Apple's most recent head of Patent Licensing & Strategy, Boris Teksler, has left the company to become president of the Technology Group at French media company Technicolor. The departure is confirmed by a Technicolor press release issued this week. ...

A new listing for a rare Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh has appeared on eBay. Recognized as the first major design project for Jonathan Ive, the TAM was introduced as a limited production in the spring of 1997. Only 12,000 machines were ever produced, and 399 of those were kept by apple to be used as spare parts. ...

Cinema camera manufacturer Red has started shipping its 4K media player. Users of the Red User forum have started to receive their pre-orders of the Redray Player, which Red bills as a comprehensive media source for owners of Ultra HD televisions that is capable of playing back native 4K video, upscaled HD video, and the company's own 4K.Red file format....    

Apple has issued a v5.3 update for second- and third-generation Apple TVs. The new firmware adds support for several video services, most notably HBO Go, WatchESPN, and Sky News. Also included are Crunchyroll, which concentrates on anime and other Asian content, and Qello, which hosts concerts and music documentaries....    

    

Leaked schematics -- allegedly drawn by Apple, and now in the hands of a major accessory maker -- show the dimensions of the iPhone 5S and an 'iPhone Lite/Light,' according to AppleInsider. The 5S appears to maintain roughly the same design as its predecessor, but with a pill-shaped flash on the back that may fit dual LEDs. ...

Apple is considering LinkedIn integration for iOS 7, beta code references suggest. In particular the references hint that LinkedIn could be supported in the same manner as Facebook and Twitter, meaning single sign-in support, and the ability to quickly post content via a share sheet or hooks in iOS apps. ...

Siri is a feature that was unveiled with much fanfare during the iOS 5 launch two-years ago, bringing with it more fully featured voice actions to the iPhone. Although Siri has received a mixed reception from critics and users, Apple has continued to pursue the voice-controlled interface, giving it an all-new look and functional tweaks in the iOS 7 beta that help to refine the user experience. ...

Security software company Cloudmark has made a version of its award-winning anti-spam software available for Mac users in both a free and paid version. In addition to supporting Apple's default Mail program and Microsoft's Outlook 2011, the company has added support for Mozilla's Thunderbird 17 and later email client, running on Snow Leopard (10.6.x) and later versions of OS X. ...

The graphically-violent third-person shooter Max Payne 3 is coming to the Mac App Store beginning on Thursday, June 20. The game is reported to 'include a number of advanced graphics options, scaleable high-resolution textures and character models, DirectX11 features, multi-monitor support and 3D,' according to the announcement from Rockstar Games, and has exceptionally high Mac system ...

Thieves crashed a car into an Apple retail store, swept up a bunch of iPhones and iPads and then had trouble getting the car out of the store, according to police in Temecula, Calif.

The onslaught of iPhone 5 case announcements continues. Which means that this week, we’ve got a second dose of our weekly roundup of the latest and greatest protective accessories. And if you're not quite ready to upgrade, we've also got some new cases for your your trusty iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S.

When Apple speaks, everyone else blabs about it. Here's what people have been saying on Twitter and on blogs about the iPhone 5, iOS 6, EarPods, and more.

More than two-thirds of U.S. consumers prefer to buy good using cash and credit cards over mobile wallets, according to a survey by CreditDonkey.com, suggesting Apple's decision to omit near-field communication from the iPhone 5 was the right call.

The iPhone 5's big screen means developers need to rejigger their apps to optimize them once more. And iOS 6, due soon, offers a slew of new functionality. We talk to some big-name developers to find out their take on prepping for the two new upgrades.

We're in a real 1980s mood in this week's roundup of iOS apps: Whether it's music, movies, or even collecting crazes, there are apps that'll make the old days new again for iPhone and iPad users.

The next version of Apple's iPhone hops on-board the Long-Term Evolution bandwagon. Over at TechHive, Glenn Fleishman gives an overview of this young technology that's still full of growing pains.

The iPhone 5 is Apple's first mobile device to support Wi-Fi connections on the 5GHz band. Here's what it means for you.

Used iPhone values dropped as much as 8 percent at several trade-in firms after Apple announced the new iPhone 5 and cut prices for two older models this week.

Apple and U.S. carriers began accepting iPhone 5 preorders early Friday morning. By 8 a.m. ET, shipping estimates had already slipped to two weeks.

CUPERTINO, California?June 19, 2013?Apple® today announced it received the Los Angeles School Board of Education’s approval to begin a massive roll out of iPad® to its students across the school district starting this fall. ...

CUPERTINO, California—June 19, 2013—Apple® today announced that HBO GO and WatchESPN are now available directly on Apple TV® joining the great lineup of programming offered to customers. ...

CUPERTINO, California—September 24, 2012—Apple® today announced it has sold over five million of its new iPhone® 5, just three days after its launch on September 21, and more than 100 million iOS devices have been updated with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. ...

SAN FRANCISCO?June 10, 2013?Apple® today unveiled iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone®, featuring a stunning new user interface. iOS 7 is completely redesigned with subtle motion, an elegant color palette and distinct, functional layers that make it feel more alive. ...

 

CUPERTINO, California—September 17, 2012—Apple® today announced pre-orders of its iPhone® 5 topped two million in just 24 hours, more than double the previous record of one million held by iPhone 4S. ...

SAN FRANCISCO—September 12, 2012—Apple® today announced the new iTunes® for Mac® and PC featuring a completely redesigned player, seamless integration with iCloud®, and a stunning new look for the world’s most popular online music, apps, TV and movie stores. ...

SAN FRANCISCO—September 12, 2012—Apple® today introduced the new lineup of the world’s most popular music players including the incredible all-new iPod touch® and reinvented iPod nano®. ...

Special limited-edition anniversary products announced

XLN Audio has released the Electric Grand instrument for the Addictive Keys platform. This member of the Addictive Keys family combines three distinct characters in one instrument: The acoustic sound [Read More]

Klanghelm has released IVGI, a new saturation and distortion plugin. IVGI is designed to deliver soft and subtle saturation, that feels at home on the master buss. It is intended to be equally capable [Read More]

One Small Clue has updated Poise Percussion Sampler to version 1.1.50.50. Changes: Bug Fixed: Sample points didn't update when automated via MIDI. Bug Fixed: AIF files weren't loading on 64-bit builds [Read More]

CWITEC has released version 2.2.0 of the TX16Wx Software Sampler for Windows and, for the first time, Mac OS X with 32/64-bit VSTi and AUi plug-ins. It also brings style sheet based skinning to the p [Read More]

HoRNet has released 3XOver, a new plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X that is described as 'a very peculiar plugin since it's half a DJ eq, half a three band crossover with selectable slope and output fo [Read More]

SKYLIFE has announced the forthcoming release of the SampleRobot Sampling Suite for Mac OS X. For the first time, Mac users will be able to benefit from the professional sample converter Awave Studio [Read More]

Rebel Technology has announced the OWL Programmable Effects Pedal, described as 'one pedal, potentially unlimited effects'. This is a multi-effects pedal with a difference - it is completely re-prog [Read More]

Digital Sound Factory has announced new Steinway and Yamaha Grand Pianos for the full version of Kontakt 5+. Steinway Grand Piano Steinway Pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch [Read More]

Ample Sound has released Ample Guitar AAX version. The update covers AGM, AGT, AGP, AGF, AGG. AGM, AGT v1.1.1 changes: AAX version. New Installer on Mac and Win. New save/load Strummer preset UI. Fixe [Read More]

sonicLAB has updated Cosmosƒ Plugin to V1.1. The Cosmosƒ update makes use of the ring modulation process on the micro and meso event layers independently by adding its powerful modulation capabiliti [Read More]

64 New Presets for Arctic Keys.   

Lightweight, easily portable, and ideal for numerous public address applications.

Great for extended range guitars and bass. 

The Isotope is designed to capture the classic lead tones of a 'fixed', or 'parked' wah but in a smaller, more convenient package.

Cort Guitars announces a limited edition series of guitars featuring the custom artwork of noted artist Stephen Jensen.   The series includes the KX5 FR-TF and KX5-TF electric guitars and the NDX-TF acoustic guitar. Each model will be available in limited quantities, built with the finest materials and adorned with the exclusive artwork.  

A hit at its Winter NAMM 2013 unveiling, the new GS7561 5-Space Guitar Rack is a cost effective way to display a combination of electric and acoustic instruments on stage, in the studio, or at home.

Classic Textures includes over 30 new impulses, from dark vinyl to classroom projectors to crackling fires and 70 new presets to coat your mixes in everything from 80's synth grit to warm wax to earthy, retro moods.

  Shock and Awe! Silver Dollar Paisley Deep Etched Aluminum Guitar

Steinberg announces WaveLab 8 audio editing and mastering software

Lace Music Products® formally releases another new edition of metal inspired humbuckers for 2013, the “Finger Burners”™. These new humbuckers for both neck  and bridge position run the sonic gauntlet from metal, hard rock, classic rock and punk.

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: How to use Electro Drum Kit: Simple And Easy to use you have different drums to play with and they are all real sound you can record as well tap on the record button and you can start recording and you can playback the recorded sound file

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / DJ: Full Audiobus Integration LiveFX is a Dynamic Effects Processor for iPad. Any audio source can be processed; use either live sound input, the built-in track player that plays from your iTunes library or Audiobus to stream audio through LiveFX....

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Rythme Mach. & Loops: Mixing drums is one of the most challenging aspects of music production. We created Drum Mixer for music lover who what the test sounds of drum beats to assist you in make music....

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Pro Tuner is 30% off right now! ### Featured on Apple's 'What's Hot' in US, Australia,Canada and many more stores.### Pro Tuner is a well-designed Chromatic Tuner on iPhone/iPad especially for Guitar and Bass players....

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: This piano app provides oodles of visual effects and even teaches 9 Christmas songs for kids to learn: ï Away In A Manger ï Angels We Have Heard On High! ï Silent Night ï Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem ï Oh Come All Ye Faithful! ï...

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Strings: HarpSS is a Grand Harp application that features 46 strings with approximately 7 octaves! To play a halftone, touch the small ball that appears in the upper middle of the string on behalf of using the pedal....

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Chimeras is an interactive sound app that allows people to create an interesting sound by shaking your iPhone. It's an interactive generative art work. When you open the app, you will see one colorful ball appeared in the screen. It's called a chimera cell....

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects: Step-sequenced multi-effect processor. (fix: Mac OS X) Cables between effect modules can now be removed using a single button mouse. (fix: Mac OS X) Fixed issue which could cause Sequent to be skipped by Kore or Maschine's plug-in scan....

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects: Limiter. Bug fixes: Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows. (RTAS) Fixed parameters control with EUCON control surfaces in Pro Tools. Fixed user interface issues in Final Cut Pro X....

Mac, Pc / Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects: Multiple tracks real time spectrum analyzer. Improvements: Pushing all parameters to other instances does not push the stereo configuration anymore. Bug fixes: Fixed AAX version not showing up in Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows....