Global Delight releases Web2 Delight 1.5 with 25 new features
Global Delight has released a major update to Web2 Delight, an utiity
for transferring videos and photos from the Internet to Mac, iPods
and iPhones. This release includes new feature additions, several UI
tweaks and enhancements on the existing feature set.
"Over 60,000 downloads has helped us analyze the way people use their
videos and photos on their iPods/iPhones/ Mac and we have refined the
tool to suit users' needs", said Rohith Bhat, CEO of Global Delight.
"This release includes more than 25 new features and other
improvements, which will make the user experience delightful with
this must have utility".
What's new in this release: New features have been added based on the
customer demand, which include adding a new video site, retaining
original FLV videos and an export option to AVI, MOV and 3GP formats,
downloading videos using URLs and including the ability to download
H.264 videos if available, more sorting options for searching the
videos/ photos, such as newly added to...
Native Instruments introduces KORE 2 Software Edition, pricing
Native Instruments introduced a new software-only version of its
next-generation workstation KORE 2
(http://www.native-instruments.com/kore.info), and also established
more affordable pricing for the KORE 2 version bundled with the
high-resolution hardware controller.
The new KORE 2 Software Edition is designed to accommodate all
musicians and producers who want to primarily combine KORE 2 with
their existing MIDI controller equipment, according to the folks at
Native Instruments. The Software Edition provides the functionality
of the KORE 2 application, but leaves out the dedicated
high-resolution KORE hardware controller. All owners of KORE 2
Software Edition will also have the option to add the KORE controller
later on at any time as a separate purchase.
Effective today, the suggested retail price of KORE 2 with hardware
controller included has been reduced to US$449. The KORE 2 Software
Edition is available in the NI Online Shop and from authorized
dealers for a suggested retail...
Jumsoft releases Education iWeb Themes
Jumsoft (http://www.jumsoft.com} has released Education iWeb Themes:
Primary, Cool Class, Teens, College, or University.
You can choose the theme that you prefer and create a net space for
your affinity group. For Knowledge Day, Jumsoft is offering a great
opportunity to purchase one Education iWeb theme and get five other
variations for US$2 each. In other words, when a customer buys one
particular Education iWeb theme, he or she can get five different
color variations to use with it. This allows everyone to find a style
that fits.
Education iWeb themes are recommended for those who belong to an
educational community from primary-school to the university. They are
also great for companies that provide goods for student customers.
Exceptional designs with sweet details will help you display the
essential information in the best possible way. As always, each theme
contains numerous page layouts a designer is likely to need, such as
"Welcome," "About Me," "Photos," "My Albums," "Movie...
Boinx Software acquires PhotoPresenter
Boinx Software (http://www.boinx.com) has acquired PhotoPresenter
(http://boinx.com/photopresenter), the quick presentation tool from
Arizona Software. PhotoPresenter is a template-based photo viewer
that helps photographers to make animated slideshows.
It complements Boinx Software's other photo presentation products
FotoMagico Express and FotoMagico Pro, says says Oliver Breidenbach,
CEO of Boinx Software. Boinx Software has big plans for both
PhotoPresenter and FotoMagico, with new major releases planned for
2009, he adds.
PhotoPresenter, winner of the Apple Design Award "Best Mac OS X
Student Product Runner-Up" in 2006, helps digital photographers
present their photos with the pre-built animated style templates.
They select the photos or the album of the iPhoto or Aperture library
they'd like to show to your client, choose their preferred style
template and that's it.
PhotoPresenter recognizes both iPhoto and Aperture libraries, and can
play any song or playlist from iTunes....
Helium Foot Software releases MercuryMover 2.0 public beta, drops
Helium Foot Software has released MercuryMover 2.0 public beta
(http://www.heliumfoot.com/mercurymover). The app lets you move and
resize the windows on a Mac from the keyboard. Version 2.0 brings
one-key shortcuts and a display of the size and position of the
active window.
During the three-week public beta period, MercuryMover 1.1 will be
discounted by more than 20 percent. Version 2.0 will be released on
Sept. 21, and will be a free upgrade for all version 1.x license
holders.
Shortcuts, the flagship feature of this version, provides a mechanism
to assign a single key to a favorite window size and/or position.
While using MercuryMover, typing that key will instantly change the
window to the specified size and location. Shortcuts can be created
by cloning the size and position of an existing window or by typing
the width, height and left/top coordinates into the shortcut editor
in MercuryMover's preference pane.
Also, MercuryMover now includes a heads-up display that shows the...
Tri-BACKUP 5.1.0
TRI-EDRE is proud to announce the availability of Tri-BACKUP 5.1.0
- This is a free update for owners of Tri-BACKUP 5.x.x
Tri-BACKUP 5.1.0
Tri-BACKUP is a powerful and easy backup utility for Mac OS X.
Tri-BACKUP offers two different modes: "Immediate Actions" (to perform easy
and immediate backups, synchronizations, and restorations) and "Programmed
actions" (to schedule automatic backups and synchronizations).
Tri-BACKUP provides all necessary tools to efficiently manage your backup,
including:
- flexible programming and scheduling of backup.
- compression and encryption of backup files.
- the ability to create a bootable copy of your hard disk.
- automatic upgrading.
- background processing.
Tri-BACKUP 5 has been designed for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server and is
fully compatible with Leopard.
Tri-BACKUP is available at:
http://www.tri-edre.com/download/tribackup.html
A free demo version, giving you access to all features, but time limited,
is also available
New in version 5.1.0:...
Xnet's iSoftPhone goes Live to launch A1 over IP
Xnet's iSoftPhone goes Live to launch A1 over IP, the new service from
Mobilkom Austria.
Xnet has developed the new A1 iSoftPhone for Mac OS X with Carrier-Grade
Voice Communications.
The beautifully sleek A1 iSoftPhone is based on Xnet's iSoftPhone for Mac
OS X which is heavily integrated with the OSX platform.
Xnet's A1 iSoftPhone is a feature rich desktop application and can serve as
a primary or secondary phone device for mobile subscribers. It may be used
in parallel with any existing mobile phone, using the same number as the
mobile phone.
The A1 iSoftPhone has access to many advanced VoIP and messaging (SMS)
features provided by Austrian Mobile Carrier.
The mobile subscriber receives the following benefits:
Turns the Mac into a comprehensive communication centre.
Integrated with the existing Address Book.
Same call number as mobile phone.
Call pickup on mobile or desktop phone.
Free Internet Telephony.
Send/Receive SMS with finger speed.
Receiving calls abroad without roaming...
Style.com announces fashion app for iPhone, iPod touch
Style.com has announced the availability of an application for iPhone
and iPod touch. This free app, available worldwide from the Apple App
Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/), displays the latest fashions
from the runways of New York and Europe .
"Fashion devotees will now be able to view their favorite runway
shows from New York City and Europe in the palm of their hand just
hours after they happen live," says CondeNet Editorial Director Jamie
Pallot. "Style.com has always been about the point where fashion
meets technology, and this new application for iPhone and iPod touch
lets us deliver on that promise in a whole new way."
Style.com has also tailored its core web site content, including
fashion show photos, Style File blogs, reviews, couture shows and
video feeds, to take full advantage of the unique features of the
iPhone and iPod touch, he says. Spotlight Mobile, Inc. was
Style.com's technology partner for the app.
ShadesCases releases Shades for iPhone 3G
ShadeCaes (http://www.shadescases.com) has released Shades Cases for
the iPhone 3G model. The new cases are now available to purchase
online at the company's web site, starting at US$16.95.
The new cases keep the same thin, sleek look as the original iPhone
cases, measuring only .4mm thin and weighing 0.5 ounces with
built-in, "ultra-clear" screen protection. They allow you to work the
iPhone screen interface.
What's more, now the Shades Cases are sprayed with a special coating
causing the cases not to stick to the screen as before. The new cases
will come in 11 different colors.
Delta Electronics releases Full HD LED home theater DLP projector
Delta Electronics (http://www.deletaww.com) has completed the
development of aFull HD LED projector for the consumer market. It
sports LED optics, 1080P resolution, plus a wide color gamut. And the
life of the LED module is estimated at over 20,000 hours of normal
operation, says Jeff Fu, director for Projection Display at Delta's
Display Solutions Business Unit.
With its experience and close partnership with Texas Instruments,
Luminus Devices and other key suppliers, Delta has a unique early
advantage in recognizing the feasibility of PhlatLight LED and the
value of LED projectors, and has commercialized this product for
customers. Delta is supporting customer demonstrations of the
projector at IFA 2008, Berlin, Germany, between Aug. 29 and Sept. 3,
and CEDIA, Denver, Colorado, USA.
The LED illumination system replaces the lamp, the color wheel and
the shutter of a traditional projector, Fu says. What is crucial is
the need for a precise and complex control algorithm that allows the...
Salling introduces software to sync iTunes with mobile devices
Salling Software AB has released Salling Media Sync, an application
that synchronizes playlists, music, and podcasts in iTunes onto
mobile devices from Sony, Nokia and Sony Ericsson.
"There are a lot of frustrated phone owners out there who love
iTunes, but can't easily get their tracks onto their non-Apple
device," says Salling Software President Jonas Salling. "With Salling
Media Sync, they don't have to choose between their phone and iTunes:
they can use both, together, seamlessly. And it's free for basic use,
with no track limit, no playlist limit, and no expiration--ever."
Once the phone is connected to a USB port, the users select the
playlists and podcasts they want on the device. Salling Media Sync
not only uploads the music tracks and podcast episodes, but also
replicates each actual playlist on the device and -- on devices that
support it -- transfers play count metadata for each item to the
device. However, Salling Media Sync wcan't bring over DRM-protected
content.
Salling...
Grantwood Technology Ships QuickFlipCase for iPhone, iPhone 3G
Grantwood Technology has released the US$18.99 QuickFlipCase
(http://www.grantwoodtechnology.com/quickflipcase) for the iPhone and
iPhone 3G, a premium leather case designed to secure the iPhone in
place on your belt or waist.
The QuickFlipCase features a horizontally designed case with a smooth
leather exterior with contrast stitching and a permanent belt clip.
It also uses a secure magnetic enclosure for the lid, and center
push-up hole to allow easy removal of your iPhone. When the iPhone is
inside the QuickFlipCase , you can still access the headphone jack
and sleep/wake button.
What's more, the iPhone speakers aren't covered when inside the
QuickFlipCase to allow full speaker volume. The soft leather covering
was designed to not only to be protective but to allow easy removal
of the iPhone with just one hand, according to the folks at Grantwood
Technology.
Brainstem Games to exhibit Mac FPS at Austin Game Developer...
Brainstem Games (http://www.brainstemgames.com), an indie game
development company based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, will be
showcasing their first title at this year's Austin Game Developers'
Conference.
Their game, ON Chapter 1: Obscura Nomen, is a 3D multiplayer space
shooter for the personal computer. Up to 32 players can take on the
role of pilots for either the horse-like Mhori or the cat-like Mentki
in a series of space battles. Each battle takes place on a map
tailored for a specific mode of play. Players can participate in a
soccer-like match, join with other players as a team to destroy the
opposing team's base, or fight against all other players in a
free-for-all competition for the highest score.
Brainstem plans on releasing ON Chapter 1: Obscura Nomen in the
fourth quarter of the year. The game will be available as a digital
download for Mac, Windows and Linux platforms.
Bare Bones Software Ships BBEdit 9.0
Bare Bones Software has released BBEdit 9.0
(http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/index.html), an upgrade to
the HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. The upgrade introduces
such new capabilities as Projects, non-modal Find and Multi-File
Search windows, editing in browsers, text completion, and a
Scratchpad.
BBEdit 9 also offers revamped Ruby language support, enhanced
JavaScript support, updates to the ObjC, Obj-C++ and YAML language
modules, transparent support for bz2 compression, and more. The new
Projects feature supplants file groups by offering direct editing
within the Project window, and direct manipulation of items within a
project, including the ability to rename, create, and delete files
and folders. Projects can contain any combination of directories and
individual files, and their contents can be directly searched as well
as processed by text factories.
BBEdit's search and replace power is now channeled through modeless
Find and Multi-File Search windows, which...
Canto launches new web site, communications tool
Canto (http://www.canto.com) has launched a redesign of its English
language web site and announced Canto Marketplace, a resource
designed to demonstrate the size of the Canto Partner Network,
according to Marketing Director Steffen Setzer.
The Marketplace organizes Cumulus add-on products developed by Canto
Partners into a single resource for the first time. In the weeks
following the site launch, Canto will unveil the company's monthly
"Canto eNews" emailing in a new format, with increased reader focus.
Publishing content as it becomes available will enable Canto to
provide a more dynamic flow of information, while providing a monthly
emailing of content summaries targeted at specific audiences, says
Setzer.
PGP Whole Disk Encryption offers pre-boot authentication support
PGP Corp. (http://www.pgp.com) has updated PGP Whole Disk Encryption
for Mac OS X to version 9.9. It offers full support for pre-boot
authentication for maximum security of your Mac OS X desktop or
laptop.
It also supports external drives, including the sharing of Whole Disk
Encrypted thumb drives between Mac and Windows clients. PGP Whole
Disk Encryption 9.9 allows use of the FIPS 140-2 validated PGP SDK
for cryptographic operations and offers complete enforcement of your
encryption policies and visibility into your Whole Disk Encryption
deployment by providing a single, centralized management console (PGP
Universal Server) for both WDE for Mac OS X and WDE for Windows
clients
This release contains support for English, German, and Japanese user
interfaces. If you're an existing PGP Desktop customer, you can
launch PGP Desktop, navigate to the PGP menu, and select "Check For
Updates" to determine if you're eligible for a free upgrade to
version 9.9. If you're new to PGP, or not...
Sanyo releases PLV-Z60 home theater projector
Sanyo (http://www.sanyo.com) has released the PLV-Z60, a 1200 lumens
home theater projector with 1000:1 contrast ratio and two HDMI inputs.
The projector has 12-bit digital processing that provides a video
decoder, scaler and gamma curve generator for greater picture
performance, according to Mark Holt, vice president and general
manager for Sanyo's Presentation Technologies Division. The PLV-Z60
also has a lens shifting system and near-silent fan. It's 3D color
management system adjusts hue, gamma curve and color levels.
The bright PLV-Z60 is equipped with three wide 16:9 HD LCD panels
that produce a 1280 x 720 pixels (2.76 million) image. To facilitate
ease of installation and operation, the PLV-Z60 is outfitted with
Sanyo's lens shifting function and a 2x optical zoom, which allows
projection of a 100-inch image from 9.8 to 20 feet away. The side
panel adjustments move the lens vertically and horizontally to
project a geometrically accurate and undistorted picture.
The Advanced...
BeFit for Mac OS X is new nutritional, calorie tracking app
Jon Brown Designs and Chad Jones have announced BeFit for Mac OS X
(http://www.jonbrown.org/bf.php), an app that combines the USDA
health and food database on Nutrition Facts, and the ability to track
calories and more in one interface. With it you can make as many
lists or food groups as you like.
BeFit has Spotlight search built in. It has over 7,000 food items
from the USDA Database. and streamlined nutrition tracking.
BeFit requires Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5. It's Universal Binary so runs
natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
You can try BeFit for free with a limited database, create unlimited
lists and enjoy full nutritional data. The full version boasts the
full database containing over 7,000 food items and costs US$15.95.
Current customers of the Calorie Tracker and Calorie Counter will
receive 50 percent off and get free updates until version 3.0.
(I)"Macsimum News" is a proud supporter of (a
href="http://planetgumbo.org/"TARGET="_blank")Planet Gumbo(/a), which
feeds the hungry...
Daylite 3.7.6 released today from Marketcircle
Marketcircle (http://www.marketcircle.com) has released Daylite 3.7.6
is now available and is a free upgrade for all Daylite 3
users. A sync failure no longer forces a restart of Daylite. Daylite
now remains online or offline and allows you to continue working.
Some extra checks have been implemented to report the proper cause of
a sync failure. In Daylite 3.7.6, the contact detail will now show
the contact's default organization in all views. When merging with
the iWork suite, merged documents now remain open when choosing "Open
in Editor."
Daylite 3.7.6 adds a "Do Nothing" action in the merge options. It
also adds the ability to schedule automatic database backups through
the Daylite Maintenance Preferences.
Daylite 3.7.6 is a free upgrade for registered users. Daylite 3.7.6
is included in the Daylite Productivity Suite that bundles Daylite
with Marketcircle's Daylite Mail Integration Module for US$189. Sold
separately, Daylite 3.7.6 retails for $149 and DMI retails for $49....
Sonar Bookends range of XTensions shipping for QuarkXPress 8
XChange International (http://www.xchangeuk.com ) has announced the
release of the Sonar Bookends range of XTensions for QuarkXPress v8.
Users can upgrade from earlier versions and they are available for
both Mac and Windows platforms.
Sonar Bookends Xref is a cross-reference generator for QuarkXPress. A
cross-reference is the insertion of the current page number of an
item, such as a table, chapter, figure, or appendix, into a document
to facilitate the reader finding that item. The page number can
optionally include a chapter reference. Anytime a document is
modified, all that is necessary is to tell Sonar Bookends Xref to
update the imbedded page numbers. In seconds, all of the document's
cross-references will be adjusted. Even documents consisting of
multiple files can be cross-referenced by opening all of the files
before updating the page numbers. Sonar Bookends Xref uses a
proprietary "labelling" system so that the cross-referencing
information can be entered anytime, even as a...
PCalc 1.0.2 for iPhone released, 3.3 for Mac OS X coming soon
TLA Systems has announced a new release of the PCalc
((http://www.pcalc.com) calculator for the iPhone and iPod touch.
It's available to download today from the Apple App Store for US$3.99.
The most notable new feature in this release is support for multiple
undo and redo. All you need to do is flick the LCD display to the
right to undo, or to the left to redo, and the previous value slides.
Also, the RPN mode has been improved, with the "HP style RPN" option
available to make PCalc behave more like "your trusty old
calculator." You can also now change the colors of the LCD to
simulate that old red LED calculator, or just choose a simple black
on white display. In addition, the calculator keys have been made
more readable, and the layout improved.
TLA hasn't forgotten PCalc users on Mac OS X. Version 3.3 - the
first PCalc update in nearly two years -- is coming soon. It
incorporates all the improvements made to PCalc for the iPhone, and
comes with a modern new look. PCalc 3.3 will be...
Epson introduces Artisan all-in-ones
Epson (http://www.epson.com) has introduced the Artisan 800 and
Artisan 700, two new all-in-ones. The Artisan 800 (which has an
estimated street price of US$299) features Wi-Fi, Fax, an Automatic
Document Feeder (ADF), and Ultra Hi-Definition photos.
Its 7.8-inch smart touch panel and 3.5-inch LCD lights up only the
buttons necessary that brings essential controls to users' fingertips
for selecting, copying, enlarging, rotating, cropping, and printing
photos all without a computer. The Artisan 800 also has the ability
to turn photos or drawings into personalized coloring book pages and
make personal notepaper with a photo as a background.
Artisan customers also get the Epson PreferredSM program, which
includes a two-year limited warranty, toll-free telephone support,
access to the MyEpson.com web site that features a series of online
tutorial videos, and more. Registered Artisan owners also receive,
free lifetime phone support with no additional charges, even beyond
the warranty....
M Cubed Software releases Lighthouse Keeper 1.0 for Leopard
M Cubed Software has released Lighthouse Keeper
(http://www.mcubedsw.com/software/lighthousekeeper), a Mac OS X 10.5
("Leopard") desktop client for the Lighthouse issue tracker. It costs
approximately US$44 and offers support for multiple Lighthouse
accounts.
Lightouse Keeper also offers support for projects, ticket bins,
milestones and tickets. Other features include: offline viewing and
searching; an user editable global hotkey for adding new tickets; and
instant searching across all tickets and projects
A trial version is available for download. It limits you to working
with just one product and updating your account manually. Educational
discounts are available for students and teachers. Lighthouse Keeper
requires a Lighthouse account.
Plum Record turns iPhone into digital audio recorder
Plum Amazing has released its second iPhone application: Plum Record
(http://www.plumamazing.com/plumrecord/index.html), which turns your
iPhone into a digital audio recorder which tags sound files with
photos and text. It's available for US$5 at the Apple App Store in
English, German, Spanish and French.
You can record interviews, lectures, songs, shopping lists, medical
notes, to -do lists, bird calls, legal notes, environmental sounds,
meetings, lyrics, car sounds (to play for Clik and Clak on Car Talk),
reminders, ideas, audio books, diary entries, your child's first
words, singing, instrumentals, street musicians, comedy, sermons,
book clubs, choirs, news, podcasts, science notes, observations, and
more. Sounds in Plum Record can be tagged with photos, and text.
Multiple tags can be added at different locations in a sound file.
These tags can then act like bookmarks allowing you to jump to
different sections of the sound file instantly.
Once you have your sounds you can transfer...
IntelliScanner Corp. introduces Custom Asset Tags
IntelliScanner Corp. (http://www.intelliscanner.com) has introduced
Custom Asset Tags, personalized asset tags for tracking home and
business items with IntelliScanner's line of home and business
scanners.
By scanning the barcode on a custom asset tag, IntelliScanner mini
users can track, search and sort their collections. Custom Asset Tags
can be applied to books, furniture, electronics and other household
items without barcodes, then scanned with IntelliScanner mini to
create a home inventory for insurance or tax purposes.
They can also be used with IntelliScanner SOHO, the portable scanner.
Small business customers can add barcodes to their business by
applying Custom Asset Tags to their assets and then scanning the
barcode with IntelliScanner SOHO to track, sort and search their
inventory. IntelliScanner SOHO and Custom Asset Tags work to
instantly assign permanent barcodes to business inventory, says Paul
Scandariato, director of IntelliScanner Corp. IntelliScanner SOHO
users can...
Eye-Fi collaborates with Nikon on 'Eye-Fi connected'...
Eye-Fi (http://www.eye-fi), makers of a wireless memory card for
digital cameras, has collaborated with Nikon to deliver enhanced
integration of its Eye-Fi cards with Nikon's newly announced digital
SLR camera, Nikon D90.
The D90 is Nikon's second "Eye-Fi Connected" camera, following the
Nikon D60, which was released earlier this year. Eye-Fi Connected
cameras make it easier for photographers to use their Eye-Fi cards to
wirelessly upload images to their computer or favorite online photo
sharing site.
While Eye-Fi cards work with conventional SD-compatible digital
cameras, the Eye-Fi Connected Nikon D90 gives users an improved
out-of- box experience and more control of wireless capabilities,
says Yuval Koren, chief product officer and co-founder of Eye-Fi. The
camera will detect when an Eye-Fi card is inserted and manage its
power settings to ensure that photos upload.
In addition, the Nikon D90 will include an Eye-Fi menu that allows
users to turn the wireless function on or off...
SanDisk boosts SD card speed
SanDisk (http://www.sandisk.com) says it's increased the speed limit
on digital photography by upping the speed of SD flash memory cards
to 30 megabytes per second with the new SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s
Edition SDHC card.
The 50-percent burst in performance lets consumers shoot like the
pros with DSLRs using continuous shooting mode, and shortening the
time spent offloading images, says Susan Park, director of consumer
product marketing for SanDisk's performance cards. The cards, due in
September, make it possible to record 39 images in continuous
shooting mode at 4.5 frames per second with a file size of 6.0 MB
JPEG L Fine per image.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price is US$64.99 for the 4GB
card, $109.99 for the 8GB card, and U.S. $179.99 for the 16GB card.
Simultaneously, Nikon formally announced its new Nikon D90 DSLR
camera. It's the industry's first DSLR camera to take advantage of
the new SanDisk Extreme III Edition 30MB/s SDHC cards. The Nikon D90
is also the first...
Wondertouch updates particleillusion
Wondertouch (http://www.wondertouch.com) has
announced that new versions of its
particleIllusion 3.0 and particleIllusion SE line
of product offerings on the Mac OS X are now
available. The updates to particleIllusion 3.0,
wondertouch's industry standard, full-featured
standalone particle effects application, and
particleIllusion SE, the company's introductory
version, gives digital content creators working
on Apple's advanced operating system more ways to
quickly and easily create complex effects:
explosions, smoke, fire, sparkles, motion
graphics backgrounds, space effects, creatures,
and abstract artistic effects, according to Alan
Lorence, president of wondertouch.
The new changes and enhancements are available to
current wondertouch customers free. Lorence, says
the updated versions provide particleIllusion
users on the Mac platform access to the same
feature enhancements already updated in
particleIllusion products on the Windows platform
made available last December. New...
Tellini releases Tablatures 1.9
Tellini is pleased to announce the release of Tablatures 1.9
(http://www.tellini.org/mac/tablatures/). Tablatures is the first and
only Mac OS X editor for PowerTab tablatures. PowerTab is a
well-known and widely adopted tablature editor for Windows systems
and thousands of transcriptions in this format are available on the
net. Tablatures is thus an essential tool for guitar players wishing
to learn new songs as well for trainers.
Version 1.9 adds a zoom function, a metronome before MIDI playback
and other minor improvements.
Other general features of TabView include:
* Export tablatures in MIDI format for playback or use in other
applications (for instance, GarageBand). * Advanced playback of the
tablature: follow the playback on screen, loop over selected parts,
slow the tempo down for practice sessions.
* Create beautiful prints of the tablature: you don't need to stay in
front of your monitor to play along your favorite song.
* Share your music even with those members of your...
Epson releases Moviemate 55 combo projector
Epson America( (http://www.epson.com) has
announced its latest combo projector for instant
home cinema -- the Epson MovieMate 55. It has a
projector, CD/DVD player and stereo speakers in
one portable unit with three-chip 3LCD technology
and an E-TORL lamp.
Featuring a new brighter lamp and Dolby Digital
audio, MovieMate 55 delivers instant home cinema
on-the-go, according to Rajeev Mishra, director,
Projector Marketing and Development, Epson
America. Consumers can watch DVDs and playing
video games when connected to a Nintendo Wii,
Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360
videogame consoles.
They can also play music from MP3 players and
videos from an iPod on the big screen. For even
more versatility, MovieMate 55 plays photo
slideshows from photo CDs and USB flash drives
and can connect to a Mac or PC to show content
from the computer.
Weighing 8.3 pounds, the Epson MovieMate 55
features a compact design with a built-in handle
and cushioned carrying case. Additional features
and...
Synchrotech releases ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode
Synchrotech has released the US$45 ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to
USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter
(http://www.synchrotech.com/products-expc/pcmcia-pc_cardbus-usb-expressca...),
the second generation of CardBus to ExpressCard adapters, which
combines the benefits of previous generation 16-bit and 32-bit
adapters.
The ExpressAdapt PCMCIA PC CardBus to USB Mode ExpressCard Adapter
integrates the latest NEC ECOUSB controller with Synchrotech's
voltage regulating circuitry. Utilizing ECOUSB provides ExpressAdapt
with significant compatibility and performance features, according to
Synchrotech. First, the ExpressAdapt needs no drivers on contemporary
mainstream operating systems; it's recognized and supported
automatically. Second, it harnesses the fastest USB 2.0 throughput to
complement the latest HSDPA and EVDO Rev. A ExpressCards. Also,
ExpressAdapt's integrated controller allows for low power consumption.
It provides1000mA at 3.3V and 650mA at 1.5V. With the ability to
supply power on...
Tinderbox for Mac updated to version 4.5
Tinderbox (http://www.eastgate.com/Tinderbox/), a Mac OS X
application for storing and organizing notes, plans, and ideas, has
been updated to version 4.5. The upgrade includes new visualization
opportunities.
Agents and containers can have sparkline plots and summary table.
Maps have new shapes, drop shadows, and richer typography. Outlines
have multiple lines and in-place editing. Other new features include
smoother agent updates, scrolling container interiors, better
address-book and vCard integration, and more.
Individual copies of Tinderbox cost $229, with upgrades at $90.
Motype is new animated text generator for Final Cut, After...
Yanobox (http://www.yanobox.com) has released Motype, an animated
text generator for Final Cut Pro, Motion, Final Cut Express and Adobe
After Effects by Yanobox, the latest company to deliver innovative
visual effects with FxFactory.
Motype lets you create complex animations via a motion mixer that
does away with keyframing. A set of parameters lets you configure
motion blur, per-character particle emitters, randomized characters,
3D camera and environment.
Motype costs US$99. A 15-day demo is available for download.
Albaltat ships Muse 2.0
Abaltat (http://www.abaltat.com) has released Muse 2.0, an update of
the software that lets you compose royalty-free, multi-part
soundtracks. The new release of Abaltat's flagship audio solution
delivers a brand new composition and analysis engine, streamlined
user interface, expanded soundtrack creation capabilities and clever
pre-set audio tracks.
"The new Muse composition engine is incredibly dynamic and powerful.
Users can create a much wider range of soundtracks with greater
control over creative elements," says said Mark Altekruse, sales and
marketing director, Abaltat. "They can also pop in a pre-set track
and fly through their project."
In Muse 2.0, seven bands offer thousands of soundtrack style
possibilities -- from classical to hip-hop to dance to modern 21st
century composition. Each band comes complete with Muse Presets. Muse
editing modes enables users to customize each Muse Preset to fit the
mood of the video or build their own soundtrack from scratch. Users
can arrange...
Zengobi announces Curio 5.0
Zengobi has released Curio 5 (http://www.zengobi.com/curio), an
upgrade of the brainstorming and project management application for
Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"). The upgrade features include a new Status
shelf for tracking your to-do items across projects, iCal
synchronization of events and to-do items, idea space templates,
collapsible mind map and list hierarchies, an Inspector bar, figure
styles, WebView figures, color-coded date adornments, beefed up
Scrapbook shelf, improved search feature, cross-project linking,
multi-touch support, plus much more.
Curio is available in two editions: Standard (US$99) and Professional
($149, $69 academia).
Curio is a brainstorming and project management application designed
to promote visual thinking. Using Curio's innovative freeform
interface and tools, you can gather, associate, and recall your
ideas, while managing all the notes and documents associated with
your project. A 60-day demo is available for download.
Marware shipping Sidewinder Deluxe for iPhone 3G
Marware (http://www.marware.com) is shipping the Sidewinder Deluxe
for the iPhone 3G. It's a carrying and cord storage solution that
includes a holster, a retractable sidearm cord winder, and a
stand-alone scratch-resistant clear Flexi-Shell case.
As an added feature, the Sidewinder Deluxe holster works with
Marware's Sport Grip for the iPhone 3G. To use you snap the
Flexi-Shell into the holste. The holster's retractable sidearm slides
out from behind so you can wrap your headphones for secure storage. A
removable, low-profile belt clip lets you wear the Sidewinder Deluxe
on a belt or waistband. Black and white Flexi-Shell color options are
sold separately and will available soon.
A clear protective film and microfiber cleaning cloth is included.
The Sidewinder Deluxe for the iPhone 3G retails for US$34.99.
Rulla available for iPhone, iPod touch
Lingon i Korg Software Creations' (http://lingonikorg.com) second
application for the iPhone and iPod touch mobile platforms has been
released on Apple's iTunes App Store.
"We believe users all over the world will be excited about the
possibility of using their beloved iPhones and iPod touches as
always-accessible bill boards to project their messages over long
distances, " says Oskar Lissheim-Boethius, Lingon i Korg's founder
and CEO. "Our text input system lets our customers add symbols to
their messages which don't even exist on the iPhone's built-in
keyboard."
Additional features include the ability roll the banner text at three
different speeds; show the text in different sizes; as well as
display the text with a plethora of contrasting color schemes,
including Red on black and Black on red for light-sensitive
environments (e.g. astronomy or photography darkrooms). Users can
also access their 20 most recent banner text's, to avoid the tedious
retyping of often used messages....
RAGE SERank 1.8 adds over a dozen new search engines
RAGE Software has released RAGE SERank 1.8
(http://www.ragesw.com/products/search-engine-rank.html), an update
to the Mac OS X search engine rank checker for web site owners to
track and monitor their search engine rankings. RAGE SERank will
monitor search engine rankings for any number of keywords and display
changes in a website's search engine rankings over any point in time.
Search engines, including Google, Yahoo and MSN, are the leading
source of targeted website traffic. Knowing where your website ranks
for popular keywords can help bring more targeted web traffic and
increase the number of customers exposed to your products and
services online. RAGE SERank allows Mac users to track where their
websites appear in over 60 search engines world-wide, and discover
which competitors are outranking their website and driving away
potential customers.
RAGE SERank 1.8 adds over a dozen new regional search engines and
fixes problems with monitoring Google's search results due to a
recent...
Sanyo introduces 1080p home theater projector
Sanyo (http://www.sanyo.com) has introduced a new full HD LCD
projector for residential applications, such as home theaters and
media room: the PLV-Z700. It will be shipping in October with a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$1,995.
The PLV-Z700 is one of Sanyo's least expensive projectors designed
for residential installations, offering a full HD panel providing
1920 x 1080 resolution from high definition sources such as Blu-ray
discs, HD camcorders, a wide variety of video on-demand services plus
paid TV services from cable and satellite companies, in addition to
terrestrial-based HD broadcasts, says says Mark Holt, the vice
president and general manager for Sanyo's Presentation Technologies
Division. Outfitted with a lens-shifting function, the PLV-Z700 can
effectively adjust the equivalent of three screens vertically and two
screens horizontally.
Combined with the 2x zoom, which allows for an extremely long or
short focus, it is possible to create a large screen...
.com Solutions releases FmPro Migrator 4.3
.com Solutions Inc. has released FmPro Migrator 4.38, as a
maintenance update, including Bento to FileMaker Pro migration
feature enhancements. FmPro Migrator 4.38 adds a new Bento CSV/TAB
delimited export feature for Unicode data, enabling customers with
localized versions of Bento to export non-ASCII characters to
FileMaker Pro and other applications. Even non-localized versions of
Bento may include Unicode and high-ASCII characters. Within any
version of Bento it is easy to copy special characters into text
fields using the Edit -) Special Characters... menu item.
Unlike Bento's CSV Form Export feature, FmPro Migrator exports data
from every Library field, not just the fields displayed on a
particular form. FmPro Migrator uses the hidden primary key field
within each Library table to create relationships to the URL, IM,
File and Media tables. FmPro Migrator also includes a TAB delimited
file export feature, to support transferring Bento data to a wider
selection of applications...
Association of REALbasic Professionals is taking a survey
The Association of REALbasic Professionals (ARBP) has announced that
the second in a series of surveys to measure the needs and trends of
the REALbasic community is now online. This nine-question survey is
designed to find out more information about REALbasic consultants.
The survey is completely anonymous and when it is complete, the
results will be analyzed and reported back to the REALbasic
community. The survey will run for the entire month of September. You
can find it here: http://www.rbsurveys.com/arbp/survey.php .
Gala Factory announces Code Breaker for iPhone
Gala Factor Software has unveiled Code Breaker
(http://www.galafactory.com/codebreaker.html), a new puzzle game
exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch. In the game of logic the
player tries to guess the code in 10 guesses or less, solve the code
and win the game.
"We learned from our Dot Game that kids and parents alike love being
able to personalize their game and keep track of their score," says
Bill Dudney, Code Breaker's lead developer and managing partner at
Gala Factory. "We also know how important it is that casual games be
approachable so we worked hard to make the game play simple and fun."
Code Breaker is available for purchase from the Games section of the
Apple App Store for US$1.99.
Kensington releases battery packs for iPhone 3G
Kensington (http://www.kensington.com) has received Apple's "Works
with iPhone" certification for its line of battery packs and chargers
for the iPhone 3G. The company's new line includes standard and mini
battery packs.
The mini is so small that people can keep it plugged into their
iPhone at all times without it getting in the way, says Kevin Ngo,
global product manager at Kensington. The new Car Charger lets people
power up from their car's power outlet while they drive. The Car
Charger Deluxe comes with a flexible arm and cradle for securely
holding the iPhone within reach and keeping it fully charged, while
driving. In September, Kensington will also add an International
Travel Charger, a Power and Sync Cable and a Dual Charging Dock to
its product line.
Kensington offers battery charging capabilities for the iPhone 3G .
The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod provides
rechargeable power to extend talk time up to six hours, as well as
provide 100 hours of...
KACE announces iPhone systems management solution for the
KACE (http://www.kace.com), a systems management appliance company,
has announced what is says is the industry's first appliance-based
systems management solution for Apple's iPhone.
The new technology allows IT administrators and business users to
provision, configure, and control policies for the iPhone as they
would with any other managed device, says Marty Kacin, chief
technical officer and co-founder of KACE. The company's KBOX family
of appliances offers ystems management support across Mac, Linux, and
Windows operating systems.
KACE offers an appliance-based approach that allows IT administrators
to cost-effectively manage multiple operating systems from a single
interface, Kacin says. KACE's new iPhone support complements Apple's
iPhone Configuration Utility, providing centralized and easy
management of multiple configuration profiles and tools to apply them
based on policies across the enterprise, he adds.
The new iPhone support is also designed to complement existing KBOX...
TickerMenu is new stock tracking app for Mac OS X
The Highly Technical Doohickey Company has released TickerMenu
(http://www.TickerMenu.com), a Mac OS X-only application that lets
you keep an eye on current stock prices by displaying them in the
your menu bar. It costs US$8.95; a demo is available for download.
Clicking on a quote reveals more information about the stock and its
trading activity, including the day's high and low prices and trading
volume. A click of a menu item leads directly to full information
about a stock available from a variety of financial web sites.
Stock prices are updated automatically. Also, they're color-coded to
reflect daily increases (green) or decreases (red) in price; users
may also select a greyscale display instead. Clicking on a quote in
TickerMenu reveals more information about the stock and its trading
activity, including the day's high and low prices and trading volume.
A click of a menu item leads directly to full information about a
stock available from a variety of popular financial web...
Digital comics coming to iPhone, iPod touch
iVerse (http://www.iversecomics.com) has announced that its Comic
Reader software will be used to create comics for iPhone/iPod touch.
The company is also opening up for submissions from comic book
hopefuls as well as established pros. Comics adapted using the iVerse
Media software will be available in the Apple App Store.
"We have developed an extremely simple iPhone Application that allows
us to display comics that have been specifically formatted for the
iPhone/iPod touch," says iVerse Media owner Michael Murphey. "What
we're doing is creating new comics, and adapting existing comics into
a format that makes reading comic books an enjoyable and easy
experience on these devices. There's no "zooming" or "pinching"
required. All you have to do is flick your finger."
Comics adapted using the iVerse Media software will be available in
the App Store for as little as $.99. Some titles will be released
free of charge.
iVerse Media is currently discussing comic adaptions and new
creations...
Jumsoft extends Mail Stationary Pack
Jumsoft (http://www.jumsoft.com) has released Stationery Pack for Mac
OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") Mail. The revamped pack sports 50 new design
options for a variety of occasions as well as 50 themes from the
previous version.
The Stationery comes with a installer, and displays in Apple Mail New
Message stationery menu. All of the stationery themes are categorized
under Family, Congratulations, Invitations, Emotions, Vacations,
Seasons, Sports, Happy Day and Neutral. The Stationery Pack may be
purchased for US$39. The upgrade is free for registered users.
App Store Gems site launches
App Store Gems (http://www.AppStoreGems.com), a web site
highlightingapps on Apple's App Store for iPhone has debuted today.
The site is currently featuring apps: "Where To?", a slick points of
interest app ($2.99), Pennies, a stylish budget tracker ($2.99),
FileMagnet, a handy file copying utility ($4.99), Sketches, a fun
drawing app ($5.99), Kineo, an app that lets you easily create
flip-book style animations ($4.99), and Groceries, forthcoming app
that helps you manage your grocery lists ($4.99). App Store Gems
plans to expand to feature more apps in the future.
In an effort to give back to the community, all featured developers
agreed to donate all of their revenue for App Store Gems' launch day
to a charity of their choice. The charities chosen were UNICEF, Oxfam
International, Teach for America, Prevent Cancer Foundation, and
American Humane.
"We're really excited to join these talented Mac developers and
spread the word about our new iPhone projects through App Store
Gems,"...
Lexar introduces 16GB capacity JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB flash
Lexar Media (http://www.lexar.com] has introduced its 16GB-capacity
JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB flash drive. The 16GB Secure II Plus
JumpDrive is intended for consumers and small business users who want
to securely back up, store and share large files and amounts of data.
The JumpDrive Secure II Plus features a built-in capacity meter,
along with advanced security software. The onboard capacity meter
feature on the JumpDrive Secure II Plus lets you gauge the available
storage space on the drive. The 10-bar capacity meter shows available
storage space at a glance, without even plugging it into a computer.
It requires no software drivers, no administrative privileges, and it
works across platforms and functions independently of the operating
system.
JumpDrive Secure II Plus comes pre-loaded with security software.
Users can create multiple password-protected areas using 256-bit AES
encryption, then drag files into these secure areas for automatic
encryption. When users drag the files...
Genius introduces touch control speaker
Genius (http://www.geniusnetusa.com) has introduced a touch control
speaker for the home. The US$179 three-piece speaker system includes
a DRD 3D sound effect for greater acoustic range and beefy bass.
The SW-T2.1 1800 2.1 Touch Speaker system is a larger version of the
recently announced SP-T1200 and both speaker systems have a touch
panel screen to control function, volume, bass or treble all with the
touch of a finger. It has an embedded equalizer so users can choose
between flat/rock/pop/classical or jazz music.
Users who prefer to listen to their music via headphones can plug
into the line-in jack or headphone jack. The three piece speaker
system includes a six-inch subwoofer to help boost the speaker's
ability to play loud music without distortion. The SW-T2.1 1800 comes
in black-onyx for a contemporary look and feel and is works with
computers, MP3 players and LCD-TVs.
