmPro Migrator Platinum Edition has been introduced with
simplified product licensing for Access to FileMaker database
migrations.
FmPro Migrator Platinum Edition includes all of the features of FmPro
Migrator Developer Edition, but also includes a license key for
enabling Access to FileMaker migrations for an unlimited number of
Access database files for the duration of the license key. The
included Access to FmPro license key processes up to 250
forms/reports for a one-year period of time (an US$2,500 value).
For more info about the Access to FmPro Migration feature, including
an...
Red Giant Software releases Magic Bullet Mojo
Red Giant Software has introduced Magic Bullet Mojo, aproduct that
provides a way to make your footage look like an action movie. It
works with primary color correction tools like Magic Bullet Colorista.
Magic Bullet Mojo supports After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut
Pro, Motion, and Avid. The plug-in is available for US$99 here:
http://www.redgiantsoftware.com
Modern blockbusters often use a subtle coloring effect to warm up
actors' skin tones while backgrounds and shadows get a cool blue
treatment. The trick, however, is to do it while keeping the talent
in focus. That's where Magic Bullet Mojo comes in. It has special
controls for maintaining proper skin tones, full floating-point
rendering, and fast render speeds.
Also, the Magic Bullet Suite has been updated to include Mojo.
However, it's still priced at US$799.
Tri-Edre announces TapTap for Mac OS X
Tri-Edre has released Taptap
(http://www.tri-edre.com/english/taptap.html) for
Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and higher. It's an
US$9.95 utility available at any time to launch
applications, files, and URLs and access notes
and addresses.
To use it you tap twice on the Command key (or
the shortcut of your choice) to access any of
your applications, files and folders you
selected, your browser bookmarks or cards from
your Address Book, your password protected notes,
etc.
According to the folks at Tri-Edre, Taptap has
been designed to facilitate access to data
contained in the Mac and includes a variety of
tricks such as:
° The possibility to add descriptions and keywords to applications;
° The presence of a disk browser, and contextual
menus displaying the contents of folders and
allowing access to files and contents;
° The ability to add notes protected by a password.
A free demo version is available. It gives you
access to all features, but for a limited time.
Native Instruments releases version 1.2 of Traktor Scratch Pro,
Native Instruments recently released Traktor Pro 1.2, a free software
update for the latest generation of its digital DJ products including
the Duo and LE versions. The update adds extended performance
effects, state-of-the-art keylock quality, advanced controller
display support and more.
The comprehensive performance effects section of Traktor Pro has been
further expanded in version 1.2. The number of independent effect
sections has been doubled from two to four, now allowing users to
assign different multi-FX configurations to each of the four
full-featured decks. The list of effect types in Traktor Pro has also
been expanded further with the introduction of the new Formant
Filter, Peak Filter and the Beat Slicer.
Keylock quality has been improved once more in Traktor Pro 1.2 with
the addition of the latest Z-Plane Elastique timestretching
technology. The new version also utilizes the functions of the
Pioneer CDJ-400 and Denon HC-4500 controller hardware including
display support...
LinkOptimizer Light for InDesign ready for Snow Leopard
Zevrix Solutions (http://zevrix.com) has released LinkOptimizer Light
4.1.2, an update of its low-cost version of its workflow automation
solution for Adobe InDesign. The upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X
10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). It also addresses several performance and
stability issues related to InDesign clipping paths, link status and
international system support.
LinkOptimizer Light allows to reduce InDesign job size and speed up
processing by eliminating excess image data and performing essential
image adjustments. The new version has more than 20 new features and
improvements, including settings presets, detailed logs and a
redesigned user interface.
LinkOptimizer Light 4 can be purchased from the Zevrix Solutions web
site for U$159.95 , as well as from authorized resellers. A demo is
available for download. LinkOptimizer Light works with Mac OS X
10.4.2-10.5 and InDesign CS-CS4.
WestNest launches BabyBuilder for the iPhone, iPod touch
WaveNest Innovations has released BabyBuilder, an iPhone and iPod
touch "baby-building" app that can be shared by email or with social
networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. It's available
for US$1.99 at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).
BabyBuilder allows any two people to get an animated glimpse into
what their future or fantasy infant baby might look like. Its core
technology purportly uses complex facial mapping and recognition
algorithms to generate the most realistic looking babies possible
from digital photos.
The application's mapping and recognition technology focuses on key
facial features such as the ears, eyes, nose, mouth and chin, as well
as the relative distance between those features to calculate a
personal animated version of a baby for two people. Anyone can build
a baby with any pair of uploaded photos captured with an iPhone's
built-in camera or previously saved to the device's photo library.
POP3it Pro for Mac OS X upgraded to version 4.1.6
Comm-Unity Networking Systems has released POP3it Pro 4.1.6, an
update of the email downloading and importing plug-in for FileMaker
Pro. The upgrade fixes issues with decoding and understanding emails,
fixes issues with checking email accounts, and adds functionality to
the Full Source functions.
POP3it Pro allows you to connect to a POP3 Email Server and download
email directly into your FileMaker Pro database. The plug-in also
allows you to import email directly from the mailbox storage files of
email clients like Thunderbird, Eudora, and Apple Mail.
POP3it Pro requires FileMaker Pro 7.0v3 and above to function
properly. The plug-in won't load under previous versions of FileMaker
Pro. If you have FileMaker Pro 7.0 but haven't updated to 7.0v3, you
can obtain a free update from FileMaker's web site. POP3it Pro
requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or above. The plug-in is Universal Binary so
runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
A demo version can be downloaded from the Pop3it Pro Pro...
Seagate launches desktop hard drive with serial ATA 6-bit/second
Seagate Technology (http://www.seagate.com) has begun global
shipments of what is says is the world's fastest, largest-capacity
mainstream desktop hard drive -- the Barracuda XT, a 7200RPM product
featuring 2TB of storage capacity and a Serial ATA (SATA) 6GB/second
interface.
The 3.5-inch desktop drive, the industry's first to feature a SATA
6Gb/s interface, meets the capacity demands of gaming, digital
video-environments and other storage-hungry desktop computing
applications while delivering the highest performance in its class,
according to Dave Mosley, executive vice president of sales and
marketing at Seagate. The introduction of the Barracuda XT drive
marks the shift to the next generation of desktop computing speed as
Seagate doubles the storage bandwidth of current computers, he adds.
The Barracuda XT product, a four-platter drive featuring an areal
density of 368 Gigabits per square inch, delivers burst speeds of up
to 6 Gigabits per second and maintains backward...
Que Publishing releases new Snow Leopard books
Que Publishing is releasing three new Snow Leopard books plus a new
book for Windows users switching to a Mac.
"Mac OS X Snow Leopard On Demand"
(http://www.informit.com/title/9780789739858) by Steve Johnson offers
tightly focused coverage of the techniques Mac users need most on a
day-to-day basis in a visual with step-by-step format. It's US$29.95.
"Mac OS X Snow Leopard In Depth"
(http://www.informit.com/title/9780789742292) is for any experienced
Mac student seeking to deepen their understanding and master the
features of the new Snow Leopard version of Mac OS X. Mac OS X expert
Paul McFedries has packed this $39.95 book with useful
intermediate-to-advanced level information.
"Easy Mac OS X Snow Leopard"
(http://www.informit.com/title/9780789740441) is a step-by-step,
$24.99 book by to provide instant access to the tasks
beginner-to-intermediate users need to master. Like all books in the
Easy series, it's designed to teach visually: readers never have to
work their way through...
Gefen announces two new DisplayPort products
Connectivity solutions provider Gefen (http://www.gefen.com) has
announced the availability of two new plug and play methods of system
integration among computer systems using DisplayPort connectivity.
The US$149 DVI to Mini-DisplayPort Adapter is designed for computer
users who want to use a standard DVI port to connect a new flat panel
display using mini-DisplayPort connectivity, such as the 24-inch
Apple Cinema Display. The DVI to Mini-DisplayPort Adapter can be used
to connect a second display in mirrored mode to extend the desktop.
The DisplayPort KVM Switcher ($399) is a keyboard/video/mouse
switcher that offers a method of accessing any two computers from the
same display, with the same USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse control. Switching
between computers takes place using the IR remote or front-panel
selector. It has support for high definition video resolutions, USB
2.0 peripherals and an audio output.
DVD±RW Drive
LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has updated its
Portable DVD±RW Drive. Now with a sleek black
finish, the drive includes new multimedia burning
solutions. Featuring two versions, users can
choose from the multimedia burning solution for
Macs or PCs.
The Windows version comes with Creator Suite 10,
while the combined Mac and Windows version comes
with Toast 9 Basic, as well as Creator Suite 10.
Additionally, the drive is USB bus-powered so
only one cable is needed to start burning CDs and
DVDs. The 8x drive is less than an inch tall and
weighs under a pound. It fits into a bag,
backpack, or briefcase.
The LaCie Portable DVD±RW drive is equipped with
LightScribe, a technology that allows you to burn
silkscreen-quality labels directly onto CDs and
DVDs with a laser instead of a printer. The LaCie
Portable DVD±RW will be available through the
LaCie Store Online, LaCie Reseller+ and LaCie
Corner, starting at the suggested retail price of
US$89.99.
Iconfactory launches new 'web' stock icon collections
The Iconfactory has released royalty-free web collections at its
Stockicons site (http://stockicons.com/collections). They have
concepts like chat, security, news, polls, forum and others.
The web collections come with 26 unique icons and cost US$89 each.
This latest collection is currently available in five styles and will
be coming to other styles in the future.
Like all sets from Stockicons, they include sizes from 16?16 pixels
to 512?512 pixels in six formats as well as scalable vector files for
high resolution needs. Also included are free trial downloads.
Speck expands line of notebook bags, backpacks, sleeves
Speck (http://www.speckproducts.com), a designer
and manufacturer of cases and bags for popular
consumer electronics,has unveiled its newest
family of notebook bags, packs and sleeves. This
new generation of notebook carrying solutions
features all-new colors, patterns and a host of
design upgrades and enhancements. The new bags
and packs include the:
° CorePack FLY Airport Checkpoint Friendly
Notebook Messenger Bag, which holds up to 15-inch
notebooks. It's an US$89.95 TSA/airport
checkpoint friendly notebook bag. Adhering to the
strict standards set by the TSA, the hinged
design enables the bag to butterfly open to allow
the storage and notebook compartments to separate
and lay flat during screening.
° AftPack Notebook Backpack ($89.95), which holds
up to 17-inch notebooks. It was designed to offer
complete on-the-go storage and notebook
protection. The backpack sports contoured, padded
shoulder straps with tuck-away chest straps,
vented body padding, and a quick-access notebook...
Griffin Technology releases MyPhones
Griffin Technology (http://www.griffintechnology.com) has announced
MyPhones volume limiting headphones for kids. These over-the-ear
headphones are customizable for children aged 3 to 12. They'll be
available in early October for US$39.95.
The two most important factors in good ear health are noise level and
listening duration. At MyPhones' core is an 85-decibel
volume-limiting circuit. MyPhones' design allows for the same great
sound quality as other Griffin headphones, but at an ear-friendly
listening level, according to Paul Griffin, founder and CEO of
Griffin Technology.
Why 85 dB? This is the level that pediatric audiology and safety
agencies regard as ideal for kids, Griffin says. Combined with a
break in listening every hour or two, kids' ears are well protected
from damage.
MyPhones are supra-aural, sitting over the ear with no in-ear piece.
The design has soft rubber ear cushions and an adjustable band. An
1/8-inch headphone plug connects to the headphone jacks most commonly...
Mariner Software releases Mariner Calc 2.0 for iPhone
Mariner Software (http://www.marinersoftware.com/) has released
Mariner Calc 2.0 for the iPhone. It's now available for US$6.95 at
the Apple App Store. It's a free update for registered users of
version 1.x.
All of the new features in Mariner Calc 2.0 have been tested and
function on the iPhone 3.0 and 3.1 operating system. Those features
include: named range support; find and replace; sort ascending or
descending; a password protected WiFi web based file server; settings
for user info; settings for email options; settings for startup
behavior; and a new temp file system for quick saves of large files.
Mariner Calc takes advantage of almost two decades of spreadsheet
experience on the Mac, according to Michael Wray, president of
Mariner Software. It also introduces the ability to view and edit
native Microsoft files (.xls format Excel 97 and up) on the iPhone.
Mariner Calc includes 24 math functions, 18 finance functions, 17
trig functions, 13 statistics functions, 14 lookup functions...
Epson announces two new home theater projectors
Epson (http://www.epson.com) has announced two new home theater
projectors -- the MovieMate 60 and the PowerLite Home Cinema
705HD. The former will be available in October for US$699; the latter
for around $750.
The Epson MovieMate 60 is the newest addition to Epson's line of
combo projectors, featuring a projector, CD/DVD player and speakers
all built-in. Just plug into an outlet and watch movies or live TV,
play videogames, display iPod videos or show a photo slideshow -- all
up to eight times larger than a 40-inch widescreen TV. With a 60
percent brighter lamp than previous models, Epson MovieMate 60 can be
enjoyed inside or outside, in a dark setting or even a lighted room.
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD is designed for movies,
videogames, TV, sporting events, and even photos in 720p high
definition. It features 2,500 lumens of brightness and features a
variety of inputs, including HDMI.
Tidy Up ready for Snow Leopard, iTunes 9
Hyberbolic Software (http://www.hyperbolicsoftware.com) has released
Tidy Up! 2.1.0, the latest version of their disk, file and folder
processing utility for Mac OS X. Tidy Up! can find duplicate files
and packages using any criteria. The new version adds compatibility
with iTunes 9 and Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard").
Tidy Up 2.1.0 requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") or higher. Upgrades
from version 1.x are $20.
Check Off 4.0.2 addresses Snow Leopard, export issues
Second Gear has released Check Off 4.0.2
(http://www.secondgearsoftware.com/checkoff/), an update to its to-do
list app that sits in your Mac's menu bar. The update fixes several
issues related to exporting large lists of data and Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard") incompatibilities.
Check Off is a minimal to-do list that sits in your Mac's menu bar.
Simply click the check mark, and your personal to-do list will drop
down. For instance, you can create a grocery list, track your school
work or just the day's upcoming activities.
Check Off offers a 10-item trial for users to test the software.
Licenses are available for
Mophie debuts Hip Holster line of leather cases for its Juice
Mophie (http://www.mophie.com) has unveiled the new Hip Holster line
of premium leather cases designed to protect every model of the Juice
Pack for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and 3GS. Designed from leather, each
Hip Holster is both extra durable and soft to the touch, says Rosse
Howe, sales and product development director at Mophie.
The belt clip is designed to free up pocket space for other items,
and the quick draw feature allows access for one-handed removal. The
mophie Hip
FolderGlance updated for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard")
Yellow Lemon Software has updated FolderGlance
(http://www.scsc.no/products/folderglance/) -- a tool for browsing
your files and digging into folders via the Finder's contextual menu
-- to version 2.5. The upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard").
FolderGlance is a l utility for browsing files and folders directly
from the Finder's contextual menus on Mac OS X. Files can be opened
or previewed directly from within the contextual menu brought up in
the Finder. Any selected files or folders can also be moved, copied
or made aliases of in any sub-folders browsed to by the user.
FolderGlance also supports control-free popups, which makes it
possible to open the contextual menu in any application without the
need for holding down the control-key or using the right mouse button.
FolderGlance 2.5 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or
later. A full license of FolderGlance costs US$20. A trial version is
available for download.
Movavi introduces first version of Video Converter for the Mac
Movavi (http://www.movavi.com/), a developer of
multimedia processing software, has debuted
Movavi Video Converter for Mac OS. It's designed
to solve a fundamental problem faced by amateur
videographers everywhere: how to quickly and
easily transfer video footage and associated
audio files from one device to another.
The product simplifies conversion between most
widespread video and audio formats and comes with
ready-made presets for popular media players.
With Movavi Video Converter, Mac users can:
° Convert video and audio between popular
formats: AVI (including DivX, XviD, and other
codecs), MPEG 1,2, MP4 (including H.263, H.264,
and other codecs), 3GP (3GPP, 3GPP2), Flash (FLV)
as well as MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC and FLAC.
° Use preconfigured presets for general formats
(video and audio) including HD and DVD.
° Transfer videos to popular devices like iPod,
iPhone, PSP, Apple TV, BlackBerry and Epson.
° Use the pre-defined presets for popular media
and save the most frequently-used...
Future Media Concepts goes live with FMC|Online
Future Media Concepts (FMC) -- an US premier authorized digital media
training organization for postproduction, broadcast professionals and
content creators -- has announced the availability of FMC|Online,
which offers instructor-led, online training classes for post,
broadcast and content creators.
FMC|Online utilizes the latest in desktop sharing technology;
providing an interactive platform for attendees to attend courses and
work with instructors live using voice or chat, while simultaneously
receiving true to life assistance during exercises, according to Ben
Kozuch, co-founder of FMC. FMC|Online offers software training from
leading manufacturers, including Apple, Avid and Adobe, with live
group sessions.
To learn more about FMC including facility locations, instructor
information and upcoming events, go to
http://www.FMCtraining.com/fmc.asp?l=FMC+|+Online&p2=Classes+Available
New iPhone case purportedly reduces cell phone radiation by 60%
Pong Research (http://www.pongresearch.com), a new research-driven
company developing technologies to improve environmental health, has
introduced the US$59.95 Pong iPhone Case, a protective case that
reduces users' exposure to radiation from the phone's antenna.
It's a silicone skin containing a proprietary technology module that
redirects cell phone radiation away from the user's head, according
to Dr. Alfred Wong, chief scientist of Pong Research. The Pong iPhone
case is the first product proven by FCC-certified laboratories to
reduce cell phone radiation.
The case reduces the specific absorption rate (SAR, a mobile industry
standard of measurement) by 60% and reduces intense "hotspot"' cell
phone radiation (Electric Field Intensity) by 85%, says Wong. The
Pong iPhone case is immediately available for the iPhone 3G and
iPhone 3GS. A BlackBerry model will be available later this year,
with models for other devices to follow.
Curio for Mac OS X updated to version 6
Zengobi has released Curio 6 (http://www.zengobi.com/curio), an
upgrade of the note taking, mind mapping, brainstorming, and task
management application for Mac OS X. The upgrade's features include
integrated native tables which can contain text, images, weblinks,
and documents along with any associated flags, checkmarks, and other
adornments.
Other features in version 6 include: a figure stencil repository for
access to commonly used figures and grouped figures; user-extensible
custom flag icons which can be associated with any figure for instant
searching and retrieval; new mind map line styles and automatic
branch colors for more stylized mind maps; plus dozens of additional
enhancements and refinements.
Curio is available in two editions: Standard (US$99) and Professional
($149, US$69 academia). Discounted Curio 6 upgrades are available to
current Curio 5 (and earlier) customers.
Sandvox update ready for Snow Leopard
Karelia Software has updated Sandvox
(http://www.karelia.com/download/sandvox.html), their web creation
software for Mac OS X, to version 1.6.4. The upgrade is ready for Mac
OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). It also responds to a recent change in
Amazon's API, and has been localized to Brazilian Portuguese.
Sandvox features drag-and-drop website assembly, live editing without
a preview mode, 50 designs, 11 page types, and nineteen different
pagelets. Version 1.6.2 is available for download and purchase from
Karelia's web site. in both Regular and Pro editions. Single-user
licenses are US$49 and $79, respectively.
Household licenses (allowing multiple users in one household) and
site licenses are also available. Sandvox 1.6.4 requires Mac OS X
10.4.11 or higher.
LANrev ready for Snow Leopard
LANrev LP (http://www.lanrev.com) has updated LANrev, the systems
lifecycle management suite for Mac OS X and Windows, has been updated
to version 5.12. The upgrade adds Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard")
compatibility. It also also tracks Mac OS X 10.6 for asset inventory,
and remotely manages the new operating system to save time from
having to visit each machine.
LANrev's OS deployment shortens the time to upgrade multiple machines
to Snow Leopard and minimizes end-user interruption during the
migration process, according ot Martin Bestmann, founder and chief
technical officer of LANrev. It automates the OS deployment to
liberate the IT staff from the labor-intensive process. LANrev's
imaging process occurs in the background and saves the end-users'
home directory files and OS settings, avoiding extended end-user
downtime with normal OS upgrades, Bestmann adds.
LANrev 5.2 is available for a free evaluation. For pricing info
contact LANrev LP.
Web Help Desk now integrates with MS SCCM, SMS
Web Help Desk (http://www.WebHelpDesk.com), a provider of ITSM help
desk software, has announced out-of-the-box integration with
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), formerly
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS).
The integration delivers scheduled imports of hardware and software
asset discovery data from Microsoft SCCM or SMS to the Web Help Desk
database, providing instant access to up-to-date SCCM asset data
within the Web Help Desk browser-based interface, says Terry Siddall,
vice president at Web Help Desk. This unique approach to
out-of-the-box integration conserves IT budget resources by removing
the need to purchase expensive, proprietary discovery modules from
the help desk vendor, he adds.
The inclusion of Microsoft SCCM and SMS integration into the
application's feature set solidifies Web Help Desk's commitment to
cross platform compatibility and vendor neutrality, says Siddall. The
software currently provides support for all modern web browsers,...
Native Instruments introduces the Finger
Native Instruments has introduced The Finger
(http://www.native-instruments.com/thefinger.info), an US$79
keyboard-controlled performance effects processor developed with
electronic music artist Tim Exile of Warp Records. Based on Reaktor
technology, itprovides musicians, producers and DJs with a musical
tool for sound mangling and live remixing in the studio and on stage.
The Finger draws upon more than 40 y effects algorithms, including
real-time samplers, transformers, filters, gaters, delays, reverbs,
distortion, wave shapers, ring modulation and many others, complete
with advanced tempo-sync functionality. In The Finger, every key on a
connected MIDI keyboard representis a different effect type and
setting. By playing the keyboard, individual effect algorithms are
activated and consecutively combined into custom chains of up to six
effect units at a time, similar to a continuously changing array of
interconnected stomp box units.
The Finger utilizes the free Kore Player to...
Yasu 2.6.4 released for Snow Leopard compatibility
Jim Mitchell has released version 2.6.4 of his Mac OS X maintenance
utility, Yasu (http://jimmitchelldesign.com/projects/yasu/) for Mac
OS X 10.4 and higher. The upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6
("Snow Leopard").
Version 2.6.4 also updates the system cache removal and other
routines for Snow Leopard compatibility. Additionally, there are
other code optimizations for better performance on older machines.
Designed to be a "quick first line of defense for solving Mac OS X
related issues," Yasu was originally developed with system
administrators who service large groups of workstations in mind,
enabling them to perform a specific group of maintenance tasks
quickly within a few clicks, rather than endlessly typing shell
script commands in the Terminal application, according to Mitchell.
Yasu costs US$3.50, but version 2.6.4 is a free update for registered users.
Seapine Software Announces TestTrack 2010
Seapine Software Announces TestTrack 2010
Latest versions of TestTrack Pro and TestTrack TCM leverage new
requirements management solution, TestTrack RM
Cincinnati, OH-August 11, 2009-Seapine Software, a leading provider of
global quality-centric application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions,
today announced the release of TestTrack 2010. This software suite delivers
new features, functionality, and enhancements to the popular TestTrack Pro
and TestTrack TCM products, and introduces TestTrack RM, Seapine's new
requirements management solution that manages the complete requirement
lifecycle, including planning, workflow, traceability, review, change
management, and reporting. All three tools seamlessly integrate with one
another to provide end-to-end traceability of requirements, issues, and
tests.
"We are very excited about the TestTrack 2010 release," said Paula Rome,
senior product manager for Seapine Software's TestTrack family. "TestTrack
2010 delivers on the promise of...
HP Launches New Home Server with PC/Mac Enhanced Features
HP Launches New Home Server with Enhanced Features for PCs and Macs
HP today launched the HP MediaSmart EX490 and EX495 Home Servers, new
models offering increased capacity, high-performance processors, more
control, new user interface and additional Mac support -- all at a lower
price.
Based on the Microsoft Windows Home Server platform, the updated HP
MediaSmart Servers have a refined user interface and a web-based home page
that makes accessing and using the server easier than ever. Additionally,
the new models offer a new video converter with custom settings and
profiles that will automatically convert video libraries, including
unprotected DVDs.
The explosion of digital content is attracting a new kind of buyer to the
home server space," said Jason Zajac, vice president and general manager,
Worldwide Attach Group, HP. "This buyer wants all the power and capacity
that past buyers wanted, but also wants it to be easy to use. The new
MediaSmart ED490 and EX495 give them both."
The...
MonkeyBread releases the MBS REALbasic plug-ins in version 9.6
MonkeyBread Software releases the MBS REALbasic plug-ins in version 9.6
Monkeybread Software has released version 9.6 of the MBS plug-in for
REALbasic. The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts
which extend the REALbasic development environment with 1,200 classes
featuring over 26,000 documented functions.
The plug-ins require REALbasic 2006r4 or newer. Also required are 500MB
hard disc space and around 64MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of
REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all plug-in parts compile
on Mac OS X, Linux and Windows, each function may depend on additional
system requirements to work successfully.
Plug-in licenses are available for components or for the complete
collection. Starting at US$28 for one component. The complete package costs
$275 for commercial usage. If you buy a current license, you'll get free
updates for one year. After that year, you can update your license to cover
an additional year. The plug-ins can be...
Vuzix announces Wrap 310 widescreen video eyewear
Vuzix announces Wrap 310 widescreen video eyewear
Vuzix (http://www.vuzix.com) has announced the Wrap 310, widescreen video
eyewear that sports twin high-resolution video displays. It can project a
55-inch screen and includes removable noise isolating earphones. It's
coming this fall; pricing hasn't been announced.
Powered for up to six hours on two AA batteries, the Wrap 310 will accept
video from almost any video player, including the iPod and iPhone. It has
composite video input and optional VGA and component compatibility adapters.
Additionally, as the first video eyewear designed for upgradeability, the
Wrap 310 will feature an expansion port designed to provide the product
with near limitless compatibility, says Vuzix CEO Paul Traveres. In
addition to the soon to be available VGA and Component adapters, Vuzix has
plans for accessories designed to keep the Wrap 310 on the cutting edge, he
adds.
Mobistar launches HD mobile television on iPhone 3G and 3GS
Mobistar launches HD mobile television on iPhone 3G and 3GS
Mobistar says it's is the first operator in Belgium to launch HD (high
definition) technology for mobile television on the iPhone 3G and 3GS.
Mobistar is also expanding its mobile television range in a partnership
with public broadcasting companies VRT and RTBF.
A new iPhone portal will give Mobistar customers the opportunity to read
the VRT and RTBF news or watch RTBF streaming videos on their 3G and 3GS
iPhones. The new mobile television platform will be accessible from other
smartphones before the end of 2009.
Mobistar is also expanding its live television range via its partnership
with the country's public broadcasters. Een, Ketnet/Canvas, La Une and La
Deux are being added to the existing TV offering. Mobistar mobile
television viewers can now zap through 24 channels and pay 49 cents a day
with a maximum of one hour's viewing per day for their mobile television
experience. The electronic program guide will be offered...
WebMathematica integrates Mathematica 6/7 capabilities
WebMathematica integrates Mathematica 6/7 capabilities
Wolfram Computing (http://www.wolfram.com) has updated webMathematica,
software for for adding interactive computations to the web, to version
3.0. It now integrates the capabilities of both Mathematica 6 and 7 with
the latest web server technology
WebMathematica 3 is the deployment technology that makes Wolfram|Alpha,
the online computational knowledge engine, possible. According to the folks
at Wolfram, webMathematic 3 sports:
° Expression language and custom tags. webMathematica 3 comes with support
for a more concise way to call to Mathematica from web pages. It also
contains a library with a number of useful tags, which provide tools such
as redirecting flow as web pages are generated.
° A queuing system. webMathematica 3 allows long-running or asynchronous
computation jobs to be executed by a new queuing system.
° Support for Wolfram Workbench. Wolfram Workbench provides a number of
features that help to accelerate the...
Group Logic updates ExtremeZ-IP for Snow Leopard
Group Logic updates ExtremeZ-IP for Snow Leopard
Group Logic (http://www.grouplogic.com) has announced the availability of
ExtremeZ-IP 6.0.2, which is certified for use with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow
Leopard. ExtremeZ-IP is used by thousands of customers worldwide who depend
on it for reliable file sharing between their Mac desktops and Windows
servers. ExtremeZ-IP delivers no-compromise access, providing complete
platform and application compatibility. Group Logic engineers have been
working for months with Snow Leopard to fulfill this compatibility promise.
Snow Leopard is coming to your organization, according to Gartner Vice
President and Analyst, Michael Silver, in his recent paper Exchange Support
in New Mac OS Will Create End User Demand, published 26 August, 2009. Since
Snow Leopard "will result in growing end-user demand for IT groups to grant
support for the Mac," Mr. Silver recommends that IT organizations "prepare
to handle requests for Mac integration into corporate networks."...
Bruce Sewell to join Apple as general counsel, Senior VP
Bruce Sewell to join Apple as general counsel, senior vice president
Apple has announced that Bruce Sewell, formerly senior vice president and
general counsel of Intel, will join Apple as the company's general counsel
and senior vice president, Legal and Government Affairs, reporting to Apple
CEO Steve Jobs. Daniel Cooperman, who has served in these roles at Apple
for the past two years, will be retiring at the end of September.
"We are thrilled to have Bruce join our executive team, and wish Dan a very
happy retirement," says Jobs. "With Bruce's extensive experience in
litigation, securities and intellectual property, we expect this to be a
seamless transition."
At Intel, Sewell has been responsible for leading all of Intel's legal,
corporate affairs and corporate social responsibility programs, managing
attorneys and policy professionals located in over 30 countries around the
world. He joined Intel in 1995 as a senior attorney assigned to counsel
various business groups in areas...
Teamsoft releases iTeamAgenda Pro for the iPhone
Teamsoft, (http://www.teamsoft.com) has released a new version of
iTeamAgenda PRO for the iPhone. TeamAgenda delivers an easy-to-use
and quick-to-implement, multilingual group calendar and scheduling
solution to a worldwide customer base.
A new version of iTeamAgenda PRO for iPhone is now available. The
upgrade is free for existing iTeamAgenda Pro users. It is available
from the Apple App Store.
This version of iTeamAgenda PRO allow you to see the address of a
contact on a map, to see the web site of a contact in a browser, dial
the phone number of a contact by selecting one of his phone number,
you can also select the home or personal email address of a contact
and to send them an email from iTeamAgenda PRO.
iTeamAgenda PRO comes pre-configured to log into our Internet
WebAgenda server. So you can see it connect immediately after
download. You can then change the IP addresses to your own TeamAgenda
web server, and have it log into your server.
If you prefer not installing your...
Default Folder X beefs up support for Snow Leopard
St. Clair Software has updated Default Folder
(http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html), its utility
for enhancing Open and Save dialogs in Mac OS X, to version 4.3.1.
The upgrade improves support for Apple's new Mac OS 10.6 "Snow
Leopard," as well as adding options and improving compatibility in
Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5.
For users of both Snow Leopard and Leopard, compatibility has been
improved in Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Player and other applications
that export using QuickTime. We've also improved performance and
addressed interface issues, and two new settings provide for
additional customization.
Default Folder X 4.3.1 is a free update for existing users who
purchased a license or upgrade on or after June 1, 2007. The upgrade
is US$14.95 for users who bought their copies before that date.
Default Folder X costs $34.95 for a new license. Installers are
available now in English and German and will be released shortly in
Japanese, French, and Danish.
Cakewalk announces new Snow Leopard drivers for V-Studio 100
Cakewalk (http://www.cakewalk.com), a developer of products for music
creation and recording, has announced the immediate availability of
new Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") device drivers for the V-Studio
100 portable music production system.
Also now available are Snow Leopard hardware drivers for the UA-1G
audio interface and UM-1G, UM-2G and UM-3G MIDI Interfaces. More Snow
Leopard hardware drivers will be announced soon.
Chronos releases Snow Leopard compatible software
Chronos (http://www.chronosnet.com) has released SOHO Notes 7.07,
SOHO Organizer 7.07 and SOHO Business Cards 2.6. These releases bring
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") compatibility and other minor
improvements to these products.
After today's releases, all currently shipping Chronos products are
now Snow Leopard compatible. These versions are free upgrades for
registered SOHO Labels 7.x users, SOHO Organizer 7.x users, and SOHO
Business Cards 2.x users.
Griffin updates iTalk app for iPhone, iPod touch
Griffin Technology has updated iTalk
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/italk), a sound recording
app for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and second generation iPod touch. This
app -- which allows users to create high-quality recordings, and then
transfer the recordings to a Mac or PC -- is now available in lite
and premium editions.
iTalk Premium contains the full set of features; iTalk Lite is a
simplified, free version of the recorder. With the former, users may
choose between three quality settings, rename and recall recordings,
and navigate forward and backward through the recording with new
enhanced transport controls. Recorded AIFF files may also be copied
and transferred to a computer via email, another new addition to the
app.
iPhone 3GS users can email files up to 10MB, with iPhone 3G, iPhone
and iPod touch able to send files up to 5MB. Larger files can be
transferred over Wi-Fi with Griffin's free iTalk Sync software. The
latest iTalk version has also been tuned to increase...
MacVector 11 gets new auto annotation function, Snow Leopard
MacVector (http://www.macvector.com) has released MacVector 11. This
release contains a new auto annotation function that will scan a
folder full of existing annotated sequences and automatically add
matching features to your bare sequence.
Click Cloning has also become both easier to use and more powerful
with the ability to manipulate overhanging ends and a new
digest/ligate dialog, according to MacVector President Kevin Kendall.
In addition, you can now display three or six frame translations
directly below the sequence in the editor.
The optional add-on Assembler module has also been enhanced to
provide support for next generation sequencing machines. Short read
data may be imported in Fastq format and, as long as you have a
powerful enough Mac, de novo assemblies can be created.
To bring all these new functions into easier reach, MacVector 11
introduces a new floating toolbar window containing buttons for all
common MacVector analysis functions. You can customize the toolbar to...
Remote Buddy ready for Snow Leopard, QuickTime X
Iospirit has updated Remote Buddy
(http://www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy), Mac OS X
software for controlling Macs remotely, to
version 1.14.1. The upgrade is compatible with
Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") and QuickTime X.
Remote Buddy users running Snow Leopard can now
create and control audio, video and screen
recordings in QuickTime® Player X using their
remote control. All drivers included in Remote
Buddy now come in versions for 32-bit and 64-bit
systems.
Remote Buddy is available for US$30, though
version 1.14.1 is a free update for registered
users. The software is Universal Binary so runs
natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Remote
Buddy requires Mac OS X 10.4 ("Tiger") or higher.
iWeb Valet update for Mac OS X ready for Snow Leopard
ZiggySoft (http://www.ziggy-soft.com/) has released a new version
(2.2.3) of iWeb Valet, a tool to enhance and upload iWeb pages. The
upgrade is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). It also
sports improved favicon addressing in subdirectories and enhanced
email addresses obfuscation.
iWeb Valet works with iWeb, the web creation component of Apple's
iLife suite. After you have created your pages with iWeb, instead of
publishing your site to MobileMe, you can publish your site to a
folder on a local destination (your hard disk, for example), then you
can use iWeb Valet to enhance in many ways your iWeb pages, and
finally have your website uploaded on a FTP server.
iWeb Valet costs US$25. A 30-day demo is available for download.
Version 2.2.3 is a free update for registered users of version 2.x.
Parliant updates PhoneValet and telephony product line for Snow
Parliant Corp. (http://www.parliant.com) has announced PhoneValet
Message Center 6.0.3, PhoneHerald 1.1.14 and CurbTalker 1.0.3, all of
which have been fully tested on Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). These
updates are free to owners of PhoneValet 6, PhoneHerald and
CurbTalker, respectively.
Parliant's PhoneValet Message Center turns a Mac into a multi-line
virtual call center. It features an automated attendant, unlimited
voice mail call tree, call blocking, recording, logging and
sscreening, automated dialing and Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
capabilities.
PhoneHerald shares PhoneValet's telephony architecture, and offers
small organizations a s system that notifies or surveys groups of
people by phone. CurbTalker is an audio listing service (IVR hotline)
for real estate brokers. It logs callers for call-back and produces
color reports.
PhoneValet Message Center retails at US$169.95 per line (including
software and hardware) from parliant.com, Apple and many retailers.
PhoneHerald...
Blackmagic Design announces new, updated products at IBC show
Blackmagic Design (http://www.blackmagic-design.com) made several
announcements today at the IBC show in Amsterdam.
The company announced DeckLink Studio, a new model capture card
designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, with
increased analog connectivity for older analog equipment as well as
SDI/HD-SDI and HDMI connections for the latest cutting edge digital
equipment. DeckLink Studio 2 replaces current model DeckLink Studio
and adds 10 bit HDMI capture and playback for the same price of
approximately US$721.
Blackmagic also announced the HDLink Pro DisplayPort (US$495), a new
model of the popular HDLink Pro monitoring converter range that
allows new low cost deep color DisplayPort computer monitors to be
used for SDI monitoring. It supports 3 Gb/s SDI for twice the SDI
data rate than normal HD-SDI while retaining full compatibility with
regular HD-SDI and standard definition SDI equipment. 3 Gb/s SDI is
required for new video standard support, such as 1080p50,
1080p/...
Rogue Amoeba software now compatible with Snow Leopard
With the releases of Airfoil 3.3.3 and Audio Hijack Pro 2.9.3, Rogue
Amoeba (http://www.rogueamoeba.com) says its entire line of audio
software is now fully compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow
Leopard"). Rogue Amoeba is now encouraging all customers to update
their applications to the latest versions, then move up to Snow
Leopard.
All the necessary updates for Mac OS X 10.6 are immediately available
to download from the Rogue Amoeba web site. ll these updates are free
of charge for licensed users (and require Mac OS X 10.5 or higher).
