TECSoft announces Workflow Automation with AppleScript class
TECSoft is offering a Workflow Automation with
AppleScript class
(http://www.tecsoft.com/training/classes.lasso)
in San Francisco, Jan. 7-9. No prior programming
experience is required.
The class teaches AppleScript fundamentals and
how to create powerful workflow automation
solutions by controlling applications with
AppleScript. Participants complete hands-on
exercises designed to reinforce learning, and
finish the course by developing real-world
AppleScript software automation solutions.
According to TECSoft participants will learn:
° How to begin working with AppleScript'
° How to use commands, objects, dictionaries,
variables, conditional statements, repeat loops,
tell statements, the object model, elements,
properties, subroutines, and more;
° How to script FileMaker Pro, iView MediaPro,
InDesign, the OS X Finder, and other scriptable
applications;
° How to use AppleScript to join applications
together to create software automation solutions.
Fontlab releases Photofont WebReady for Mac OS X
Fontlab has released Photofont Webready
(http://www.fontlab.com/photofont/webready/), a Mac OS X compatible
typography product for web designers. The folks at Fontlab say that
web page designers have struggled with the tradeoff between
searchability and good typography since the beginning of the Internet.
"If you wanted good typography you had to use bitmaps," says Ted
Harrison of Fontlab. "But if you wanted your headlines indexed by the
search engines you had to use generic vector fonts. WebReady solves
this problem by creating 'Flash text' for web pages. The headlines
look like bitmaps, but they act like hypertext."
WebReady works with any TrueType or Type 1 font. It also works with
photofonts, bitmap fonts that can have colors, textures, grayscale
and transparency. WebReady makes them work as hypertext.
WebReady costs US$79.95 for a single-user license. A demo is
available for download.
Chronos announces iScrapBox 1.0 for Mac OS X
Chronos LC has released iScrapBox 1.0, a dedicated artwork manager
for digital scrapbooking. It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
"As digital scrapbookers have collected thousands of artwork images,
they've found it next-to-impossible to find the perfect image when
needed," says Jerry Halls, vice president of sales at Chronos. "We've
developed a new patent-pending way of bundling digital artwork into
'iScrapKits' which makes the artwork fully searchable. And now our
iScrapBox artwork manager makes it fast and easy to instantly find
the perfect image in users' iScrapKit collections."
Users can use iScrapBox to browse and search their collections of
iScrapKits. Once the image you want is found, it can be opened
directly in a dedicated scrapbooking application like iScrapbook or
popular graphics-editing software like Adobe Photoshop.
Users can purchase l artwork in the iScrapKit format from the
iScrapbook Store (http://www.iscrapbook.com). Users need only
double-click the iScrapKits...
Craft Animations announces free real-time 3D tools
Craft Animations has announced free light
versions of its Craft Director Tools. Created to
introduce users of Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya to
the benefits of Craft Director Tools, Craft
4-Wheeler Free, Craft ObserverCam Free and Craft
Airplane Free all utilize research in advanced
control systems to reduce traditional animation
processes without compromising quality, says
Craft Animations' co-founder and head of
research, Luigi Tramontana.
Craft's newest FreeWare additions to Craft Director Tools include:
° Craft 4-Wheeler Free, which is capable of
modifying up to six factors -- acceleration, top
speed, steering angle, brake force, suspension
and weight. Craft 4-Wheeler Free provides the
ability to rig and animate any type of
four-wheeled vehicle model.
° Craft ObserverCam Free, which offers the
ability to move in all directions. Craft
ObserverCam Free eases the animation process by
setting up a standard configuration and allowing
users to animate a camera with the help of input...
Aerielle releases i2i Folding Portable Speakers, AudioWear
Aerielle, developers of wireless audio solutions, has announced the
general availability of the i2i Folding Portable Speakers and the i2i
AudioWear Earphones. Both the lightweight speakers and the
lanyard-style AudioWear Earphones are designed for listening to music
around the home and on-the-go.
The i2i Folding Portable Speakers are compact, portable,
battery-operated stereo speakers. The AudioWear Lanyard-Style
Earphones are lightweight and adjustable. Both the speakers and
earphones are compatible with all popular MP3 players and work with
the Aerielle i2i Stream. The iStream offers a way to stream audio
content from sources such as MP3 players, laptops, televisions, home
entertainment systems and gaming consoles to consumers' favorite
speakers and earphones, including the i2i Folding Portable Speakers
and AudioWear Lanyard-Style Earphones.
The suggested retail price for the Aerielle i2i Folding Portable
Speakers is US$39.95 and the AudioWear Earphones are $49.95. For more...
Melodis unveils voice dialer for the iPhone
Melodis Corp. has unveiled MelodisVoice Dialer
(http://www.melodis.com/dialer), a free, voice dialer for the iPhone
(it's suppred by mobile advertising). It uses the Crystal Engine, the
company's recent achievement in speech search technology.
The Crystal Engine is a search engine with a unique design that
accepts voice as input instead of text, according to Keyvan Mohajer,
president and CEO of Melodis. By avoiding the traditional approach of
voice-to-text conversion, the Crystal Engine can achieve higher
accuracy compared to existing solutions, he adds.
The MelodisVoice Dialer enables mobile users to dial by voice instead
of scrolling through a list of contact names. It automatically
indexes all contact information stored on the iPhone without the user
having to re-enter it. To activate the dialer, the user simply
presses and holds the application button on the iPhone screen and
begins to speak.
Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes available for iPhone, iPod touch
Gameloft's newest iPhone title, Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes is
now available on at the Apple App Store
(itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=
298041642&mt=8 - 9 hours ago) for US$9.99. The first WWII shooter to
arrive on the AppStore, Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes, captures
all of the action of the Brothers in Arms franchise and brings it to
your iPhone.
Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes features 13 missions in across three
historical campaigns: Normandy, Ardennes & Tunisia. The game offers
the ability to command Jeeps and Sherman tanks to help advance the
Allied forces across the battlefield.
There are a wide range of weapons at your side (bazooka, sniper
rifle, machine guns, etc.). You can use the iPhone's accelerometer
controls to launch grenades and the touch screen to aim at and shoot
enemies.
NewerTech announces quad interface, SATA hard drive docking
Newer Technology (NewerTech) has announced NewerTech Voyager, a "quad
interface" SATA I/II hard drive docking station with support for four
interfaces: FireWire 800/400, USB 2.0, and eSATA.
The Voyager turns any 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) I/II
hard drive up to 2.0TB into a fully bootable and hot-swappable
external drive solution. Just insert any standard SATA I/II hard
drive into Voyager's compact docking base and select the fastest of
the four interfaces supported by your computer for read/write data
speeds of up to 3.0Gb/second. There's nothing else to install or
configure.
Voyager is priced at US$99.95. Additionally, there are five
Voyager/hard drive bundles priced starting at $157.99. For details,
visit http://eshop.macsales.com/search/Voyager
FontAgent Pro adds support for Adobe CS4, QuarkXPress 8
Insider Software
(https://www.insidersoftware.com/FA_pro4_details.php) has announced
FontAgent Pro auto-activation plug-ins for QuarkXpress 8 and Adobe
Creative Suite 4, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. The
plug-ins are available immediately in FontAgent Pro version 4.0.3,
which also adds support for French and Italian systems.
With the new release, FontAgent Pro includes plug-ins for Adobe CS2,
3 and 4, as well as QuarkXPress 6, 6.5, 7 and 8.0.1. FontAgent Pro
offers more auto-activation plug-ins than any other font manager, and
is the only one that auto-activates fonts in Adobe Photoshop,
according to the folks at Insider Software. The new release also
marks the first availability of FontAgent Pro 4 in French and
Italian. The FontAgent Pro installer automatically detects users'
language preferences.
The retail price for FontAgent Pro 4 Standard Edition is US$99.95
with volume discounts available from Insider Software and resellers
worldwide, including SHI, PC...
Polo Planet Software releases iMagePhone 1.0 for iPhone, iPod
Polo Planet Software has released iMagePhone 1.0
(http://www.poloplanetsoft.com/imagephone/index.html) , a wallpaper
maker and image manager for the iPhone and iPod touch. It lets you
enhance, crop and resize any image with the defined position and size
according to exact parameters of the iPhone's display.
iMagePhone also includes iPhoto and Address Book integration, and
allows automatic creation of backgrounds from any iPhoto library.
Wallpapers may be emailed to family and friends, saved and organized
into Gallery Folders or transferred directly to iPhone.
iMagePhone is available as both a Free, and Pro Edition. iMagePhone
Pro Edition (US$14.95) offers more advanced editing tools, as well as
supports uploading in Batch Mode. To help users get started, the
application includes over 150 free backgrounds with the package.
Pro2col launches new versionof StingRay file transfer server
Pro2col (http://www. pro2col.com), a file
transfer and workflow specialist, is launching a
new version of the Mac compatible multi-protocol
delivery server StingRay. Following the
acquisition of Hermstedt's file transfer
portfolio, after the organization went into
administration in June 2007, Pro2col has spent
the last year redeveloping StingRay as a simple,
centralized, reliable and secure file transfer
solution.
The out-of-the-box server fits seamlessly into
any business that needs to send, receive or host
large files for collection. In version 2.5, users
are able to upload and download files via a web
browser, logging into their own dedicated area
ensuring that problems with FTP access are a
thing of the past. There is a maximum payload of
250Mb per upload and unlimited download. In
addition users can send files to their customers
via email - not as attachments, but available to
simply download by clicking on the automatically
generated web link (HTTP) embedded in the email....
Imagine releases HD Log 6.0 for Mac OS X 10.5
Imagine Products has released a new version (6.0) of HD Log for Mac
OS X, featuring support for the new Panasonic AVC-Intra Codec, and
addition of deluxe media card offloading functions. The new automated
secure offloading works any video media including Panasonic P2 and
AVCHD cards, Sony SxS, RED ONE and other digital media cards in a
single application.
HDLog works with P2 formats ranging from DVCPRO HD to DV and now also
supports the new 10-bit AVC-Intra codec. New P2 import option lets
you automatically replace the low resolution bitmap thumbnail
provided by the camera, with a larger, clean JPEG for better
previewing, web posting and printing.
AVC-Intra is Panasonic's new codec that uses an intra-frame
compression system. It complies with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
international standard based on advanced motion-image compression
technology. Panasonic's AJ-HPX3700/HPX3000/HPX2700/HPX2000/HPX2100
camera-recorders let you record and play back in AVC-Intra 100 or
AVC-Intra 50 mode.
HD Log...
LaCie announces designer accessories for connectivity , storage
LaCie (http://www.lacie.com) has announced three peripheral
accessories: the LaCie CurrenKey, FlatCables, and PCI Cards.They're
designed for connectivity and portable storage.
CurrenKey fits in your pocket or coin purse. CurrenKeys are USB 2.0
drives that resemble contemporary coinage. Prices start at US$24.95.
LaCie Flat Cables bring functional improvements along with a new look
to the ubiquitous computer cable. They're available for three types
of USB interfaces as well as two types of FireWire (400 and 800) and
eSATA connectors. Pricing starts at $9.99.
LaCie's new line of PCI Cards consists of a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 card
with four ports, an eSATA 1.5Gbits card with two ports and RAID 0/1
support, a FireWire 400 card with three ports, a FireWire 800 card
with three ports and a Combo USB 2.0 / FireWire card with three
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port, and one FireWire 800
port. The LaCie PCI Cards, Design by Sismo, will be available in
November through the LaCie Online...
Open-Xchange groupware available for Mac, iPhone
Open-Xchange, a provider of open source groupware, has announced a
preview of its iSync connector called OXtender for Mac OS X. This
makes Open-Xchange e-mails, appointments, contacts, tasks and
documents available to end users through their native Mac
applications -- Mail, iCal and Address Book.
End users can access and edit all groupware data without changing
their familiar desktop environment. Also, OXtender for Mac OS X
enables synchronization on mobile devices. Even without a connection
to the Internet, users can continue to work without interruption.
When connected the next time, changes on the Mac system and
Open-Xchange Server will be synchronized immediately.
All mobile devices connected to the Mac, like iPhones, iPods and cell
phones from other manufacturers, as well as software from third-party
ISVs that support iSync can access Open-Xchange data. In addition,
users of MobileMe get new e-mail, calendar and contact entries via
its "over the air" push service on their...
RagTime updates business publishing solution for Mac, Windows
RagTime.de, which makes business publishing solution, has released a
preview version of its RagTime 6.5 for Mac and Windows. As a
Universal Binary, the new software will be up to six times faster on
Intel-based Macs, the company says.
It also has more than 150 new functions that can be used within
spreadsheets and text paragraphs on both operating systems. Layout
functionality is enhanced and now includes the ability to run text
along any kind of curve.
Printing and PDF output have been optimized especially for Mac OS X
10.5 ("Leopard'), says Helmut Tschemernjak, CEO of RagTime.de.
"Additionally, our customers are getting a RagTime that utilizes the
actual hardware and system resources most efficiently," he adds.
"Using RagTime 6.5 is speedier in all aspects."
The increased speed is most obvious when opening huge complex
documents, scrolling long texts, and updating graphs after the
underlying spreadsheet data has changed. "Printing and PDF output
have been optimized especially for...
Enfocus releases PitStop Extreme
Enfocus has released PitStop Extreme, a new addition to the PitStop
product family and introduced for the first time at Graph Expo and
Ifra Expo. As of Dec. 1, the fully functional version of a
standalone, high-efficiency PDF editor, is available for users.
PitStop Extreme is designed from the ground up to allow checking and
correcting of even the most complex PDF files. PitStop Extreme also
incorporates Enfocus' best-in-class preflighting engine and Certified
PDF technology to prevent editing errors and safeguard the file.
PitStop Extreme is sold through an extensive distribution network and
directly from the Enfocus website. A fully functional trial version
of PitStop Extreme can be downloaded from the Enfocus website
(http://www.enfocus.com), as well as fully functional trial versions
of all other Enfocus products.
PitStop Extreme is priced at US$3,499. Included in the license for
PitStop Extreme is a free license to use PitStop Professional on the
same system. Alternatively...
Joost now available on iPhone, iPod touch
Joost (http://www.joost.com) -- the Flash-based, global web video
service -- has launched a Joost application for the iPhone and iPod
touch. The new free application is available through Apple's App
Store (http://www.apple.com/iphone/appstore/) and enables iPhone and
iPod touch users to enjoy anime, comedy, drama, movies, music,
documentaries, sci-fi and sports over their Wi-Fi connections.
Similar to the Joost app that runs on the Mac, Joost on the iPhone is
ad-supported and free for users. Mike Volpi, CEO of Joost, says
iPhone and iPod touch users can choose what to watch on Joost in a
variety of ways: browsing by category; selecting "Most Popular"
videos; watching "Our Picks"; and searching for a specific video.
Joost offers more than 46,000 videos including 18,000 music videos,
400 TV series and 1,200 movies and short films. Joost is available
globally, offering content from more than 300 partners worldwide.
Content varies by geography due to individual agreements with...
Napkin Studio gives away 'What's On?' on Cyber...
Napkin Studio (http://www.napkinstudio.com) is giving away "What's
On?" application for the iPhone and iPod touch is available free to
consumers through the end of today, "Cyber Monday," at the Apple App
Store. It's normally US$0.99.
What's On TV? provides a way for people with active lives who cannot
always keep track of what will be on TV when they get home. A
portable TV channel guide for the iPhone or iPod touch, What's On?
provides a complete programming guide at the touch of a button.
What's On? is being offered at no charge to expose the largest
possible audience to its power and functionality, says David
Stanfill, president of Napkin Studio.
The upcoming 2.0 release will give What's On? users exclusive
features not available elsewhere, he adds. What's On? supports the
major local, regional and national TV providers including: AT&T
U-verse, Comcast Cable, DirecTV, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable,
Verizon FIOS, as well as local providers.
Program TranslateIt! Online (TAO) for iPhone is released
TranslateIt! Online (http://www.mac.gettranslateit.com/iphone.shtml)
is a new, free app the iPhone that offers one-click translation of
texts from one language to another and is powered by Google online
translation engine. TAO is designed especially for travelers and
language students.
It offers a customizable list of source and target languages, support
for Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish,
Swedish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Indonesian, Catalan, Latvian,
Lithuanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Filipino and Ukrainian --
with more to come in the future). The uinterface localized in
English, Russian, German and French.
Playrix Entertainment launches The Rise of Atlantis for Mac OS X
Playrix Entertainment has released The Rise of Atlantis for Mac OS X.
The game is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 or higher and can be
downloaded for free trial play or purchase from http://www.playrix.com
Here's how the game is descibed: "The Rise of Atlantis takes players
on an adventurous quest around the ancient lands of the Mediterranean
to collect the seven powers of the patron god of the Atlanteans --
Poseidon. Ancient artifacts of power should be collected piece by
piece in every country. Once put together and placed on the Altar of
Poseidon, the legendary sunken continent of Atlantis will be raised
from the depths of the sea."
GiftCertificates.com launches iPhone app
GiftCertificates.com, an e-commerce provider of gift products for the
corporate and consumer markets, has launched the GiftCards
application for the iPhone. It lets customers select, personalize,
and purchase gift cards for friends, families and co-workers directly
from their iPhone or iPod touch without the need to go to an outside
web site.
The GiftCards application, developed for GiftCertificates.com by
Trillusion Media, is available for download today at
http://www.GiftCardsApp.com or at the Apple App Store.
IGftCertificates.com offers a variety of gift cards in categories
such as clothing, department stores, electronics, entertainment,
health and beauty, home, kids and toys, jewelry, restaurants, shoes
and accessories, specialty, sports, and travel.
Using the GiftCard application on their mobile devices, customers can
browse a variety of brands, including REI, Macy's, and Gap, and
purchase and send physical or e-Gift cards with personalized messages
using contacts from their...
FormSpring releases online form-building iPhone app
FormSpring, an online form service, has released an online
form-building iPhone app that's available at the Apple App Store.
With the new FormSpring iPhone app, users can build online forms and
deploy them on the iPhone to quickly collect information and view and
edit data.
Using iPhone features like geo-tagging and audio and photo upload
capabilities, you can now use your FormSpring forms in mobile ways.
Nearly 20,000 businesses, nonprofits, schools, sports teams and web
site designers rely on FormSpring for a way to create online forms
for a wide variety of uses, ranging from online order forms to
customer satisfaction surveys, according to Augsut Trometer, lead
developer for FormSpring. Now the FormSpring iPhone app provides an
ideal solution for professionals accessing and submitting information
on the go, such as sales representatives, home service professionals,
door-to-door survey specialists, insurance adjusters and construction
managers, he adds.
The FormSpring iPhone app...
Acrylic releases Wallet 3 for Mac, iPhone
Acrylic Software has released Wallet, a new personal information
management application available on both Mac OS X and the iPhone
simultaneously. Formerly maintained by Waterfall Software, Wallet is
a database application that lets users store and secure important
pieces of personal information, such as software serial numbers, web
passwords, and similar data. Information stored in Wallet is
encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption for maximum security.
Completely rewritten from the ground up, the most notable feature of
version 3.0 is the ability to synchronize one database with multiple
Macs and iPhones wirelessly over Apple's MobileMe service. The
upgrade includes a slew of other new features as well, including a
new user interface, the ability to extend group fields without limit,
attach files to entries, and more.
Acrylic has also released Wallet for the iPhone and iPod touch, which
includes all of the same core functionality as the desktop version.
The iPhone version can sync with...
eMedia Music release new Mac/Windows hybrid version of EarMaster...
eMedia Music Corp., has released a new Mac/Windows hybrid version of
the EarMaster Pro 5 and EarMaster School 5 ear training software
CD-ROMs from EarMaster APS. Now Mac users can take advantage of this
comprehensive software suite for ear training and practical music
theory available in 18 languages.
EarMaster Pro 5 is for musicians and music students at all levels. It
features 651 progressive lessons including a set of jazz lessons, 12
exercise areas to train with intervals, chords, scales, rhythms and
melodies, interactive answering methods (MIDI instrument or
microphone), switchable on-screen interfaces (staff, multiple-choice,
piano, guitar, bass, violin, cello, etc.), detailed statistics on
your progress and even allows you to create your own customized
exercises.
EarMaster School 5 is the academic edition of the software for
teaching ear training at all skill levels. Eighteen languages are
included in both EarMaster Pro 5 and EarMaster School 5: English,
French, German, Spanish...
Aimersoft Mac Total Media Converter is released ahead of schedule
Aimersoft Studio has released Total Media
Converter for Mac ahead of schedule. It's a Mac
solution that lets you convert different video or
DVD format is designed for Windows uses. With it
you can:
° Rip DVD and converter videos to computers or to popular mobile devices.
° Merge DVD and video files into one.
° Specially support WMV, MKV and HD video formats
(ts, tp, trp, m2ts, mts) besides normal
formats(MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI, FLV, 3GP, 3GPP, 3G2,
MPG, VOB, MPEG, MPG, ASF, MOD, M4A, MP3, WAV,
AC3,MKA, MP2, etc).
° Use a watermark function that allows text and image watermark.
° Use video editing functions (crop, trim, effect etc.).
° Capture pictures from video and save as jpg and bmp.
Aimersoft Total Media Converter for Mac is
available for US $49. For more information visit:
http://www.aimersoft-mac.com/total-media-converter-mac.html
DUY releases new plug-ins
DUY has released three new plug-ins for TDM and native Mac OS X-based
systems: DUY31|graphic, DUY31|analyzer & DUY|noiser.
DUY31|graphic is a 31-band linear-phase graphic EQ. DUY31|analyzer is
a detailed 31-band spectrum analyzer, and DUY31|noiser is a white and
pink noise generator. The 31-band linear-phase graphic EQ features
vcontrol over frequency, even allowing for a feedback scan when using
the software in live applications.
The fader controls in DUY31|graphic can even handle a dynamic range
of up to 48 dB (+/- 24dB above/below your 0 dB gain value).
DUY31|graphic can be used together with DUY31|noiser (included with
the product), which will let you callibrate your room or space,
ensuring that the audible sound in your space is as close as possible
to the audio being reproduced by your system from a frequency point
of view.
Also included in this suite of plug-ins is DUY31|analyzer, which
delivers a visual representation of the audio signal, frequencially.
This spectrum...
My Tribe is new island simulation game for the Mac
Grubby Games (http://www.grubbygames.com) has released My Tribe, an
island simulation game for Mac, Windows and Linux systems. A demo is
available for download; registration is US$19.95.
Here's ow the game is described: "Shipwrecked on a beautiful tropical
island, your brave little tribespeople must build a new home. With
your guidance, the tribe will uncover mysterious secrets, research
new technologies, and construct massive wonders. Come back often to
feed your tribe, clothe them, and look after the babies and children!
"My Tribe allows you to design your own tropical civilization! Start
by selecting an island from over four billion possible candidates.
Then customize your tribespeople by designing new clothes for them,
plan the layout of your village using 14 different buildings, and
beautify the landscape by planting flowers and trees!
"And remember, your tribe is still alive even when your computer is
off, so come back often to ensure they are fed, clothed, and housed.
With...
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Griffin releases new iPod cables
Griffin Technology has released both the Component Video Cable and
the Composite Video Cable for iPod. Both cables deliver video and
audio to televisions, computer monitors and home entertainment
systems -- enabling iPod users everywhere to enjoy their favorite
movies, TV shows and music on their larger screens and speakers.
Both of Griffin's new cables plug into iPod via the 30-pin Dock
Connector. Component Video Cable delivers analog video and stereo
audio to home entertainment systems and monitors that have RGB
inputs. The Composite Video Cable provides composite video and stereo
audio for TVs and home entertainment systems that have yellow-coded
composite video inputs. All cable connectors are color-coded.
Both Griffin's Component and Composite Video Cables for iPod,
US$49.99, are now available at major retailers and on Griffin's web
site: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/a-v-cables
Griffin has also included their best-selling PowerBlock AC wall
charger so users will be...
wavearsLE turns iTunes into '3D sound player'
wavearsLE is new software from Sonic Motion
(http://www.sonicemotion.com/ch/index.php ) that "turns your iTunes
library into a 3D sound player." With the software running in the
background, iTunes can be operated as usual, but the sound is
purportedly "true 3D."
"The majority of the MP3 files in iTunes libraries were originally
recorded in stereo," says Claudia Holenstein of Sonic Motion.
"wavearsLE takes those stereo MP3 tracks and simulates a 5.1 surround
speaker setup, virtually placed outside of your head. It sounds and
feels as if you were in live concert. Not only can iTunes be improved
with wavearsLE?, but all other players as well."
A free beta is available for download. It requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard").
Chronos announces iScrapbook.com, a store for digital...
Chronos LC has announced the grand opening of its all-new web store:
http://www.iScrapbook.com -- which sells searchable artwork for
digital scrapbookers. It's also a companion web site for Chronos'
iScrapbook software for Mac OS X.
All artwork on the iScrapbook Store comes in Chronos' patent-pending
digital artwork bundles called "iScrapKits." iScrapKits combine
artwork images with searchable information like names, keywords, and
colors so that the artwork is completely searchable without any work
or organization on the user's part. This means users can easily
browse, search, and mange thousands of artwork graphics, according to
Robert McCullough, vice president of development at Chronos,
Nine categories of digital scrapbooking artwork are currently
available: Complete Kits, Quick Page Kits, Quick Album Kits, Paper
Kits, Alphabet Kits, Embellishment Kits, Texture/Overlay Kits, Stamp
Kits and Word Art Kits.
MacScripter LLC launches MacDeveloper beta testing resource
MacScripter LLC launches MacDeveloper beta testing resource
Mac evangelist MacScripter LLC has launched MacDeveloper
(http://macdeveloper.net/), their networking and beta testing
resource for Apple enthusiasts. MacDeveloper -- a free, opt-in
service -- helps companies and individual software developers improve
the quality of their products by providing a platform to have their
applications properly tested from a beta pool.
Participants may register and test software absolutely free. Testers
may choose only the software categories that interest them. They can
earn points for testing software, use those points to purchase
software for free or use points to purchase software at a discount.
MacDeveloper's sole mission is to connect willing and responsible
beta testers to software developers, says Ray Barber of MacScripter.
As an enhancement to software distribution, MacDeveloper believes
that every business should have access to the state-of-the-art tools
necessary to manage every aspect of their organization's testing
activities, he adds.
At...
Acclivity purchases MYOB US
Acclivity (h ttp://www.acclivitysoftware.com/), current US
distributor of MYOB software, has acquired MYOB US Inc.
(http://www.myob-us.com/) and its Mac (and PC) development team from
MYOB Limited of Australia. Acclivity will now drive global
development of MYOB's Mac OS business management products --
FirstEdge, AccountEdge and AccountEdge Network Edition.
Acclivity will continue to enhance and deliver these products to its
US customers. Acclivity will also develop the Mac OS products for
MYOB who will be its exclusive republisher in Australia, New Zealand
and Asia. Additionally, Acclivity's new development team will
continue to develop the Windows product line for their US customer
base, says Scott Davisson, Acclivity managing partner.
Current MYOB US customers, as well as Australian and New Zealand Mac
customers, will continue to use the same products and have access to
the same support resources to which they've grown accustomed, he adds.
New MacTech Forums: Ask, Discuss, Slew of Black Friday Deals
New MacTech Forums: Ask, Discuss, Slew of Black Friday Deals Posted
MacTech recently brought online a completely new set of online forums to
discuss a wide range of issues related to Apple, products, and the
community. The new forums not only have technical topics, but a variety of
user oriented, and other topics.
The new forums have a "Deals and Special Offers" area. Already, there's
several dozen special offers from a wide range of vendors in the community,
with more being added every day. Just in time for Black Friday!
With 400,000 posts already, the almost 20 forum areas are a great way to
get answers, and help others in the community in your area of expertise.
Visit the MacTech Forums now at:
http://forums.mactech.com/
GPhotospace launches Firefox add-on for private photo-sharing
GPhotospace.com has launched Mac and Windows versions of the
GPhotospace Add-on for Firefox and Flock. Leveraging the Gmail
platform, the GPhotospace Add-on shares albums; proceeds from the
software will be donated to help sustainability in rural Africa
through the relief organization Canadian Physicians for Aid and
Relief.
Using GPhotospace, private photo sharing becomes extremely
straightforward, says GPhotospace founder Colin How. Within the
Add-on, users simply select their photos, upload them to their GMail
storage, select their recipients and send album viewing invitations
through email.
Addressing privacy concerns, GPhotospace has engineered a unique
solution where users' Gmail credentials are used to log-in, but these
credentials are never actually sent or stored on any servers other
than Gmail's servers, using an encrypted HTTPS connection.
Additionally, users who choose not to use their main Gmail account
with GPhotospace can simply create a new Gmail account specifically...
Speakal releases iPanda speaker system
Speakal has released the US$139.99 iPanda
(http://www.speakal.com/ipanda_overview.html), the latest in the
company's line of audio systems with a built-in iPod docking
station. It sports five speakers that combine to deliver 25 watts of
sound.
The unique design elements enable the iPanda to produce 360 degrees
of sound, says Speakal CEO David Solomon. The speaker system boasts
adjustable bass control with Bass Reflex technology, an onboard Hi-Fi
amplifier, dynamic airflow optimizer, interior dynamic cooling
exchange and sound stabilization.
The iPanda is home to an iPod dock with various included cradles and
a standard auxiliary 3.5 mm input jack providing connectivity to most
portable and non portable audio players, gaming consoles, mobile
gaming devices, cellular phones, desktop computers, laptops and
various other devices.
It touts a patented volume control by touching the left and right
ears. The iPanda's small footprint includes rubberized feet to
prevent rattling. The smiley...
New iMuffs were released today (now compatible with the iPhone)
Wi-Gear is helping iPhone users cut the cord with iMuffs, wireless
headphones that are now optimized for iPhone use. They purportedly
deliver crystal-clear sound up to 40 feet away.
Ergonomically designed iMuffs let you pause, rewind, adjust volume
and change tracks right from the headset without touching the iPhone.
You can also answer incoming calls directly from the headphone using
the integrated microphone, enjoying the same automatic music
suspension that you get on your iPhone when a call comes in.
Designed to be worn behind the neck, iMuffs weigh just 2.2 ounces and
are powered by a rechargeable lithium battery providing up to 20
hours of continuous playback time on a single charge. iMuffs are
charged using any computer's USB port or through an included travel
charger.
iMuffs work with the newest iPhone models as well as iPods, including
the iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch. They're also compatible
with many popular Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.
iMuffs MB220 wireless...
eZGear introduces ezSpace Holiday UFO
ezGear (http://www.ezgear.com), a manufacturer of electronic
accessories and videogame peripherals, has announced the ezSpace
Holiday UFO. Created in the shape of the iconic round "UFO" to save
space, the ezSpace Holiday UFO comes in a festive green color, and is
designed as a six outlet plug expander with built-in surge protectio.
"The Holiday UFO is specially designed for the holiday season to help
simplify and organize any home or office," says Charlie Bernstein,
President of ezGear LLC. "It allows you to have a surge protected
outlet plug expander that not only blends in with your Christmas tree
but also allows you to hide all of the messy plugs that accumulate
around your tree."
The ezSpace Holiday UFO comes with a built-in 1050 joule surge
protector that provides extra protection for power surges. The on-off
power switch is located on top of the UFO, to simplify turning lights
on and off at one time. The ezSpace Holiday UFO is available now and
costs US$30.99.
FoggyNoggin Software releases Lightastic! 1.0 for iPhone, iPod
FoggyNoggin Software (http://FoggyNoggin.com) has released
Lightastic! 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. It lets you create
little works of art called "lightworks" made up of brightly colored
lights. Tap your iPhone or iPod Touch to position your lights, and
create a single piece of art, or string together multiple frames to
create complex animations!
You can create lightworks in either portrait or landscape mode. Just
turn your iPhone or iPod touch and Lightastic! adjusts automatically.
You can also send your lightwork to your Photo Library where you can
send it to others.
Lighttastic! 1.0 works with any iPhone or iPod touch with OS 2.0
installed. It's available exclusively at the Apple App Store for
US$2.99.
OWC announces 'Mercury" internal SuperDrives for...
Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com)
has announced two new OWC "Mercury" SuperDrive
Internal Upgrade Kits for MacBook 13-inch and
MacBook Pro 15-inch pre-Unibody notebooks.
The new OWC Mercury SuperDrive Internal Upgrades
offer faster read/write for DVD+/-R/RW,
Dual-Layer DVD, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW; with burn
speeds of up to 8X for DVDs and 24X for CDs.
Available immediately, new OWC Mercury SuperDrive
Internal Upgrade Kits for MacBook and MacBook Pro
pre-Unibody computers include two models:
°OWC Mercury MacBook 13-inch/Macbook Pro 15-inch
SuperDrive Dual-Layer Internal Drive Kit. which
feature up to 8X DVD-R burn, 2X DVD-DL burn, 3X
DVD-RAM, 24X CD burn, and 1 year OWC warranty.
It's priced at US$159.99.
° OWC Mercury MacBook 13-inch/Macbook Pro 15-inch
SuperDrive Dual-Layer Internal Drive Kit (with
software and media). It features up to 8X DVD-R
burn, 2X DVD-DL burn, 3X DVD-RAM, 24X CD burn and
includes 10 pieces of 8X DVD-R media in jewel
case, EMC Retrospect backup...
ShadesCases releases Shades for the 2G iPod touch, 4G iPod nano
ShadesCases has released Shades Cases for the second generation Pod
touch 2G the fourth generation iPod nano The new cases are now
available to purchase online at http://www.shadescases.com, starting
at US$14.95 for the nano 4G cases and $16.95 for the Touch 2G cases.
The new cases keep the same thin, sleek look as the original Shades
iPod cases, measuring 4mm thin and weighing 0.5 ounces with built-in
ultra-clear screen protection. Now the Shades Cases are sprayed with
a special coating causing the cases not to stick to the iPod's screen.
The new cases comes in 11 different colors (10 for the iPod nano 4G).
Shades for the new iPod nano 4G and iPod Touch 2G have a "sleek cool
appearance that both compliments and enhances the the iPod's and
matches all the cool new colors of the new iPod nano 4G," according
to the folks at ShadesCases.
Rumpus file transfer tool for Mac OS X updated to version 6.0
Maxum (http://www.maxum.com) has updated Rumpus, the Internet file
transfer tool for Mac OS X (10.4 and higher), to version 6.0. New
features include an entirely new remote server activity monitoring
application, automated workflow functions, improved multi-hosting and
user account administration, and a variety of usability and
administration enhancements.
A new application, Rumpus FileWatch, is now included as part of the
Rumpus package at no additional cost. FileWatch can be run on an
administrator's desktop Mac and provides a detailed view of current
server activity and recently transferred files. FileWatch can be used
to access files uploaded to the server, and drop ship files for large
file distribution to anyone on the Internet.
With Rumpus 6.0, server administrators can now share the work of
managing user accounts with other people in their organization.
"Sub-administrators" can be allowed to create and manage user
accounts in a tightly controlled manner that can be...
Adobe updates Camera Raw, DNG Converter
Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in,
available immediately as a free download on Adobe.com. Adobe Camera
Raw 5.2 extends raw file support to an additional seven camera
models, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC LX3.
This update provides several new enhancements including the Targeted
Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for
print or screen output. Also, users now have the ability to create a
snapshot of all adjustments made to an image as a bookmark for future
reference.
In addition, Adobe has updated Camera Profiles, which are now
available natively within Camera Raw 5.2 and DNG Converter 5.2.
Camera profiles provide the visual starting-point for photographers
using a raw processing workflow. Adobe supplies different styles of
profiles while also providing the ability for customization.
The new Camera Raw 5.2 plug-in supports the following additional
seven camera models: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon PowerShot G10...
Zevrix Solutions announces Adobe CS4 compatibility of Its
Zevrix Solutions announced today the compatibility of its products
with the Adobe Creative Suite 4 software. Zevrix Solutions products
include several popular plug-ins for Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and
Illustrator which help professionals achieve more while doing less
through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free
documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs.
The following products are now compatible with Adobe Creative Suite 4:
LinkOptimizer 3.2.4 is a workflow solution to automatically reduce
the size of images linked to InDesign documents by eliminating
excessive image data. LinkOptimizer helps users save valuable storage
space, time and reduce production costs in various ways by reducing
the size of images linked to InDesign documents. A similar
application, ArtOptimizer, is available for Adobe illustrator.
BatchOutput 3.2 is a powerful professional solution to automate
printing and exporting to PDF, PostScript, EPS and JPEG of multiple
and single...
TiVo and Mobui launch TiVo Mobile for iPhone
TiVo and mobile application development agency, Mobui
(http://www.mobui.com/), have launched TiVo Mobile. This is a free
mobile web site that gives TiVo subscribers the power to schedule
recordings directly to their TiVo box using their mobile phone.
It also gives TiVo subscribers and non-subscribers alike the ability
to browse, search, and discover television shows, regardless of the
mobile phone type, carrier, or mobile browser they use. This is the
first time that TiVo is offering a mobile DVR
programming service subscription free and available for any phone
with a mobile browser -- including the iPhone.
SuperTalent unveils sliding lid Pico-E USB drive
Super Talent Technology (http://www.supertalent.com), a manufacturer
of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, has launched the
new Pico-E USB drive, a small mobile storage device with a sliding
lid. Unlike most USB drives, Pico drives don't have removable lids,
so there's no worry about losing the lid.
Each style in the Pico family employs a different patented structural
design for closing: Pico-A and Pico-D have swivel lids, Pico-B is
retractable and Pico-C is lidless. The fifth product in the Pico
series, Pico-E, features a new sliding lid.
The Pico-E is water resistant and has a chrome-plated or 24K gold
plated steel frame. All Super Talent USB drives are backed with a
lifetime warranty. All six Pico-E models will retail for under US$30
starting this week.
CEIVA Snap iPhone app launches
CEIVA Logic, an inventor and supplier of leading digital photo
frames, has released of the CEIVA Snap iPhone application. Now
available for download on the Apple Apple Store and on the CEIVE web
site (http://www.ceiva.com), CEIVA Snap enables users to send photos
from their iPhone directly to a CEIVA frame from anywhere in the
world.
CEIVA's PicturePlan membership makes it possible to send photos
directly to a CEIVA frame that's connected by an existing phone line,
Ethernet or Wi-Fi. CEIVA members have the option of inviting their
friends and family to send photos for free by e-mail or camera phones
to any frame in seconds.
In addition, members can store an unlimited number of their personal
photos at the CEIVA web site and select their favorites for an
automatic slideshow display on their CEIVA frames. PicturePlan
memberships start at US$6.95 per month for a multi-year membership.
New laptop table sports two built-in USB fans
Arbella Enterprises (http://www.mycooltable.com) has announced the
availability of their new US$49.95 laptop table called the "Laptop
Cool Table." It combines a cooling pad with a laptop table and is
designed to turns a laptop into a portable desktop by raising the
computer to a comfortable level.
Laptop batteries can get very hot during use. The table houses two
built-in USB fans that help to cool the laptop's battery. The table's
USB cord easily connects to the laptop USB port thhat powers the
table's fans. The user has the option of using the table as a flat
cooling pad by leaving the legs folded.
The design enables users to place their laptop in the most
comfortable position. Raising the laptop reduces sore wrists/back and
keeps the hot battery from burning the user's legs. The unit requires
no assembly and adjusts in seconds. The legs extend vertically and
horizontally and work independently. This enables the user to adjust
the unit, regardless of the surface.
EasyIShopK introduces Klipsch RoomGrove speaker system
EasyIShopUK, an Internet retailer of iPod
speakers and iPod accessories, has introduced the
Klipsch RoomGroove. The speaker is compatible
with all iPods; when it's linked with other
RoomGroove's it can wirelessly transmit music all
across the house.
The Klipsch RoomGroove iPod speaker utilizes
premium woofers, crossovers, and horn-loaded
tweeters. It features a retractable dock that
includes an Apple universal well to ensure that
all iPods are compatible while charging them at
the same time. Other MP3 players and digital
devices can also be connected easily via an
auxiliary input.
Without wires or complicated setup, the user can
create a wireless speaker system around the house
using two or more RoomGroove's. Each RoomGroove
acts as a transmitter or receiver, so it can
wirelessly send CD-quality music to other
RoomGroove's or receive CD-quality music from
transmitting RoomGroove's.
The RoomGroove will also work with any computer.
All the user has to do is connect the RoomGroove...
