Adobe Normalizer 9 API now available from Datalogics
Datalogics (http://www.datalogics.com), a source for Adobe PDF
developer technologies, has announced the availability of version 9
of the Adobe Normalizer API (application programming interface),
Adobe's developer toolkit for converting PostScript and EPS files to
PDF.
This release of Normalizer 9 adds support for PDF/VT (ISO/WD
16612-2), the emerging standard for variable data printing (VDP)
solutions. Normalizer 9 can now create PDFs which contain reference
form Xobjects for commonly repeated elements on a page. Reference
form Xobjects are one of the key constructs upon which PDF/VT is
predicated. Efficient use of reference form Xobjects can optimize
print workflows such as those used in VDP solutions. And advanced RIP
technology, such as the Adobe PDF Print Engine, can natively consume
and efficiently render PDF/VT files at the RIP.
Adobe Normalizer 9 is available directly from Datalogics on the
following platforms: Mac OS X, AIX, Linux, Solaris (Intel), Solaris
(Sparc), Windows 32...
Mirye announces Shade Complete Collections, Vols. 2-6
Mirye Software (http://www.miryestore.com) -- the
publisher of Shade 9, a curved surface 3D suite
of tools for modeling, animation and rendering --
has announced five 3D model collections in the
Shade Complete Collection series.
Each collection includes an assortment of models
in the native Shade format, including the models
themselves and several example scenes. The models
work with Shade 7 or higher on Mac OS X and
Windows and range in pricing from JS$29-49 each.
The collections include:
° Volume 2: Japan City. Hundreds of modern urban
buildings, including universal skyscrapers and
also authentic modern buildings;
° Volume 3: Transportation. Over 400 medium
resolution automotive models, including sedans,
formula racers, classic cars, SUVs, industrial
and more;
° Volume 4: Rock Band. Modern instrument
collection, electric and bass guitars, complete
drum sets, speakers and microphones;
° Volume 5: Orchestra. Wind, brass, and string
instruments in quantities for creating your next...
QNAP unveils Intel Core 2 Duo, 8-bay, 16TB iSCSI NAS-TS-809 Pro
QNAP Systems (http://www.qnap.com) has announced the enterprise-grade
TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS, a new NAS (network attached storage) device.
The TS-809 Pro is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz CPU and 2GB
DDRII memory, supports eight SATA drive bays that accommodate up to
12TB storage capacity (16TB possible when 2TB hard drives are
available).
It offers advanced RAID features, such as RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare,
Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration. Other
business features include iSCSI with Thin Provisioning, AES 256-bit
volume
The TS-809 Pro supports built-in iSCSI target service with Thin
Provisioning. Up to 8 iSCSI devices can be created for storage
expansion or backup destination of the existing application servers
on the network. The NAS comes with the Surveillance Station feature
that supports real-time monitoring and video playback from up to four
IP-based cameras. Server functions are provided, e.g. file server,
FTP server, DDNS support, web server with...
K4 now compatible with Adobe Creative Suite 4
Managing Editor Inc. (http://www.maned.com), a provider of software
solutions for the publishing industry, has announced that the vjoon
K4 Publishing System is now compatible with Adobe Creative Suite 4.
The newly released Version 5.9 R8, along with new versions of add-ons
and related products, makes K4 the first full-featured publishing
solution to work with CS4, according to Linda Bruce, vice president
of sales at MEI. The K4 layout and editing plug-ins for Adobe
InDesign and Adobe InCopy, as well as all K4 modules, including K4
Web Editor, K4 File Manager and K4 Overview, have been fine-tuned to
work with the latest Adobe CS4 software, she adds. In addition,
popular K4 plug-ins Notes Manager, Overset Manager and Revision
Manager have also been enabled for use with CS4.
vjoon (formerly SoftCare) adapted its K4 modules to the latest
version of Adobe Creative Suite within just three months of CS4's
launch at IFRA Expo 2008. Additionally, the K4 Web Editor has been
upgraded to run on...
Quark Publishing System integration with Cumulus demoed
Canto Japanese partner Hulinks wowed attendees during Tokyo's
Page2009 exposition, held earlier this month, when it showed live
demonstrations of the new Cumulus/Quark Publishing System integration
developed by Canto Professional Services. The integration will be
available throughout Japan through the partnered marketing and sales
efforts of Hulinks and Quark Japan.
The integration offers Quark Publishing System (QPS) users access to
special Cumulus DAM services developed specifically for Quark
products, including the ability to search for assets right from
within QuarkXPress, drag and drop assets into layouts, and catalog
new and edited layouts back into Cumulus. Cumulus client services are
built into the integration, enabling QPS users to interact with their
asset collections without the need to learn new software.
"Our live demonstrations were well received, especially by potential
customers and system integrators who are looking for a professional
DAM option," explains Noboru...
VMware Fusion 2.0.2
From the VMware blog at:
(http://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2009/02/vmware-fusion-202-now-availab...)
Videos included at the above URL.
VMware Fusion 2.0.2 Now Available: Import Parallels Desktop 4 Virtual
Machines and More!
We're proud to announce our latest maintenance release of VMware Fusion 2.
VMware Fusion 2.0.2 is a free update for all VMware Fusion 1.x and VMware
Fusion 2.x users.
VMware Fusion 2.0.2 fixes a number of bugs, while adding some
much-requested enhancements. You can read all about it on the release
notes, but the highlights are below. You can go grab the bits here.
Import Parallels Desktop 4 and Parallels Server Virtual Machines At
Macworld we had the pleasure to announce that we had overcome Parallels
Desktop to become the top selling Windows on Mac product for all of 2008.
One of the reasons why people are switching to VMware Fusion in droves is
because we make it so easy to switch, with the ability to import your
existing Parallels Desktop virtual machines...
iCamera released for the iPhone
iCamera has been released for the iPhone. It lets you turn photos
taken with the device's built-in camera into entertaining artwork.
It's available for US$1.99 at the Apple App Store
(http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=300926...).
iCamera lets you add photo frame effects and edit all your existing
iPhone photos in galleries. You select the photo frame you prefer,
and then take iPhone photos with the frame effect as usual. Also, you
can select any photos stored in iPhone library to add suitable frames
on them.
All photos will be saved to your iPhone library finally. iCamera
offers 30-plus photo frames for different occasions.
Lightwork Design releases first service pack for LightWorks 7.9
LightWork Design, a supplier of rendering solutions for developers of
advanced 3D computer graphics software, today announced the release
of its first Service Pack for LightWorks 7.9.
"We're very pleased to bring this first Service Pack release of
LightWorks 7.9 to our customers" said Graeme McCarthy, Director of
Product Services at LightWorks. "With this Service Pack, we're
providing a host of fixes for our customers and their users that will
deliver a marked improvement in render quality, such as improved
gamma correction for texture input as well as numerous other
enhancements including improved Japanese dialogues".
"We're also really excited about the new features planned for the
next full version of LightWorks" continued McCarthy. "LightWorks
version 8.0 is planned for release in March 2009 and it will
introduce a new style of rendering for our users, giving them an
enhanced workflow and user experience".
The Service Pack is available as a download for both Windows and Mac...
PasswordWallet for the Mac and iPhone updated
Selznick Scientific Software (http://www.selznick.com) has released
updates of PasswordWallet for Mac and for iPhone. PasswordWallet
stores all of your passwords and other private information in one,
convenient location, and offers synchronization solutions for users
of iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Palm devices as well as export
solutions for Blackberry, Android, Symbian and Nokia Phones.
PasswordWallet 4.4.4 for Mac simplifies iPhone synchronization for
new users, adds Japanese translation, and addresses some usability
issues.
PasswordWallet 4.4.5 for iPhone has a new look, improved reliability,
and many useful features like larger fonts for your data when the
screen is rotated and categories in the password list view. And it's
available in French, German and Japanese!
PasswordWallet 4.4.4 for Mac OS X is free for all owners of Password
4.0 or later. Just download it and you're ready to go.
Abvent releases new Artlantis Media CDs
The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis software
(http://www.artlantis.com), has released three new Media CDs designed
to enhance the Artlantis Media collection.
The Animated People Business 1 and Animated People Casual 3 CDs,
created from the aXYZ Design Collection, can be used for both
animations and still images. Users can set the built-in behaviors of
these objects with the same ease they place them into an Artlantis
scene -- via drag and drop. Each CD includes ten 3D human models in
business or casual clothing, with five pre-calculated behaviors each.
The colors of the clothes can be changed, as well. Objects are
optimized to 3,000 faces per character.
Developed by Abvent and Bionatics, the 3D Asian Trees CD is the next
edition in the most realistic plant library available to designers
and architects. Based on the natural genetic coding of the plants,
leaves, bark, flowers, and fruit are all realistically simulated,
according to the folks at the Abvent Group. The CD...
Nova media unveils 3G development kit for Mac OS X
Nova media has unveiled a hardware development kit for 3G devices
based on a 3G embedded wireless module. The GTM382 development kit
consists of an embedded 3G module, as well as a mainboard with USB
support and the necessary Mac OS X drivers to address the advanced
3G, GPS and Voice functions of the embedded module.
The GTM382 module offers fast HSPA speeds with up to 7.2 Mbit/second
download and 2 Mbit/second upload speeds and supports reliable EDGE
and GPRS connections, according to Jan Fuellemann of nova media. It's
been tested worldwide on mobile networks and infrastructures.
The GTM382 development kit features connections for external
antennas, headphones, SIM card and a power supply. The kit is already
supplied with an external antenna, a headphone, USB cable, RF cable
and the power supply. Drivers for Mac OS X 10.4.11 and higher, as
well as for Linux and Windows in addition to in-depth technical
documents, complete the package.
The GTM382 development kit is available for...
StatPlus:mac gets updated, discounted
AnalystSoft has updated StatPlus:mac
(http://www.analystsoft.com/en/products/statplusmac/), a mathematical
and statistical analysis suite for Mac users adding new types of
graphics and calculations. The updated statistical package is now
available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Russian
languages, and is offered at discounts to multiple license buyers and
educational facilities.
The new volume discounts are structured to make StatPlus:mac
affordable during the current economic downturn, and make the cost of
the powerful statistical package almost an order of magnitude lower
than ever before.
StatPlus:mac has all the features from Microsoft Analysis Toolpak
offered in Excel 2004. However, unlike Microsoft Analysis Toolpak,
StatPlus:mac is available in Excel 2004 and 2008. The new release
adds more types of data analysis and processing, as well as a number
of brand-new graphs, including statistical charts and ever control
charts like CUSUM and XBar chart.
StatPlus is...
Virtual TimeClock '09 provides new tools for businesses
Redcort Software has released Virtual TimeClock '09, an upgrade to
the time and attendance software. Virtual TimeClock helps businesses
of any size easily manage their employee hours and overtime costs.
"Virtual TimeClock is a vital piece of software for our business,"
says Dr. Michael Broome, of Advanced Veterinary Medical Imaging in
Tustin, California. A Virtual TimeClock user for nearly 10 years, Dr.
Broome remarked, "Virtual TimeClock '09 brings new features that make
it even more useful for our business."
New features requested by long time users like Dr. Broome include
unlimited overtime and time deduction rules, customizable new leave
categories, dozens of new reporting options, and a sleek new
administrative interface. In today's challenging economic climate,
Virtual TimeClock '09 gives businesses new tools to better manage
payroll costs.
The all-new TimeClock Server and Server Manager applications were
designed to be easy for the non-technical small business owner to...
Mophie unveils Juice Pack Air for the iPhone
mStation|mophie has announced the Juice Pack Air (
http://www.mophie.com/products/juice-pack-air), the world's thinnest
apple-certified external battery for iPhone 3G. The rechargeable
1200 mAH lithium polymer battery housed in an ultra-thin case
virtually doubles the amount of time you have to rock, talk, surf,
and send. Juice pack air will be available to consumers world-wide
this spring at Apple stores and mophie.com for $79.95 in Black,
White, and Purple.
Juice pack air features an innovative "standby mode" that allows
users to control when they want to take advantage of additional
battery support versus simply using it as a protective case. The
integrated 4 LED charge status indicates how much juice is remaining
in the external battery. Unique pass-through design allows users to
simultaneously charge their juice pack air and sync their iPhone 3G
with iTunes with the included USB cable.
"The juice pack air is a simple yet elegant battery boosting
solution for iPhone 3G power...
Lexcycle announces support for Adobe eBooks in Stanza Reader
Lexcycle, the company behind the Stanza electronic book reader for
the iPhone and iPod touch, announced that it has entered into a
definitive agreement with Adobe to license PDF and EPUB rendering
technologies as well as support for Adobe's eBook content protection
technology. The integrated technology will allow Stanza users to
enjoy eBooks sold or loaned by any retailer or library, who
distribute eBooks protected with Adobe Content Server 4.
With over 1.3 million users spanning 60 countries, Stanza is the most
popular eBook reader for the Apple iPhone. Since its launch in July
2008, Stanza has supported the EPUB format, the International Digital
Publishing Forum's open XML-based standard format for reflowable
digital books and publications. To date, Stanza users have downloaded
over 3 million eBooks from a selection of over 100,000, half of which
are available for free. The license agreement will significantly
expand the selection of available titles to Stanza customers to
include...
Escape Studios announces 'Camera Tracking for VFX'...
Escape Studios is offering a "Camera Tracking for VFX" course. The
new online course teaches the art of mixing computer-generated
objects into real-life footage.
"Camera Tracking for VFX" covers background, workflows and best
practices in a flexible online format that includes over 12 hours of
video content. For more information, or to register, please visit
http://www.escapestudios.com/en_GB/training/online-courses/online-camera...
The course covers software applications PFTrack 5 and Maya Live, part
of Autodesk Maya, showing techniques that are applicable to all
software packages. A basic understanding of Maya is required, but the
course assumes zero prior knowledge of camera tracking and takes
students to an advanced level.
After completing the course, students will be well-versed in
tracking, solving and adjusting shots, as well as techniques for
manipulating footage, according to Dominic Davenport, CEO and founder
of Escape Studios. A series of accompanying online videos is...
FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.63 adds Value List, Custom
FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.63 from .com Solutions Inc. has
been enhanced with support for copying Custom Functions and Value
Lists between FileMaker Pro Advanced database files when performing
Table Consolidation projects.
FmPro Migrator Developer Edition makes it possible for developers to
save many hours of manual labor by automating the copying of Tables,
Fields, Relationships, TOs, Value Lists, Custom Functions, Layouts
and Scripts between FileMaker Pro Advanced database files. FmPro
Migrator Developer Edition utilizes QuicKeys(Mac OS
X)/WinAutomation(Windows) shortcuts to drive the FileMaker Pro
Advanced graphical interface to build the objects in the consolidated
destination database file.
Automated re-mapping of TOs is performed within each script and
layout object. Script and layout dependencies are resolved during the
automated two-pass processing of scripts and layouts.
FmPro Migrator Developer Edition creates both static and dynamic
Value Lists, with the custom...
iSkin releases solo FX for the iPhone 3G
iSkin (http://www.iskin.com) has introduced the iSkin solo FX, an
US$32.99 iPhone 3G protector "that blends glitz and glamour with
fashion-forward design features." Inspired by the iSkin solo, the
solo FX's high-gloss bodysuit is accented with a designer pattern.
What's more, its protective screen film doubles as a mirror when the
iPhone's asleep. The solo FX features integrated volume and power
button coverage, unobstructed access to all ports and controls, and a
"grippable" surface.
The solo FX is offered in four spring fashion-inspired color options:
"Breeze" (translucent blue), "Passion" (translucent red), "Lush"
(translucent green) and "Sunset" (translucent orange), and is
compatible with the iSkin revoClip for solo belt holster (sold
separately on iSkin.com).
NEA partners with MacPractice to offer integrated electronic
The National Electronic Attachment (NEA) and MacPractice
(http://www.macpractice.com) have entered into a partnership to
provide MacPractice clients the ability to submit attachments
electronically. Through this agreement MacPractice will interface
with NEA's FastAttach system enabling them to offer an integrated
electronic attachment solution to their clients.
FastAttach enables dental offices to transmit attachments (x-rays,
perio charts, lab reports, physician's notes, intra-oral pictures,
narratives, EOB's, etc.), via the Internet, where payers are able to
view them, in support of electronic claims. FastAttach accelerates
claim processing and eliminates the need to duplicate or mail
attachments.
Tekkeon releases external battery for portable routers, more
Tekkeon (http://www.tekkeon.com)has released its industrial-grade,
high temperature version of the r myPower ALL plus lithium polymer
battery. For use as portable power with portable instruments and
equipment, or as an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for battery
backup, Tekkeon's new myPower ALL Plus MP3450i universal battery
provides instant power for devices that require between 5V and 19V.
The voltage on this new battery is fixed for the connected equipment,
or can be quickly changed to meet the power needs of a wide range of
devices. Like its predecessors, myPower ALL Plus MP3450i is
lightweight and uses visual indicators to identify the exact power
level. In addition, this version includes 16 preset voltages and an
on/off switch that preserves power when the battery is not in use.
An optional extended battery, model MP3450-10, can be added to
myPower ALL Plus to further extend the additional battery
hours. Mounting brackets are included with this optional battery to
combine...
SanDisk announces first high performance 4-bits-per-cell Flash
SanDisk (http://www.sandisk.com) says it will begin mass-production
of the world's first high performance 4-bits-per-cell (X4) flash
memory. Using 43-nanometer (nm) process technology, this enables
64-gigabit (GB) memory in a single die -- the highest capacity in the
industry, the company says.
SanDisk has also produced a X4 controller, which is necessary to
effectively manage the complexities and performance requirements of
X4 memory. The X4 memory chip combines with the X4 controller chip in
a multi-chip package (MCP) to provide a complete, integrated and
low-cost storage solution, according to Khandker Quader, senior vice
president, memory technology & product development, SanDisk.
SanDisk co-developed the 64Gb X4 flash memory chip on 43nm technology
with Toshiba, which cooperates with SanDisk in the development and
manufacturing of advanced flash memory. The new 43nm 64Gb X4 chip is
the highest capacity and highest density flash memory die in the
world to enter production this...
NiXPS releases future-driven XPS tools and technology
NiXPS has released a new version of its cross
platform XPS tools facilitating the use of XPS in
professional document management environments.
NiXPS View provides basic cross-platform XPS
viewing with powerful tools such as detailed
zoom, quick search and text selection; for full
XPS inspection on both Mac and PC. The new NiXPS
View v2.6.1 now also features PDF export, making
file exchange easy for everybody. The addition of
the PDF export feature makes NiXPS View v2.6.1
unique in the market. It is a great companion for
those users who want to take full advantage of
the built-in XPS capabilities of their desktop.
NiXPS Edit goes beyond cross-platform viewing and
brings full-fledged XPS editing to the desktop;
like object editing, inspection, document and
page manipulations and more. New for NiXPS Edit
v2.6.1 is the improved interactive text-editing
tool, which greatly simplifies text correction,
making it as easy as 'click and correct', and
allowing quick, last minute corrections.
"...
Time Tagger is new time tracking app for Mac OS X
Matterform Media (http://www.matterform.com) has announced Time
Tagger 1.0, a time-tracking program for the Mac that introduces a new
tag-based interface. Rather than setting up projects and clients and
timers, users simply click tags on and off in the Time Tagger window
to track their time.
Time Tagger requires OS X 10.4 or later. A free demo can be
downloaded at the Matterform web site. Time Tagger licenses are
available for a special introductory price of US$18.95.
The main Time Tagger window features a large field of text snippets,
or tags, which users can click on and off to describe the work they
are doing at any moment. Custom tags can be created on the same
window. A reporting tool lets you generate time sheets for any set of
tags.
Time Tagger is currently a Mac-only product and runs natively on
Intel or PowerPC Macs. Matterform recommends Mac OS X 10.4 ("Tiger")
or 10.5 ("Leopard") for use with Time Tagger.
New Vertus software lets you Play With Pictures
Vertus, a graphics and imaging software developer, has released Play
With Pictures, a new image composition application, that's designed
to let users of any age take ordinary photos and turn them into
imaginative compositions, then print or save them for use at home or
on social networks.
Play With Pictures lets users cut out an unlimited number of people
and props from images using a straightforward technique that
resembles paint-by-numbers. The cut-outs are then layered onto a
background of choice using a set of tools.
"The idea of using software to create humorous cut-out images isn't a
new concept, but eliminating the complicated mechanics of Photoshop
and other intimidating design programs will, for the first time, make
once complex techniques available to entirely new audiences," says
James Carr-Jones, president and CEO of Vertus.
Because layering portions of multiple images together often makes the
composition look disjointed, Play With Pictures provides an automatic...
TeamViewer V4 now available for Mac
TeamViewer GmbH, a provider of solutions for online communication and
collaboration, is extending TeamViewer V4 to Mac users. The latest
version of the browser-based desktop sharing solution such new
features as a partner list and multi-screen presentation function,
engineered to facilitate fast cooperation and information access.
Secure desktop sharing via the web browser is now possible, as well
as cross platform support, to Mac and Windows computers. To gain
access through the web browser, individuals create a TeamViewer
account at http://login.teamviewer.com. Entering their ID name and
password allows users to connect with their partners without
installing anything on their workstations.
TeamViewer V4 sports a partner list. The ID or account name of an
unlimited number of trusted collaborators or remote computers can be
entered and saved on each TeamViewer account. The partner list also
displays the online status of each party, enabling users to connect
to online partners with a...
Tech Restore posts video of their ModService
Tech Restore has posted a new, stop-motion take apart HD video of
their Overnight ModService. You can watch the conversion of a
standard MacBook into the tablet Mac in under two minutes here:
http://techrestore.com/blog.shtml
The video is brought to you in wide-screen. Also, for a limited time,
get your MacBook upgraded to a Modbook, for US$1,149. That's $150 off
the normal price of $1299.
Exibia for Mac OS X updated to version 1.4
Plyxim, LLC (http://plyxim.com) has announced Exibia 1.4, an update
of their broadcast scheduling application for Mac OS X. Exibia allows
clients in a multi- user, multi-platform environment to upload and
schedule QuickTime- compatible videos to a centrally located server.
The Exibia Server, connected to a cable television (CATV) system for
broadcast, handles the scheduling and playback of video content.
Users of any platform can easily upload and schedule videos for
playback using their web browser, including iPhone or iPod touch.
Version 1.4 introduces a "Play Now" feature, allows for the
scheduling of videos to the minute, and the ability to log in to the
Exibia Web Client as an administrator. It is a free update for
current Exibia users.
Exibia Server is a Universal Binary app that will run on any
Macintosh computer capable of running Mac OS X 10.4.2 or greater with
an available video output. A G4, G5 or Intel processor is
recommended. A large hard drive is recommended for video...
Special version of software license solution released
SecuTech Solution (http://www.eSecuTech.com) released a special
version of software license solution--UniKey Special for e-Learning.
This solution is specially made for e-Learning providers to offer
people to learn anytime and anywhere online, including training, the
delivery of just-in-time information and guidance from experts.
This solution combines a hardware key-UniKey, providing licensing
method with envelope-base automatic implementation and API-based
implementation.
UniKey Special for e-Learning consists of several parts, such as
Flash (swf and flv) protection, Authorware protection, Director
protection, Realbasic protection, Video (avi, rm,rmvb, and mpeg)
protection, e-Book protection, and general API protection for various
programming languages.
UniKey Speical for e-Learning solution provides supports for numerous
language to meet the flexibility of learning, training, and
education software.
In order to improve the relationships between vendors and customers
as well...
MonkeyBread Software Releases the MBS REALbasic plug-ins in
Monkeybread Software has released version 9.1 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic.
The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which
extend the REALbasic development environment with 1500 classes
featuring over 28000 documented functions.
The plug-ins require REALbasic 5.5 or newer. Also required are 300 MB
hard disc space and around 64 MB of RAM in addition to the
requirements of REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all
plug-in parts compile on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X
(universal), Linux and Windows, each function may depend on
additional system requirements to work successfully.
Plugin licenses are available for components or for the complete
collection. Starting at 20 Euro (+VAT) for one component. The
complete package costs 196 Euro (+VAT) for commercial usage.
If you buy a current license, you will get free updates for one year.
After that year, you can update your license to cover an additional
year.
The plugins can be downloaded on MBS'...
db solo 3.7 adds result set comparison tool and support for SQL
DB Solo LLC has released version 3.7 of the DB Solo SQL Query Tool,
the latest upgrade to DB Solo's sophisticated cross-platform Database
Query Tool. DB Solo provides developers and adminstrators with a
wealth of advanced features such as visual explain plan, database
data & schema comparison tools, import/export tools and a schema
scripting tool.
DB Solo SQL Query Tool is available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and
Solaris platforms. DB Solo supports all major DBMS products available
today, including Oracle, SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, DB2, Sybase
ASE/ASA, H2, Postgres, MySQL and Solid.
New features in version 3.7 include a new Result Set Comparison
Feature and support for SQL Server Agent. SQL Server Agent support
includes the ability to view and edit Operators, Jobs and Alerts.
Other new features include support for custom key bindings, XML and
Excel export formats as well as support for parametrized queries.
Additionally, the Schema Browser now allows one to change...
Red Giant Software offers free video tutorials on Red Giant TV
Red Giant Software (http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/) -- whose
products include Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode --
has launched Red Giant TV, free tutorials are designed to help people
get the most out of the company's library of video products.
Every Tuesday a new episode is released on how to produce complex
motion graphics and visual effects. The shows feature one or more Red
Giant products used in combination with the tools built into After
Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and more. Show host, Aharon
Rabinowitz, shares his techniques to produce higher quality work in
less time.
Lapaporter introduces iPhone sleeves, other mobile accessories
Accessory label Lapàporter
(http://www.lapaporter.com) from Berlin has
introduced a new line of iPhone sleeves and other
products. According to company rep, Natalie
Werner, Lapàporter stands for "an elegant and
feminine line of handbags and accessories for
electronic devices."
"Lapàporter is finally bringing protective
designs for mobile phones, iPhones and iPods on
the market that are not only practical but also
attractive, stylish and elegant," she says.
"Lapàporter goods are produced with great care in
Germany. These handmade items are created with
the finest attention to detail to assure you they
are of highest quality. Seasonal highlights are
produced as limited editions that are only
available from the Lapàporter online boutique."
iPresentee delivers free Mail Stationery templates for
iPresentee (http://www.ipresentee.com), a developer of add-ons for
Apple's iWork and iLife applications, has released free Valentine's
Day Mail Stationery templates to be used with Apple's Mail
software. The new Mail Stationery package includes 16 templates.
Creating an e-mail with Valentine's Day Mail Stationery templates is
exactly the same as creating an e-mail using the ordinary Mail
Stationery templates. New Mail Stationery templates comes with an
installer to make sure the templates end up in the right place and
would be displayed in Apple Mail New Message Stationery menu
automatically.
Valentine's Day Mail Stationery templates are offered free of charge.
They work with any Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"). .
SalesForce.com backup software for Mac users available
Information Appliance has released PocketMac Backup for SalesForce, a
SalesForce backup solution for Mac users. It gets contacts from
customers' SalesForce accounts and saves them to the Mac OS X Address
Book.
It does this automatically, every 15 minutes, with no user
involvement. The software also saves backups of calendar and task
data to iCal as well, so that users can keep track of appointments
even without Internet access.
PocketMac Backup for SalesForce runs on Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and
retails for US $34.95. More information about the PocketMac Backup
for SalesForce can be found at
http://www.pocketmac.com/product.php?id=37
GenAudio offers consumer version of AstroundStereo technology
GenAudio (http://www.genaudio.com) is launching a consumer version of
its AstoundStereo technology, the AstoundStereo Expander computer
software, and announced the giveaway of 10 million free music
downloads of various songs processed and re-mixed using GenAudio's
professional audio software.
AstoundStereo can purportedly be experienced through as little as two
audio channels, such as any headphones, home theater speakers or
laptop speakers. The software processes audio files on the user's
desktop or laptop computer in real-time.
This enables the listener to hear their music, movies and video games
in a new way, being completely immersed in the sound with elevation,
intensive depth perception and widening of the stereo image, creating
a four dimensional audio experience, according to Jerry Mahabug,
chairman and CEO of GenAudio. Professional recording artists, record
labels, video game development houses and major motion picture film
studios have already embraced the technology, he...
Free Sound Effects Download Pack #1 released by Blastwave FX
Blastwave FX (http://www.blastwavefx.com), a HD sound effects label,
has released Free Sound Effects Download Pack #1. The Free Sound
Effects Download Pack #1 contains 68 sound effects selections from 40
Blastwave FX libraries.
Sonic novelties include angry goat bleating, bursting fireballs,
robot footsteps, a pixie dust fly-by, digital glitch, low frequency
tremors and more. The Free Sound Effects Download Pack #1 is
available for download at
www.blastwavefx.com/i25/Blastwave-FX-Free-Sound-Effects-Download-Pack/in...
The 68 sound effects included Free Download Pack are available for
all to use on a royalty-free basis via a Creative Commons License and
contain selections from the 40 Blastwave FX collections produced to
date, including Sonopedia, Blastwave Imaging Elements, Radio
Meltdown, Pop, Buzzsaw, LFE and more.
Flash on Tap adds iPhone workshop
Flash on Tap(/a), a conference created for Flash designers and
developers by Flash designers and developers, has added an iPhone
workshop. Flash on Tap 2009 will be held at the Boston Park Plaza
Hotel and Towers in Boston May 28-30.
"From Flash to iPhone" will be led by Flash developer Keith Peters.
It's one of five pre-conference workshops available on Thursday, May
28, prior to the opening party at 7 pm. Other workshops include
"Papervsion3D" taught by John Grden and Andy Zupko, "AS3 for
Designers" taught by Rich Shupe, Red5 taught by Dominick Accattato
and Paul Gregoire, and an "Animation for Flash" workshop taught by
Chris Georgenes.
The conference itself will feature 31 speakers during the three-day
gathering that concludes with a closing party on the evening of
Saturday, May 30. To register for the conference, pre-conference
workshops, one day of the event or just the party -- go directly to
the conference registration page at http://flashontap.eventbrite.com
FlightTrack Pro flies to iPhone, iPod touch
Appropos Mobile and online trip planning service TripIt have
announced FlightTrack Pro, the next generation of the flight tracker
for the iPhone and iPod touch. Travelers simply forward their airline
confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com, and FlightTrack Pro
automatically provides real-time flight cancellations, delays, gate
changes, route maps, 10-day weather forecasts and more.
FlightTrack Pro is the first application to synchronize TripIt
itineraries to its service on iPhone and iPod touch, according to Ben
Kazez, founder, Appropos Mobile. FlightTrack Pro's itinerary
synchronization is powered by the TripIt application programming
interface for sharing travel itinerary information among travel web
sites, travel suppliers, travel agents and related travel services.
FlightTrack Pro is available at the Apple App Store for US$9.99. For
more info go here: http://www.approposmobile.com
Missing Sync for Blackberry updated to version 2.0
Mark/Space has updated The Missing Sync for Blackberry
(http://www.markspace.com/missingsync_blackberry.php/), a tool for
syncing between BlackBerry devices from Research In Motion (including
the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone) and Mac OS X's Address Book and iCal
applications and the corresponding applications on BlackBerry
handsets, to version 2.0.
The upgrade adds new wireless sync capabilities. Now, you can sync
information between your Mac and BlackBerry wirelessly via Bluetooth,
without cables. Plus, Proximity Sync technology automates syncing.
So, whenever your BlackBerry is close to your Mac, The Missing Sync
performs a sync without you even having to think about it.
Also, when you make changes to your calendar, or add a new song to a
playlist, The Missing Sync will synchronize those changes as you're
sitting at your desk or working on the train-ride home. Version 2.0
also includes many other new features including improved music
playlist support for iTunes, video transfer to and...
Cocktail 4.3 (Leopard Edition) has been released
Maintain has released Cocktail 4.3 (Leopard Edition). Cocktail
(http://www.maintain.se/cocktail/index.php) is a general purpose
utility for Mac OS X.
The application serves up a mix of maintenance tools and interface
tweaks, all accessible via a comprehensive graphical interface. This
version adds ability to clear potentially harmful files such as most
common trojans (Services.A, iServices.B, RSPlug.A, Jahlav.A, Leap.A,
Astht.A, Astht.B, PokerStealer, etc.) or other files that may harm
your system in any way, adds ability to clear CrashReporter and
HungReporter logs as well as fixes compatibility issues with
QuickTime 7.6.
Cocktail 4.3 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary
and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.3
(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 10.5.5.
Just Mobile Xtand Pro released for MacBook line
Mobis Technology (http://www.just-mobile.com), a manufacturer of
mobile accessories, has released Just Mobile Xtand Pro, a stand for
raising your notebook's display to an ergonomic eye level. It costs
US$89.90.
"The Xtand Pro is designed to relieve wrist and neck pain and has the
additional benefit of looking great with a similar metal finish to
the MacBook," says Erich Huang of Mobis Technology.
Made of solid aluminum, it matches the metal finish of the Apple
laptop. ,The additional low profile bar provides you a different
height to enjoy the ergonomic comfort without an external keyboard or
mouse, says Huang.
Seapine Software releases Surround SCM 2009
Seapine Software (http://www.seapine.com), a
provider of application lifecycle management
(ALM) solutions, has announced the release of
Surround SCM 2009, a major upgrade to its
software configuration management application.
The new version brings mission-critical
enterprise-level configuration management
capabilities to software development teams of all
sizes.
"Surround SCM 2009 is our most ambitious version
since the product's initial release," says
Richard Riccetti, president and CEO, Seapine
Software. "The move to relational databases for
storage of all data, not just metadata, opens new
scalability, reporting, and high availability
options for our customers, our partners, and
Seapine. In addition, Surround SCM's labeling
feature was completely rewritten. Labels are now
on par with branching, giving customers much more
flexibility over when to branch code and when to
label."
Key new Surround SCM 2009 features include the following:
° RDBMS-based data storage: enhances Surround
SCM...
Seapine Software releases TestTrack Studio 2009
Seapine Software (http://www.seapine.com), a
provider of application lifecycle management
(ALM) solutions, has announced the release of
TestTrack Studio 2009, the latest version of its
issue tracking and test case management
application. The new version includes advanced
reporting features that make it easier to monitor
the state of product development and quality
assurance.
"TestTrack is a rich repository of
mission-critical development and quality
assurance information," says Richard Riccetti,
president and CEO, Seapine Software. "Our focus
for TestTrack Studio 2009 was to increase users'
abilities to report on and visualize their data
in more meaningful ways, helping them make more
informed decisions."
Key new TestTrack Studio 2009 features include the following:
° External reporting: enables viewing reports
created and stored in external reporting
services, such as SQL Server Reporting Services
and Crystal Reports
° Grouped data reports: lets users generate
reports with...
Innovative Language releases pocket language apps for the iPhone
Channeling the shrunken nature of Mikey from Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory, Innovative Language Learning company has mimicked
that miniaturization by encapsulating the benefits of classroom, text
book, tutor, and software program all into one prepackaged iPhone
application.
By using the touch-screen you can listen to pre-recorded lessons and
dialogues, record yourself, search the entire application, read over
35 pages of text-book style lesson notes and listen to about two CDs
worth of audio, including a compact version of our podcasts,
according to Peter Galante, COO of Innovative Language Learning.
Pocket Italian (http://www.innovativelanguage.com/products/pocket) is
compatible for all of the touch-screen versions of iPhones, iPods,
and iTouch devices and can be purchased at the Apple App Store
(http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=300631...)
for US$4.99 for a limited time.
The app is currently available in Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese,
Korean,...
Wolfram releases Mathematica Home Edition
Wolfram Research has released Mathematica Home Edition
(http://www.wolfram.com/homeedition), which lets folks explore their
personal interests "using all the power of Mathematica at a fraction
of the cost," says Peter Overmann, director of software technology.
"Over the last two years, as we've delivered powerful new
capabilities and integrated vast banks of curated data, we've
realized that Mathematica is not just the perfect tool for those on
the frontiers of research, in the top echelons of academia, and
throughout mainstream engineering, finance, and science," he adds.
"Mathematica is the perfect tool for a broader group--from amateur
scientists, to parents interested in introducing their children to
concepts in math, science, finance, and other areas, to anyone who
wants to make fully interactive models and simulations, analyze
real-time data on stocks, weather, or stars, transform and enhance
images, or explore infinitely more activities."
Mathematica Home Edition contains the...
Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE available
Boris FX, a developer of integrated effects technology for video and
film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE (BCC 6 AE) is now
available. BCC 6 AE brings nearly 200 filters to Mac and Windows
versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
The new release features 13 new filters including Extruded Text,
Extruded Spline, Type-On Text, Layer Deformer, Smooth Tone, DV Fixer,
and Pixel Fixer. In addition, BCC 6 AE delivers workflow enhancements
such as support for After Effects' Camera and Lighting System, the
ability to import After Effects mask paths into BCC 6 AE filters,
saving and loading of XML-based animated presets, a single-click
custom preset navigation tool, and motion tracking data import and
export in an industry-standard format. According to Boris Yamnitsky,
president and founder, Boris FX, other BCC 6 AE feature highlights
include:
* The ability to import AE Mask Paths into Boris Continuum Complete
Filters. From 3D text on a path to custom bevel profiles and...
Jumsoft releases Keynote Themes FX 4.0
Jumsoft has released Keynote Themes FX 4.0
(http://www.jumsoft.com/themesfx/), which consists of 10 motion
themes -- five new ones and five themes from the previous version.
They work with Keynote 4.0 or later. Keynote is the presentation
component of Apple's US$79 iWork bundle.
Each of the five new themes consists of 14 masters. The new themes
are Blue Cubes, Finance, Cinema '60, Velvet Draft and Holidays.
Presentation in Keynote Themes FX can be exported to QuickTime
movies, and that allows everyone to use all the capabilities of
motion themes.
Keynote Themes FX 4.0 requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") or higher.
It costs US$39; upgrades from previous versions are $19.
iPerform3D launches Mac compatible 3D guitar learning system
A company called iPerform3D (http://www.iperform3d.com) is offering
what it calls an alternative to Apple's "Learn to Play" feature in
GarageBand '09, offering pro/celebrity music instruction. iPerform
3D's solution is the 3D Guitar Learning System, which is Mac and
Windows compatible.
iPerform3D's newly launched 3D Guitar Learning System uses
motion-capture and 3D animation technology. The company says this
marks the first time that sophisticated motion-capture technology --
previously limited to big-budget film and video game companies like
Sony and Electronic Arts -- is available beyond rarified videogame
and entertainment circles via a patented application of the
technology.
Unlike DVDs or online video lessons, this system gives guitarists
complete control, allowing them to rotate and zoom the "virtual"
camera to any angle, even "behind" and "through" the instructor's
guitar neck. iPerform3D technology also allows guitarists to slow
lessons down without changing pitch, or loop a...
XChange International releases Duplica 4.0 XTension for
XChange International (http://www.xchangeuk.com), a source for
extended technology, has released the Duplica XTension for
QuarkXPress 8. Badia Duplica allows users to sample and apply text
and item attributes using multiple clipboards.
Users choose the attributes they wish to copy, and then use the
eyedroppers to duplicate the same styling in other parts of the
document. More than 80 attributes are available to pick from for
characters, paragraphs, pictures, boxes, lines and pages. Duplica
also allows users to copy text without formatting, and transform and
step-and-repeat items using the built-in Clone tool.
New to Duplica 4.0 for QuarkXPress 8 is the ability to sample a
multiple range of character and paragraph attributes. Then, with a
single click of the mouse, users can apply the sequence of attributes
again to unformatted text. Now users can format tables, catalogues,
annual reports, technical books or any complex document.
Duplica 4.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. It works...
RE:Vision Effects adds Final Cut Express support with DE:Noise
RE:Vision Effects (http://www.revisionfx.com) has expanded support of
its DE:Noise FxPlug plugin set for Final Cut Pro and Motion to
include Final Cut Express.
DE:Noise is a plugin set that removes excessive noise and artifacts
in one tool. It handles spurious frame-to-frame defects ranging from
fine digital and electronic noise to blotchy spots (e.g. dirt on the
film). DE:Noise combines proprietary motion estimation (optical flow)
techniques with feature-sensitive, edge-preserving spatial filtering
methods to reduce the visual impact of various problems such as:
noisy video (that can happen with low-light capture), excessive film
grain, prefiltering noisy greenscreens before keying, CG renders
affected by ray-tracing sampling artifacts, dust captured during film
scan/transfer and printing, snow, drop-outs and many other defects.
DE:Noise is available as an FxPlug plugin for Final Cut Express 4.0.1
and up, Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 and up, Motion 3.0.1 and up. It costs
US$149.95.
