Adobe on Flash bug: sorry 'bout that
Adobe Systems has apologized for letting a 16-month-old bug in Flash Player "languish without a patch, even though it updated the popular plug-in four times since the flaw was reported," reports "Computerworld" (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9153520/Adobe_apologizes_for_16_m...).
Adobe says the bug was fixed in the beta of Flash Player 10.1, which was released last November. The final version of Flash Player 10.1, however, won't ship until later this year.
Security researcher Matthew Dempsey first reported the Flash vulnerability Sept. 22, 2008, according to Adobe's public bug tracking database. When exploited, the flaw causes Internet Explorer 6 and 7, and Firefox and Safari 3 to crash; in other browsers, the browser stays up while Flash Player goes down, notes Computerworld.
ZiggySoft Releases iWeb Valet 2.3.7
ZiggySoft has announced iWeb Valet 2.3.7, the tool to enhance iWeb pages, add new interactive widgets and upload only modified files to your server.
Changes in this version:
- Added basic support for international fonts
- Removed FTP real-time logging to increase listing speed (20% about)
- Corrected an iDisk transfer bug
- Enhanced Text menu
- Fixed a rare div by 0 bug
- Fixed a rare email masking bug
Features description:
- Add many powerful widgets to your web pages, as clocks, site search engines, auto-redirecting, days remaining fields, calendars, scrolling texts, navigation menus, falling snow and much more.
- Personalize iWeb page titles by adding a prefix of your choice.
- Add a favicon to your web pages.
- Add a Hit Counter to your web pages (with Google Analytics, Statcounter or similar)
- Fool Spam Bots by encoding all email addresses in your iWeb pages, so bots don't get them for spamming.
- Add META tags to provide more information about your web...
Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS 3.1.3
Unlock iPhone 3G 3.1.3 - Unlock iPhone 3Gs 3.1.3
iPhone Unlocking Ltd have released the first and only iphone unlock software capable of unlocking all models of the iPhone with the latest firmware version 3.1.3 installed.
(PRWEB) February 7, 2010 -- iPhone Unlocking Ltd, within just days of the release of the latest firmware version 3.1.3 from Apple, have produced an innovative unlocking application which will enable all iPhone owners to free the network restriction caused by the latest 3.1.3 update.
Unlock iPhone 3.1.3
The 3G iPhone is fast becoming more and more popular as prices are starting to fall. The major downfall is the limited number of networks that are available and the expensive price plans. Several iPhone Unlocking services state that they can Unlock iPhone 3G 3.1.3 and Unlock iPhone 3Gs 3.1.3 but we have tested their solutions and they have proven very unreliable.
iPhone Unlocking Ltd were formed in mid 2007 around the time of the iPhones initial launch, and have...
MonkeyBread Software Releases Extract Movie Soundtrack 2.0
NICHENICH, Germany (February 6, 2010) -- Monkeybread Software releases Extract Movie Soundtrack v2.0, a utility to extract the sound track of a movie file.
This small utility application was created to export the sound track of QuickTime movie files into AIFF files. This way I can take some of my movies and get the sound track into iTunes. In iTunes you can use the Advanced menu to convert the AIFF to MP3 or AAC to save space. Chapters in the movie are preserved.
Make Icon v2.0 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc.
Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or newer; source code is included. This application shows REALbasic developers how to use the QTMovieExporterMBS classes to recompress a movie.
The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal.
All freeware applications:
The Extract Movie Soundtrack website:
Enhance Technology Announces New Mini-SAS Desktop Storage
Enhance Technology Announces New Mini-SAS Desktop Storage Lines
EnhanceBOX™ E400 MS / E800 MS High Performance Storage Arrays for SMBs
Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (February 05, 2010) – Enhance Technology, the leading data storage designer and manufacturer announced today the release of the new EnhanceBOX™ E400 MS and E800 MS desktop storage series. A powerful yet efficient storage system designed for SMBs, media library, desktop publishing, A/V post production and other high performance computing environments. The new EnhanceBOX™ E400 & E800 subsystems are next generation 3.5” disks based JBOD storage arrays with cable-less backplane and superior airflow designed for maximum performance, reliability, affordability and low operation cost.
Designed for use with the latest PCI-E Mini-SAS RAID controllers, EnhanceBOX™ E400 and E800 MS lines integrate the latest I/O technologies including the industry-standard SFF-8088 Mini-SAS interface with locking connectors, aluminum material...
Primera BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers
Primera Announces BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers
Next-generation disc publishers have 300% faster robotics.
Primera Technology, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc Publishers, today announced it will be showing its BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers at Macworld Expo.
BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers are new and improved versions of Primera’s award-winning BravoPro Disc Publishers. With their built-in high-speed recorders, direct-to-disc printing and fast robotics, these desktop units automate the process of burning and printing quantities of CDs and DVDs.
Features of the Xi-Series include:
• 300% faster robotics for higher throughput
• Interior blue LED lighting with job status feedback
• Seventh-generation disc picking mechanism
• Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X 10.5 (or higher)
• Optional Blu-ray Disc™ recordable drives
• New lower prices
Three Xi-Series models are available:
BravoPro Xi AutoPrinter: 100-disc capacity for print-...
RunRev to bring Revolution to mobile platforms
RunRev says it will bring its Revolution product line to mobile
platforms this year. revMobile is a brand new product that will
support the iPhone, iPad, Windows Mobile and Maemo platforms
initially.
revMobile will be compatible with other members of the Rev product
family and uses the company's revTalk programming language. A modern
descendant of natural-language technologies such as Apple's
HyperCard, Rev enables software construction for everyone, according
to RunRev CEO Kevin Miller. With revMobile, developers will be able
to develop and deploy to mobile platforms using a single code base,
while being able to take advantage of native features on each device,
he adds. Additionally it will be possible to reuse code across
Windows, Mac OS and Linux desktops, popular Web browsers and on Web
servers.
revMobile will create standalone applications for each target
platform. Due to current requirements iPhone/iPad apps must be
submitted compiled and submitted to the Apple App Store for...
Atlona opens the Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D based g
Atlona Technologies (http://www.atlona.com), makers of the DP200, a HDCP and DPCP compliant DVI to Mini DisplayPort converter, has introduced the Dual Link DVI to MDP converter DP400. It's designed to bring the DVI to MDP gap and convert DVI dual link video signals to MDP. The DP400 will on sale next month. It's available for pre-order at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$199.According to the folks at Atlona, the DP400 lends itself to photo and video editing software used on Mac Pros such as Final Cut and Photoshop, due to its ability to render a true pixel to pixel image on MDP displays. DVI based Mac users can optimize work their work space to utilize their Cinema Displays as their preview monitor, utilizing the new capabilities of display to its fullest. The DP400, is powered by a USB seven-inch pigtail connected to the unit itself. The unit also features a DVI-D 7 inch pigtail allowing users to connect to DVI based computers and laptops. The DP400 is...
K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform 6 Version 6 ava
Managing Editor Inc.
(http://www.maned.com) has announced the immediate availability of
version 6 of the vjoon K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform. It's the
latest version of the editorial management system integrating Adobe
InDesign and InCopy.
Version 6.0 offers increased support for cross-media input and
output, a task-based workflow model, more options for remote users
and enhanced flexibility in the system's behind-the-scenes
architecture. K4 is a multi-tier solution that supports Oracle,
Microsoft SQL and MySQL database platforms and runs on Mac OS X,
Windows, Linux and SUN Solaris operating systems.
The K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform Version 6 is now available
from MEI. All K4 customers on active maintenance agreements are
eligible to receive a free upgrade.
OWC offers memory upgrades for Mac Pro 8-core mode
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced 64GB 1066MHz DDR3 ECC
Memory Upgrade Kit for Mac Pro 8-Core Pro models.
The memory upgrade kits for Mac Pro 8-Core models offer more
configuration options and savings over factory memory upgrades,
according to the folks at OWC. The two 8GB module-based OWC upgrades
-- 48GB (6 x 8GB) and 64GB (8 x 8GB) -- offer a maximum performance
configuration for Mac Pro 8-Core machines not available from the
factory.
In addition to the savings offered by OWC Upgrades, Mac Pro users
also retain their original factory memory modules that can either be
set aside for future use or be sent to OWC for a cash back trade-in
of up to US$25 per Apple factory 2GB memory module. OWC offers a
guide to select and order OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for Mac Pro models.
You can find it here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory
iPhone development class to add iPad development t
About Objects (http://www.aboutobjects.com) will be offering a
revamped version of its most popular iPhone development training
course that will include coverage of Apple's new iPad.
While the version of the iPhone SDK required for iPad development
(3.2 beta) is currently under a non-disclosure agreement, Apple has
indicated that the agreement will no longer be in force when the iPad
ships, which, according to Apple, will be in late March. About
Objects's five-day, hands-on course, entitled "Introduction to iPhone
and iPad Development," will be offered initially at the Hilton Garden
Inn in Cupertino, California, April 26-30, and then in Reston,
Virginia in late May.
The new course will take the place of the current "iPhone Programming
Workshop" in the About Objects curriculum. About Objects will also
offer a new bundled course pairing "Introduction to iPhone and iPad
Development" with the existing, two-day "Objective-C for Beginners"
course. The bundle, entitled "iPhone and iPad...
Excel Software releases LicenseSupport 1.0 for Mac
Excel Software (http://www.excelsoftware.com) has introduced
LicenseSupport 1.0 for customer support on Mac OS X and Windows
Systems. Software vendors can use LicenseSupport to manage customer
licenses for protected applications and documents.
A support person can provide an activation code, reset a license,
block an activated license before issuing a refund or change the
number of allowed activations for a serial number. LicenseSupport
works directly with an application or document protected by
QuickLicense, QuickLicense Server, DocProtect or AppProtect.
LicenseSupport also connects by Internet to the Safe Activation
server.
This task-oriented tool prompts the customer support person for the
required information and generates a license code to support a
customer by phone or email. LicenseSupport stores customer records,
maintains an historical log of support activities, provides
integrated email support and presents a secure log-in process,
according to the folks at Excel Software....
Excel Software releases AppProtect 1.0 for Mac, Windows
Excel Software (http://www.excelsoftware.com") has released
AppProtect 1.0 for protecting Mac and Windows software. It
purportedly applies protection to a compiled application in minutes
without programming.
AppProtect is a new product in Excel Software's extensive line of
software and document protection and license management tools for Mac
OS X and Windows computers. It can be used standalone or in
conjunction with the Safe Activation or WebActivation web server for
automated license activation.
A software vendor opens the AppProtect window, selects the desired
options and clicks a button to generate a protected application. The
vendor's application is wrapped with an activation process that
presents a dialog to the customer on first launch. Once activated,
the software will run on that computer without user interaction, but
application files can't be copied and used on any other computer.
The vendor can choose an activation process that either presents an
Enter Password or Enter...
Wacom introduces Intuos 4 Wireless pen tablet
Wacom (http://www.wacom.com) has announced the Intuos 4 Wireless 4
professional pen tablet, which features Bluetooth technology.
Designed for home, office, classroom or remote-meeting use, the
Intuos4 Wireless provides mobility and freedom when working with
Bluetooth-enabled desktop or laptop computers, says Don Varga, senior
product manager for Wacom's line of professional branded products.
The Intuos4 Wireless features USB charging directly from the computer.
The Grip Pen that comes with the Intuos4 Wireless features Wacom's
proprietary Tip Sensor technology, offering users near-zero (one
gram) starting pressure for the most sensitive Intuos pen tablet
performance to-date, Varga adds. It has 2048 levels of pressure,
doubling the resolution of the pen's pressure curve. The Grip Pen
also features a pressure-sensitive eraser and two customizable side
switches that can be set for commands such as double- click and
right-click.
Available in a single size (medium) only, the Intuos4...
Winter Wolves releases The Flower Shop for Mac OS X
Winter Wolves has released The Flower Shop
(http://www.winterwolves.com/theflowershop.htm), an US$19.99 dating
and farming simulation for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. Windows and
Linux versions are also available.
Here's how the game is described: "The Flower Shop akes place in
Fairbrook, a small farming community in northern California. Steve is
a college freshman with relationship troubles. His girlfriend just
dumped him, and his father is angry at him for his poor grades. As
punishment, Steve is sent to work on his uncle's farm for the summer
in the hope that he'll learn self discipline. Although he initially
resents the idea of spending a summer toiling away in a small town
away from his home, he soon makes friends with many of the people in
the community of Fairbrook. Among his new friends are three charming
girls each with her own hopes and dreams. Will one of these
relationships bloom into romance, will Steve make up with his
girlfriend, or will this summer leave him alone?...
Canto Cumulus now available in Spanish
Canto (http://www.canto.com) has announced that
the Cumulus Native Client has been localized for
Spanish speaking users.
Joining localized editions currently available
for English, German, French, Japanese and Korean,
the Spanish edition enables Canto to offer a
native language Cumulus interface to users in
Spain, Mexico, South America and other regions
the company considers important for its continued
growth.
Leveraging the diversity of its worldwide partner
network, Canto worked with Spanish longtime
partner Microgestió on the localization,
according to Canto CEO Ulrich Knocke. The Spanish
edition of Cumulus is available at no additional
charge to all customers on software maintenance
agreements.
Winter Wolves releases The Flower Shop for Mac OS
Winter Wolves has released The Flower Shop
(http://www.winterwolves.com/theflowershop.htm), an US$19.99 dating
and farming simulation for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. Windows and
Linux versions are also available.
Here's how the game is described: "The Flower Shop akes place in
Fairbrook, a small farming community in northern California. Steve is
a college freshman with relationship troubles. His girlfriend just
dumped him, and his father is angry at him for his poor grades. As
punishment, Steve is sent to work on his uncle's farm for the summer
in the hope that he'll learn self discipline. Although he initially
resents the idea of spending a summer toiling away in a small town
away from his home, he soon makes friends with many of the people in
the community of Fairbrook. Among his new friends are three charming
girls each with her own hopes and dreams. Will one of these
relationships bloom into romance, will Steve make up with his
girlfriend, or will this summer leave him alone?...
QuickerTek releases nCard for MacBooks, MacBook Pr
QuickerTek has released the US$89.95 nCard
(http://www.quickertek.com/products/nCard_2010.php) for use with a
MacBook, MacBook Pro or Mac mini with any wireless network. The
company says that users of the new nCard can expect wireless speeds
"that are the absolute fastest the wireless network can manage."
To boost performance even further, this card can be upgraded with an
external antenna. That means even more distance from the wireless
access point. The nCard offers compatibility with all Apple AirPort
Base Stations, as well as Linksys, Belkin and virtually all other
wireless network hardware, including the "draft N" equipment.
This new nCard installs into the internal AirPort card slot. The
installation itself is no more complex than upgrading memory,
according to the folks at QuickerTek. It's compatible with: all
2006-2009 models (white and black, no unibody) of MacBooks; all
2006-2008 (15, 17-inch models, no unibody) of MacBook Pros; and
06-early 2009 (no G4s, not most current...
ProSecure unveils new gateway security appliance
ProSecure, the specialized network security brand by NetGear, has
unveiled the ProSecure UTM5, a gateway security appliance designed to
extend enterprise-class Unified Threat Management (UTM) technology to
any small business, home networks for telecommuters, and small branch
offices around five users in size.
Distributed via NetGear's channel partner program, the ProSecure UTM5
appliances come with simple subscription options without any per-user
licensing. The UTM5 enables small companies to protect themselves
using an array of defenses including firewall, SSL and IPSec VPN, URL
filtering, network antivirus, and antispam, but in a very small,
easy-to-use form factor and with a corresponding price point,
according to Jason Leung, NetGear's senior product line manager for
SMB security. IT departments can also use the UTM5 to protect the
home networks of telecommuters, as these remote employees often share
connections with other endpoints that may not be as secure as a
corporate laptop...
2X unites application, desktop virtualization with thin client...
2X Software has released version 8 of its 2X ApplicationServer and 2X
VirtualDesktopServer products. The new version not only includes the
ability to publish applications and virtual desktops, but also allows
the management of user thin client configurations from within the
application console.
This creates an all-in-one application for remote publishing and
device management, according to Nikolaos Makris, CEO of 2X Software.
The new release will further reduce IT administration hassles, by
allowing centralized control of both device groups and published
resources, he adds.
2X VirtualDesktopServer v. 8 publishes any Windows application or
virtual desktop to remote devices, including thin clients and Mac,
Windows and Linux systems, without the need to install applications
or desktops to local machines. The 2X VirtualDesktopServer also
serves as a connection broker for the Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESX,
Parallels Containers and Windows Terminal Server virtualization
platforms.
Makris...
QNAP expands Turbo NAS line-up
QNAP Systems (http://www.qnap.com) -- a manufacturer of NAS servers,
NVR video surveillance systems, and network-based video players --
has expanded its Turbo NAS lineup with two new mid-range NAS servers
targeted at SMB and corporate customers.
The new TS-239 Pro II (a two-drive model) and TS-439 Pro II (a
four-drive model) incorporate the new Intel Atom D410 single-core
processor, which delivers up to 8TB of performance and networked
storage. the TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II NAS servers are
compatible with VMware's vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform
and are designed for departmental file sharing, storage, and advanced
server applications in the office environment.
VMware's vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that
offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness,
according to Laurent Change, QNAp's product manager. The TS-239 Pro
II and TS-439 Pro II Turbo NAS servers ship with new version 3.2 of
the QNAP NAS management software which supports...
EDUmobile announces free iPhone programming webinar
To help the newbie and aspiring iPhone developers take their first
leap into the world of iPhone programming, EDUmobile will be
conducting a series of iPhone webinars throughout 2010, called
"Kick-Start Your iPhone Programming".
The first webinar of the series will be conducted on Feb. 6 at 11 am
(Eastern) by Sushant Das, the head tutor at EDUmobile. It will last
one hour.
Sushant will provide developer attendees with a roadmap of what they
need to learn in order to be able to succeed in writing their own
iPhone apps. He will take attendees through step-by-step,
demonstrating how to use Xcode and Interface Builder to create your
first simple iPhone application. He will also outline on how one can
build an application and run it in the iPhone Simulator. Sushant will
be assisted by his team members to answer any queries via a live open
question and answer session at the end of the webinar.
A total of 50 attendee limited seats, over two sessions are available
at no cost, on a first-come...
Booq announces new carrying case for the iPad
Booq (http://www.booqbags.com), has two new additions to its line-up,
these for the iPad: the Taipan shadow XS carrying case and (US$69.95)
Taipan sneak XS skin ($24.95).
The Taipan shadow XS offers plenty of room for business cards, keys,
documents and accessories. A sleek exterior conceals a soft Nylex
lining that won't scratch your gear. The shadow XS sports an exterior
water-repellent coating, a water-repelling interior ripstop lining.
The Taipan sneak XS is designed to offer protection for your Apple
iPad or 10-inch compact notebook inside another bag, backpack, or
purse. A durable neoprene skin offers a deluxe cushion. A soft,
non-scratch interior lining protects your iPad or compact notebook. A
dual zipper pulls are lined with a jersey trim that provides a
barrier between the zipper and your precious device.
DJ Mixer Professional for Mac 2.0 is released
DJMixersoft (http://www.DJMixersoft.com) -- which specializes in DJ
mixing and digital music technologies -- has released DJ Mixer
Professional for Mac, an US$99.95 DJ solution for amateur and
professional DJs alike.
It enables you to mix digital music in various formats such as MP3,
M4A, WMA, AAC, OGG, WAV or AIFF in real time. You can also mix video
clips together with audios. The program has BPM detection that will
help you synchronize your tracks.
DJ Mixer Professional integrates with your iTunes library. It's
compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. A 30-day demo is available
for download.
Scosche announces KickBack stand and case for iPad
Scosche (http://www.scosche.com) has announced the KickBack, its
first accessory for the iPad. Pricing hasn't been announced, but it
will ship in early to mid-spring.
The shatterproof polycarbonate and rubber hybrid provides protection
for the Apple device. The case's patent pending locking kickstand
enables both vertical and horizontal viewing and has a low angle
setting for an optimal typing position. Scosche also included molded
grips on the back of the KickBack for more secure handling.
Like all of Scosche's KickBack cases, the iPad version ships with a
screen protector and cleaning cloth. It's the first of an entire
line of accessories for the iPad that Scosche has planned.
New djay keyboard covers transform MacBooks into DJ controllers
Algoriddim (http://www.algoriddim.net), which specializes in
next-generation music software for the Mac, and KB Covers
(http://www.kbcovers.com) have announced the release of the djay
Keyboard Cover, which converts any U.S. MacBook, MacBook Air or
unibody MacBook Pro into fully-interactive DJ controllers.
The cover offers a straightforward display of program shortcuts and
commands. Each button is clearly coded with symbols and colors to
help identify key functions and distinguish between djay's extensive
shortcuts for both the left and right turntables.
Consisting of soft, ultra-thin silicone, the djay Keyboard Cover has
a smooth texture that won't slip off the keyboard and is
non-restrictive to regular typing, according to Greg Sad, marketing
director of KB Covers. It also helps to safeguard the MacBook from
dirt, spills, wear and tear.
The djay Keyboard Cover is available for purchase online at the KB
Covers store and in select music/audio resellers for US$29, and
beginning today...
iLuv unveils line of iPad accessories
iLuv (http://www.i-luv.com) has announced a new line of creative
graphic designed cases and a line of sleeves for Apple's new iPad.
They range from casual fabric cases to leather cases to silicone
cases.
iLuv will also offer a line of protective water resistant neoprene
sleeves for new iPad owners starting in February. The sleeves will
feature two front cover pockets for accessories and a secure lip that
will keep your iPad protected while on the go. The entire line of new
Apple iPad accessories will be available starting in February.
The iLuv line of fashion designed cases made in a variety of material
and color options for iPad will include: the iCC805 Leather Case
(US$39.99), iCC805 Casual Fabric Case with Band Holder ($39.99),
iCC803 Ultra Think Clear Case ($29.99), iCC804 Ultra Thin Case with
Tatz Graphics ($34.99), iCC802 Flex-Clear Case with Dot Wave Pattern
($29.99), iCC801 Silicon Case ($24.99), iCC1190 Clear Protective Film
($14.99), iCC1191 Glare-Free Protective Film ($19....
Woodwing announces support for the iPad
WoodWing (http://www.woodwing.com) has announced the development of
tools that allow publishers to take full advantage of Apple's new
iPad.
"Apple's iPad is most certainly going to boost the success of media
consumption through handheld devices," says Hans Janssen, CEO of
WoodWing Software. "This offers a host of possibilities for
publishers to create new sources of income. It's our task as a
software supplier to provide them with the right tools for that job."
WoodWing developments have been taking place in two main areas.
First, to facilitate the workflow to create interactive digital
publications using the Enterprise publishing system; second, a native
iPad App to enable the consumer to enjoy the interactive content.
"WoodWing's Content Station -- which already allows content creators
to plan, create, and publish any type of content -- has been extended
to accommodate the extra functionality required to plan and produce
this new kind of digital publications," says Erik Schut,...
Griffin launches new iPad products
Griffin Technology (http://www.griffintechnology.com) has announced
several new products for the Apple iPad: Elan Passport, Elan Sleeve,
FlexGrip, Jumper and Screen Care Kit for iPad. They cost US$49.99,
$49.99, $29.99, $29.99 and $24.99, respectively.
The Elan Passport is an one-piece folio flips open to reveal your
iPad's Multi-Touch display, then closes like a book for privacy and
protection. Elan Passport's micro suede lining protects your iPad
from scratches and smudges. Held shut by a tab closure, the inner
cover includes pockets for ID, important papers, and more.
The Elan Sleeve is slim enough to slip into a backpack, bag or
briefcase. You slip your iPad into the Elan Sleeve, then flip the tab
closure down to secure it. Pull the tab to slide your iPad out. The
Elan Sleeve is constructed of a stain-resistant synthetic outer shell
with a smooth micro suede interior.
Griffin's FlexGrip case wraps your Apple iPad in silicone. It fits
around your iPad, and allows complete access to...
Ten One Design Pogo Stylus, Pogo Sketch compatible with iPad
Ten One Design (http://www.TenOneDesign.com) says its Pogo Sketch and
Pogo Stylus -- a stylus compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and
MacBook trackpads - are fully compatible with the 9.7-inch capacitive
touch screen display of iPad, the new Apple tablet.
The aluminum base and advanced material used on the tip of the Pogo
Stylus and Pogo Sketch are what make them extraordinary and
revolutionary for multi-touch displays, according to the folks at Ten
One Design. The touch screen tool acts as a bridge by transferring
the signal from the display to the user's hand.
The Pogo Sketch and Pogo Stylus are designed for detailed graphic
artwork and enhancing the canvas-like display of the iPad, especially
when used with applications like the Brushes app demoed during the
media event. The tip uses less surface area than a fingertip. The
stylus easily glides across the screen and even keeps it free of
smudges and grease, says Ten One Design.
The Pogo Stylus and Pogo Sketch are both available...
PrintSprint adds support for iPhone Events as a photo source
Blue Lamp Software has updated PrintSprint
(http://bluelampsoftware.com/printsprint/), a Mac OS X utility for
users who want prints from their digital photos, to version 1.4. The
upgrade adds support for iPhoto Events as a photo source.
It noo longer pause when collecting large orders. Version 1.4 also
adds usability improvements.
PrintSprint requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"). A demo is available
for download. PrintSprint costs US$19.95, but version 1.4 is a free
update for registered users.
Keyboard Maestro update for Mac OS X fixes number of issues
Stairways Software (http://www.stairways.com) has released Keyboard
Maestro 4.0.2, the new version of its productivity enhancer for Mac
OS X. The upgrade resolves a number of minor issues, including issues
related to command-Tab and command-shift-Tab, the hot key selection,
parsing of ICUDateTime tokens, Dvorak keyboards, and 10.5 in 64-bit
mode.
Using Keyboard Maestro's macros you can: control applications,
windows, or menus; insert text; open documents, applications or URLs;
execute scripts; control the system or iTunes; and more, all with the
touch of a key, click of the mouse, periodically or at specific
times, when an application is launched or running, or even over the
Internet using Keyboard Maestro's built in web server.
Using Keyboard Maestro's Program Switcher and Window Switcher you can
cycle through applications or windows, closing, hiding, launching,
and more. The software lets you close or hide multiple windows or
applications. Using Keyboard Maestro's Clipboard Switcher...
WebCrusher update for Mac OS X offers speed boosts
Rage Software (http://www.ragesw.com) has released Rage WebCrusher
1.7, an update to the web site optimizer for Mac OS X. The upgrade
improves the speed of optimizations for iWeb sites and offers faster
publishing of optimized web sites to FTP servers and MobileMe.
It also fixes problems with optimizing PNG files and is a recommended
update for all users. The software is an utility for web site owners
to reduce their site's load time. WebCrusher scans entire web sites,
including web page files and image files, to remove all unneeded code.
Rage WebCrusher runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or later. It costs US$49,
though version 1.7 is a free update for registered users.
Raidon announces GearRAID GR7650-4S-WBS2
Raidon (http://www.raidon.com) is has announced the GearRAID
GR7650-4S-WBS2, a RAID 5, triple interface storage solution in a 1U
rack-mount form factor. It has a suggested manufacturer's retail
price of US$480.
It features the latest triple interfaces including two FireWire 800
ports, USB 2.0 and eSATA with port multiplication. The GearRAID
GR7650-4S-WBS2 is hot-pluggable and is immediately recognized by Mac
OS X and Windows systems with no extra software needed.
The GearRAID GR7650-4S-WBS2 features a RAID 5 engine, delivering
digital data to multiple discs simultaneously. When using the latest
2TB drives, the GearRAID allows for up to 6TB of usable storage in
RAID 5 in a 4-bay, 1U form-factor. The GearRAID provides throughputs
of up to 220 MB/second.
In the event of hard drive failure, the GearRAID can automatically
switch operations to the remaining drives and alert the user via its
hardware system status indicator and built-in audio alarm. The
GearRAID is capable of acting as a...
Matrox announces Multiple Graphics eXpansion Module support
Matrox Graphics (http://www.matrox.com), a manufacturer of
specialized graphics solutions, has announced multiple DualHead2Go
and TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) support to drive up
to four or six monitors, respectively, from a single system.
A second GXM can now be connected to the secondary output of a
supported dual monitor graphics card so two DualHead2Go GXMs can
power up to four outputs in 2x2 or 4x1 modes, while two TripleHead2Go
units can be combined to connect six displays to produce either a 3x2
or 6x1 set up. Pricing ranges from US$169 to $329.
"Multi-GXM support offers a tremendous amount of flexibility by
simply having to connect the GXMs externally to your system or
workstation," says Ron Berty, business development manager, Matrox
Graphics. "Business professionals for example, can now conveniently
upgrade to a four- or six-monitor workspace to run additional
applications for real-time viewing. Additionally, AV specialists can
effortlessly build six-screen...
Apple unveils the iPad
To no one's great surprise, Apple unveiled a new product at a special
event in San Francisco today: the iPad. Yep, that's the name Apple is
going with, not the rumored iTablet or iSlate monikers.
Apple says the device is for browsing the web, reading and sending
email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing
games, reading e-books and much more. iPad's Multi-Touch display lets
users physically interact with applications and content.
The iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds --
thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook, according to Apple
CEO Steve Jobs. The device includes 12 new apps designed especially
for the iPad, and will run almost all of the over 140,000 apps in the
Apple App Store. iPad will be available in late March starting US$499.
"iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary
device at an unbelievable price," says Jobs. "iPad creates and
defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users...
Razer introduces Vespula gaming mouse pad
Razer (http://www.razorzone.com) -- a manufacturer of gaming and
lifestyle peripherals -- has announced the Razer Vespula, a
lightweight, gaming grade mouse mat. The dual-sided design of the
US$34.99 provides gamers with the choice of a Speed Surface for
faster mouse movements or a Control Surface that picks up even the
most precise of mouse movements, says Robert Krakoff, president,
Razer USA.
The Razer Vespula enables extended gaming sessions with a gel-filled
memory conformance wrist rest for top performance without fatigue or
potential strain and comes with the proven sturdiness and extra
durability of its prequel the Razer eXact Mat, he adds. It's
constructed with a matte, non-slip hard coat and an enhanced
dual-sided design.
The Speed Surface is designed for smoother, fast-paced action that
maximizes freedom of movement with a slick finish, while the Control
Surface provides tactile feedback with a coarsely textured surface
that is best for ultra-precise movements. The Razer...
Vector 3 to showcase VectorBox, new multiplay product
Vector 3 (http://www.vector3.tv), a company that specializes in
graphics and playout solutions, will showcase, for the first time ,at
the CABSAT exhibition, held in Dubai from March 2 - 4, 2010 (UBMS
Partner Stand ZC-11), the Vector Multi-Play playout solution
alongside the company's flagship VectorBox systems.
The new, multi-tiered MultiPlay product portfolio offers broadcasters
a distributed architecture for optimizing multi-channel playout
automation and redundancy. The controls in the new MultiPlay solution
enable broadcasters to design smart redundant architectures that near
eliminate mirroring through an innovative scan and assist technology,
according to Roman Ceano, general manager of Vector 3.
Vector's MultiPlay's product line is modular and includes a complete
master control room, options for graphics and channel branding, and
multi-channel ingest capabilities. Developed on the VectorBox
engineering principles, the breadth and depth of MultiPlay features
are packaged into a...
Script Software updates three apps, releases a new one
Script Software (http://www.scriptsoftware.com) has updated three of
its app and released a new one. The new one is iClock Pro, an US$30
replacement for Apple's Time menubar item.
It has a dropdown menu of times for cities of your choice, large and
small calendar, an application menu, lunar clock, timers, alarms,
countdown and updated stock portfolio. All are available from the
menubar.
CopyPaste Pro, a $30 multiple clipboard editing and display tool, has
been updated to version 2.2. It now allows renaming of clips.
iKey, which lets you automate your Mc and eliminated repetitive
actions, has been revved to version 2.4. The latest version is now
64-bit and ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard")/
KnowledgeMiner -- a data mining, data modeling and prediction
application -- has been updated to version 2.1. KnowledgeMiner (yX)
can be used by researchers in any field because it can be used on
data to extract patterns and make predictions to derive new
knowledge. It's made in cooperation...
OpenGL Bootcamp in Europe slated for March
Big Nerd Ranch Europe
(http://www.bignerdranch.com) is offering a
five-day OpenGL Bootcamp at the old monastery
Kloster Eberbach near Frankfurt, Germany, on
March 15-19.
It will be taught by Jay Anderson and his
co-instructor Carsten Haubold. The five-day class
will teach the ideas and techniques of OpenGL
programming by focusing on advanced level
visualization techniques and elevating the
materials beyond simply video game development
instruction.
Students signing up before Feb. 5 can apply for
the early bird fee and save €200. The Big Nerd
Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for
Unix and Mac OS X programmers in a retreat
setting outside Frankfurt, Germany. Class price
of €2800 (plus 19 percent VAT, if applicable)
includes lodging, all meals, original instruction
materials, 24-hour lab access, and transportation
to and from the Frankfurt airport.
Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition) released
Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition), an update of the general purpose
utility for Mac OS X, has been released. You can find it here:
http://cocktail.maintain.se
This version adds clearing of Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies,
as well as clearing of Google Chrome cookies, form values, history
and page icons. The update also features overall performance
improvements, adds clearing of the latest variants of the RSPlug
(Jahlav) trojan horse and addresses minor compatibility issues with
Mac OS X Server.
Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary
and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.6
(Leopard Edition) requires Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server 10.5 or later
and is tested for compatibility with Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server
10.5.8.
Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) for Mac OS X 10.6 and Cocktail (Tiger
Edition) for Mac OS X 10.4 are available for download from our
website.
Singular Software's PluralEyes update adds support for Sony...
Singular Software, developer of automation applications for
post-production, has announced that its flagship product PluralEyes
1.1 for Final Cut Pro has expanded its support for non-linear editing
applications to include Sony Vegas Pro.
Designed for time-conscious video professionals, PluralEyes offers
workflow automation tools for analyzing media content and
synchronizing audio and video clips, including DSLR (digital single
lens reflex) camera images. The new PluralEyes plug-in for Vegas Pro
provides an array of features for managing multi-camera, multi-take,
and dual-system audio productions; including a level audio option,
preserving the order of clips, and clip locking for seamless
integration into existing workflows, says Bruce Sharpe, CEO, Singular
Software.
The PluralEyes application accelerates the workflow for multi-camera,
multi-take and dual-system audio productions, he adds. By analyzing
audio information, PluralEyes synchronizes audio and video clips
automatically,...
OWC Announces Mercury Extreme Enterprise SSD
Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) has announced the OWC
Mercury Extreme Enterprise SSD (http://macsales.com/ssd), a 2.5-inch,
SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) for Macs and PCs in single or multiple
drive use including all RAID configurations.
It's available for immediate ordering in capacities up to 200GB with
prices starting at US$229.99 for a 50GB version. A 100GB model is
$399.99, and a 200GB version costs $779.99
The new OWC Mercury Extreme Enterprise SSD works with any Mac and PC
computer that can utilize a 2.5-inch, SATA 1.5/3.0Gb/s drive. OWC is
planning same day shipping of Extreme SSD orders to begin on/around
Friday, Jan. 19.
iPresentee releases new Keynote Motion Themes HD
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), a developer of add-ons for
Apple's iWork and iLife applications, has released Keynote Motion
Themes HD 9.0, a package of five new themes to be used with Keynote.
Keynote is Apple's presentation component of the US$79 iWork suite.
New themes package includes: Blue Illusion, Red Illusion, Green
Illusion, Black Illusion and Yellow Illusion. Forty seven more
designs are carried over from the previous version. New Keynote
Motion Themes are available in standard and HD formats.
Keynote Motion Themes 9.0 requires Mac OS X with iWork 08 or iWork 09
installed. Each individual Keynote Motion Theme is priced at US$10. A
package of 52 themes is available for $40.
Synology introduces backup to the cloud, an iPhone app, more
Synology America Corp. has released DiskStation Manager 2.3 beta,
which introduces new features for business and home users including
backup to the cloud with Amazon S3,Volume Manager, a live view of
Surveillance Station with DS cam iPhone app and more.
Additional new features include the Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) that
simplifies the RAID setup by optimizing the disk capacities with data
protection when different sized hard drives are used, says Doug Self,
product specialist at Synology America Corp. The new SHR eliminates
the worry about buying hard drives of different capacity at different
times when using RAID on their DiskStation because it can be
automatically setup through SHR with a few clicks of the mouse, he
adds.
The new Synology Volume Manager purportedly ensures that no matter
when you buy hard drives or what sizes they are, you will always have
the most optimal configuration of your storage capacity. It's a
wizard that takes a few moments to setup and instantly you have...
Apple announces all time highest revenue, profit
Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 first
quarter that ended Dec. 26, 2009.
The company posted revenue of US$15.68 billion and a net quarterly
profit of $3.38 billion, or $3.67 per diluted share. These results
compare to revenue of $11.88 billion and net quarterly profit of
$2.26 billion, or $2.50 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
Gross margin was 40.9 percent, up from 37.9 percent in the year-ago
quarter. International sales accounted for 58 percent of the
quarter's revenue.
Apple sold 3.36 million Macs during the quarter, representing a 33%
unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The company sold 8.7 million
iPhones in the quarter, representing 100% unit growth over the
year-ago quarter. Apple sold 21 million iPods during the quarter,
representing an 8% unit decline from the year-ago quarter.
During the quarter Apple elected retrospective adoption of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board's amended accounting standards
related to certain revenue...
Luxology announces free modo training from Pixel Corps
Luxology, an independent technology company developing
next-generation 3D content creation software, has announced a free
bi-weekly podcast on the company's 3D modeling and rendering software
modo.
Created by Pixel Corps, a worldwide guild of content creators, each
podcast will be hosted by Pixel Corps founder and chief architect,
Alex Lindsay, with Pixel Corps digital effects artist McKay Hawkes as
the show's first guest.
Beginning today, the first podcast will focus on realistic rendering
and examining the integration of CAD files in modo. Future podcasts
will explore additional features within modo and how the software
fits into larger visual effects pipelines in a variety of industries.
For more information or to download the complimentary podcast, visit
http://www.pixelcorps.tv/modoshop .
Native Instruments introduces Abbey Road 60s Drums
Native Instruments
(http://www.native-instruments.com/abbeyroad60sdrums.info) has
introduced Abbey Road 60s Drums, the first instrument created in its
collaboration with the iconic British recording studios.
Recorded using engineering techniques and exclusive vintage gear,
Abbey Road 60s Drums provides a versatile arsenal of classic drum
sounds with absolute tonal authenticity, supreme playability and
immense sonic flexibility. For use in the free Kontakt Player and the
industry-leading Kontakt 4 sampler, it provides a resource for
typical Sixties sound aesthetics as well as for modern pop, rock and
urban music styles.
Abbey Road 60s Drums features two quintessential drum kits of the
Sixties era, a Gretsch and a Ludwig, which were recorded in
painstaking detail utilizing Abbey Road's profound engineering
expertise and outstanding arsenal of vintage equipment. Classic AKG,
Neumann and STC microphones from the studios' famed microphone
collection, the exclusive Redd.17 and EMI TG mixing...
NewerTech introduces Driverless MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0
Newer Technology (http://www.newertech.com) has announced the
NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card, a solution for
adding two SATA 6Gb/s ports -- the latest performance data transfer
interface standard -- with a driverless plug and play installation to
Mac Pros and PCs with an open PCIe slot.
Because the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card is
fully compliant with the industry standard Advanced Host Controller
Interface (AHCI), there are no drivers to install and no future
driver downloading/updating required, according to NewerTech
President Larry O'Connor. Additionally, the card uses the same
connecting cables utilized by earlier SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s devices,
he says.
Optimally compatible with Mac Pro models and PCs with an available
PCIe 2.0 slot, the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller
Card works with ANY eSATA interfaced equipped external hard drive or
optical drive to deliver faster data transfer rates over the fastest
factory...
Diabasics is new diabetes management software for Mac OS X
AIA Basics has has released diabasics
(http://www.derbrill.de/diabasics), new diabetes management software
for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. It costs US$29.95. A demo is available
for download.
Diabasics logs blood glucose levels, carbs and fat eaten and -- if
you're insulin dependent -- the amount of insulin you injected. It
remembers which finger you have pricked the last time you monitored
your blood glucose. This way, you can avoid pricking the same finger
over and over again and keep your hands sensible.
It calculates a suggested amount of insulin, depending on a flexible
diabetic profile and also takes the amount of insulin that's still
active into account. Diabasics also sports a large food database.
