Blackmagic Design releases three new mini converters
Blackmagic Design (http://www.blackmagic-design.com) has released
three new mini converters: Mini Converter SDI to Audio, Mini
Converter Audio to SDI, and Mini Converter Optical Fiber.
Mini Converter SDI to Audio de-embeds audio from the SDI input out to
either four channels of balanced analog audio or eight channels of
AES/EBU digital audio. Audio can be switched between analog and
digital audio. SDI input video features a loop-thru output for
connection to other SDI devices.
Mini Converter Audio to SDI allows embedding of audio into SDI video
connections. SDI loops though, and four channels of balanced analog
audio or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio can be embedded. Any
audio channel can be selected, and enabled or disabled. Full sample
rate converters are included on each AES/EBU audio input.
Both converters feature redundant SDI connections meaning that if one
SDI connection is interrupted, the redundant connection activates
immediately. Loop through SDI allows video daisy...
Remote Buddy gets updated AJAX Remote
Iospirit has updated Remote Buddy
(http://www.iospirit.com/remotebudd), Mac OS X software for
controlling Macs remotely, to version 1.1.4. The upgrade features a
major update to the app's built-in AJAX Remote, a web 2.0 application
enabling iPhone and iPod touch users to control their Mac over their
local Wi-Fi network.
Remote Buddy costs US$27.50, though version 1.1.4 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.
The addition of gesture control to Remote Buddy's AJAX Remote allows
gesture control of everything that can be controlled by Remote Buddy.
Among many others, this includes Front Row, DVD Player, iTunes,
EyeTV, VLC, iPhoto, Preview, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Keynote,
Photobooth, Plex, Boxee, XBMC and Hulu Desktop.
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JNSoftware updates Dialectic telephony tool for the Mac
JNSoftware has updated Dialectic (http://www.jonn8.com/dialectic), a
telephony tool for the Mac, to version 1.4.2. The upgrade adds a Copy
submenu to the Call Log contextual menu to copy the call log entry
data to the clipboard.
It also adds an alternate "Dial Number from Clipboard" menu item.
Additionally, version 1.4.2 updates the Firefox Extension to include
Firefox 3.5 support and fixes an issue with the French localization.
Dialetic provides system-wide dialing of phone numbers using
Bluetooth mobile phones, landlines, many VoIP services and more. It
integrates with contact management applications such as Marketcircle
Daylite, Microsoft Entourage, Now Contact, Palm Desktop, FileMaker
Pro and other databases, as well as Apple's iCal and Address Book.
In addition to dialing, the software provides a global Address Book
menu for accessing your contact data including email, instant
messaging, postal addresses, URLs, notes, and phone numbers. You can
create new email messages, look up...
macProVideo releases new Pro Tools tutorial
macProVideo.com has released new tutorial called "Pro Tools 402:
Mixing Pop in Pro Tools"
(http://www.macprovideo.com/tutorial/protools402). This new tutorial
takes you through the process of mixing a pop song for radio, CD, or
Internet delivery. You'll learn how to mix drum kits, bass, acoustic
guitar, electric guitar, and keyboards.
Of particular note, there's a large section on mixing both Lead and
Backup vocals to provide the type of presence that makes vocals truly
sparkle in the mix. This four-hour tutorial is produced by Chris
Potter, Sarah McLachlan's lead engineer.
This tutorial is available for download from macProVideo.com's web
site for US$49.50. Or you can subscribe to their Online Tutorial
Library for $25 a month and watch this (and all other)
macProVideo.com tutorials.
TriX Software releases TrailBlazer for the iPhone
TriX Software (http://www.trixsoftware.com) has released TrailBlazer
for the iPhone, an app for monitoring your speed, recording and
reviewing your path, and sharing your travels. It's available for
US$4.99 at the Apple App Store.
TrailBlazer displays your current speed, recent speed trends, and
your path on a map. You can press a button to record a bush walk, a
jog, or a bike-riding expedition. You can review your previous
recordings and share them with your friends by email. You can also
wirelessly download your paths to your Mac or PC using a web browser.
When you're done recording a path, TrailBlazer automatically creates
files that can be opened in Google Earth so you can view the path
over the landscape you travelled. TrailBlazer can also create
animated Google Earth files that display a moving marker showing
exactly where you were as time progressed.
You can even color-code your path according to speed so you'll know
how fast you were traveling at every point along the way....
NewerTech ships battery charging/conditioning stations for Apple
Newer Technology (NewerTech) has announced the NewerTech Intelligent
Battery Charging Stations for pre-June 2009 MacBook 13-inch "unibody"
and MacBook Pro 15-inch "unibody" notebook batteries. The two new
charging/conditioning models expands NewerTech's station models for
iBook G3/G4, PowerBook G4, and all pre-unibody Macbook and MacBook
Pro notebooks.
Available immediately for US$149.95, the Intelligent Battery Charging
Station is designed for users who have one or more batteries and want
to keep their batteries in optimal charged condition. The two-bay
design enables one battery to be charged while another battery is
being conditioned and then charged.
The charging/conditioning stations have a two-year warranty. For more
information, see: http://www.newertech.com/products/charger_cond.php
Ruby on Rails bootcamp in Europe planned for October
Responding to the ongoing success of Ruby on
Rails as a strong solution for building Web
applications and its professional and
comprehensive training classes, Big Nerd Ranch
Europe announced another Ruby on Rails developer
training class at Kloster Eberbach near
Frankfurt: Beginning Ruby on Rails Bootcamp,
October 10-16, 2009. While most Ruby on Rails
training assumes that the student is already an
experienced programmer, the Beginning Ruby on
Rails Bootcamp starts off with teaching how to
program using the Ruby language and assumes only
that the student is intelligent and motivated.
Students already familiar with the Ruby language
can skip the first two days of Ruby introduction
and can sign up for the five-day Ruby on Rails
training, only.
Students signing up by September 4, 2009 apply
for the early bird fee and save 200 Euro on the
class price.
Beginning Ruby on Rails Bootcamp joins a two-day
intensive class on Ruby taught by instructor
Patrick Lenz, with a five-day Ruby on Rails...
Redcort Software introduces Virtual TimeClock Basic Edition for
Redcort Software (http://www.redcort.com) has released Virtual
TimeClock '09 Basic Edition, an entry level addition to their Mac OS
X compatible clock software suite. Virtual TimeClock software helps
businesses of every size easily manage their employee time and
attendance.
The new Basic Edition offers a simplified feature set and lower price
(US$79). However, "the Virtual TimeClock DNA is still present,
meaning it's powerful and reliable software backed by Redcort
Software's 20 years of time clock software experience," to Keith
DeLong, founder and CEO of Redcort Software.
Virtual TimeClock Basic Edition is a targeted to businesses with up
to three employees. As employees or time clock software needs
increase, customers can upgrade their time clocks to either Virtual
TimeClock Pro or Virtual TimeClock Network Edition. A demo is
available for download.
Zaxwerks releases 3D Serpentine, a new plug-in for Adobe After
Zaxwerks, creators of the plug-in 3D Invigorator,
has released a new plug-in for Adobe After
Effects named 3D Serpentine
(http://zaxwerks.com/3dserpentine/index.shtml). This
product enables the creation of animated noodles
(also called 3D path-extrusions) without the need
for a separate 3D application.
Path extrusion is a popular way to create film
reels, shooting stars, self-tying ribbons and
other interesting 3D effects. Until now a
complicated stand-alone 3D application has been
needed to do this type of effect. Zaxwerks' 3D
Serpentine has broken with tradition and enables
the average After Effects artist to create
fanciful animated 3D noodles quickly and easily
right inside of After Effects, according to Zax
Dow, president of Zaxwerks.
Highlights of 3D Serpentine include:
° It offers the ability to work entirely inside
of After Effects. There's no need to stop and
switch to another application while working with
3D Serpentine.
° It uses standard After Effects 3D paths to
control...
Kroll Ontrack launches global data recovery program for Macs
Kroll Ontrack
(http://www.ontrackdatarecovery.com), a provider
of Ontrack data recovery solutions and legal
technologies products and services, has launched
a global Data Recovery Portal for Apple
customers. Through its Ontrack Data Recovery
services, Kroll Ontrack offers data recovery
solutions for Apple customers with Mac systems,
servers, applications, files, operating systems
as well as iPod and iPhone devices.
Kroll Ontrack is able to work directly with
Apple's Service Providers to provide global, data
recovery service in localized languages to Apple
customers, according to Tood Johnson, vice
president of Ontrack Data Recovery operations.
Specifically, Apple Service Providers now have y
access to a new customized web portal to register
data recovery jobs for their customers in real
time as well as direct and immediate connectivity
to data recovery specialists and engineers, he
adds.
Once the data recovery job is registered via the
portal, customers will receive automated updates...
Geographic Imager 2.5 for Adobe Photoshop released
Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher and MAPublisher
LabelPro cartographic software for Adobe Illustrator, Geographic
Imager spatial imaging tools for Adobe Photoshop as well as
MAPdataUSA, MAPdataCanada and MAPdataWorld royalty-free GIS data
sets, announces the release of Geographic Imager 2.5 for Adobe
Photoshop. Geographic Imager 2.5 is the latest version of this
powerful software that adds geospatial functionality to Adobe
Photoshop.
"This release of Geographic Imager takes Adobe Photoshop to a new
level with the added support for a multitude of new spatial image
formats including ECW, MrSID and DEM, said Doug Smith, Avenza's
Director of Sales. "The support for so many dedicated spatial image
formats significantly improves Geographic Imager and Adobe Photoshop
as a viable solution for spatial analysis and imaging," he added.
Geographic Imager enhances the already commanding Adobe Photoshop
imaging environment by adding all the tools and technology necessary
to support the...
1Password, 1Password Pro for the iPhone get Quick Copy and Paste
Agile Web Solutions has updated (a
href="http://1password.com"TARGET="_blank")1Password(/a) and 1
Password Pro, password managers for iPhone, to version 2.2.
1Password 2.2 gains new features like Quick Copy and Paste and the
option for a complete database reset, while 1Password Pro 2.2 syncs
folders from 1Password for Mac and copy multiple fields to the
clipboard. And, for a limited time, 1Password Pro is still on sale
for almost 50 percent off its regular price.
In 1Password, a number of features were changed or fixed, including
the use of auto-capitalization in Notes fields, new support for
Landscape Mode in List View, Detail View, and Web Browser View, and
the ability to rearrange tabs in the toolbar. In addition to
1Password 2.2's improvements, 1Password Pro 2.2 gains two exclusive
new features for better integration with both 1Password for Mac and
Safari on the device.
1Password Pro now synchronizes folders from 1Password for Mac to help
organize all your items. Users can now...
Fliq Bookmarks brings Safari bookmarks to the Palm Pre
Mark/Space has announced the availability of Fliq Bookmarks in the
Palm Beta App Catalog. Fliq Bookmarks lets you use Safari bookmarks
to view your favorite web sites on a Palm Pre phone -- including
bookmarks in bookmark folders and the bookmarks bar.
Fliq Bookmarks works with The Missing Sync for Palm Pre to copy
bookmarks from Safari on the Mac to Palm Pre. The list of bookmarks
can be viewed in Fliq Bookmarks and opened using its built-in web
browser.
With the Missing Sync for Palm Pre you can synchronize contacts,
calendars, music, ringtones, bookmarks, photos and more between a Mac
and Palm Pre. The Missing Sync also works with applications Mac users
already know and use: iTunes, Address Book, iCal, Microsoft
Entourage, iPhoto and others.
Fliq Bookmarks is available from the Palm Beta App Catalog and is a
companion to The Missing Sync for Palm Pre. The Mac version of The
Missing Sync for Palm Pre is available as an electronic download from
the Mark/Space online store for $$39.95...
PC Tools releases iAntiVirus 1.0 for the Mac
PC Tools has released iAntiVirus 1.0 (http://www.iantivirus.com), an
anti-virus and anti-spyware tool, designed specifically for the Mac
operating system. Providing real-time protection and comprehensive
system scanning, iAntiVirus is designed to detect and remove Mac
specific threats ensuring your Mac remains safe, says Simon Clausen,
vice president, PC Tools
He adds that iAntiVirus is a dedicated Mac only solution that doesn't
contain unnecessary information about Windows based threats, keeping
the memory footprint and system impact to an absolute minimum. The
software detects and removes viruses, spyware, keyloggers, Trojans
and, in particular, socially engineered threats which, for example,
can propagate without user awareness through instant messenger and
P2P file sharing applications.
iAntiVirus is designed to work silently in the background when in
monitoring mode. Threats are automatically blocked and removed with
minimal system impact, Clausen says. A small alert window is...
Native Instruments Introduces Evolve Mutations
Native Instruments has introduced Evolve Mutations
(http://www.native-instruments.com/EvolveMutations.info), a new,
US$119 instrument for movie, TV and game composers.
Developed in collaboration with sound design house Heavyocity and
powered by the Kontakt engine, this unique sonic resource includes an
arsenal of instruments, rhythms and ambiences designed to add depth
and impact to any dramatic piece of music. As the successor of
Heavyocity's universally acclaimed "Evolve" library, Evolve Mutations
contains 275 new instruments based on 2GB of sample material.
The material is organized into four categories: "Rhythmic Suites,"
which includes percussive and tonal loops complete with individual
slices and keymapping; "Percussive Kits," which allows the creation
of original percussive beds; "Stings & Transitions," which supports a
composition with transitional elements; and "Tonality & FX," which
provides a range of evocative instruments and pads.
As a Kontakt-Powered instrument,...
Freeverse announces update to Sound Studio
Freeverse's Sound Studio (http://freeverse.com/soundstudio), an audio
editing and sound creation Mac application developed by Felt Tip
Software, has been updated to version 3.6. The upgrade sports more
Core Audio formats and introduces IMA 4:1 for iPhone development.
AudioUnit plugins and Resampling have been tweaked for maximum
efficiency, and there are new toolbar adjustments. The update is free
for all Sound Studio 3.0 owners. For new owners the cost is US$79.95.
Sound Studio can digitize and master records and tapes, adjust
levels, effects, and crossfades in 32-bit accuracy and more. It
requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher.
Recording of iPhoneDevCamp live stream now available
Boinx Software has published the recording of the
first German iPhoneDevCamp, hosted by App Records
and Boinx Software in Puchheim, near Munich. The
iPhoneDevCamp Munich was a satellite event of the
iPhoneDevCamp 3 at Yahoo! in Sunnyvale,
California, on Aug. 1.
The presentations (in German language) by leading
iPhone developers about new market opportunities
and ways to improve development efficiency were
recorded and streamed live with BoinxTV. More
than 40 iPhone developers participated at the
first iPhoneDevCamp Munich at Boinx Software.
About 250 people watched the live stream with
four hours of presentations and discussions of
Robert Klein and Stefan Niederreiter (App
Records), Tobias Stöger (stoeger it GmbH), Holger
Frank (Mobile Butler), Andreas Linde and Werner
Jainek (Cultured Code), Johannes Lechner (Fudgy
Software) and Leon von Tippelskirch (Harlekins).
You can watch the recording of the iPhoneDevCamp
Munich at http://boinx.com/events/iphonedevcamp
WorldSync ships fmDataGuard 2.0
WorldSync, Inc. today shipped fmDataGuard 2.0, automatic change
logging, backup and recovery software, now with zero initialization
delay and dramatic performance increases.
Now for the first time, fmDataGuard customers see a regular run-time
speed increase anywhere from a significant 50 percent to a dramatic
200 percent, depending on their configuration. In addition,
fmDataGuard customers no longer experience any waiting period for
initial log creation. Combined, elimination of an initialization
delay and the stunning performance increases provide data protection
with low overhead.
fmDataGuard provides solutions built with FileMaker Pro software with
the technological basis for regulatory audit trail compliance, logs
all data views and changes, and allows for instant data rollback or
quick recovery from a crash or corruption.
fmDataGuard 2.0 introduces a new Log Reflection feature that allows
end-users to hover over any field to quickly access log information
about its change history...
SeeFile gets web interface, media bank, more
SeeFile Software (http://www.seefile.com), a leading developer of web
server software for sharing media files, has updated SeeFile to
version 4.7. This new version offers a web interface, a media bank
and a delivery system accessible from any standard web browser.
The new development includes backend changes, making page loads and
image processing faster, optimizing the layout, and adding
functionality, according to the folks at SeeFile Software. They say
that SeeFile 4.7 includes the following new features: email
notifications; a complete log history per user and action;
annotations on multi-page PDF files; and support for current web
browsers (Firefox 3.5, Safari 4 and Internet Explorer 8).
The system monitors shared folders and volumes, tracking any changes
in the file structure. When a change occurs, SeeFile instantly
updates its databaseand web interface to synchronize with the file
structure. Also, whileSeefile is detecting changes it automatically
renders previews and imports...
Audio-Technica introduces ATR microphones
Audio-Technica (http://www.audio-technica.com) has released 11 new
ATR series microphones esigned for home recording, live performance,
computer and camcorder use and other non-professional applications.
The new include the ATR1500, ATR1300, ATR1200 and ATR1100
vocal/instrument mics, the ATR6550, ATR6250, ATR4697 and ATR3350
specialty mics, the ATR4700 and ATR4600 computer mics and the ATR5200
headset microphone.
The ATR1500 dynamic vocal/instrument microphone (US$49.95) is
engineered for clear, detailed vocal and instrument reproduction.
Built for on-stage use, its cardioid response pattern reduces pickup
of sounds from the sides and rear, for improved isolation of the
vocalist or instrument being miked, and resistance to feedback. The
ATR1500 features metal construction and an on/off switch, and comes
with a detachable 15-foot XLR cable and stand clamp.
The ATR1300 ($29.95) dynamic microphone has a unidirectional pickup
pattern for smooth, focused response without feedback. It's...
Star6 released for the iPhone, iPod touch
Agile Partners, creators of the GuitarToolkit iPhone app, has
partnered with professional sample-based musician Jason Forrest to
create a mobile application for the iPhone and iPod touch: Star6
(http://www.star6app.com).
It's designed to "turn any music lover into an electronic musician."
It's a performance-grade sample instrument that lets novice musicians
experiment and play with a variety of sounds -- whether its their own
uploaded samples or presets provided for free.
Star6 also also gives professional musicians and DJs a new tool for
live performance and music production. Star6 is now available through
the Apple App Store at an introductory price of US$6.99.
Intelligent Assistance releases new software metadata workflow
Intelligent Assistance has released two new pieces of software for
smoothing the path to more extensive logging and to view and remap
hidden metadata so it's visible in Final Cut Pro.
exceLogger (http://assistedediting.com/exceLogger/) merges Final Cut
Pro XML with log notes made in Excel; you can use all the formatting
and features of Excel while you log existing media. You can add log
notes to trimmed media, or create new subclips from within Excel. You
can merge the results in exceLogger and update the project with all
the new information. Clips are created, updated and linked to media
in Final Cut Pro.
miniME (Metadata Explorer) reads the QuickTime metadata that Final
Cut Pro has imported from non-tape sources, but isn't visible in
Final Cut Pro itself. se the export XML and open it in miniME to view
the hidden metadata or export it to an Excel spreadsheet. Buy the
software and you can remap the data back to visible fields in Final
Cut Pro, merging data from multiple sources into...
Future Media launches FMC/Online for global training classes
Future Media Concepts (FMC) -- an authorized
digital media training organization for
postproduction, broadcast professionals, and
content creators -- has launched FMC|Online,
which offers live group classes conducted by
manufacturer certified instructors. Courses cover
a range of content creation products from
manufacturers including, Adobe, Apple and Avid.
A counterpart to FMC's classroom training,
FMC|Online utilizes the latest in desktop sharing
technology, providing an interactive platform for
instructors to administer immediate feedback and
assistance during presentations, exercises and
Q&A sessions, says Ben Kozuch, president and
founder of FMC.
The FMC Online Training division will begin
offering courses this month in the following
disciplines:
° Digital editing (Final Cut Studio and Avid Media Composer);
° Desktop publishing (Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Apple iLife
and iWorks);
° Web design and development (Photoshop, Flash,
Dreamweaver, Flex,...
Apple launches iTunes Store in Mexico
Apple has announced the launch of the iTunes
Store in Mexico (http://www.itunes.com/mexico)
with a large selection of Mexican and
international music from all the major labels and
hundreds of independent labels.
Launching with a catalog of millions of songs,
the iTunes Store in Mexico features Mexican
artists including Paulina Rubio, Vicente
Fernández and Zoe and a wide range of
international artists including Shakira, Lady
Gaga, Green Day and thousands more. With most
songs priced at 12 pesos and most albums at 120
pesos, the iTunes Store in Mexico is the best way
for Mac and PC users to legally discover,
purchase and download music online.
"The iTunes Store in Mexico is off to a great
start with music from all of the majors and
hundreds of indie labels," says Eddy Cue, Apple's
vice president of Internet Services. "And the
revolutionary App Store in Mexico gets bigger and
better with great new apps using amazing new
features, and we can't wait to see what
developers come up with next...
Griffin releases Elan Form Etch case for the iPhone
Griffin Technology has released a new case for the iPhone 3G and
iPhone 3GS: the US$34.99 Elan Form Etch
(http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elan-form-etch), which
features two layers of protection. A leather outer layer is bonded to
an impact resistant polycarbonate inner layer.
Griffin's trademark EasyDock design allows for connection to all
kinds of dock connectors, without the removal of the case. Elan Form
Etch is currently available in a brown Vintage pattern, and will soon
be released in a number of additional stylish, distinctive colors and
patterns.
Sourcebits releases Funbooth 2 for Mac OS X
Sourcebits Technologies has released Funbooth 2
(http://www.spoonjuice.com/funbooth/) for Mac OS X. It's a consumer
Mac app done entirely in Cocoa using Xcode 3.1 for Mac OS X 10.5
("Leopard") and later.
Funbooth uses advanced face-tracking algorithms to perform real-time
tracking of faces using an external iSight camera or the built-in
iSights on Macs. Its features range from customization of videos and
photos using archived properties to creating new properties to
editing the existing ones.
Funbooth provides users with variety of inbuilt props for both photos
and videos. It also facilitates users to add a customize prop as per
there interest and creativity. With it you can share video and photos
through various channels such as flickr, YouTube, e-mail and FTP.
Funbooth sports advanced face detection and built-in controls. This
feature allows users to adapt their camera's output in real-time.
Kensington announces new mobile device accessories
Kensington Computer Products Group (http://www.kensington.com) has
announced six new mobile device accessories. New members of
Kensington's "power it" and "play it" lines include a smart
nightstand charging dock for the iPhone and iPod touch that tells the
time and weather, and a charging dock for iPhone or iPod that comes
with an extra boost of backup power for on the go convenience.
Kensington also is introducing additions to its "optimize it" line
with four new soft notebook stands. Their "smart made simple" design
folds up and down.
The Kensington Charging Dock with Mini Battery Pack for iPhone and
iPod (US$69.99) is a compact dock that recharges your iPhone
(including the new iPhone 3GS) or iPod. The dock also charges the
included Mini Battery Pack so you can take an extra boost of backup
power with you on the go.
The Kensington Nightstand Charging Dock for iPhone ($39.99) allows
you to download, at no extra cost, an application that transforms
your iPhone or iPod touch into a...
Vemedio announces SnowRemote 1.0, Snowtape 1.2
Vemedio has released its first application for the iPhone and iPod
touch, called SnowRemote, and updated its Snowtape radio software
Snowtape. SnowRemote enables the user to remote control Snowtape
wirelessly within his local home network.
SnowRemote syncs wirelessly with the brand new version 1.2 of
Snowtape. It enables the user to quickly browse through hundreds of
radio stations, search using genres and countries, search by keywords
and remotely mark stations as favorite, says Martin Hering, founder
of Vemedio.
The integrated playback controller allows for changing play/pause and
start and stop recording the program, as well as changing the
playback volume. It also displays current album artwork if available.
The new version of Snowtape features an improved search algorithm for
album artwork, a better handling of deleted items and a search for
stations by country. There are now over 1000 high quality radio
stations available.
Snowtape is available in English, German, Japanese,...
WaveSense diabetes app released for the iPhone, iPod touch
AgaMatrix, the the makers of the WaveSense line of blood glucose
monitoring products, has launched the WaveSense Diabetes Manager
(http://www.wavesense.info/iphone), an electronic diabetes logbook
software application for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available
for free at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com).
The company says their app, in development and testing for over a
year, lays the foundation for a series of products to come that will
take advantage of the iPhone and other mobile technology platforms to
assist people with diabetes in the management of their disease.
Features include: data entry; dynamic graphing of glucose data;
automatic mealtime tagging of results; integrated food intake,
activity, and medication data management; insulin dosage management;
statistical analysis of glucose results; integrated emailing of
results; on-screen help menus; and user-personalizable settings
Sync'Em for Mac OS X update adds support for Google calendar
Derman Enterprises has released Sync'Em 1.3.3
(http://www.syncem.com), an update of the sync hub for Macs. The
upgrade adds support for basic Google calendar events and the new
Google contact fields.
In addition, 1.33 improves the default handling of Exchange's
FileAs/FileAsMapping fields when syncing and fixes an obscure syncing
issue with such fields.
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. Soon you'll be able to sync
your Exchange, Google and/or iCal calendar events/tasks and sync your
Exchange and/or Google calendar events/tasks across multiple Exchange
and/or Google accounts. You can do this without installing software
on your Exchange server. A demo is available for download.
Sync'Em is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher and costs
US$39.95 for a single user license. Version 1.3.3 is a free update
for registered users.
MegaSeg 5.0 for the Mac contains over 100 improvements
Fidelity Media unveiled MegaSeg 5, the latest version of the premiere
Mac-based DJ mixing and radio broadcasting software. The new release
with over 100 improvements and Mac OS X "Snow Leopard" optimizations
includes a new animated interface, an integrated playlist viewer with
direct iTunes access, multi-touch trackpad crossfader control,
improved MIDI support with a Denon HC4500 controller preset, BPM
editing in the preview player, automated events to insert live radio
streams and import files, a turntable break-effect shortcut,
progress-style transport controls, a playlist break button, and much
more.
"Over ten years of research, development, and user feedback have
culminated in our best release yet", said Jason Cox, Fidelity Media's
Founder. "The new interface is a major milestone as we've tweaked
every aspect of the software and continue to embrace the latest Mac
technologies, while maintaining the familiar and easy-to-use product
our customers expect."
MegaSeg 5 is now available...
Workamajig updated for the iPhone, Safari 4
Workamajig (http://www.Workamajig.com), Creative Management's
software program for ad agencies and others in the creative and
design industries, has been updated to version 10.2.7. The new
version improves its iPhone access features and also sports
enhancements for the Safari 4 web browser on the Mac and PC platforms.
Users of the Workamajig Project Management Software can now access
the most popular areas of Workamajig from their Apple iPhone and
other mobile devices, including Dashboard, Time Entry, Calendar and
My Items to Approve, says Ron Ause, Workamajig's director of
marketing.
As always with Creative Manager's products, no installation or
conversion are necessary, and all updates are at no cost to the over
18,000 users of Workamajig. All client logins and vendor logins are
always free. All updates are deployed using Workamajig's own
Auto-Updater, which allows them to deploy updates to all hosted
sites, and to clients' servers at any time.
Boris FX product line supports Final Cut Studio 3
Boris FX, a developer of integrated effects technology for video and
film, announced that the entire Boris FX product line is available
for the new Apple Final Cut Studio 3 release:
* Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.4 FxPlug for Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and
Motion 4. BCC 6.0.4 FxPlug is a free update for BCC 6.x FxPlug
customers. Owners of older versions of BCC FxPlug may upgrade for a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$295 USD. All Boris
Continuum Units also support Apple Final Cut Studio 3.
* Final Effects Complete 5.0.2 FxPlug for Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and
Motion 4. FEC 5.0.2 FxPlug is a free update for FEC 5.x FxPlug
customers. Owners of older versions of Final Effects Complete may
upgrade for $295.
* Boris RED 4.3.3 for Apple Final Cut Pro 7. RED 4.3.3 is a free
update for RED 4.x customers. Owners of older versions of RED may
upgrade for $295
* Boris FX 9.3.2 for Apple Final Cut Pro 7. Boris FX 9.3.2 is a free
update for Boris FX 9.x customers. Owners of older versions of...
One Laptop Per Child partners with PocketMac in fundraising promo
One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a non-profit organization focused on
providing educational tools to help children in developing countries
"learn learning," will partner with PocketMac for a fundraising
promotion.
All fundraising efforts will be related to PocketMac's RingtoneStudio
2 for iPhone (http://www.CreateiPhoneRingtones.com/), software to
create iPhone ringtones. For every copy of RingtoneStudio 2 for
iPhone sold during August and September, PocketMac will donate US$10
to OLPC (http://www.laptop.org). RingtoneStudio 2 for iPhone is
available now for $29.95.
REAL Software shipping VB Migration Assistant
REAL Software, creator of REALbasic, a cross-platform development
tool (http://www.realsoftware.com/) for creating software for Mac,
Windows, and Linux, today announced the availability of their new VB
Migration Assistant to help developers migrate their applications
from VB to REALbasic. Using the VB Migration Assistant
(http://www.realsoftware.com/download) developers can more easily
port their code to REALbasic, instead of using the tedious copy/paste
method.
The VB Migration Assistant allows users to map VB controls to
specific REALbasic controls and move forms, classes and modules to a
REALbasic project. Further, the Migration Assistant copies over all
of the code and comments it out, which allows users to convert code
one method at a time.
"Converting from Visual Basic 6 to REALbasic isn't complicated,"
commented Bob Keeney, a longtime REALbasic user. "The new VB
Migration Assistant promises to save you hours of grunt work in
converting a Visual Basic 6 project to REALbasic."...
New developer toolkit provides customizable 'CoverFlow...
Software Architects
(www.softarch.com/SA_ImageFlow/) has released
CoverFlow Software Developer Toolkit for Mac OS
10.5 ("Leopard"). It provides developers with a
way to add a customized "Coverflow like" dynamic
visual interface to their Mac applications.
Designed for developers using the Cocoa
framework, the software development kit saves
development time when compared to integrating
native Apple Cover Flow, and it provides the
option for customizing the visual display to
match the developer's application, according to
the folks at Software Architects. Features
include:
° An Interface Builder Plugin with which you can
bind your data to the ImageFlow view without
writing code;
° Wide support for standard image formats;
ImageFlow leverages the NSImage class to provide
support for a range of image formats and data
sources;
° Background image processing; the application's
main thread isn't blocked while images are being
processed;
° Customization; you can choose the background
and edge...
Media 100 Suite adds support for Matrox MX02
Media 100 (http://www.media100.com) -- a provider of editing systems
for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media
industries -- has announced that Media 100 Suite, next-generation
Media 100 software with MultiClip Editing and Boris RED, is now
available. Media 100 Suite adds new support for Matrox MXO2 for
portable, input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion.
Media 100 Suite also includes a new VoiceOver Tool for audio
recording direct to the Media 100 timeline.
Media 100 Suite's new MultiClip Editing feature facilitates real-time
editing of multiple video and audio sources. A camera can be added to
an existing MultiClip as its source media becomes available. Cameras
can be synced via timecode, sync marks, or in-points. When syncing
via timecode, additional footage can even be assigned to an existing
camera.
Media 100 Suite's new VoiceOver Tool allows direct-to-timeline audio
recording while playing back timeline audio and video. Primarily
designed for...
Native Instruments introduces Essential Bass
Native Instruments has introduced Essential Bass
(http://www.native-instruments.com/essentialbass.info), a new US$79,
KORE-powered instrument that provides an arsenal of visceral,
production-ready bass sounds. It's based on the KORE Player and its
integrated synthesis and sample engines, and covers the full spectrum
of the bottom end, from classic acoustic and electric bass to vintage
analog sounds and innovative synthesizer tones.
Classic instruments in Essential Bass include fingered, picked and
slapped electric basses from sample producers Scarbee and
Pettinhouse, as well as an exclusive antique upright bass. These
instruments are complemented with a selection of bass tones that take
advantage of the integrated Absynth, FM8, Massive and Reaktor
engines. A further section provides a range of classic subtractive
synth bass sounds.
Essential Bass utilizes manysoundshaping features of the KORE
platform, and can be used both within the free KORE Player and with
the full-featured KORE 2...
WoodWing releases CS4-compatible version of Smart Layout
WoodWing Software has released an Adobe Creative Suite 4 compatible
version of Smart Layout (www.woodwing.com/en/Smart_Layout), an US$499
tool for working on a layout with columns of text and images.
When creating text columns with Smart Layout, the columns will
automatically flow around other items already on the page. By
combining the separate elements of an article like the headline,
intro, text and images into one Smart Layout object, the users are
able to manipulate this object and resize or move it, keeping the
relation between the elements intact. All the while, they can still
access all individual elements of the Smart Layout object. In
addition, Smart Layout also offers copy-fit options.
Smart Layout CS4 supports the new features available in the Adobe
Creative Suite 4, including Smart Guides, Smart Text Reflow and
Conditional Text. In addition, Smart Layout CS4 now supports all text
frame options, like vertical justification and custom baseline
options.
Smart Layout CS4 is...
Peachpit releases training series for Final Cut Studio
Peachpit has announced the publication of Apple-certified guides to
Apple's brand new Final Cut Studio, and the launch of the
accompanying Final Cut Pro resource center
(http://www.peachpit.com/finalcutstudio) . The step-by-step, Apple
certified guides include broadcast-quality lesson and media files and
are the approved curriculum for all Apple Certified training.
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro 7
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321635272) shows
readers how to cut a scene from the TNT television series,
"Leverage," create a promo for SeaWorld's Believe documentary, and
master effects as they edit a segment of Playing for Change. They'll
learn to mark and edit clips, mix sound, add titles, create
transitions, and more.
In Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4
(http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321635299) ,
readers learn how to harness Motion's behavior-based animations,
particles, filters, effects, keying, tracking, and 3D capabilities to...
RadTech releases STM Remedy laptop briefcase
RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released the US$59.99 STM Remedy
laptop briefcase. It's a minimalist messenger bag that will
accommodate the MacBook, MacBook Pro and PowerBook line of notebooks.
The Remedy features a snug-fitting notebook section with high-density
padding and an organizer pocket on the front. A handle allows the
Remedy to be carried as a brief; the removable strap converts it into
a shoulder bag.
What's more, the oversize handle slips over rolling suitcase handles,
and the shoulder strap is detachable. The Remedy is made from 600d
polyester micro ripstop with water resistant PU coating and nylon
webbing for maximum security. It sports Duraflex buckles and clips
and load-bearing stitching throughout.
Spiderweb Software releases entire Geneforge series on one CD
Hawking Technologies -- a developer of wired and wireless networking
solutions for home, workgroup, and corporate users -- has introduced
the US$29.95 Easy-Link Data Sharing Hub
(http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/productlist.php?CatID=36&FamID=121&P...).
The Data Sharing Hub lets users copy files from one computer to
another at speeds of up to 480Mbps .
In addition, the Easy-Link Data Sharing Hub features three USB ports
for extra USB devices. This HU2P4 is pre-installed with file exchange
software and connects to the USB ports of any two computers. When
plugged in, the HU2P4 instantly reads files from the two computers
and displays them side by side.
You can drag and drop files from one computer to another to begin
transferring. In addition, the built-in USB ports allow you to
connect and access your camera, USB flash drive, and other USB
devices.
AGF introduces Precision HSD Case for the iPhone 3G, 3G S
AGF has released the Precision HSD case/carry solution
(http://www.agfindings.com/product/iphone-3gs-precision-hsd) for
iPhone 3G and 3G S. It's designed to safeguard both the front and
back of your the iPhone. According to the folks at AGG, the patented
design won't scratch or rub the surface of the phone because of its
one-handed latch system.
The case design doesn't attach directly to the phone and provides
protection without wear to the phone's surface. The Precision HSD
case is available in custom finishes. The Precision HSD also comes
with an 180-degree swivel belt clip.
The iPhone can be carried face-in or face-out. The Precision HSD has
a door that you can open to view calls or check the phone status.
Cakewalk announces new line of USB audio interfaces
Cakewalk (http://www.cakewalk.com) has announced new additions to the
growing line of hardware products, designed in conjunction with
Roland. Three new USB audio interfaces -- the UA-4FX, UA-25EX, and
UA-101 -- provide a solution for the mobile musician and/or recording
studio to connect and capture audio to a Mac or PC.
The UA-25EX is a professional-level, 2x2 24-bit/96 kHz USB audio
interface. It's equally suited in the project studio or as a mobile
solution on the road for high quality audio recording and music
production, according to the folks at Cakewalk.
The UA-4FX is a compact, portable 24-bit/96 kHz USB audio interface
featuring Roland COSM preamp emulation technology and effects. The
Cakewalk UA-101 provides up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality. It
sports multiple I/O options, professional grade mic preamps with +48V
phantom power, built-in analog limiter, zero latency direct
monitoring, and more -- all housed in a half-rack, solid metal
enclosure.
All three will be available...
KORE 2.1 adds MIDI Control Mode
Native Instruments (http://www.native-instruments.com) has released
Kore 2.1. The upgrade adds a MIDI Control Mode that makes the KORE
controller double as a versatile and completely customizable MIDI
control surface.
With KORE 2 you can choose musical characteristics in a new and
expanded KoreSound Browser or use the text search function. Version 2
extends and refines the unified architecture. It sports a realtime
parameter control and sound access functionality. KORE 2 also
integrates sonic capabilities with an included sound library based on
integrated NI instrument engines.
KORE is a "universal sound platform." According to the folks at NI,
it's designed to "revolutionize how performers and producers work
with software instruments and effects." It's also designed to
integrate all your software instruments and effects into a single,
unified interface. KORE can host any VST and AudioUnit instrument and
effect. It runs stand-alone or as a plug-in within all major
sequencers....
Peebles game released for the Mac, iPhone, iPod touch
Objective Software (http://www.obdev.com) has released the game
Pebbles for the Mac, the iPhone and the iPod touch. The Mac version
is totally free; the iPhone/iPod touch version -- available at the
Apple App Store -- is being offered free for one month.
Here's how the game is described: "The basic principle of the game is
irresistibly easy: from the edge, you throw a pebble into a square
playing field. When one stone lands on another of the same color,
this stone as well as all bordering stones of the same color
disappear. The goal is, of course, to empty the field -- so far, so
good.
"Yet, this simple concept leads to surprisingly challenging
functions, and the variety of strategic possibilities make Pebbles an
absorbing game. A window above the playing field shows which stone is
going to come next. Knowing which stone is going to follow is a
deciding factor in the game's strategy.
"Choosing the sequence of the moves with care is also very important:
a well positioned pebble can do...
AT-DP200 is new DVI to Mini DisplayPort converter for most Macs
Apple users who purchased their computers before 2009 are running
into a wall when considering purchasing a 24-inch Apple Cinema or any
of the new Mini DisplayPort monitors. The problem: DVI isn't capable
of putting out a DisplayPort signal, making it impossible to use any
of the new displays offered by manufacturers such as Apple, Dell,
CinemaView with DVI computers.
Going from Mini DisplayPort to DVI is simple, and many products are
already on the market that allow this conversion. However there are
no products on the market that allow the opposite conversion, until
now.
Atlona Technologies (http://www.atlona.com) conversion box that will
convert DVI to Mini DisplayPort while maintaining the displays
optimal resolution and HDCP compatibility. Atlona's new AT-DP200
inputs DVI and outputs Mini DisplayPort signal while passing along
all EDID and HDCP information. This device converts while allowing
your computer to scale to the optimal resolution offered by your
display including 1920...
WoodWing enters the web-to-print market with the announcement of
WoodWing Software is entering the web-to-print market with the
release of Brand Station (http://www.woodwing.com/en/brand-station).
Whereas most such solutions are separate systems, Brand Station
integrates transparently with the company's Enterprise content
publishing platform, providing workflow, media asset management and
multi-channel publishing at the same time, WoodWing President Erik
Schut.
Brand Station is easy to install and to use, as users only need a Web
browser, he adds. The web-to-print process involves a brand owner,
designers and brand users. Designers create templates according to
the corporate design. The brand owner approves the templates and
provides them via the Web to a controlled group of brand users (e.g.
the subsidiaries). These users can access the templates through their
web browser and generate print-ready files.
Brand users can't change the design; they can only customize the
templates with their own information. A brand owner can request an
optional...
FileWave to host technical workshops
FileWave and Apple Computer will be hosting technical workshops in
different locations around the United States monthly until the end of
the 2009. This will be a "lunch and learn format," so food will be
provided.
Since 1992, FileWave has been providing software deployment and asset
inventory management solutions that are cross platform. At the
workshops, a technical engineer will present the latest release of
FileWave 4.0 and Inventory 9. The presentation will emphasize the key
features on the basis of practical experience.
You can subscribe online and get more information here:
http://www.filewave.com/calendar/workshops/
AJA Video announces KONA support for new Final Cut Studio
AJA Video Systems (http://www.aja.com), a
provider of professional video interface and
conversion solutions, has released a new software
version for its KONA line of video playback and
capture cards: KONA LSe, LHe, LHi and the
top-of-the-line KONA 3.
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.
The version 6.5 software provides support for the
new Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Pro 7, as well
as Apple's new ProRes 422 (LT), ProRes 422
(Proxy), and ProRes 4444 formats, and is
available for download free of charge to current
KONA users.
According to AJA Video President Nick Rashby, new
KONA 6.5 software upgrade features include:
° Closed Captioning support for Final Cut Pro 7,
MacCaption, VTR Xchange and AJA TV via QuickTime
Closed Captioning Tracks (KONA 3, LHe, LHi and
LSe);
° Full VANC data capture and playback support on
a per-frame basis for all Apple ProRes formats;
° Expanded KONA LHi...
