Unmarked Software has updated TextSoap (http://www.unmarked.com/textsoap/) -- a Mac OS X utility for cleaning out the extraneous forwarding marks, invisible characters, and formatting that you often find in e-mails and long documents-- to version 6.0. The upgrade sports a new user interface and a new custom cleaner editor. The cleaner palette is now integrated into each window as a drawer. The word count palette similarly integrated into each editor window, providing dynamic word count for the entire document or just the selected text. The editor also adds support for text zooming to improve handling of smaller sized text. TextSoap 6 includes a new custom cleaner editor to allow users to define their own text processing solutions. The new editor provides a single window interface, with easy access to all the tools needed to build a custom cleaner. The new editor features a number of new improvements. TextSoap 6 is Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It...

Griffin Technology has announced that Wave, its best selling case for iPhone, has been updated and redesigned to fit the new iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G and iPod classic 80/120GB. The new Wave features the same wave-shaped contours that overlap and interlock on the original iPhone version, modified with the double-helix design now on the front and back of the case. Wave for iPod features Griffin's trademark EasyDock design; you simply slip off the case bottom to charge and sync, with no need to remove your iPod from its case. Wave with EasyDock allows access to the dock connector, headphone port and hold switch. The form-fitting case protects with durable polycarbonate at all corners and includes a full-coverage static-peel screen protector and premium cleaning cloth. Wave is available individually and in Mix & Match 2-packs for those who wish to customize the case. Griffin's new Wave for iPod is now available at major retailers and will soon be available on Griffin's website, www...

Booq (http://www.booqbags.com) has announced the addition of Taipan skin, a line of compact and durable neoprene sleeves to fit Apple's new MacBooks. With the cases, 3mm neoprene is hand-sewn to fit your laptop like snake skin. The Taipan sports contrasting colors, accent stitching, non-scratch jersey trim, top-of-the-line YKK zippers, and a five-year warranty. The sleeves are US$29.95.

New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design Industry's Greenest Notebooks CUPERTINO, California--October 14, 2008--Apple today unveiled an all new MacBook family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable. The new MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro both have a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, resulting in thinner, more durable and incredibly beautiful designs. In addition, every member of the new MacBook family includes state of the art NVIDIA graphics, brilliant instant-on LED-backlit displays and new large glass Multi-Touch trackpads that offer almost 40 percent more tracking area and support more Multi-Touch gestures. The entire new MacBook family meets stringent Energy Star 4.0, EPEAT Gold and RoHS environmental standards, and leads the industry in the elimination...

Grantwood Technology (http://www.grantwoodtechnology.com/macvelope) has released the MacVelope, a laptop sleeve designed specifically for the MacBook Air, and also the MacVelope Companion Bag. Designed to mimic a standard interoffice mail envelope, the MacVelope has durable, manila-colored vinyl on the outside and black ballstic nylon on the inside, along with a Velcro closure and red string for added effect. Customers can place the MacVelope into the lightweight Companion Bag, along with such accessories as the External MacBook Air SuperDrive, MagSafe Power Adapter, Ethernet cables, etc. When traveling, they can slide the Companion Bag over the handle of wheeled suitcases, or simply over their shoulder using the included shoulder strap. Three zippered compartments provide organization room. The MacVelope retails for US$24.99. The MacVelope Companion Bag retails for $29.99. The MacVelope and MacVelope Companion Bag can be purchased together for $49.99 .

Faber Acoustical (http://www.faberacoustical.com/) has introduced version 2 of its flagship product, Electroacoustics Toolbox. Electroacoustics Toolbox brings tools to the Mac for multi-channel, audio-band data acquisition and real-time analysis of electrical and acoustical signals and systems. The Toolbox's interface now provides more efficient on and offscreen drawing, improved signal selection, and new mouse cursors for more intuitive interaction with 2D and 3D data plots, according to the folks at Faber Acoustical. Several of the analysis tools have been enhanced, as well. The new Sound Level Meter makes it easier to calibrate a measurement microphone and the Meter Bridge behaves much more like a multi-channel version of the Sound Level Meter. Also new is support for Audio Unit generator and effects processor plug-ins within the Signal Generator tool. Electroacoustics Toolbox 2 costs US$499. Licensed users of previous versions of Electroacoustics Toolbox can upgrade to version 2...

The OpenOffice.org Community has released OpenOffice.org 3.0. The third major update of the productivity suite now runs natively on the Mac OS X platform. With this release the basic components -- which include word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, formula and database capabilities -- can be supplemented by extensions downloaded from the OpenOffice.org extensions repository. According to Louis Suárez-Potts, community manager of OpenOffice.org, OpenOffice.org 3.0 naturally has a fresh look, with a new start center, new splash screen, new icons, and a host of usability improvements. New core features include: ° Writer (word processing): a new slider control for zooming that allows multi-page display while editing; new multilingual support; improved notes capabilities; and the ability to edit wiki documents for the web, in addition to conventional office documents. ° Calc (spreadsheet): an increase in capacity of up to 1,024 columns per sheet; a new equation solver; and...

ATTO Technology (http://www.attotech.com) has announced that they'll ship the industry's only 6-Gb SAS/SATA host interface connectivity to storage to select OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and partners within the next 30 days for certification and qualification. Visitors to Storage Networking World, this week, will be able to see ATTO ExpressSAS 6-Gb SAS/SATA Host Adapters perform in initiator and target modes running the Iometer benchmarking tool at near line rates of 600 MB/second per lane. An expansion of ATTO's ExpressSAS 3-Gb product line, the ExpressSAS 6-Gb adapters provide the fastest available connection to SAS/SATA storage in Mac, Windows and Linux environments, the company says. They combine proprietary Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology, management software and technical support. Applications that benefit from the high throughput, bandwidth and reliability of ATTO ExpressSAS 6-Gb host adapters include high-performance digital and transactional databases,...

CalDigit (http://www.caldigit.com) has made some changes to the product line up and price list. A new product has been added, prices have dropped, and capacities have increased. The CalDigit VR is a product that's been added to the CalDigit product line up. The VR is a combination of the FirewireVR and the S2VR Duo, but in a new and improved chassis. The CalDigit VR is a twodrive RAID system, supporting a quadruple interface (Firewire 400/800, USB 2.0, and eSATA). The VR's modular design provides two hot swappable drive modules and an easy to read front LCD. With support for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD the VR can reach speeds of up to 200MB/second. The CalDigit RAID Card is a hardware RAID solution that supports online migration and expansion. It features an Intel XScale processor, 256MB of fixed cache and battery backup. It supports 100 percent hardware RAID performance and protection for up to four internal drives and 12 externally via the HDElement (an enclosure which contains four...

Fremont, CA - 10-10-2008 - .com Solutions Inc. Introduces SQLite Diff 1.18 As New Product To Compare SQLite Database Schema & Data Displaying Colorized SQL and Data Highlighting. SQLite Diff is implemented as a graphical application enabling developers to easily Drag & Drop two SQLite databases onto the application to start the comparison process. SQLite Diff uses a high performance in-memory store of both SQLite schemas to perform most comparisons within in a few seconds. The data comparison feature optionally compares each record within the dropped files using the ROWID as the primary key. SQLite Diff displays schema changes with colorized SQL code and modified records as highlighted text. SQLite Diff is optimized for analyzing undocumented or poorly documented SQLite schemas generated by any application. SQLite Diff is the first (and currently only) application for comparing SQLite databases on Mac OS X. SQLite may quite possibly be the most widely deployed database engine...

Attendees at the 2008 AppleScript Pro voted it the "best event ever," which was valuable feedback since 15 alumni were in attendance. But now concerns have arisen that there was something fishy with the vote beyond all the seafood consumed that week. " We are not positive the vote was accurate," says (with tongue in cheek) Ray Robertson, session co-leader. "We are going to go back and make sure we get it right this time. It is going to be grueling to have so much fun again." "We were covering Leopard for the first time," said Shane Stanley, session co-leader. "I suspect an AppleScript rounding error, but we've been unable to replicate the problem. This time, we are going to use both vanilla AppleScript and scripting Excel to make sure the vote is accurate. Even though I'm from Australia, it is my understanding it won't be the first time this has happened in Florida." In addition to correcting voting errors, the conference will cover automation of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and...

FileWave Inc. (http://www.filewave.com) has updated FileWave, the software management suite for Mac OS X, to version 3.6. The upgrade offers performance enhancements and greater administrative flexibility. In addition to distributing, installing and configuring operating system upgrades, FileWave permits users to mass deploy and manage all other types of software, from applications such as Adobe Creative Suite 3 and Microsoft Office to vital security patches, both in a single- and a multi-platform environment. FileWave 3.6 includes such new features as an "All Users" folder that enables a system administrator to deliver files to every user account on each computer. Additionally, system administrators can chose to re-install Filesets, Patch Installers or Executables with the new Reactivate Filesets feature. Contact FileWave Inc. for pricing.

As the U.S. Federal Government is busy managing a $700 billion bailout for Wall Street, Marketcircle Inc. has decided to give Main Street America's Mac freelancers and small businesses a break - 20 bucks at a time - by lowering the price on Billings 3 time tracking and invoicing software from US$59.95 to US$39.95 for a seven week period. A Billings 3 upgrade for Billings 2.x users is also on sale now for US$25 instead of US$35. Marketcircle's Billings 3 "Give Main Street A Break Sale" extends until Nov. 30th, 2008. "While Wall Street's needs are being attended to, we believe Main Street's Mac freelancer and small business community deserves a break as well," says Marketcircle's CEO Alykhan Jetha. "Billings 3 sales so far have been fantastic, and to say thank-you the Billings 3 "Give Main Street A Break Sale" puts 20 bucks back into the pockets of Main Street entrepreneurs at a time we think it really matters. We recognize the fact that existing small business owners in the United...

Fractured Software (http://www.fracturedsoftware.com) has updated Rondo, its MIDI player for Mac OS X, to version 2.8. The upgrade has a number of interface improvements, an integrated help file and the ability to specify the absolute rate at which a MIDI file plays. Rondo features a vertical piano roll with live scrolling and a horizontal playing piano so that you can follow the music even if you can't read music scores. Looping controls enable you to continuously repeat the same section of music. Rate controls allow you to adjust the music to the tempo you need. Rondo is priced at US$25, though version 2.8 is a free update for registered users. It requires Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. It's Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.

HourDoc (http://www.hourdoc.com), a time management technology company, has re-launched its HourDoc.com Time and Labor Management platform. HourDoc.com is a web-based time and labor tracking system that provides companies online tools to monitor and manage their employees. A software-as-a-service solution, HourDoc.com is designed to replace manual time entry and reporting processes by allowing employers to tap into real-time labor data on-demand so they can readily assess and manage work schedules, time and payroll reports, and staffing needs anytime or anywhere. The latest version sports a revamped user interface. Businesses can sign up and start using HourDoc.com for a rate of US$8 per active employee per month.

KB Covers (http://www.kbcovers.com/servlet/Categories?category=Black+%26+White) has released a silicone keyboard cover to protect and enhance your Apple desktop or laptop computer. Every key is individually molded (including the return key and function keys) and the heat-fused printing won't crack or peel, the company says. The KB Covers Checkerboard Keyboard Cover comes with the standard QWERTY keyboard symbols printed on clear silicone with black buttons. Also, there's a see-through area for the CAPS LOCK light, so you can see if it is on. KB Covers keyboard covers also protect your keyboard from crumbs, liquids, dust, hair, and the oil from your fingers, which can leave marks on your screen when you close your laptop. They're available for the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, PowerBook and Ultra-Thin Apple Aluminum Keyboard. Pricing depends on the model.

MacForensics Lab (http://www.MacForensicsLab.com) has announced a free MacLockPick training CD. Learn to do a live forensic triage using MacLockPick, the only cross-platform live forensic triage tool on the market. Locate critical suspect data fast with just a couple clicks of the mouse. Web browsing history, passwords, iPhone contents, and more can all be found quickly on Windows and Mac operating systems. The tutorial offers insight into forensic investigation and walks the user through an on-site investigation using MacLockPick. View search and web history, Keychain passwords, wireless and Bluetooth connections, email contents, iPhone content and much more. Create customizable reports with just a few clicks. MacLockPick works with Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. The tutorial CD runs on both Mac OS X and Windows so users of both OS' can see the power of MacLockPick. Contact MacForensicsLab Inc. now to get your free copy today. Send your training CD request to sales@...

Opera Software has launched Opera 9.6, the newest version of its web browser. The company says the upgrade enhances the performance and flexibility of Opera's built-in e-mail client, while adding new features to Opera's free browser-synchronization service, Opera Link. Opera 9.6 is available as a free download from http://www.opera.com/. In version 9.5, Opera lets you take your favorite search engines and the browser history you enter wherever you go. Opera Link also synchronizes notes taken in your Opera browser, your bookmarks, Speed Dial and personal bar. The built-in e-mail client, Opera Mail, now includes "low-bandwidth mode" to retrieve mails even faster when bandwidth is limited. Opera Mail now has two new ways to manage e-mail conversations. Keep an eye on important threads and contacts by following them, or ignore less important threads and contacts with a single click. Opera 9.6 purportedly improves the quick responsiveness and page loading of Opera 9.5. It offers previewed...

The Dream Apps has released TaskMagic 1.0 (http://www.the-dream.co.uk/apps.html), a task management utility for Mac OS X. It's built to let you manage things that need to get done, save time and be more effective and organized when attempting projects. TaskMagic has a "Grouping" technology that allows you to group and sort your tasks into either topic related groups, difficulty related groups or timeframe related groups. It also has a system-wide task addition panel and "Quick-Add" technology TaskMagic is available for US$19.95 per single computer license. Additional licenses may be purchased at a discounted rate.

Pragmatic Studio has announced their latest training course -- iPhone Development Studio -- to be held in Denver, Colorado, Nov. 10-13. In this 4-day, hands-on workshop, developers will learn how to build full-featured iPhone applications from two experienced iPhone developers and authors: Daniel Steinberg and Bill Dudney. All event details, including an outline of the course, details of the training venue, and registration are available at http://pragmaticstudio.com/iphone/

Freeverse (http://freeverse.com/apps/app/?id=8008) has released Tranquility for the iPhone and iPod touch. It offerse relaxing, professionally-recorded environmental sounds designed to ease stress and help the user sleep. It also sports audio landscapes such as "Gentle Rain", "Ocean Waves", and "Desert Wind." Tranquility is the first iPhone application of its kind to include a full 60-minute relaxation and meditation track, entitled "A Journey Within," says Ian Lynch Smith, president of Freeverse. Tranquility is available for purchase on the Apple App Store for US$0.99.

Rage Software has released iWeb SEO Tool 1.0 (http://www.ragesw.com/products/iweb-seo-tool.html), a new utility for iWeb users to optimize their web sites for search engines. It's free for all iWeb users. (iWeb is the web creation component of Apple's iLife suite.) With iWeb SEO Tool users can add page title tags, meta tags and alternative image text without having to mess with the underlying HTML code. Combined with Rage Software's suite of search engine optimization (SEO) software, iWeb users can now compete fairly with all other web sites for top search engine rankings, the company says. iWeb SEO Tool runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or later. iWeb users can learn more about creating a search engine friendly website from the SEO for iWeb article at http://www.ragesw.com/blog/2008/04/12/seo-for-iweb-how-to-get-your-iweb-...

CSOdessa has released a training pack designed for ConceptDraw Office. The ConceptDraw Office Training Pack consists of a number of short instructional videos, which demonstrate user scenarios and some important functionality in ConceptDraw Office. Also included in the training pack are Tips and Tricks documentation, Samples Gallery and many other start-up tools to help users discover the capability behind ConceptDraw Office. "Since the release of ConceptDraw Office we have had a large number of customers ask us for training materials so they could get up to speed faster. Many times adoption of a more effective way to manage a business process is slowed because of employee product training issues, the ConceptDraw Office Training Pack helps minimizes any training issues associated with the first steps involved in using a new tool," says Oleg Bocharnikov, Head of Product Management Department for CS Odessa. Julia Fedorenko, Head of Marketing, further states, "We looked at what was being...

Rainmaker Research (http://www.rainmakerinc.com) has announced Spell Catcher X 10.3, a new release of thecollection of writing productivity tools. Among other things, it provides spell checking services for more than a dozen languages, and combines its multilingual spell checking with a suite of writing productivity tools. Among its features are: ° DirectCorrect, a new way to check and correct spelling. You can check and fix interactively as errors appear or continue working and fix all errors when it's most convenient. DirectCorrect leverages advanced Mac OS X text and accessibility technology to provide virtually instantaneous display of errors. ° Spell Catcher auto-corrects common typing errors. Users often mistype a word, possibly inverting two letters. Spell Catcher is intelligent enough to be taught that mistake so that it will automatically correct the error. ° Audible error alerts that warn when mistakes are made, permitting the user to view the suggested correction and act...