Zoom releases Q3 Handy Video Recorder
Zoom, makers of professional audio recording devices, has launched
the Q3 Handy Video Recorder
(http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=2020&brandID=4).
The US$249 device is designed for musicians, videographers,
educators, live music fans and anyone "looking for great audio on
their videos." The Q3 also includes HandyShare software for editing
and uploading videos to YouTube.
"Portable camcorders are very popular today; however, one significant
feature that's been missing is professional audio quality," says
Scott Goodman, President of Samson Technologies. "With our
outstanding audio technology and studio-quality microphones onboard,
the Q3 is the best sounding video camcorder you've ever heard."
With two condenser microphones on-board, the Q3 uses the same X/Y
pattern that gives recording pros the best stereo recording possible,
he adds. You can record audio at 24-bit/48 kHz for "high-definition"
quality audio on your video. With the Q3's directional...
Modem Mate offers external antenna for 3G modems without antenna
Nova media (http://www.novamedia.de) has released Modem Mate, an
external antenna and adapter that couples inductively with the
internal antenna of most 3G modems. It's available for approximately
US$57.
"A better signal strength is often the difference between a slow GPRS
connection and a super fast HSPA transmission," says Jan Fuellemann,
Nova media spokesperson. "Modem Mate can increase the signal strength
by up to 2 dBi."
Modem Mate consists of a adapter with a fastening strip to attach to
and detach from the 3G modem and an external antenna. The antenna can
be clipped to a display in an instant for the best signal strength
and transfer speeds.
IFRA Expo: WoodWing to show integrated solution for print, web,
Under the theme "Brand & Community Publishing," WoodWing
(http://www.woodwing.com) will present cross-media publishing
solutions and strategies enabling publishers to manage their content,
their brands and the respective communities at the IFRA Expo, which
will be held Oct. 12-15 in Vienna, Austria.
"By modern technologies everybody has the power to publish," says
Erik Schut, president of WoodWing Software. "That is the reason why
professional publishers now face the devaluation of information. Many
of them are afraid of the future. But by implementing a modern
multi-channel publishing solution, the situation could also turn out
into a major chance by delivering information of proven journalistic
quality and by performing with virtuosity in the new world of
cross-media publishing. In that new world maintaining the publication
brand is a mission critical task." Schut is confident: "In the end
quality catches on - we all saw that in so many different markets."
Today it is...
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 2 delivers fixes, new
Microsoft Corp.'s Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU)
hsa released Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Service Pack 2 (SP2) -- a midcycle free update
designed to improve the Office 2008's speed,
stability and compatibility.
SP2 delivers requested features throughout the
suite as well as a new tool, Document Connection
for Mac, that helps improve access and browsing
to documents on SharePoint Products and
Technologies and Microsoft Office Live Workspace.
According to Mike Tedesco, senior product manager
for MacBU at Microsoft, highlights of the release
include:
° Two new highly requested features in Microsoft
PowerPoint 2008 for Mac: Custom Path Animation
(which adds the ability to author motion-path
animations; users previously could only play back
motion paths) and Default Theme (which lets users
define their default theme, including fonts,
color scheme and slide layouts);
° Increased speed in Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac
(launch and scroll times) as well as Microsoft
Excel 2008 for Mac with...
Combine PDFs for Mac OS X gets new preferences dialog
Monkeybread Software (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/)
has released version 4.4 of the application, Combine PDFs. The
upgrade inludes bug fixes and a new preferences dialog.
Combine PDFs is a utility that allows you to merge a PDF and image
into one PDF file. You can split a PDF file or create a new PDF file
with interleaved pages from two different PDF files. Options are
available to apply Quartz Filters, add encryption and metadata.
Combine PDFs requires Mac OS X 10.3.9. It costs US$30, but version
4.4 is a free update for registered users of version 4.x.
Tidy Up for Mac OS X updated to version 2.0
Hyberbolic Software
(http://www.hyperbolicsoftware.com) has released
Tidy Up! 2.0, 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 purportedly
has over 50 new features.
Among the key improvements are:
° A new Basic Search mode with over 90 predefined search types;
° EXIF information supported through new search
criteria and Smart Basket criteria;
° The ability to exclude any supported
applications (iTunes, iPhoto, Aperture and Mail)
from the search, allowing for identification of
items not included in their databases;
° Smart Basket capability to identify items
belonging to a particular album, playlist or
mailbox;
° Moved and trashed items may now be replaced with an alias or symbolic link;
° A new and improved interface, including
additional information displayed when selecting a
found item;
° New user manual.
Tidy Up 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") or
higher...
Ntractive unveils Elements CRM 2.0 for Mac OS X
Ntractive (http://www.ntractive.com) has updated Elements SBM, its
customer relationship management (CRM) software, to version 2.0
Starting today, Elements SBM will now be known as Elements CRM. And
in version 2.0, the overall interface has been improved with a new
look and feel which allows for easier navigation, improved workflow
and an enhanced user experience, says Justin Bartak, co-founder,
chief technical officer and chief designer.
Elements CRM 2.0's new features include: analytics charts, a set-up
wizard, PayPal integration, increased international support, asset
management and a panoramic sales overview. In addition to its
integration with AccountEdge, Elements CRM 2.0 now supports
Acclivity's FirstEdge financial software. "
Elements CRM 2.0 is now available for the suggested retail price of
US$69.95 per user per month. Elements CRM requires Mac OS X version
10.4.11, 10.5, or the upcoming 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). Internet access
is required.
The Retronyms release DopplerPad for the iPhone, iPod touch
The Retronyms have released the DopplerPad expressive touch
instrument for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available at the Apple
App Store (http://dopplerpad.com/itunes) at an introductory price of
US$9.99.
DopplerPad is a live performance music production application that
was inspired by tools such as the Korg Kaosscillator, Yamaha
Tenori-on, and DJ mixers. Synthesizers, samplers, and drum pads
combine with visual displays to create a portable instrument that's
purportedly still intuitive enough for recreational use.
DopplerPad's interface imitates the standard DJ setup of a mixer with
turntables on either side, but replaces the turntables with
music-producing touchpads. The app launches to the mixer, where the
user can access the two touchpads, their playback controls, a
crossfader, and a loop bank that stores up to 14 loops.
The framework for a loop on one of DopplerPad's velocity-sensitive
touchpads begins by adjusting the tempo and number of beats.
Thirty-seven instruments are...
macProVideo.com launches new Online Tutorial Library
macProVideo.com (http://www.macProVideo.com), a tutorial-video
vendor, has launched a new Online Tutorial Library. In addition to
being able to download HD tutorials to your computer, macProVideo.com
now lets you to stream all tutorials directly to your computer
through a web browser.
For US$25 a month, the new subscription-based Online Tutorial Library
provides unlimited access to all of macProVideo.com's software
training, including over 110 tutorial programs covering Final Cut
Studio, Logic Studio, Adobe CS4, and more.
The Online Tutorial Library is accessed through an integrated,
browser-based tutorial player called N.E.D.web (Nonlinear Educating
Device for Web Browsers). N.E.D.web looks and functions like the
company's N.E.D. desktop tutorial player, allowing you to browse the
entire library to find and play tutorials of interest. If you have
questions while you are learning, you can also use N.E.D.web to
access user forums and get answers.
CinemaView HD TV, data displays for Macs announced
Collins America (http://www.cinemaview.com) has announced a group of
display and TV products engineered to radically expand the
capabilities of the Mac. The new products include 24-inch and 47-inch
HD LCD displays, both with native Mini DisplayPort connections, and a
full featured headless TV system with full HD TV features, as well as
Mini DisplayPort connections both in and out.
The folks at Collins America say they believe "that tomorrow's
graphics and video experiences simply are not going to be the same as
yesterday's, and that Apple will continue to lead and define the path
forward for consumer video entertainment." With Apple's
implementation of Mini DisplayPort connectors on its computers, and
with HDMI on its Apple TV, these two interfaces define the future of
Apple-centric video, they add.
The two new CinemaView displays have the 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio
and 1920x1080 resolution that's well suited for viewing either
movies, HD TV, or data. The 24-inch CinemaView routes...
Markzware updates PUB2ID for InDesign CS3, CS4
Markzware (http://www.markzware.com), a developer of data extraction
and conversion software and inventor of preflighting, has released an
upgrade (version 2.10) of its PUB2ID conversion tool for InDesign CS3
and CS4. PUB2ID v2 (Microsoft Publisher to Adobe InDesign) is a
plug-in that enables users to convert native-application Microsoft
Publisher files (MS Publisher versions 2002 through 2007) to Adobe
InDesign while preserving the content, as well as the styles and
formatting.
The Adobe InDesign user simply clicks on File in the toolbar, then
Open, and selects the Microsoft Publisher file for conversion. With
version 2.10 grouped items in Publisher remain grouped in InDesign.
Text wrap around an image works more consistently. Image scaling
issues are resolved preserving the original scaling in InDesign. And
Pantone names are preserved as are custom RGB and CMYK values and
tint values
Markzware's PUB2ID v2 is available from Software House International
(SHI), Software Spectrum,...
Native Instruments Releases Kontakt 3.5 with extended memory
Native Instruments has released Kontakt 3.5
(http://www.native-instruments.com/Kontakt35.info), a free update for
its software sampler. The new version fully utilizes the capabilities
of today's computer systems to overcome existing performance
barriers, and includes many improvements that make Kontakt even more
powerful and convenient, according to the folks at NI.
At the heart of Kontakt 3.5 is a new sample engine with capabilities
for sophisticated orchestral scoring and similar complex projects. On
the Mac, Kontakt 3.5 introduces the new "Kontakt Memory Server,"
which can make use of up to 32GB of RAM on Mac OS X 10.4 and beyond.
Kontakt 3.5 also uses a new "zero-memory" DFD technology for disc
streaming with a reduced memory footprint. Multiprocessor support now
enables additional performance benefits on modern multi-core and
multiprocessor setups.
To better accommodate its arsenal of third-party instrument content,
the new Kontakt version displays all installed libraries and...
Stellar Novell evolves into Stellar Phoenix Novell
Stellar Information Systems Limited ( http://www.stellarinfo.com), a
provider of data recovery software, data recovery services and data
protection solutions, has launched an updated and improved version of
its Novell (NWFS) recovery software as Stellar Phoenix Novell (NWFS)
Data Recovery 3.0. It now features a variety of customizable options
for diverse Novell users.
"While Novell serves as the reliable back-end Server and the
networking solution for enterprises, certain elements can pose data
loss risks. The updated Stellar Phoenix Novell (NWFS) Data Recovery
v3.0 software addresses users' demands of a powerful and technically
easier tool" says Sunil Chandna, Stellar Information Systems CEO.
"The new features streamline the recovery process and also cut down
the unnecessary downtime while recovering lost data. The software
encompasses added features like disk imaging, data recovery on FTP
Server, compressed files marking and recovering data in archive mode,
making it a true data...
iLuv debuts new earphones for the iPhone 3GS, iPod
iLuv (http://www.i-luv.com) has debuted the iEP515 Premium Earphones
and the iEP315 In-ear Earphones with microphone remote. They work
with the iPhone 3GS and the iPod.
The earphones feature drivers that create a balance of high and low
frequencies for superior sound and a light, comfortable, sound
isolating design with built in hands free iPhone and iPod
functionality control, according to the folks at iLuv. The iEP515
earphones will be available in August at a manufacturer's estimated
price of US$59.99 and the iEP315 earphones for $29.99.
The iEP515 earphones give you iPhone and iPod control with the option
to record voice memos and answer or make calls with the built-in mic.
The iEP515s also feature a VoiceOver function that allows you to hear
the title and artist of the song and allows you to move between
playlists for the new iPod shuffle. The iEP515 earphones include
small, medium and large ear tips for the perfect fit and are
compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd...
Salling updates software to sync iTunes with mobile devices
Salling Software AB has updated Salling Media Sync, an application
that synchronizes playlists, music, and podcasts in iTunes onto
mobile devices from Sony, Nokia and Sony Ericsson. The new version
supports Palm's Pre smartphone, and includes the ability to also sync
photos, letting users to bring their favorite photo albums with them.
"There are a lot of frustrated phone owners out there who love
iTunes, but can't easily get their tracks onto their non-Apple
device," says Salling Software President Jonas Salling. "With Salling
Media Sync, they don't have to choose between their phone and iTunes:
they can use both, together, seamlessly. And it's free for basic use,
with no track limit, no playlist limit, and no expiration--ever."
Once the phone is connected to a USB port, the users select the
playlists and podcasts they want on the device. Salling Media Sync
not only uploads the music tracks and podcast episodes, but also
replicates each actual playlist on the device and -- on devices...
Workamajig releases revamped CRM module, more
Workamajig (http://www.Workamajig.com), an integrated software for ad
agencies and others in the creative and design industries, has
released version 10.0.2.7 of its self-titled software, with a
revamped CRM module, and improvements for Mac OS X 10.5.7
("Leopard"). Also included are the links to the Strata Media Buying
software's Interactive module, which was released back in April.
The revamped CRM module is currently being rolled out in phases
across the 20,000-plus user-base, which among other enhancements
allows clients to arrange their leads and contacts in a variety of
lists for direct mail and email marketing efforts, says Ron Ause,
Workamajig's director of marketing.
With the Strata interface, users enter their Interactive plan into
the Strata media buying software, and Workamajig's interface sends
the information over as insertion orders in Workamajig's integrated
software. References to projects, tasks, etc. are all taken care of
with one entry into the Strata system, so...
Sync'Em for Mac OS X update adds Meeting Agent feature
Derman Enterprises has released Sync'Em 1.3.2
(http://www.syncem.com), an update of the sync hub for Macs. The
upgrade adds a Meeting Agent to check Exchange for meeting invites
and responses and respond directly via Exchange.
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 1.3.2 is a free update
for registered users.
SyncMate 2.0 is released
Global software development company Eltima Software has released
SyncMate 2.0 (http://www.sync-mac.com/), software for multiple sync,
which simplifies the process of all data synchronization between Mac
and Windows Mobile devices, other Mac computers, Nokia S40 phones and
online accounts.
SyncMate is offered at two versions, Free and Expert, and provides
all users with even more synchronization possibilities than before.
SyncMate Free Edition enables you to sync Address Book and iCal
entries in your Mac with their analogues in supported devices and
back up these data to Online Storage Account. Google Contacts and
Google Calendar synchronization is also available.
Additionally to sync features, SyncMate Free Edition provides you
with opportunity to read your SMS right from Mac OS X computer, share
Internet between Mac and Windows Mobile devices and visually analyze
detailed information of the Windows Mobile devices connected (battery
state or memory usage).
SyncMate Expert Edition...
Dopplr Social Atlas launched on the iPhone
Dopplr (http://www.dopplr.com), an online service for smart travel,
today announced the launch of Dopplr -- The Social Atlas, a free
iPhone application available at the Apple App Store.
Wherever you are, you can use it to find nearby recommended places to
eat, stay and explore. If you make new discoveries of your own, you
can add them to the Social Atlas with a few taps of your finger.
Every new addition helps to expand the Social Atlas, which is
starting small but growing rapidly with the input from Dopplr
travellers using their mobile devices, says Marko Ahtisaari, Dopplr
CEO.
You don't even need an account at Dopplr.com to use the app. The
built-in directory of city tips and advice works for everyone. But if
you do have a Dopplr account, the application offers a social
location-based experience. You can keep in touch with your fellow
travelers, find out what city and time zone they are in, and what
future trips they have planned. You can view your own planned trips,
and find co-...
CoSoSys releases My Endpoint Protector for the Mac
CoSoSys has released My Endpoint Protector for
Mac. This device control and data loss prevention
service for Mac users and network administrators
offers the ability to proactively manage device
control use and prevent data theft, data loss and
data leakage.
It enables centralized device management for
networks with Mac OS X and Windows (XP, Vista, 7)
computers. My Endpoint Protector for Mac allows
system administrators to proactively manage
device use for a safe and secure working
environment with portable devices. It helps
companies:
° Monitor, control or block the use of portable
USB, Firewire devices and CD/DVD use;
° Centrally manage all protected Macs and PCs online;
° Grant granular permissions to specific USB storage devices;
° Save time by requiring no server installation (Software as a Service model);
° Enforce offline protection when computers aren't connected to the Internet.
My Endpoint Protector is available as a
subscription service, with introductory prices as
low as...
MEDL Mobile offers free iPhone solution: Doodle Chat
MEDL Mobile (http://www.medlmobile.com), which specializes in mobile
application development, is making their photo and drawing chat app,
Doodle Chat, free for all iPhone and iTouch users. Doodle Chat allows
users to communicate by doodling messages back and forth, by sending
photos, drawing on photos, adding captions, and more.
"The new Apple 3.0 iPhone Operating System supports image-based MMS
chatting, but AT&T has delayed it here in the U.S.," says MEDL Mobile
co-founder Dave Swartz. "So we decided to make Doodle Chat free to
fill the gap. Besides, it's a whole lot better."
Griffin Technology releases iFM Radio Browser for iPhone OS 3.0
Griffin Technology has released iFM Radio Browser
(http://www.ifmapp.com) for the Phone OS 3.0. It's a free download at
the Apple App Store.
The application, Griffin's first for the new OS, is designed to take
full advantage of the platform's improved speed and performance. iFM
Radio Browser connects users with radio through a real-time media
browser interface.
iFM Radio Browser, in the spirit of a cross-platform web browser, can
work alongside any FM radio, whether in the car or in the home, and
brings an interactive radio experience to iPhone and iPod touch,
according to Paul Griffin, founder and CEO of Griffin Technology. The
application connects to real-time data, provided by Mediaguide, to
display a list of local FM radio stations within the US, as well as
the artists currently playing on them, going beyond both RDS and
satellite radio programming guides.
Tapping a station in the list allows users to view song title, album
art, artist biography, and upcoming concert events. iFM...
Mark/Space announces sync support for BlackBerry Tour 9630
Mark/Space has announced the Mac version of The Missing Sync for
BlackBerry, which provides support for synchronizing contacts,
calendars, notes, photos, music and more between a Mac and the new
BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone.
The Missing Sync works with applications Mac users already know and
use to transfer and sync information and media files between their
Mac and BlackBerry smartphone: Address Book, Microsoft Entourage,
iCal, iTunes and iPhoto.
Mark/Space Proximity Sync technology can sync a Mac with a Tour via
Bluetooth. Sync happens automatically and wirelessly whenever the
Tour is near the Mac. It works even when the Tour is in a bag or
jacket pocket.
The Missing Sync for BlackBerry is available for the Mac as an
electronic download from the Mark/Space online store
(http://www.markspace.com/blackberry ) for US$39.95. Owners of any
Mark/Space product can crossgrade to The Missing Sync for BlackBerry
for USD $29.95.
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EZ Dupe introduces Disk Lok Duplication Systems
EZ Dupe (http://www.ezdupe.com) has introduced new Disk Lok
duplication systems. They're designed to prevent unauthorized copying
of DVD video material. The new systems embed copy-protection onto
target discs during the duplication process.
This proprietary technology provides layers of protection to
videographers, law enforcement, defense contractors, government and
others wishing to conserve the availability of the original material,
according to EZ Dupe Vice President Howard Kopelson. Also packed into
the Disk Lok is the ability to lock out the duplicated material from
being played on computers.
Kopelson says that these systems create a whole new business category
for replicators, and camera retailers can now protect a major revenue
stream for their videographer patrons. The Disk Lok incorporates the
new SATA technology. Also every Disk Lok unit performs as a standard
DVD and CD duplication system.
EZ Dupe will additionally support Disk Lok with a two-year limited
warranty and an...
'Legal Guide for iPhone Developers' available as free...
Danielson Legal LLC, a boston-based intellectual property and
technology law firm, has announced the publication of a "Legal Guide
for iPhone Developers," which is available as a free download
(http://www.danielsonlegal.com/blog/2009/07/14/iphone-developer-legal-guide/).
The guide covers basic intellectual property legal issues of
relevance to those who are developing or thinking of developing apps
for the iPhone or iPod Touch and covers trademark, copyright, and
licensing issues. Author of the guide, Miguel Danielson, is a
longtime Mac fanatic, having previously co-founded the sites
OSXGuide.com and MacJams.com, and represents numerous software
developers publishing on the iPhone and other platforms.
TextExpander gets ready for Snow Leopard
SmileOnMyMac (http://www.smileonmymac.com) has updated TextExpander,
a Mac OS X utility that lets users define abbreviations for
frequently-used text strings and images, to version 2.6.3. The
upgrade can sort snippets by user-assigned label.
The new release also fixes dead key handling and can now use certain
characters with accent marks or Polyphonic Greek characters as
abbreviations, for example. In addition, improvements have been made
in preparation for Snow Leopard.
With TextExpander, users can define abbreviations for frequently-used
text strings and images, also known as snippets. When an abbreviation
is typed, it expands automatically to the full snippet.
The cost is US$29.95 for a single user license or $44.95 for a
five-pack family license. A 30-day fully-functioning demo of
TextExpander can be downloaded at the SmileOnMyMac web site.
TextExpander 2.6.3 is a free update for registered users of
TextExpander 1.x and 2.x.
BOH the game is Mac compatible
BOH (http://www.bohthegame.com/) has released a self-titled game
that's Mac OS X compatible. It's available on a CD-ROM in a DVD box
along with a 24-page, full-color, English manual for approximately
US$18. A downloadable version is available for approximately $15.
Here's how the game is describe: "BOH is an original, retro-flavoured
game of exploration and action. You move in claustrophobic,
traps-packed, mind-boggling battlefields searching for the Evil
Masters, who throw countless enemies at you until you discover and
face them in the final battle. Although your quests are made slightly
less hard by the bonuses and power-ups scattered all around, carrying
out the missions demands lots of concentration and quick reflexes."
New missions can be added any time, and you can even create your own.
BOH has several customizable aspects to it.
Eye Scream Factory launches DVD template theme sets
Eye Scream Factory, the Boston-based creative team providing
automation design templates and royalty-free content for media
hobbyists and professionals, today announced the availability of new
DVD Template Theme Sets.
Each DVD Template Theme Set includes main and chapter DVD menu
templates in HD, NTSC, PAL, and DV along with matching disc labels,
case inserts, and background images. Users can easily create new
looks and styles by adjusting colors, changing text, and moving
layers. Templates are provided as layered Adobe Photoshop files.
Background images are provided as .JPGs.
Three DVD Template Theme Sets are available immediately: * Corporate:
60 templates and 25 background images including Corporate City,
Looking Up, Numbers, Pie Chart, and World Map.
* School: 60 templates and 25 background images including Chalkboard,
First Day, Graduation Silhouette, School Sign, and School Subjects.
* Sports: 60 templates and 25 background images including Baseball
Swing, Basketball City,...
Sonar file security monitor now Leopard compatible
Matterform Media (http://www.matterform.com) has released version 2.0
of Sonar, a real-time file-security monitor for the Mac. The update
is now compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and is expected to
work just fine with the upcoming Snow Leopard.
Sonar is a utility that displays real-time information about changes
made to a user's hard drive. It can be used in monitoring untrusted
applications downloaded from the internet and for debugging system
slow-downs caused by runaway applications that write too frequently
to the disk.
Licensed users of previous Sonar versions can download and use Sonar
2.0 at no cost. New licenses are available for purchase for US$17.95.
Geographic Imager 2.5 for Adobe Photoshop announced
Avenza Systems (http://www.avenza.com) has
updated Geographic Imager, software that adds
geospatial functionality to Adobe Photoshop, to
version 2.5. It adds support for several new
spatial image formats including ECW, MrSID and
DEM.
Geographic Imager enhances the Photoshop imaging
environment by adding tools and technology to
support the import, edit, manipulation and export
of geospatial images such as aerial and satellite
imagery. In addition to allowing the use of
Photoshop and its powerful native imaging
functions such as cropping, transparencies,
individual pixel editing and brightness/contrast
control, Geographic Imager adds the ability to
import and recognize GeoTIFFs and other
referenced raster formats, automatically mosaic
and tile images, reproject and transform images,
geo-reference images based on ground control
points and re-export images with all spatial
information intact.
Version 2.5 adds:
° Import support for the following DEM formats:
Arc/Info ASCII Grid &...
Ringtone Studio for the iPhone updated to version 2.0
The two brothers behind the PocketMac brand of
Mac tools have announced RingtoneStudio 2.0
(http://www.CreateiPhoneRingtones.com/) for the
iPhone. It provides a way to create iPhone
ringtones.
Tim Goggin, vice president of Sales & Marketing
says RingtoneStudio 2.0 was designed to produce
an unlimited quantity of ringtones "without
having to pay Apple's 99 cent-per-ringtone fee."
It creates ringtones from any unprotected music
format or from a variety of QuickTime-friendly
video formats.
Version 2.0 includes:
° Visual sound editing -- now users can visually
edit ringtones by looking at the actual waveform
of the sounds being played in realtime, with a
zoom of up to 16x;
° Volume control -- users can now boost the
volume of any song or clip, with full undo;
° The ability to ad fade-in/fade-out to any ringtone;
° Compatibility/integration with QuickTime Pro.
Copy and the ability to paste sounds between RTS
and QuickTime or QuickTime Pro;
° Better integration of video and waveform...
Aleratec launches inkJet Duplicator Grade Blu-Ray media
Aleratec (http://www.aleratec.com) -- a developer and manufacturer of
solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD CD, duplicating, and
DVD/CD publishing markets -- has announced today the availability of
White InkJet Printable, high performance, Duplicator Grade BD-R 4x
Blu-ray media. Aleratec Duplicator Grade media is optimized for use
in demanding professional duplication applications, according to
Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO.
"Not only is it high performance and duplicator grade, it has a white
inkjet printable surface that allows printing on the hub of the
discs," he says. "It is optimized for use with the Aleratec RoboJet
inkjet printers that produce superior, professional quality, high
resolution, labels in brilliant colors."
The InkJet Printable BD-R 4x media is available in 25 packs for
US$209.99. White InkJet Printable BD-R 4x Duplicator Grade Media is
the recommended inkjet printable BD-R media for use with Aleratec
BD-R duplicators and robotic inkjet...
HSC Edit for Aperture adds new modules
Human Software (http://www.humansoftware.com) has updated HSC Edit
for Aperture (Apple's software for pro photographers) to version
1.7.8. HSC Edit is an edit plug-in to Apple Aperture that offers more
than 4,000 effects to apply on one or a set of images.
Version 1.7.8 is now made of 17 modules that can be purchased
separately or as a whole. HSC Edit also now features high quality
image resizing without leaving Aperture.
HSC Edit 1.7.5 is available for download at US$79.95 per module,
$39.95 for the Multi-Curves module and $49.95 for the image enhancer
-- or $299.95 as a bundle.
Primera announces SDK for Mac
Primera Technology, a manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray disc
publishers, announced today its PTBurn software developer's kit
(SDK) for Mac. This comprehensive SDK can be used with any of
Primera's Bravo-series Disc Publishers. Bravo Disc Publishers
automate the process of burning and printing CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray
Discs.
The PTBurn SDK for Mac: burns and prints natively on Mac OS X 10.5 or
higher; includes a bundled print layout application that allows
merged text and other data; comes with a native Mac frameworks that
can be linked in to new or existing Mac applications; and includes a
source code for a fully functional Cocoa-based burn and print
application is included.
"Mac users represent a large and growing segment of our customer
base," says Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and
marketing. "The availability of a Mac SDK further strengthens our
commitment to the Mac development community. Our SDK provides all the
tools necessary for developers to support our...
OWC upgrade installation videos now cover entire MacBook, MacBook
Other World Computing (OWC) has completed its series of free,
step-by-step online installation videos for all available upgrades
for MacBook and MacBook Pro machines.
Now owners of the earliest 2006 models to the latest 2009 "Unibody"
machines can purportedly upgrade memory, hard drive and/or optical
drive components in as little as 10 minutes for greater performance
over factory configurations. The OWC series of free online upgrade
installation videos for MacBook and MacBook Pro models are rated from
an "Easy" to "Straightforward." The complete series of installation
videos for MacBook and MacBook Pros, as well as videos for Mac tower,
desktop, and iPod battery installs is available at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/
Playrix launches Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey for Mac OS X
Playrix Entertainment (http://www.playrix.com ) has released Fishdom
H2O: Hidden Odyssey for the Mac The Universal Binary game runs on Mac
OS 10.4 and late.
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey released in April 2009 skyrocketed to the
top of the charts on the major gaming portals receiving multiple
staff and editor picks, spectacular user ratings and favorable
reviews.
"We are very excited to bring Playrix's first hidden object game to
the Mac audience," said Igor Bukhman, Playrix's Co-Founder &
President, Products. "With multi-platform strategy being our focal
point, we are eager to deliver Playrix fun to the Mac devotees and we
hope they will immensely enjoy our brand-new title."
A smooth combination of hidden object and sim, Fishdom H2O: Hidden
Odyssey takes players to the bottom of the sea to collect numerous
hidden items to earn cash and build up their dream aquarium.
Apple App Store downloads top 1.5 billion in first year
Apple (http://www.apple.com) today announced that customers have
downloaded more than 1.5 billion applications in just one year from
its revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the
world. The App Store is also growing at an incredible pace with more
than 65,000 apps and more than 100,000 developers in the iPhone
Developer Program.
"The App Store is like nothing the industry has ever seen before in
both scale and quality," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With 1.5
billion apps downloaded, it is going to be very hard for others to
catch up."
The revolutionary App Store has more than 65,000 apps available to
consumers in 77 countries, allowing developers to reach tens of
millions of iPhone and iPod touch users around the world. The App
Store works with both iPod touch and iPhone including the new iPhone
3GS, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. Apple has shipped over 40
million of these devices that run apps from the App Store.
Ergonis Software releases SharewarePublisher 1.1 for Mac OS X
Ergonis Software (http://www.ergonis.com ) has announced the release
and immediate availability of SharewarePublisher 1.1, an improved
version of their new software submission tool and assistant for Mac
OS X. The new version adds a new feature to automatically copy the
product's category from the submission form to the SharewarePublisher
database and delivers a number of other improvements and fixes.
Developed specifically for shareware developers, vendors and media
specialists alike, SharewarePublisher helps to semi-automatically
submit software products to leading software listing sites and
repositories. Developers can submit to 100+ sites within just a few
hours, which would otherwise take several days.
A native Cocoa application, SharewarePublisher ships with almost 200
pre-configured shareware sites (about 100 of them carrying Mac
software titles), with carefully hand-tuned ratings/priorities. It
provides functions to autolocate the listing and submission page for
a product on...
Softpress releases Freeway 5.4, which includes an updated CSS
Softpress Systems (http://www.softpress.com) has launched version 5.4
of Freeway, its web site design software. This latest update features
an extended CSS menu creation tool and an AddThis social bookmarking
Action. It also includes several other enhancements and bug fixes.
Freeway 5.4 is a free download for all registered owners of Freeway
5. For new uses, Freeway 5 Pro is US$249, and Freeway 5 Express is
$79. Currently, Softpress is offering a special deal aimed at small
businesses.
For a limited time, you can buy a full-priced copy of Freeway and get
a gift certificate for Amazon.com. The company also offers student,
senior and non-profit discounts. Go to the Softpress web site for
details.
Insider releases Smasher 1.7 preventive maintenance utility
Insider Software, the makers of FontAgent Pro, today announced the
immediate availability of Smasher( version 1.7, the automatic,
preventive maintenance utility for Macintosh applications. Version
1.7 improves support for Adobe Creative Suite 4, QuarkXPress 8 and
Microsoft Office 2008, and adds performance enhancements to the
utility. Smasher works unattended to eliminate corruption to font
caches and temporary files, the #1 cause of font-related problems and
workflow interruptions.
Comprehensive OS and Application Maintenance
With release 1.7, Smasher for Mac OS X now clears font caches as well
as temporary files and preferences for: Adobe Creative Suite 2, 3 and
4; QuarkXPress 6, 6.5, 7 and 8; Microsoft Office X, 2005 and 2008;
CUPS print spools; Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 (Tiger, Panther and
Leopard).
Smasher eliminates common font problems such as garbled text,
erroneous font substitutions, fonts not appearing in application
menus, printing problems and font-related crashes....
LaserSoft updates SilverFast
LaserSoft Imaging has released SilverFast 6.6.1
(http://www.silverfast.com/highlights/hdri/en.html), an update of the
software for generating perfect raw data from photos and slides.
In order to generate perfect digital RAW data scanned from your
originals, LaserSoft Imaging has developed a new 64 bit HDRi format
for SilverFast 6.6.1 which not only contains complete image data but
also has embedded the dust and scratch information from the scanner's
infrared channel. This new format is the best way to protect your
precious memories against destruction, loss or fading!
The 64 bit HDRi file serves as a starting point for all further image
editing steps - regardless when, where and how. Other approaches
process dust and scratch removal during the scan process itself,
without any possibility to control or influence the process
afterwards.
In any case, this can lead to final loss of fine image details
without the user ever noticing.
The new 64 bit HDRi format from LaserSoft Imaging...
eBook designed to teach iPhone developers about marketing
A new eBook from Charles Rose, a programmer and author, was written
to help iPhone app developers market their solutions: "Secrets Of
iPhone App Marketing: How To Get Your App Noticed & Increase Your
Sales."
Rose has been a programmer and technical writer since 1983. The
author of two books for programmers in the 90s, Rose sold his
start-up dot.com business to Digital River in 1999. He enrolled in
the iPhone Developer program in January 2009, and downloaded the
iPhone SDK (software development kit).
It became immediately apparent to Rose that he was going to need more
than an exceptional app to be noticed among the growing pool of
existing applications. He says when he looked online for iPhone app
marketing resources, he came up short. It was this lack of
information that motivated Rose to create his own resource.
The purpose of "Secrets Of iPhone App Marketing: How To Get Your App
Noticed & Increase Your Sales" is to teach App Developers the
importance of a strong...
RadTech announces ClearCal Anti-Glare Film for glossy displays
RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has announced the ClearCal
Anti-Glare Film for glossy displays. It purportedly improves the
viewability of glossy glass displays when used in brightly lit or
outdoor environments.
ClearCal films combine a tempered two-mil matte finished,
anti-reflection layer, permanently laminated to a three-mil flexible
transparent base. A blemish-healing siliconized adhesive provides an
optically-correct, yet removable bond that conceals existing surface
defects like abrasions and scratches.
The siliconized adhesive is permanently bonded to the base layer and
will never leave any residue behind if later removed, according to
the folks at RadTech. It's available in sizes for the 13-inch
MacBook/MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac and 24-inch
Apple Cinema Display. Unfortunately, there's no pricing info on the
RadTech web site.
The Plugin Site releases version 2 of Plugin Galaxy for Mac OS X
The Plugin Site (http://www.thepluginsite.com) has released version 2
of Plugin Galaxy for Mac OS X. Plugin Galaxy 2 is a plug-in for
creating special effects and enhancing images with the help of more
than 160 basic effects.
It works in various graphics applications including Photoshop,
Photoshop Elements, Fireworks, Photoline, GraphicConverter and
Illustrator. It supports 8bit and 16bit RGB and grayscale images.
Version 2 of Plugin Galaxy is now available as an Universal Binary
that runts natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It offers all
effects in a new resizable dialog and renders more than two times
faster. The new Layers and Blend features lets you apply multiple
effects to the image in one session and create effect combinations
that the folks at The PluginSite say weren't possible before. The new
batch processing option applies the same effect to hundreds of images
with a few clicks. Saving and opening filter settings as preset files
is now supported, too.
Ten new effects...
Navicat Bundle: Mac Admin for MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL
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connections established to different database types, Navicat Premium
supports data transfer between MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL. It supports
most of the features in MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL including Stored
Procedure, Event, Trigger,...
Spiderweb Software announces Avernum 6 for Mac and Windows...
Spiderweb Software has announced the upcoming release of Avernum 6
(http://www.avernum.com/avernum6/index.html), the final game in the
Avernum series. Avernum 6 is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous
series of caves far below the surface of the world.
Here's how the game is described: "Travel into the strange
subterranean land of Avernum, full of dungeons, labyrinths, and
constant warfare. Avernum is a world underground. It is a nation of
people living in an enormous warren of tunnels and caverns, far below
the surface of the world. Once a prison colony for rebels and thugs,
it is now a wild frontier, full of adventurous souls looking for
wealth, fame, and magical power.
"And then the Blight came. Almost overnight, the mushrooms Avernum
needed to feed itself withered and died. Then the denizens of the low
tunnels, the savage, reptilian Slithzerikai, emerged. Sensing
weakness, they struck, destroying much of a weakened Avernum and
creating waves of hungry, desperate refugees.
This...
Freeway Roadshow to continue with California Events
SoftPress's Freeway 5 will be featured at a pair of Los Angeles-area
events followed by a presentation at the North Coast Mac User Group.
First up will be a presentation for the Los Angeles chapter of the
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) on Thursday, July 16.
Next up is the Digital Actor Workshop, a special event for actors
looking to improve their online presence on Sunday, July 19. The tour
will conclude with a presentation to the NCMUG on Tuesday, July 2.
"We are excited to participate in these events," says Ian Schray, US
marketing manager for Softpress. "It will be a pleasure to return our
popular Freeway Roadshow to California."
Freeway is a line of web design products. Freeway 5 Pro and Freeway 5
Express are both available for purchase and immediate electronic
delivery directly from the Softpress Store.
Full versions of Freeway 5 Pro can be purchased for US$249, and
Freeway 5 Express for $79. Upgrades from Freeway 4 Pro to Freeway 5
Pro are $99, upgrades from...
Trans introduces Pro Sleds for Mac Pros
Trans International, a company known for "maximizing Macs," has
announced the availability of the Pro Sled
(http://www.transintl.com/store/prosled.cfm) -- Mac Pro hard disk
drive sleds -- for 3.5-inch and 2.5"-inch SATA/SAS and SSD hard
drives.
The Pro Sled gives you the capability of unlimited swappable drives
for your Mac Pro. Drives can be assigned and labeled for different
clients, projects or backup. In a high volume professional setting,
power users need more drives ready for easy replacement that can save
time and avoid misplaced data.
These drives once mounted on Pro Sled will plug directly into the Mac
Pro. No power or data cables are required. They're available with
different options; contact Trans for pricing.
QNAP upgrades capabilities of Turbo NAS servers
QNAP Systems has announced an upgrade to the NAS management software
that powers its Turbo NAS lineup of NAS servers.
Version 3.1 of the NAS management software, embedded as firmware,
adds new features including virtual disk support (up to eight virtual
disks via iSCSI expansion over the network), exclusive QNAP RAID
Recovery that can recover a degraded or inactive RAID 1, 5, or 6 due
to unintentional removal of drives. Network Discovery Services are
enhanced with new Bonjour support offering zero-configuration
networking for HTTP, SAMBA, FTP, AFP, and SSH based networks, and
full UPnP support.
Other new features of the 3.1 firmware include EXT4 support for large
volumes and file sizes, SNMP support, and bitmap support for faster
rebuilding of RAID volume after a crash or adding/removing a drive.
The new 3.1 NAS management firmware ushers in a y new AJAX-based user
interface that allows NAS configuration via a web interface.
The new UI supports Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari (...
Zensify releases 'lifestream' app for the iPhone, iPod...
Zensify (http://www.zensify.com) has released an application for the
iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to aggregate, update, search
and discover information across multiple social networks and web
services.
Zensify aggregates all your social networks into a single feed, which
allows you to discover the trends and information across your entire
social graph. A multi-functional product, Zensify enhances the social
network "power-user" experience, by combining updates from the
following services into one news feed: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
Flickr, Digg, Delicious, Photobucket and 12seconds.
A social network aggregator, Zensify allows you to simultaneously
update both Twitter and Facebook. It allows you to share videos,
pictures and music across your entire social graph, making it a
"lifestreaming" solution, according to the folks at Zensify. A
built-in web browser enables the viewing of web sites and integrated
video playback is available without leaving the application.
Zensify...
