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Sunday March 14, 2010
18:10
Review: Monster Beats Solo headphones
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/monsterbeatssolo-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />On the Beats by Dre Solo box, Monster is keen to drum in a quote by Dr. ... MacNN
14:20
Sony opens Apple-like Nagoya store
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/sonystorenagoya-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As promised, Sony on Saturday launched its first flagship retail store. ... MacNN
Saturday March 13, 2010
21:55
Sources call Apple vs. Google battle "incendiary"
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ericschmidt-mwc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The competition between Apple and Google has reached "incendiary" levels that aren't likely to cool down anytime soon, a detailed story from within the two ... MacNN
20:15
iPads with dead batteries replaced outright for $99
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A discovery in Apple's iPad Battery Replacement Service has confirmed that the company will address iPad battery issues aggressively. ... MacNN
17:55
Estimate has Apple selling 120,000 iPads in first day
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-8.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple may have moved nearly 120,000 iPads in just its first day of pre-orders, an estimate by private analysts at the AAPL Sanity board suggests. ... MacNN
17:00
GDC: Aspyr reveals new plans for The Secret of Monkey Island
LucasArts unveiled its plans for The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition. Mac Central
16:35
Review: Avaak's Vue Personal Video Network
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1002/vuezonein.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />If youíre looking for a quick and easy wireless camera system for checking whoís at your front door, monitoring your pets while youíre at work or checking up on your napping ... MacNN
15:52
Steve Jobs finally wins approval to tear down house... possibly
A judge has given approval for Apple's CEO to tear down a mansion on his Woodside, Calif., property, signalling a possible end to the long-running real estate saga. Mac Central
14:00
The Macalope Weekly: A sad state of affairs
It's a large helping of the Macalope this week, as he takes on non-sensical iPad analysis, Apple doomsaying, and other crimes of punditry. Mac Central
13:45
FCC to call for 10-year broadband plan, 100Mbps access
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/genachowski-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The FCC's promised national broadband plan should have its formal unveiling on Tuesday, an early scoop of the details claimed on Saturday. ... MacNN
13:30
Video: Sony, Panasonic cameras combine small size with SLR features
Panasonic and Sony have shown new cameras that mix compact size with interchangeable lenses. Mac Central
04:00
AT&T to use HSPA+ in some areas soon
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ralphdelavega.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AT&T will still implement 21Mbps 3G on its network on its way to 4G, the company's Mobility chief Ralph de la Vega said in an interview late Thursday. ... MacNN
03:45
Tim Cook nets $22m in bonuses for covering Jobs
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/timcook.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple in a just-published SEC filing has revealed that its chief operating officer, Tim Cook, was paid about $22 million in bonuses for acting as CEO during Steve Jobs' medical ... MacNN
00:00
Mac news briefs: 3D and animation
News roundup of three new 3D and animation software upgrades. Mac Central
Friday March 12, 2010
23:01
GDC: Electric Bat Interactive previews free browser-based games
Electric Bat Interactive unveiled two new games, WarLords and Weblings. Mac Central
22:40
Briefly: WindowFlow Beta released, DRO's new iPhone case
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/briefly1203.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Benedict Lowndes has a WindowFlow beta for Mac OS X. ... MacNN
22:22
Apple COO Tim Cook awarded $22 million bonus
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, received a bonus worth $22 million for his work filling in for Steve Jobs' during the CEO's 2009 medical leave. Mac Central
21:35
iPad arrives at FCC in 3G, Wi-Fi versions
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-fcc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In sync with pre-orders, the iPad today was passed through the FCC in both Wi-Fi only and 3G enabled models. ... MacNN
21:20
UK to expand 3G frequencies in August
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/htcmagic-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has proposed using 3G technologies at 2G frequencies in the UK, with an amended document that should be approved this August. ... MacNN
20:30
iPad crunch may see long waits, limited business use
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/ipad-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />It may soon be difficult or impossible to get an iPad without having pre-ordered, information from retail sources indicates. ... MacNN
20:20
Korea may block Android Market due to game laws
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/htchero-apps.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />South Korea is considering banning access to the Android Marketplace to its residents if Google continues to offer game apps that are not approved by the country's ... MacNN
19:50
Vodafone axes paid GPS following Nokia, Google apps
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/googlemapsnavigation.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Vodafone today said it has shut down Wayfinder, the company providing its subscription GPS service. ... MacNN
19:05
iPad presales as high as 20,000+ per hour
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1001/ipadedu.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The initial rush of iPad pre-orders may have seen sales as high as 20,000 or more per hour, according to early estimates. ... MacNN
19:00
Apple TV off main store; iPad retail already dry?
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/appletv-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple's iPad pre-orders have pushed the Apple TV out of the main page, observers have told Electronista and MacNN. ... MacNN
18:55
FujiFilm's latest camera aims at dogs, cats
FujiFilm's Finepix Z700 features recognizes canine and feline faces, and can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera. Mac Central
18:46
iPad Camera Connection Kit MIA from pre-order
Among the accessories available for pre-order along with the iPad, one was conspicuously absent: the iPad Camera Connection Kit. Mac Central
18:00
Smartphones spread slowly in China, despite 3G and iPhone
China now has the iPhone and more big-name smartphones are due in the country, but high prices mean few Chinese buyers overall are choosing smartphones. Mac Central
17:10
Nokia motions to dismiss Apple's counterclaims
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1003/nokianuron.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nokia as a response to Apple's countersuit on Thursday put forward a motion to dismiss Apple's claims. ... MacNN
16:55
Apple loses bid to control use of 'i' in product names
<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/gavel.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An Australian trademark tribunal has rejected Apple's attempt to prevent some companies from using a lowercase "i" in their names, according to the Sydney Morning ... MacNN
16:41
Barnes & Noble to provide e-reader app for iPad
Bookseller Barnes & Noble announced it will have an iPad version of its B&N eReader app ready on April 3. Mac Central
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Saturday March 13, 2010
09:57
Dr Peter Zinovieff At Red Bull Music Academy
UK Electronic Music Pioneer Talks EMS, Commercial Synthesis Sonic State
Friday March 12, 2010
10:05
MUTOOLS Announces MU.LAB 3; Pre-release Version Available for Download
12th March 2010: MUTOOLS has announced MU.LAB 3. A pre-release version of MU.LAB 3 is already available for download for Windows and Mac OS X. New in MU.LAB 3: Function shortcuts: Map a key or MIDI event to almost a... KVR Audio
09:30
Monkey Tools updates Library Monkey Pro and Sound Grinder Pro to...
12th March 2010: Monkey Tools has updated Library Monkey Pro and Sound Grinder Pro to v1.1.10. Changes: Added functionality to allow for the pruning of missing files as well as removal of any asset from any library.... KVR Audio
09:02
Rob Papen updates Predator for Windows to v1.5.8
12th March 2010: Rob Papen has updated the Windows version of Predator to v1.5.8. Changes: Preset banks update (bugs). Banks of subject 05 Trance and PsyTrance 03 , 08 Ambient 02 and 04 HipHop DirtySouth 02, 04 HipH... KVR Audio
08:59
Propellerhead Working On Secret Project
Needs Reason + Record Power Users To Test Music Software Of The Future Sonic State
08:52
Intermorphic updates Noatikl (v1.6.0.3) and Mixtikl (v2.1.0.6) (incl....
12th March 2010: Intermorphic has updated Noatikl to v1.6.0.3 and Mixtikl to v2.1.0.6. Both products now include native 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions for Windows and native 64-bit standalone versions for Mac ... KVR Audio
07:24
How To Get A Million Followers On Twitter
Indie Artist Noush Skaugen Shares Her Thoughts Sonic State
05:17
TechnoTrance Soundset For Largo
Waldorf announce 128 brand new presets from sound designer Rob Lee Sonic State
01:47
Massive Passive Released For UAD-2
Manley 4-band stereo EQ is now available for Universal Audio's powered plug-ins platform Sonic State
Thursday March 11, 2010
19:38
zplane releases Elastique Pitch Plugin v1.1 (incl. VST and AU)
11th March 2010: zplane has announced that a new version of the Elastique Pitch Plugin is available for download. The new version 1.1 brings new features and numerous minor bug fixes - it adds VST and AU support and r... KVR Audio
17:01
SONiVOX releases Eighty Eight - Grand Piano
11th March 2010: SONiVOX has announced the release of its new Grand Piano Virtual Instrument: Eighty Eight. It's available now with a MSRP of $199 for Windows and Mac OS X in Stand-alone and VST, AU and RTAS instrume... KVR Audio
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Sunday March 14, 2010
21:56
X-poly 1.0 - Subtractive synthesis for Logic, Garage Band and Cubase....
Subtractive synthesis for Logic, Garage Band and Cubase. MacUpdate OSX
21:36
TrailRunner 3.0v512 - Route planning for hiking, biking, more. (Free)
Route planning for hiking, biking, more. MacUpdate OSX
21:21
Maintidget 1.5.2 - Widget for OS X maintenance. (Free)
Widget for OS X maintenance. MacUpdate OSX
20:39
Zodiac Widget 1.0 - Dashboard widget for your daily horoscope. (Free)
Dashboard widget for your daily horoscope. MacUpdate OSX
20:24
EPSQuickLookPlugIn 2 - Adds Photoshop and Illustrator files to...
Adds Photoshop and Illustrator files to QuickLook panels. MacUpdate OSX
20:20
aMac Island Notes 9 1.0 - Stationery package for Apple Mail. (Free)
Stationery package for Apple Mail. MacUpdate OSX
16:18
OptimUSB 1.6 - Optimize flash drives and memory cards. (Free)
Optimize flash drives and memory cards. MacUpdate OSX
04:01
DHCP Option Code Utility 1.0 - Easily set up DHCP server...
Easily set up DHCP server configurations. MacUpdate OSX
03:45
Menuless 1.1 - Auto-hide the menu and dock for Cocoa applications....
Auto-hide the menu and dock for Cocoa applications. MacUpdate OSX
03:27
Sublime 1.7.0 - Edit, spot, and render subtitles for DVD authoring....
Edit, spot, and render subtitles for DVD authoring. MacUpdate OSX
03:17
FM Starting Point 2 2.0v1 - A starting point for creating a new...
A starting point for creating a new FileMaker Pro database. MacUpdate OSX
03:14
Happjo 1.0.2 - Dynamic presentation tool kit. (Demo)
Dynamic presentation tool kit. MacUpdate OSX
03:07
Vendetta Online 1.8.118 - Massive multi-player spaceship game. (Demo)
Massive multi-player spaceship game. MacUpdate OSX
00:00
Phoenix Project Manager 2.0.0.4 - Project scheduling, supports all...
Project scheduling, supports all standard Critical Path Method schedul MacUpdate OSX
Saturday March 13, 2010
23:21
Ignis Fatui 1.2 - OpenGL screensaver shows flowing, glowing lights....
OpenGL screensaver shows flowing, glowing lights. MacUpdate OSX
23:11
Pronto Patent 1.2 - Downloads patent document images from USPTO. (Demo)
Downloads patent document images from USPTO. MacUpdate OSX
11:25
PicoLib 3.0.4 - Database for organizing one or more libraries....
Database for organizing one or more libraries. MacUpdate OSX
04:00
ConceptDraw Project 5.1.1, 50% off
ConceptDraw Project 5.1.1: ConceptDraw Project is the software intended for speeding-up project management. Use ConceptDraw Project to organize and manage projects with clear, attractive Gantt charts, WBS charts and MindMaps. Share your projects across Mac and Windows. ... MacUpdate OSX
00:56
Rucksack 1.0b13 - Open, create, and convert archives (was iArchiver +...
Open, create, and convert archives (was iArchiver + Slices). MacUpdate OSX
Friday March 12, 2010
18:09
MailCM 1.1.4 - Copy Mail.app message properties to the clipboard....
Copy Mail.app message properties to the clipboard. MacUpdate OSX
16:47
smallluxGPU 1.4.2 - Command line OpenCL benchmarking tool. (Free)
Command line OpenCL benchmarking tool. MacUpdate OSX
16:24
Eden's Quest: The Hunt for Akua 1.0M - Hidden treasure adventure game. ...
Hidden treasure adventure game. MacUpdate OSX
16:08
Fluffy's Log 2.1.2 - Pet information management software. (Shareware)
Pet information management software. MacUpdate OSX
15:58
Package Central 1.0b3 - Document packaging automation solution for...
Document packaging automation solution for Adobe InDesign. MacUpdate OSX




