Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) says its new OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro 750GB model is the first FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 bus powered portable storage solution on the market. It's a pocket-sized portable storage solution for Mac or PC users featuring FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and/or USB 2.0 interfaces for data transfer speeds up to 100MB/s. With 750GB of storage capacity, the Mercury On-The-Go Pro now offers 50 percent more data storage capacity than existing models in the line and can hold up to 750,000 JPEG photos, 375 DVD movies, 57 hours of digital video, or 262,500 MP3 songs. It's small enough to fit into a shirt pocket with its 3.5 x 5.5 x 1 footprint. Because it's bus-powered, the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro can be used without an AC adapter. The new Mercury On-The-Go Pro 750GB 5200RPM line is available in three interface models: * "Triple Interface" with FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 connectivity, US$269.99; * "Combo Interface" with FireWire 400 and USB 2...

Apimac (http://www.apimac.com) has introduced iDatabase 1.0, a new database tool for the iPhone and iPod Touch. With it you can organize information and data with a touch. It's available for US$4.99 at the Apple App Store. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's unique capabilities and interface, iDatabase serves as a personal database solution for anyone on the go. It features a collection of customizable database templates to organize any type of information. With this database for iPhone, iPhone users can manage membership lists, expenses, projects, keep track of your internet accounts and much more. Users can choose from 16 ready to use and easy to personalize database templates to organize any type of information. Templates included: Accounts; Classes; Computers; Contacts; Customers; Events; Exercise Log; Expenses; Inventory; Movie Catalog; Membership List; Mobile Phones; Notes; Projects; Recipes; To Do; and Vehicle Maintenance.

QuickerTek (http://www.quickertek.com), which specializes in power and wireless Apple products, has announced that when customers buy any one of the three of the most popular wireless networking products, or the MacBook external battery, they get an upgrade to Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") free. QuickerTek has tested all of its products with the new Mac OS and is celebrating compatibllity with this special offer. The featured products include the Dualy USB for US$325.95, Dualy Extreme for $350, Quicky USB $225 high powered wireless networking antennas or the external battery/chargers for MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at $349.95.

Bains Software has announced instaplaylist (http://www.bainsware.com/instaplaylist/), their first app for the iPhone and iPod touch. instaplaylist is the universal remote for music. It's available for US$1.99 at the Apple App Store. Instaplaylist It allows users to create a playlist of YouTube music videos from their iPhone or iPod touch and enjoy them on any computer on the same Wi-Fi network. The videos play on the user's computer while they control playback from their iPhone. Videos continue to play even if the user exits instaplaylist or turns off their iPhone. With a tap of their finger, the user can: play/pause, jump to the previous/next video; add and remove videos; reorder their playlist; adjust the volume; and more. No software installation is required. Instaplaylist is compatible with any computer (Mac or PC) with a modern browser installed. It has been tested specifically with the following browsers: Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer 6 & 7, Google Chrome and Camino.

AJA Video System (http://www.aja.com), a manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released a new software version (7.0) for its KONA line of video capture and playback cards: KONA LSe, LHe, LHi and the top-of-the-line KONA 3. The upgrade adds support for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). The KONA family is AJA's line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform. Version 7.0 of the software, free to current KONA users, also adds a new AJA 64-bit KONA driver and new graphical icons across all AJA utilities and applications.

Easypano Holdings (http://www.easypano.com), a developer of panorama and virtual reality technology, has released Panoweaver 6.0 for Macintosh. It's an update of the product for stitching both cylindrical and spherical 360 degree panoramas from single-row/multiple rows of digital photos or fisheye photos, and exporting panoramic images to various players. Panoweaver 6.0 comes in three editions: Batch, Standard and Professional. They cost US$999, $99 and $499.99, respectively. Panoweaver 6.0 adds support for automatic stitching and manual stitching. You can now recognize the lens type automatically. Version 6 lets you stitch panoramas from single-row/multiple-rows of standard digital photos and stitch panoramas from fisheye photos (not available in the Standard edition). There's support for creating HDR panoramas and converting HDR to LDR (not available in the Standard edition) and support stitching Camera RAW files (ditto regarding the Standard edition). Panoweaver 6.0 supports right...

Native Instruments (http://www.native-instruments.com) has updated several of its products, including Absynth, Guitar Rig and Kontakt. Absynth is an US$79 semi-modular software synthesizer. Version 5.0 provides additional synthesis and effects features, as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers an new way to create complex sounds based on musical attributes. Guitar Rig is an $199 amp and effects emulation system for guitarists and producers of all styles and genres. Version 4 -- due next month -- sports speaker emulation technology and more. Kontakt is an $399 software sampler. Version 4 adds "Authentic Expression Technology," sample compression, an extended studio-grade sound library complete with a convenient new database system, and more.

Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com), a developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the entire Boris FX product line is available for the new Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") release. The following Boris FX products support Snow Leopard: Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.4 FxPlug, a free update for BCC 6.x FxPlug customers; Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.3 AE, a free update for BCC 6.x AE customers; all Boris Continuum Units; Final Effects Complete 5.0.2 FxPlug, a free update for FEC 5.x FxPlug customers; Final Effects Complete 5.0.1 AE, a free update for FEC 5.x AE customers; Boris RED 4.3.4, a free update for RED 4.x customers; Boris FX 9.3.4, a free update for Boris FX 9.x customers; and Boris Graffiti 5.3.4, a free update for Graffiti 5.x customers Software updates, upgrade information, and full-functioning 14-day trial versions are available from the Boris FX web site.

Canon U.S.A. (http://www.usa.canon.com) has the introduce the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera. With it you can shoot at eight frames per second (fps), focus with the new Zone AF mode or record 24p Full HD video. The EOS 7D boasts significant EOS advancements including a new 19-point autofocus system, a new Canon iFCL Metering System (Intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) and a new Intelligent Viewfinder. An 18-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors fuel the EOS 7D's 14-bit A/D data conversion and its ability to freeze fast motion in high-resolution with eight fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large JPEGS using a UDMA CF card. The EOS 7D captures low-light images with or without a flash, at occasions such as a dance recital or wedding reception, thanks to a range of ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800). In addition to its new still capture capabilities, the EOS 7D features Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame...

Opera Software today unveiled the final version of Opera 10. In a world of ordinary Web browsers, Opera 10 stands out from the crowd with innovative new features wrapped in an elegant, fresh interface. Opera 10 is absolutely free, comes in 43 languages, and works on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. You can download the world's most innovative browser from http://www.opera.com/. There are three major things you must try in Opera 10: 1. Opera Turbo, a new compression technology that solves the pain of slow connections. Whether you are an on-the-go business traveler, you rely on 3G cards in your netbook, or you find yourself stuck on a sluggish Wi-Fi connection, Opera Turbo gives you a major browsing boost. If your network speed slows to a crawl, simply enable Opera Turbo to browse the Web at broadband-like speeds. Opera Turbo will automatically detect when network speeds will enable you to benefit. Once you turn it on, Opera Turbo instantly compresses pages, so less data needs to be...

Ten One Design (http://www.tenonedesign.com), creators of the Pogo Sketch, the first stylus for MacBook trackpads, have launched Autograph -- a new signature application compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). For a limited time only, Ten One Design customers purchasing the Pogo Sketch for just $14.95 can get a free licensed download of the application; both must be placed in the shopping cart at the same time to receive this offer. The application alone can be purchased for $6.95 and allows users to capture their signatures and create sketches on MacBook trackpads. After signing the trackpad using the Pogo Sketch, the signature is automatically inserted into Microsoft Word, Mail, Pages, text documents and even iChat. Other features of the application include the ability to undo/redo strokes with a 3-finger swipe motion, quick launch capabilities and biometric information captures all the things that make a signature uniquely yours. Users can even control pen color and stroke...

Seagate (http://www.seagate.com), a provider of hard drives and storage solutions, and MusicSkins, which makes music and music-related, vinyl skin products, have announced a marketing partnership to add personal flair to the FreeAgent Go and FreeAgent Go for Mac external hard drives. MusicSkins utilize a patented 3M adhesive technology that prevents air bubbles and allows for both easy application and clean removal, according to Vince Bartozzi, president, MusicSkins. These vinyl skins offer a distinctive look, and personal style to Seagate external drives, while also safeguarding the device with a durable anti-scratch, anti-UV coating to protect the exterior of the hard drive, he adds. Tricking out your FreeAgent external portable drive is easy. Consumers can either purchase a skin directly from Seagate.com when purchasing a FreeAgent Go drive, or outfit a previously purchased drive by visiting http://www.seagate.com/musicskins and selecting a skin from the library of designs, or...

Casio has released two new digital camera models today, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 and EX-Z33. The newly designed EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 and EX-Z33 are the ideal cameras for new comers to digital photography or families seeking a second or replacement camera. Both models feature modernized features and improved image processing that simplify capturing images of family, friends, special events, holidays and everything in between with ease. The EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 is a 12.1 effective megapixel digital camera boasting a wide-angle 26 mm 4X optical zoom lens in a stylish and slim compact body. It comes complete with Casio's standard high-performance features, such as CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism and Face Detection function. The Easy Mode function helps new comers grasp camera settings by offering a simplified menu screen for seamless navigation. At the heart of the new EX-Z280 is the EXILIM Engine 4.0, which delivers higher image quality and lower power consumption in an even...

Stellar Information Systems (http://www.stellarinfo.com/file-eraser-mac.htm) has launched Stellar Wipe 1.0 for Mac OS X (US$39 for a single user license). It's for permanently erasing all data from Mac hard disks, making its recovery impossible. It's a data erasure tool that uses methods to overwrite and remove all the traces of data stored on the hard disk. Meeting the most stringent data overwriting regulations, it is a highly reliable tool that prevents your business sensitive data falling into offensive hands. The free demo version of the product is available at Stellar's website. "Companies often store their sensitive information on hard drives that might fall into wrong hands and can cause security breaches. When discarding, selling or recycling Mac hard drives, companies require complete data removal to stand against any chance of criminal liability that might harm their reputation and market presence." said Sunil Chandna, Stellar Information Systems CEO. "Simple file deletion...

Comm-Unity Networking Systems has announced that all of their FileMaker Pro 7+ plug-ins are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). All plug-ins, with the exception of CNS Image, are fully functional. CNS Image has a few minor issues which will be corrected in the coming months, according to the folks at Comm-Unity. To celebrate the release of Snow Leopard, CNS is offering a 25 percent discount on all FileMaker Pro 7+ plug-ins through Sept. 4. You can browse all CNS Plug-ins at http://www.cnsplug-ins.com/

Derman Enterprises has released Sync'Em 1.4.0 (http://www.syncem.com), an update of the sync hub for Macs. The upgrade adds support for Google recurring/detached calendar events and Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). With Sync'Em, you can sync your Exchange, Google and/or Address Book contacts and sync your Exchange and/or Google contacts across multiple Exchange and/or Google accounts. Sync'Em is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher and costs US$39.95 for a single user license. Version 1.4.0 is a free update for registered users. A demo is available for download.

Ambrosia Software (http://www.ambrosiasw.com) has announced the simultaneous release of WireTap Studio 1.0.12, WireTap Anywhere 1.0.5, and Snapz Pro X 2.2.0. They all bring Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") compatibility, as well as other improvements. WireTap Studio is an audio recording and management solution, which will allow you to manipulate and manage your audio. You can record the discrete audio output of any application, as well as all Mac system audio, or even record audio input from any microphone, line-in, or audio input hardware. WireTap Anywhere is a suite of components that lets you take the audio output from any Mac application or hardware input device and bring it into your favorite audio recording application. Snapz Pro X allows you to record anything on your screen, saving it as a QuickTime movie or screenshot that can be e-mailed, put up on the web, or passed around however you want. WireTap Studio retails for US$69; WireTap Anywhere for $129, and Snapz Pro X sells...

Cultured Code (http://www.culturedcode.com) has released version 1.2 of Things for Mac. The task management app now lets you add tasks to Things from other applications. Things now also supports Spotlight and Quick Look, and is fully localized into six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Russian. What's more, the software now offers a new system wide keyboard shortcut that invokes the Quick Entry dialog with autofill. This lets you add information to the notes of a new to-do from the currently active application: a web page address from Safari, a link to an email from Mac OS X Mail, or even links to files from the Finder. With a key stroke, the Quick Entry dialog appears pre-filled with the information you selected. The Things 1.2 update, iGTD importer, and plug-ins are free for licensed users and can be downloaded from the Cultured Code web site. iGTD users who donated in the past will receive free Things licenses via email. Things for Mac is available on...

DisplayLink (http://www.displaylink.com/) has posted new Mac OS X beta drivers for the software that lets you add up to four additional monitors to any Intel Mac through USB. The new beta (version 1.5) is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). With the drivers, even a Mac mini can have four additional monitors for a total of five. You can manage and configure DisplayLink USB multi-display technology using the standard Mac OS X System Preferences.

Vinotekasoft (http://www.vinotekasoft.com ) has unveiled a new minor version of Vinoteka, Vinoteka 1.2.2, the ultimate wine cellar management software for Mac. In a unique and gorgeous interface showing bottles, cellars and tasting notes, Vinoteka brings the best wine cellar management experience to Mac users. Extremely easy and fun to use, Vinoteka offers a fantastic and realistic environment to manage your references, your bottles (wine, liquors or spirits), recreate your cellar, save your tasting notes and add your own food and wine pairings. The very new feature of Vinoteka, which provides autofilling of some reference fields, provides users with the most advanced technology in terms of wine management. Customizable and user-friendly, straight-to-the point and nevertheless very professional, Vinoteka is the ultimate companion every wine lover needs. Vinoteka, other than being as intuitive as possible, is based on the lastest Mac OS X Leopard technologies and brings a wealth of...

Faronics (http://www.faronics.com) has updated Deep Freeze Mac -- which protects and preserves original computer configurations, eliminating routine maintenance, while allowing complete unrestricted access to the computer -- to version 4.5, which is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). With Deep Freeze, IT professionals can perform rebuilds, re-image, or troubleshoot computers. IT administrators are able to map user accounts individually or by user type to an unprotected partition or a Thawspace to retain user documents, pictures, movies, bookmarks and other data between protected sessions. Deep Freeze Mac offers a range of enterprise capabilities via its integration with Apple Remote Desktop. A free, fully functional 30-day evaluation version of Deep Freeze Mac can be downloaded at the Faronics web site. Contact Faronics for pricing options.

SmartSound Software says its Sonicfire Pro 5 plug-in now supports Apple Final Cut Pro 7, which was released last month. The plug-in allows Final Cut Pro users to add complete customized soundtracks to their Final Cut Pro projects in a few steps. Using SmartSound's Sonicfire Pro 5 plug-in, users are able to import the markers and in/out points from a Final Cut Pro video sequence. Any track and arrangement selected from the entire SmartSound music library will already be timed to fit within any markers on the sequence. In addition to fitting the track to length, users can take advantage of Sonicfire Pro 5's features such as Timing Control and Mood Mapping, which allow users to adjust the timing of specific beats and control individual instrument volume levels, instantly mapped to their video. After customizing music to match their visuals, users can then click "Send To" and their music track will be added directly into their Final Cut project. Later, if users need to make changes to...

Now X Client for Macintosh Now Shipping Now X for Macintosh Provides a Major Upgrade to Now Up-to-Date and Contact COLUMBUS, OHIO - August, 27 2009 - Now Software today announced the release of Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X, the first two modules in its Now X line of products. Now X, previously codenamed NightHawk, is an integrated application that builds upon the calendar and contact management functionality provided by Now Software's acclaimed Now Up-to-Date & Contact software. "As a leader in the contact and calendar management software market, we decided the time was right to completely rebuild our core product, using the latest technology to provide improved scalability, reliability, and performance," said John Wallace, president of Now Software. Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X The first two modules for Now X are Now Up-to-Date X and Now Contact X, which are calendar and contact clients for the Mac. These modules are currently available for the Macintosh (Mac OS X...

To celebrate the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Softpress will be offering a free copy of Apple's newest operating system with every full-priced retail copy of Freeway Pro or Freeway Express sold through the Apple Stores, PowerMax or The Mac Store. "We're really excited about the release of Snow Leopard," said Ian Schray, US Marketing Manager. "It's another great leap forward and we're keen to help our users benefit from Apple's newest technology." To be eligible, purchases of Freeway must be made before September 30, 2009. Snow Leopard is an upgrade for Mac OS X Leopard users and requires a Mac with an Intel processor. Pricing and Availability This Special Offer for Freeway 5 Pro and Freeway 5 Express is available to purchasers at the Apple Store online and at several physical locations. For details of how to take advantage of the offer or the nearest store stocking Freeway, visit the Softpress web site (http://www.softpress.com/offers/snowleopard)