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Wednesday November 19, 2008
12:45T-Mobile ships cameo smart photo frame - MacNN
T-Mobile today started shipping the cameo digital photo frame. The Parrot-made viewer is comparatively unique in carrying its own SIM card and cellular subscription to let the owner update the current image through either an MMS message or e-mail. ...
11:50Apple to intro quad-core iMacs in January? - MacNN
Apple is waiting on a special round of Intel chips to update its iMacs with quad-core processors, according to claims by PC makers. ...
06:45Review: Funtastic Photos by Ohanaware - MacNN
Photo editing programs let you do some amazing image manipulation, but unfortunately most of them cost quite a bit of money; not to mention that it takes lots of time and practice to create the enhanced image. ...
04:50Dream Capture adds simple recording, sharing, more - MacNN
The Dream Apps on Monday offered a new update to its video recording utility for Mac OS X, Dream Capture 2.3, providing users with simple recording features and sharing options. This new update makes Dream Capture 2. ...
04:30SmartCase adds total protection to iPhone - MacNN
Ivyskin Released on Tuesday its newest iPhone 3G accessory, the QuattroPower SmartCase. Priced at $100, this bundle package includes a Glass touch-thru case called Quattro T4 along with a new QuattroPacô battery. ...
04:18ScreenFlow update fixes conflict with WireTap - Mac Central
Screen recording application, ScreenFlow, has been updated fixing several bugs including one conflict with WireTap Anywhere.
04:00HP beats Apple to home notebook with multi-touch LCD - MacNN
HP today became the first PC maker to incorporate a multi-touch display in a home-focused notebook with the TouchSmart tx2. ...
03:55Epson unveils its first sheet-fed scanners - MacNN
Technology company Epson has introduced the WorkForce Pro GT-S50 and GT-S80, its first sheet-fed scanners. The devices can both handle documents up to 6.5 inches by 36 inches, along with rigid ID cards, with automatic paper size detection. ...
03:254D v11 SQL Release 3 optimized for multi-core systems - MacNN
4D has released the latest version of its integrated software platform, 4D v11 SQL Release 3. The update is optimized to take advantage of multi-core processor architecture capabilities. The company claims significant speed gains and scalability across a variable number of processor cores. ...
03:10Kena Kai ships leather envelope sleeves for notebooks - MacNN
Design company Kena Kai has begun shipping leather "Inter-Departmental Mail" computer sleeves for the 13.3-inch Macbooks and ultra-portable notebooks with screen sizes of 10 inches or less. ...
02:45Toshiba adds quiet 500GB laptop drive to lineup - MacNN
Toshiba on Tuesday unveiled a new 500GB 2.5-inch SATA drive featuring whisper quiet operation. The flagship MK5055GSX offers an 8MB buffer, and a read/write power consumption of 1.4W. ...
01:35Microsft set to launch New Xbox Experience - MacNN
Microsoft is set to launch its New Xbox Experience, beginning Wednesday. The update pushes beyond the standard-definition video stream and into the realm of the next-generation Netflix HD. Users will initially have access to 300 movie and TV show titles, with more to be added in the future. ...
01:00iPhone apps: FishEye, Photo Lab, Instant Motivator - MacNN
FishEye ($1) emulates a fisheye lens using the iPhone's built in camera. The effect can be applied to a new picture being taken or to existing images in a users photo library. The settings can be modified to allow users to control the overall effect of application....
00:35Apps: Today, iWisdom, Slideshow Magic - MacNN
Today 1.5 ($15) provides users an option for managing and organizing their iCal task and events into one window. Users can assign a keyboard shortcut that will toggle Today's visibility allowing them to quickly bring up the window when they need it. With Today 1. ...
00:10Cygnett unveils GrooveBassball portable speakers - MacNN
Cygnett has released its latest product for iPods and other media players, the GrooveBassball portable speaker. The device integrates a rechargeable battery, claimed to last for three hours of playback time. The speaker resembles the shape of a ball, but extends when the end is twisted. ...
00:05Judge dismisses Psystar antitrust lawsuit against Apple - Mac Central
Judge William Alsup dismissed a Psystar lawsuit against Apple alleging the Cupertino, Calif. company violated federal and state antitrust laws.
Tuesday November 18, 2008
22:27Google to archive 10 million Life Magazine photos - Mac Central
Google plans to add up to 10 million photos from Life magazine's, dating back to the 1750s, to its Google Image Search pages.
22:05China Mobile indicates progress in iPhone talks - MacNN
The negotiations between Apple and China Mobile are progressing toward an iPhone launch in the 600 million subscriber country, according to MarketWatch. ...
21:35Forum roundup: new MBP vs old MBP, AppleCare deals - MacNN
Today MacNN forum goers continue a heated debate about the differences between the new MBP vs. the early 2008 model MBP due to one member stating that they believe the early 2008 model was "the best ever made". ...
21:15Apple granted dismissal of Psystar countersuit - MacNN
A countersuit filed against Apple by Psystar has been tentatively dismissed, documents show. Apple filed suit against Psystar in July, accusing the company of illegally installing Mac OS X on unauthorized hardware; Psystar retaliated with a claim of its own, arguing that Apple violates local ...
21:14Google's Schmidt: Innovation must come first - Mac Central
Google's Eric Schmidt calls for new government spending to improve broadband and encourage alternative energies.
21:00Apple deals: refurb Macs, iPods and accessories - MacNN
The Apple store is currently offering a generous selection refurbished items from iPods to Apple accessories. The 1GB iPod shuffle stores up to 240 songs, is priced at $39 and comes in silver, blue, green, and purple. MacBooks start as low as $999 for the 2. ...
20:25DealNN: 2GB flash drive 3 pack, free gas card, more - MacNN
A variety of products from flash drives and graphics tablets to MacBooks are currently being featured at DealNN today. Buy.com is offering a three pack of Kingston Data Traveler 2GB flash drives for $16.96. MaxPerks members get a FREE $30 gas card at OfficeMax. ...
20:15HP to launch MID-like digital photo frame? - MacNN
HP is working on developing a digital photo frame that will be able of accessing the Internet, reading e-mail, accessing RSS feeds and other downloadable widgets and simple programs, according to a Monday report. ...
19:55Microsoft dropping Zune prices to edge iPod - MacNN
Just two months after introducing its third-generation Zune platform, Microsoft is already dropping prices on its flash-based models to improve their competitiveness, the company's Zune marketing director Adam Sohn has confirmed in an interview on Tuesday. ...
19:51Online retail spending slows in October - Mac Central
Online retail spending has fallen as concerns for the economy have taken over the low to middle income segment.
19:50TubeStick adds programming info via TubeGuide US - MacNN
equinux has released TubeGuide US, a subscription-based TV listing service that displays digital and analog TV programming for the sake of its TubeStick Mac TV device. equinux has also added support for an independent Australian electronic program guide (EPG), IceTV. ...
19:30AccountEdge 2009 adds Business Insights feature - MacNN
MYOB has released the latest version of its small business management software for the Mac, AccountEdge 2009. The update features a new Business Insights tool, integration with Marketcircle Daylite, and new options for form design. ...
19:20Carriers seen stifling non-iPhone gaming - MacNN
Cellular carriers are effectively damaging their own business in mobile games by refusing to adopt a more iPhone-like business, a new study by Juniper Research says. Although the total value of the market is set to nearly double in the next five years from $5. ...
19:15EngLits for iPhone/iPod teach classic literature - MacNN
ZappTek has released EngLits, a series of iPhone apps that provide detailed audio and text summaries of classic literature for educational purposes. The apps are written by university-level professors, and are intended to allow study of a chosen book while on the go. ...
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Wednesday November 19, 2008
12:02Back In Time Records releases 5 new Expansions for UX3, Evalon II,... - KVR Audio
19th November 2008: Back In Time Records has announced the release of five new Expansions for UX3, Evalon II and all WusikEngine 4/5 compatible products, like Wusikstation. Evalon II VST Expansion: Solina String Ensembl...
11:42Direct Approach releases BoostX v2.0 and LimitX v3.0 - KVR Audio
19th November 2008: Bill Wall at Direct Approach has announced the release of BoostX v2.0 and LimitX v3.0, two new dynamics plug-ins for Windows. BoostX v2.0 is a transparent, zero latency, upward compressor (AKA paralle...
10:37Cakewalk updates SONAR to v8.0.2 - KVR Audio
19th November 2008: Cakewalk has updated SONAR Producer and Studio Editions to v8.0.2. Issues resolved in SONAR 8.0.2: On some system configurations, project playback would stall/pause intermittently. Multi-selected c...
02:54Learn Ableton Live 7 - Sonic State
HowAudio.com adds Ableton Live 7 To its tutorial roster
02:36Pascal Gabriel's Melophobia Machine ReFill - Sonic State
Latest Creator Series Refill brings platinum producer to the Reason community
02:26IK Multimedia Celebrates One Million Installations - Sonic State
Lucky winners, software giveaway and special buy-one-get-one free offer
Tuesday November 18, 2008
15:53SynthFont updated to v1.200 [!! UPDATE NO LONGER AVAILABLE !!] - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: UPDATE: 19th Nov 08: This update has been removed!Kenneth Rundt has updated SynthFont to v1.200. Bug fixes: In version 1.123 the Metronome button on Plug and Play screen - once pressed in it stayed ...
15:37Way Out Ware updates KikAxxe to v1.1 - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Way Out Ware has updated KikAxxe to v1.1 for both Windows and Mac OS X. This update includes MIDI out for both the step sequencer and drum sequencer under VST and RTAS. Also, MIDI mapping of controll...
15:33MeldaProduction updates MAnalyzer (v1.01) and MCompressor (v1.06) - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: MeldaProduction has updated MAnalyzer to v1.01 and MCompressor to v1.06. MAnalyzer v1.01 changes: Added customisable slope. Added 1/3 octave mode, original replaced by spectrum meter. MCompressor ...
13:54Ardour 2.7 SAE Edition released - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Thanks to the support of SAE Institute, Ardour 2.7 SAE Edition for Mac OS X is now available for download for Intel-Macs. In April 2007, SAE Institute agreed to become a corporate sponsor for the Ardo...
13:41Sonic Reality announces Drum Masters Silver, Gold and Platinum Editions - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Sonic Reality has announced the imminent release (this month) of the Studio ProFiles Drum Masters Silver, Gold and Platinum Editions featuring legendary drummers' kits and grooves. Drum Masters provid...
13:03EastWest updates PLAY to v1.1.003 - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: EastWest has updated its PLAY software to v1.1.003 for Windows and Mac OS X. Changes: Added choice to automatically increment MIDI channel, or default to omni, when adding new instruments. Extended...
11:15Wavelore Instruments updates Pedal Steel Guitar to v1.1 and American... - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Wavelore Instruments has released updates for Pedal Steel Guitar (v1.1) and American Zither (v1.2). Wavelore Pedal Steel Guitar (Full and Lite Editions) v1.10 This patch adds the free Wavelore Brush ...
11:13Toontrack Music updates EZdrummer to v1.1.5 - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Toontrack Music has updated EZdrummer to v1.1.5. Fixed in version 1.1.5: The infamous VintageRock-BlackBeauty crash. Ability to recall saved files from Sonar track templates. Muted snares used in E...
11:10Chicken Systems updates Translator to v5.9 Build 64 (Mac) / v2.9 Build ... - KVR Audio
18th November 2008: Chicken Systems has released updates for both the Windows and Mac versions of Translator. Translator Mac v5.9 Build 64 incorporates some important maintenance fixes, plus adds support for SoundFont a...
07:11Reminder: Sonic TALK Records Live - Sonic State
Weds 4pm BST, 10am CST, 11am EST
05:08USB 3.0 Promises 10 Times 2.0 - Sonic State
Available from 2010 they say
04:46Hear the Kawai K5000R In Action - Sonic State
Additive Synthesis classic
Monday November 17, 2008
18:49KarmaFX Synth Modular v1.04 and Plugin Pack v2.1 released - KVR Audio
17th November 2008: KarmaFX has updated KarmaFX Synth Modular to v1.04 and KarmaFX Plugin Pack to v2.1. The updates mainly contain bugfixes although a couple of new features have been added to the Synth and a fresh insta...
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Wednesday November 19, 2008
12:34AttendeesAlerter 1.0 - Sends email reminders to people invited to... - MacUpdate OSX
Sends email reminders to people invited to meeting planned in iCal.
11:29GlimmerBlocker 1.0 - A more stable ad-blocker, allowing Safari... - MacUpdate OSX
A more stable ad-blocker, allowing Safari upgrades without crashes.
04:00Speedy Mac 2008r3, 48% off - MacUpdate OSX
Speedy Mac 2008r3: Speedy Mac is a little strip that brings you the power to quickly find everything you need for your everyday work: documents, folders, applications, and sites. Speedy Mac also sports multiple text Clipboard capability. ...
02:26Fire 0.1b - One-click access to 6 of the best torrent sites. (Free) - MacUpdate OSX
One-click access to 6 of the best torrent sites.
Tuesday November 18, 2008
23:05Frenzic System 1.0 - System icon replacement set with 95 icons styled... - MacUpdate OSX
System icon replacement set with 95 icons styled after Frenzic.
21:40Gish 1.52 - This blob of tar is not your average hero. (Demo) - MacUpdate OSX
This blob of tar is not your average hero.
18:31Blitz 1.1 - Give more processing power to an application (was Bokeh).... - MacUpdate OSX
Give more processing power to an application (was Bokeh).
13:40ChecksumJelly 1.0 - Utility to validate/generate digest checksums for... - MacUpdate OSX
Utility to validate/generate digest checksums for files.
12:52AudioUnitAnalyzer 0.1 - Development tool investigates... - MacUpdate OSX
Development tool investigates AudioStreamBasicDescription properties.
12:22TimeCalc 3.0 - Widget to add/subtract time values including SMPTE... - MacUpdate OSX
Widget to add/subtract time values including SMPTE timecodes.
11:11Aspire 0.9 - Tool for defining your goals, identifying obstacles,... - MacUpdate OSX
Tool for defining your goals, identifying obstacles, brainstorming.
07:00Noise Ninja for Aperture 2.0.4 - Apple Downloads
About Noise Ninja for Aperture The most effective and productive solution for removing noise and grain from digital photographs and scanned film images. ...
04:00TranslateIt! Deluxe 9.7.0B9704, 60% off - MacUpdate OSX
TranslateIt! Deluxe 9.7.0B9704: TranslateIt! Deluxe is an very fast offline dictionary: Universal words and texts translator (in TranslateIt!WithAddons pack already included dictionaries: Russian English, English French, German... ...
03:59Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1. ... - MacUpdate OSX
Addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be recognized.
03:03Power Save Mac 2.02.070.0141 - Manage computer resources during... - MacUpdate OSX
Manage computer resources during downtime, save energy.
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