Bloggers underwhelmed by Apple announcements
2/28/2006 11:54:00 PM
Blog: Despite garnering the usual hype and rumor flurries that tend to precede Apple product events, today's main announcements didn't... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple Rolls Out New Mac Mini with Intel Chip
2/28/2006 11:00:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO— Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new Mac mini powered by an Intel chip that the company said was nearly five times faster than the previous version.
[ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Apple Debuts iPod Hi-Fi, Intel-Based Mac Mini
2/28/2006 11:00:00 PM
Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs introduces an Intel-based Mac mini, leather iPod cases and an iPod "boom box" called the iPod Hi-Fi.
[ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Time Out! 1.4 Adds New Scripts Preferences, More
2/28/2006 09:12:00 PM
Dejal Systems has released version 1.4 of its free break reminder utility Time Out!. The update adds new Scripts preferences that enable users to have Automator workflows, AppleScripts or applications run at the start and end of breaks [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Jobs' medium-scale show & tell / Apple chief introduces new models of Mac Mini, iPod speakers
2/28/2006 07:24:00 PM
Apple Computer Inc., whose iPods dominate the on-the-go music market, is turning its focus to the home with a pair of new digital entertainment-friendly Mac Mini computers and a new iPod speaker system. The products were introduced Tuesday at what was... [ Full story from SFGate: Top News Stories ]
Mac OS X more vulnerable than WinXP
2/28/2006 07:06:00 PM
Apple's Mac OS X has many security vulnerabilities than its Windows XP counterpart, according to a Z... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple unveils Intel-powered Mac minis
2/28/2006 06:12:00 PM
Apple Computer's Mac mini became the company's latest offering to make the transition to Intel processors today, with one of the two new models featuring a dual-core chip. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Today's Goodies ... The iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 06:12:00 PM
As anticiapted, Apple introduced what is perhaps the ultimate "boombox" at today's event, held at the Cupertino, CA headquarters of Apple Computer, Inc. It's known as the iPod Hi-Fi. It's likely... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Apple Unveils Mac mini with Intel Core Duo
2/28/2006 06:12:00 PM
The new Mac mini with the Intel Core Duo processor delivers performance up to four times faster than its predecessor in the same innovative and incredibly compact design. Starting at just $599, the Mac mini features iLife ’06 — the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications — and the Apple Remote and Front Row. [Feb 28, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Apple Announces iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 06:12:00 PM
Today Apple introduced iPod Hi-Fi — an all-new high-fidelity speaker system that works seamlessly with the iPod to redefine the home stereo system. Unlike any other speaker system designed for the iPod, iPod Hi-Fi delivers breathtaking acoustic performance and room-filling sound in an innovative, all-in-one design that can be powered from a wall socket or by six D-cell batteries. [Feb 28, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
New Apple Products Underwhelm Wall Street
2/28/2006 05:54:00 PM
Piper Jaffray maintained an "outperform" rating and $103 price target on the computer company. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
iPod Hi-Fi has big-sounding ambitions
2/28/2006 05:54:00 PM
Jobs says he's ready to chuck his old speakers for the new iPod stereo system. But where does Apple's new gadget really fit? [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
News: Could iPod Hi-Fi alienate accessory makers?
2/28/2006 05:36:00 PM
The iPod Hi-Fi announced Tuesday moves Apple more squarely into the high-end iPod accessory space dominated by third-party developers. Analysts warn that could backfire on Apple if the company finds itself jostling with those accessory-makers for sales. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Macworld Podcasts: Macworld Podcast #30: Intel Mac minis, iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 05:36:00 PM
Apple took the wraps off the “fun new products” it promised a week ago, unveiling the first Intel-based Mac Mini as well as the iPod Hi-Fi speaker system. We were on hand for live coverage of Jobs’ presentation, and we’ve got highlights of the event in this special edition of the Macworld Podcast. [ Full story from Macworld ]
First thoughts on the new Mac mini
2/28/2006 05:00:00 PM
Apple Computer today announced that its entry-level Mac minis have migrated to Intel chips. Columnist Ryan Faas weighs in. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Apple rolls out new iPod home stereo box, Mac mini
2/28/2006 04:42:00 PM
CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced an iPod "Hi-Fi" home stereo system shaped like a speaker set on its side as it seeks to broaden the reach of its market-leading portable music player. 
[ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Is OS X Truly Vulnerable?
2/28/2006 04:42:00 PM
Only one of three recent concerns about the security of Apple's new operating system is worth worrying about. [ Full story from Technology Review Feed v3.0 ]
Editors' Notes: Mac mini's second act
2/28/2006 04:07:00 PM
Macworld's Jason Snell was a big fan of the original Mac mini. So what's his take on the new, Intel-based version? [ Full story from Macworld ]
PiperJaffray: new Apple products positive, but not too significant
2/28/2006 03:32:00 PM
Following Apple's media event this afternoon, analysts for research and investment firm PiperJaffra... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Video: Apple unveils new speaker system
2/28/2006 03:15:00 PM
Video: Apple unveils new speaker system. Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday introduced the "home stereo quality" iPod Hi-Fi. It will sell for $349. 
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
New Apple Products Underwhelm Wall Street
2/28/2006 03:14:00 PM
Piper Jaffray maintained an "outperform" rating and $103 price target on the computer company. [ Full story from Forbes.com Personal Tech News ]
FileWave, Asset Trustee support Mactels
2/28/2006 02:57:00 PM
FileWave today announced that its FileWave> and Asset Trustee (AT) software now support Apple's Inte... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Photo Gallery - Apple's February 2006 Media Event (Mac mini & iPod Hi-Fi)
2/28/2006 01:45:00 PM
On February 28th, 2006, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the new Intel-powered Mac mini and the iPod HiFi speaker system. Take a tour of the media event with this photo gallery [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple Puts Intel Inside Mac Mini
2/28/2006 01:45:00 PM
The iPod Hi-Fi speaker system rounds out product announcements. [ Full story from internetnews.com ]
Video: Apple Sweetens Product Line
2/28/2006 01:44:00 PM
(240 sec.) An Intel-based Mac mini and a boombox are among the company's newest gadgets. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
Notes and Tips: Apple News
2/28/2006 01:28:00 PM
TMO Reports - Analyst: New Apple Products 'Likely Not Materially Additive to FY06'
2/28/2006 01:27:00 PM
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster on Tuesday released a brief research report in which he said that the new products unveiled by CEO Steve Jobs "show continued innovation, but [are] likely not materially additive to FY06 [fiscal year 2006, which ends on Sept. 30]." [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple: New Mini, HiFi
2/28/2006 01:27:00 PM
Apple announces new Intel Mac Minis and an iPod boom box, called the "iPod HiFi", plus $99 leather cases for iPod Nanos and Videos. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
News: Apple Updates Front Row multimedia program
2/28/2006 01:27:00 PM
As it continues to move into the home entertainment space, Apple updated its Front Row multimedia application on Tuesday to add enhanced multimedia sharing capabilities across computers on the same network. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple rolls out new iPod home stereo box, Mac mini
2/28/2006 01:27:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced an iPod "Hi-Fi" home stereo system shaped like a speaker set on its side as it seeks to broaden the reach of its market-leading portable music player. 
[ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Photos: Apple's Intel Mini, iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 12:51:00 PM
Jobs and Co. release a Mac Mini with Intel inside, along with an iPod boom box. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple rolls out new iPod home stereo box, Mac mini
2/28/2006 12:32:00 PM
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said the iPod home stereo, which is not designed to be portable but is easy to carry, is compatible with all versions of the iPod. The machine sells for $349 and is available today. 
[ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Two new iMac Minis from Apple / Computer company also debuts iPod stereo system
2/28/2006 12:15:00 PM
Apple Computer Inc. unveiled today a pair of new iMac Mini computers that can play music and video from other Macintosh computers around the home and a new iPod speaker system. The products were announced in what had been billed as an invitation-only... [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
News: Apple announces iPod Hi-Fi speaker system
2/28/2006 12:14:00 PM
The iPod Hi-Fi is a portable, high-fidelity speaker system that has an integrated Universal iPod dock that supports any dockable iPod model. [ Full story from Macworld ]
New Adventures in HiFi
2/28/2006 11:57:00 AM
At a cozy little press conference in Cupertino, California this morning, Steve Jobs unveiled a few of those "fun new products" we've been hearing so much about lately. The first: An Intel-based Mac mini. The new $599 mini comes standard with an Intel Core Solo -- a single-core sibling to the Core Duo found in the iMac and MacBook Pro -- but a Core Duo version is available for $799. Both minis come loaded with Apple's Front Row media software (now Bonjour-enabled so you can stream your movies and music from other Macs) and iLife '06. Fun new product number two: iPod HiFi, a super-simple 17-by-6.6-6.9-inch box with speakers inside; a Universal Dock sits on top so you can plug in an iPod and listen to your tunes. The HiFi costs $349. Fun new product number three: lovely new leather cases for the iPod nano and fifth-gen iPod. See? Fun! Meanwhile, the San Francisco Chronicle chimes in today about the rumored Disney-Apple merger, which cites many experts "pooh-pooh"-ing the idea as "absurd". And in light of the recent Mac virus "scare," one security analyst says that security companies tend to overhype security issues in order to make money. Whoa, who woulda thought? Oh, and in case you were ever wondering what the iPod's signature packaging would have looked like if it were designed by Microsoft, wonder no more. [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
Apple Unveils iPod Speaker System
2/28/2006 11:57:00 AM
Reaching further into living rooms, Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a speaker system for its iPod music players and a revamped Mac Mini computer that will let users access music, video and photos across their home networks. The new Mac Mini... [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Apple Rolls Out New Mac Mini with Intel Chip
2/28/2006 11:57:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO— Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new Mac mini powered by an Intel chip that the company said was nearly five times faster than the previous version. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Apple unveils Mac mini Core Duo
2/28/2006 11:57:00 AM
Apple today unveiled the new Mac mini with the Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance up t... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apple Debuts iPod Hi-Fi, Intel-Based Mac Mini
2/28/2006 11:56:00 AM
Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs introduces an Intel-based Mac mini, leather iPod cases and an iPod "boom box" called the iPod Hi-Fi. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
iPodObserver - Apple Introduces iPod HiFi Stereo [UPDATED]
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday morning also took the wraps off iPod HiFi, a stereo that features a dock connection, built-in handles and 80mm mid-range drivers, along with a 130mm dual voice coil woofer [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple rolls out new iPod home stereo box, Mac mini
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said the iPod home stereo, which is not designed to be portable but is easy to carry, is compatible with all versions of the iPod. The machine sells for $349 and is available today. 
[ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Jobs unveils Intel-based Mac mini
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday unveiled the latest line of Macs to get Intel processors -- the mini, Apple's low-cost desktop line. [ Full story from CNNMoney.com - Technology ]
Apple unveils Intel-based Mac minis
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple today unveiled the new Intel-based Mac mini at its special event in Cupertino, which will repl... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple launches new Intel Mac Minis, iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Mac maker introduces two new Minis with Intel chips and a speaker system that CEO Steve Jobs says is of home stereo quality. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
iPodObserver - Apple Releases 'High-End' Leather iPod Cases
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
During Apple's Tuesday media event, CEO Steve Jobs introduced new leather iPod cases that he described as "high-end" accessories for the popular MP3 player [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
New Intel Mac mini
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
At the media event February 28th, Apple unveiled a revised Mac mini featuring either a 1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo or 1.66Ghz Core Duo processor, offering up to a 5x increase in overall speed from the previous model. The form factor for the machine remain... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
iPod Hi-Fi Introduced (Plus Leather iPod Cases)
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
At the media event February 28th, Apple unveiled an iPod stereo for home use, offering crystal clear sound and a built-in universal iPod dock. The new iPod Hi-Fi measures 17" x 6.6" x 6.9" and includes the Apple Remote.
While normally... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
While normally... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Jobs unveils Intel-based Mac mini
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday unveiled the latest line of Macs to get Intel processors -- the mini, Apple's low-cost desktop line. [ Full story from CNNMoney.com Recently Published/Updated ]
News: Apple unveils Intel-powered Mac minis
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
The revamped Mac mini line features two configurations -- a single-core 1.5GHz Core Solo machine and a dual-core 1.67GHz Core Duo model. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple Announces Intel-based Mac mini
2/28/2006 11:39:00 AM
Apple announced the immediate availability of the successor to the G4 Mac mini at its media event on Tuesday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Today's Apple Event Coverage
2/28/2006 11:38:00 AM
As we have mentioned in several posts over the past week, Apple will be bringing out several "fun, new products" at today's event which begins at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST). There has been much... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Coverage from Apple Event
2/28/2006 11:38:00 AM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today said that it is on track to convert its entire line of Macs to Intel-base... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Apple Event Live Update
2/28/2006 11:38:00 AM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage of Apple's own Town Hall facility at its Cupertino campus. Apple is introducing fun things today, he said -- "medium scale things, but our customers want all of them." Among the offerings is a redesigned Mac mini featuring Intel microprocessors and an iPod Hi-Fi -- an integrated stereo system designed to accommodate all the dockable iPods ever made. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple launches new Intel Mac Minis, iPod Hi-Fi
2/28/2006 11:38:00 AM
Mac maker introduces two new Minis with Intel chips and a speaker system that CEO Steve Jobs says is of home stereo quality. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Review: iWeb 1.0.1
2/28/2006 09:51:00 AM
The 1.0.1 update to Apple’s Web-publishing tool changes how most images and photo thumbnails are published, causing us to re-evaluate our rating of the original iWeb.<br /> [ Full story from Macworld ]
Mac OS X Hints: Use the keyboard in Preview slideshows
2/28/2006 09:15:00 AM
Learn how to navigate slideshows in 10.4’s Preview via the keyboard. [ Full story from Macworld ]
MacNotables Covers Media Fact Checking, Disney
2/28/2006 08:57:00 AM
The latest MacNotables podcast brings together TMO's editor-in-chief, Bryan Chaffin with MacVoices host Chuck Joiner to discuss how speculation on a Mac rumors site was reported as fact on a major news site, and why Apple won't but Disney [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
NuPower High Capacity PowerBook G3 Batteries
2/28/2006 07:26:00 AM
Other World Computing and Newer Technology announced the immediate availability of new high capacity NuPower batteries for Apple's Pismo and Lombard PowerBook G3 laptops [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Summit Groupware 2006 announced
2/28/2006 07:26:00 AM
Powder Software today announced Summit Groupware 2006, its new collaboration software for Mac enter... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Incubator brainstorming tool goes Intel native
2/28/2006 06:50:00 AM
MindCad's Incubator brainstorming software for Mac OS X is now available as a Universal Binary for Intel-based Macs. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Other News: Microsoft Vista
2/28/2006 06:33:00 AM
Six different versions of Microsoft's new operating system will compete with Apple's secret "Leopard" late this year. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Other News: Apple Data Center
2/28/2006 06:32:00 AM
Apple buys a 107,000-square-foot data communications center built by MCI.... [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Other News: Microsoft Mystery
2/28/2006 06:32:00 AM
"Ripping a page from Apple Computer's book on mysterious marketing, Microsoft Corp. has generated considerable online buzz this week with a Web site that promises a device that 'will change your life.'" [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Other News: Apple Movie Plans
2/28/2006 06:32:00 AM
"Apple, whose iTunes internet music site sold its billionth tune last week, is preparing to launch a film download service." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
New: Kona LSe SD capture card
2/28/2006 06:15:00 AM
AJA Video introduced the Kona LSe, a PCI-Express version of the company's Kona LS Standard Definition capture card that supports the PCI-Express Power Mac G5s. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Update: NetBarrier X4 10.4.1
2/28/2006 06:14:00 AM
The personal firewall, anti-vandal, and Internet filter suite adds the ability to hide the Apple ID to the iTunes MiniStore, an option to show the potential geographic location of an IP address in Google Earth, support for iTunes cookies in the Cookies Manager, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
New: KonaPDF
2/28/2006 06:14:00 AM
Kona Software released KonaPDF, an AppleScript that automates the process of creating PDF documents using QuarkXPress and Acrobat Distiller. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iPodObserver - Learn to Appreciate Apple Packaging 101
2/28/2006 05:38:00 AM
Apple's knack for brilliant design extends beyond its products to its packaging. For those that don't appreciate the labor of love that created the cardboard wrapper protecting the iPod that's soon to be yours, this, um, educational video should make the point clear [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Briefly: Apple event, store news
2/28/2006 05:21:00 AM
In Brief: MacNN has reviewed IK Multimedia's Miroslav Philharmonik Orchestra & Choir Works, which fe... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Miroslav Philharmonik Orchestra & Choir Works
2/28/2006 04:44:00 AM
The Miroslav Philharmonik features a library of orchestral and choir samples that are used in films and music compositions. The virtual instrument runs on Mac OS X or Windows, using VST, DX, RTAS, or ... [ Full story from MacNN | Product Reviews ]
MindCad releases Incubator 2.0
2/28/2006 04:44:00 AM
MindCad has released Incubator 2.0 for OS X, an innovative outlining and brainstorming tool for visu... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple is hush-hush on Disney / Merger rumors fly but many experts pooh-pooh the idea
2/28/2006 03:32:00 AM
Rumors of Apple Computer Inc.'s next move were many, wild and varied on Monday, ranging from a possible merger with the Walt Disney Co. to speculation about its latest gadgetry. Those looking for new gadgets will likely be satisfied today, as Apple is... [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Apple Feb 28th Media Event Coverage
2/27/2006 09:50:00 PM
Apple's Feb 28th Media Event takes place at 10:00am Pacific at the Apple Town Hall Building in Cupertino, California.
The most likely products for release include an iPod Boombox and the Intel Mac mini.
Meanwhile, Inte... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
The most likely products for release include an iPod Boombox and the Intel Mac mini.
Meanwhile, Inte... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Apple, the next new thing
2/27/2006 07:08:00 PM
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #41: MacBook Pro Reviewed... and more!
2/27/2006 06:50:00 PM
Dave's Intel-based MacBook Pro arrived last week, and he and John talk through some of the initial thoughts and findings, including speed of both Intel and Rosetta applications, battery life, compatibility, and more. Reader feedback in this episode covers encrypting files, iPhoto archiving, and deleting applications. Subscribe, listen, and enjoy [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Student leaders seek to raise money, get computers for Caribbean
2/27/2006 04:28:00 PM
Student leaders seek to raise money, get computers for Caribbean
Andover Townsman - Sometimes, it's easier to pay for one student's education than others. While the town pressures the state to provide $2,000 per public school student, four Andover High School seniors are helping a school that asks less than $6.50 per month to
Windows servers are top sellers
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Microsoft Corp.'s Windows program became the top-selling operating system for running the server computers that anchor corporate networks and Web sites for the first time in 2005, according to market research company IDC. Windows servers accounted
Eyeballs converge as computers embrace TV
Georgia Straight - For the first time in almost seven years, I have cable TV, some 40-plus channels delivered via a beige wire that comes out of the wall. You know, if they ever find enough good programming to fill all that space, I really think this technology could
Wozniak weighs in on iPod, Intel Macs
MacNN - Although it ha been 21 years since he officially worked for Apple, Steve Wozniak still maintains a keen interest in the goings-on of the company . In a recent interview from New Zealand with globeandmail , Woz--who is still on the Apple payroll "just
[ Full story from My Computer World ]
Apple/Disney merger would be disastrous
2/27/2006 04:08:00 PM
Despite rumors of a possible take over of Disney by Apple, fueled by an article at Barron's over the... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple buys Data Center ($45M-$50M)
2/27/2006 03:51:00 PM
San Jose Business Journal is reporting that Apple computer has acquired a never-used 107,000 sq. foot data center in Newark, NJ. The center was originally designed for MCI WorldCom.
Data centers generally house computing, data-stora... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
MetaSAN supports Mac OS X Tiger
2/27/2006 03:50:00 PM
Earlier this month, Tiger Technology announced the release 2.1 of its flagship MetaSAN software, whi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Lotus Notes to help Mac as biz platform
2/27/2006 03:50:00 PM
IBM's recent announcement to bring Lotus Notes to the Mac and Linux platforms will help it expand ma... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
MacBook Pro: "drop-dead gorgeous"
2/27/2006 03:32:00 PM
Stuff Magazine has reviewed Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro, touching on the Intel-based notebook's ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Is Disney the apple of Jobs' eye?
2/27/2006 03:14:00 PM
Blog: When media giant the Walt Disney Co. acquired Steve Jobs' Pixar movie studio, the mega-deal made Jobs the largest individual investor... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
The Motley Fool: 'Mickey Mac? Not Likely'
2/27/2006 02:56:00 PM
The Motley Fool's Rick Aristotle Munarriz on Monday responded to the possibility that Apple could buy Disney with a column titled "Mickey Mac? Not Likely." [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple's Got (More) Fun on Its Mind
2/27/2006 02:39:00 PM
Speculation ramps up as to just what Apple plans to announce Tuesday. [ Full story from internetnews.com ]
Barron's: Apple Could Buy Disney
2/27/2006 01:26:00 PM
Barron's over the weekend speculated (subscription required) that Apple could make a bid to buy Disney, now that CEO Steve Jobs is its largest shareholder and sits on its Board of Directors. The financial publication quoted analyst Christopher Whalen as saying: "I think he has an open option." [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Rumor: How to create an iPod hoax
2/27/2006 01:09:00 PM
Blog: The Mac rumor site Think Secret reported a couple weeks ago that Apple Computer was on the verge of releasing a "revamped video... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Sophos Anti-Virus supports Intel Macs
2/27/2006 01:08:00 PM
Sophos today announced the latest version of Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X. The udpdate provides co... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's big news: Lights, camera, Mac-tion!
2/27/2006 12:52:00 PM
Apple has issued a vaguely worded invitation to reporters and analysts, to "come see some fun new products" at Apple's Cupertino headquarters on Tuesday, February 28. And, not surprisingly, the missive has kicked up a whirlwind of rumors [ Full story from CNNMoney.com - Technology ]
AJA Intros KONA LSe Video Card For Power Mac G5
2/27/2006 12:51:00 PM
AJA Video on Monday debuted KONA LSe, a PCI-Express standard definition video capture card for use with the Power Mac G5 [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Report: RealVideo Beats Out WMV, Flash, Apple's H.264
2/27/2006 11:56:00 AM
StreamingMedia.com on Monday published "Proprietary Streaming Codecs, 2006," a research report that compares RealVideo and Windows Media with Flash and Apple's H.264 codec, which lies at the heart of QuickTime 7. The report found that RealVideo was the best of the group, with Windows Media starting to fall behind its top competitor [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
New worms attempt a bite out of the big Apple
2/27/2006 11:03:00 AM
Long touted as a superior OS when it comes to security, Apple's OS X has come under fire in the past few weeks with the emergence of a high-risk OS vulnerability as well as two worms that target Macs. Is it the end of an era, or is Apple just finally catching up? John McCormick has the details in this edition of the IT Locksmith. [ Full story from TechRepublic.com ]
Mickey Mouse Meets Mighty Mouse
2/27/2006 10:45:00 AM
Another "analyst" makes a name for himself on sheer speculation; this time, the idea of Apple buying Disney is the fodder. Sure, it seems more feasible this time, more feasible than the Apple-buying-Tivo, Apple-buying-Motorola, or Apple-buying-"troubled company of the day" speculation that has been bandied about in the past. But of all the Apple buyout rumors you've heard (and there have been many), how many came true? Remember, these folks are just floating ideas based on some creative dot connecting. But hey, some of you just love speculation, so you're probably reveling in the swirls of rumors about tomorrow's Apple event. What will be announced tomorrow? Movie downloads? An iPod video? Intel Mac mini? Intel iBook? Your guess is as good as ours. One we know for sure about tomorrow: There won't be anyone from Uphold Our Heritage at the event. Speaking of Intel Macs, if you forgot why Apple switched to Intel, refresh your memory. Remember those comments Woz made about Apple/Intel and the iPod? Apparently, Woz claims he was misquoted. At PMA 2006, Apple unveiled Aperture 1.1, which features improved RAW processing, a new color meter, performance enhancements, and more. Apple also recently bought a "mothballed" data center for $50 million. And finally, "technology enthusiast" Thomas Hawk thinks that anyone who shops at the iTunes Music Store is a sucker. If you can get past Hawk's condescending attitude—and remember that Hawk is more against DRM in general than iTMS—then Hawk's thoughts are something to chew on. [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
iPod Mini makes a return to Apple's site
2/27/2006 10:08:00 AM
Blog: It's not quite the iPod Mini comeback that some were hoping for, but Apple has put a stash of the colorful players up for sale... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
News: Study: Windows Media loses ground to Apple H.264
2/27/2006 10:08:00 AM
StreamingMedia.com compares Apple's QuickTime H.264 codec to other video compression standards. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple's big news: Lights, camera, Mac-tion!
2/27/2006 09:51:00 AM
Apple has issued a vaguely worded invitation to reporters and analysts, to "come see some fun new products" at Apple's Cupertino headquarters on Tuesday, February 28. And, not surprisingly, the missive has kicked up a whirlwind of rumors [ Full story from CNNMoney.com Recently Published/Updated ]
Briefly: Manchester store, SanDisk at PMA
2/27/2006 08:02:00 AM
In brief: Apple is opening another retail store at Carrefour Laval in Montreal, Quebec, and is recru... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Iowa schools consider iBook program
2/27/2006 07:45:00 AM
A new school district in Iowa is considering the purchase of iBooks from Apple as part of a new thre... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
MS Origami to take on iPod, Apple?
2/27/2006 07:27:00 AM
A new Microsoft project code-named Origami may help the company dethrone the iPod. The portable ente... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Hiring for New Manchester, UK Store
2/27/2006 07:27:00 AM
Apple Computer is launching a new store at the U.K.'s Arndale Centre in Manchester. The store will be Apple's second in Manchester [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Adobe Announces Photoshop Elements 4 for the Mac
2/27/2006 05:57:00 AM
TMO Quick Tip - Preview: The Mini Image Editor
2/27/2006 04:44:00 AM
Not everyone has the luxury of owning Adobe Photoshop, but that doesn't mean you can't convert graphic images from one file format to another. Apple's Preview can handle that task for you, and it's already on you Mac [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Is Mac OS as safe as ever?
2/27/2006 04:26:00 AM
Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Stock futures inch up on Disney deal hopes, crude fall
2/27/2006 03:32:00 AM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock market futures tilted higher on Monday, helped by a published report suggesting that Walt Disney & Co. may be snapped up by Apple Computer and by a decline in crude-oil futures. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Tuesday's New Products?
2/26/2006 09:14:00 PM
We mentioned last week that Apple will be releasing "fun, new products" on Tuesday, February 28th. As Mac On Intel points out an Intel-based Mac mini is expected, but what of the... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
News: PMA: Apple shows Intel native Aperture 1.1
2/26/2006 01:08:00 PM
Aperture 1.1 includes impressive speed improvements, as well as many new features. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Special Report: Mac Performance Comparison
2/25/2006 05:02:00 PM
Compare your Mac with our results for a MacBook, PowerBook, Intel and PowerPC iMacs, Power Mac G5 Quad and a few other systems, using standard benchmark tests. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Report: Displays
2/25/2006 05:02:00 PM
Podcast - The Weekly Roundup: Patentpalooza
2/25/2006 02:21:00 PM
It's Patentpalooza: John Kheit and Ricky Spero grind some Apple patents through the Context Machine [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Feb 28th Products: Intel Mac mini and iPod Hi-Fi?
2/25/2006 02:03:00 PM
More rumors of the February 28th Apple event are leaking out.
As previously reported the Intel Mac mini and an iPod Boombox/Hi-Fi companion product are expected to be released at the Feb 28th event.
Appleinsider now cl... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
As previously reported the Intel Mac mini and an iPod Boombox/Hi-Fi companion product are expected to be released at the Feb 28th event.
Appleinsider now cl... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Briefly: Intel Mac mini in production; iBooks due at later date
2/25/2006 02:02:00 PM
At a special media event to be held on its campus next week, Apple Computer will unveil a new line o... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
McAfee, Inc. Appoints Stuart McClure to Head McAfee AVERT Labs
2/25/2006 12:14:00 PM
McAfee, Inc. Appoints Stuart McClure to Head McAfee AVERT Labs
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 23 5:00 AM
McAfee, Inc. , the leading dedicated security technology company, today announced that Stuart McClure, SVP Global Threats, will assume responsibility for McAfee AVERT Labs, one of the top-ranked anti-virus and vulnerability research organizations in the world.Save to My Web
Briefly: Front Row glitch, SI Swimsuit
MacNN - Feb 15 8:36 AM
In Brief: Mac OS X 10.4.5, released yesterday, appears to have fixed the well-publicized video glitc...Save to My Web
OReilly Media
OpenP2P.com - Jan 31 9:49 PM
When you think of well-established media companies that are inextricably bound up with a founder known for wearing khakis and baking scones, you don't necessarily think of Tim O'Reilly right away. But you should.Save to My Web [ Full story from My Computer World ]
More Magnets in the Intel iBook?
2/25/2006 09:32:00 AM
Appleinsider reports that Apple will expand the use of magnets beyond its recent addition to the MacBook Pros' MagSafe power connector which is designed to safely pull away when yanked rather than drag your MacBook Pro to the floor.
Ac... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Ac... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Apple could bid for Disney: Barron's
2/25/2006 09:14:00 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Barron's on Saturday said it's possible that Apple could make a bid to buyout Disney after CEO Steve Jobs becomes the legendary entertainment firm's largest shareholder. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Faces Of The Week: Feb. 20-24, 2006
2/24/2006 11:03:00 PM
Trump, Martha feud; Wozniak slams Apple on iPod, Intel; Ted Turner to leave TW board. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
Things to do this week and beyond
2/24/2006 11:02:00 PM
Things to do this week and beyond
Salt Lake Tribune, United States -
Privacy/Security Policy
Washington Institute for Near East Policy, DC -
Youth Culture Scrutinized at the Cairo Book Fair
Islam Online, Qatar -
Apple Seen Trading Positively Ahead Of Product Announcements
Forbes -
Magnet madness to hit Intel iBook line
2/24/2006 06:50:00 PM
Only Apple could take a phenomenon as ancient and rudimentary as magnetism and make it seem so profo... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Review: MacBook Pro/2.0 GHz
2/24/2006 06:50:00 PM
The 2GHz MacBook Pro is a fitting successor to the PowerBook G4. While its new internal architecture makes it noticeably faster than its predecessor—and blazingly faster in certain high-end tasks—it’s still comfortably a Mac laptop. <br /> [ Full story from Macworld ]
Origami: Microsoft's 'OrPod' Alternative to the iPod?
2/24/2006 05:20:00 PM
Will Microsoft do the unthinkable and field an all-in-one consumer/business ultra-portable, designed to take on Apple, Palm and maybe RIM, too? (Microsoft Watch) [ Full story from eWEEK Windows ]
Security 'holiday is over' for Mac users, security researchers say
2/24/2006 04:08:00 PM
Macintosh users can almost certainly expect to see an increase both in the number of vulnerabilities discovered in Mac OS X as well as the proliferation of code designed to exploit them, security experts said. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Contour Design unveils Showcase video 60
2/24/2006 04:08:00 PM
Contour Design today introduced two new cases for Apple's latest generation of iPod digital music pl... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
This week in Apple
2/24/2006 03:33:00 PM
A flaw in Mac OS X could be a conduit for attackers to install malicious code on computers running the OS X software. Also: Apple confirms that it plans to introduce some fun new products. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Kensington unveils new iPod accessories
2/24/2006 02:56:00 PM
Kensington has unveiled a variety of new accessories for Apple's iPod digital media player which inc... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Video: Watching Apple In Week Ahead
2/24/2006 01:44:00 PM
(260 sec.) What's next in the iPod hit parade? We'll find out Tuesday. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
The Slacker's Guide - The Best Mail Filter Available: SpamSieve
2/24/2006 01:27:00 PM
Chris Barylick gives us a tour of SpamSeive, a spam-fighting tool that works with most of the major Mac e-mail applications on the market [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Notes and Tips: Mozilla Vulnerability
2/24/2006 01:09:00 PM
Notes and Tips: Calculator Bug
2/24/2006 01:09:00 PM
"In Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later, Calculator's percentage button ("%") may unexpectedly divide output instead of calculating percentage." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Update: Saft 8.2.6
2/24/2006 01:09:00 PM
The Safari enhancement plug-in is now a Universal Binary and adds a work-around for the new Mac OS X command execution vulnerability, along with other changes. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: Apple and Open Source
2/24/2006 01:08:00 PM
"My experience with Apple's Open Source efforts began in 2000 when Darwin 1.0 was released, and I've been involved in Apple's Open Source efforts in various roles ever since then." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple Limits Intel OS X Source Code Access to Thwart Hackers
2/24/2006 12:50:00 PM
Two developers recently explained why they're upset over Apple limiting access to the source code for the Intel version of Mac OS X. Previously, Apple had an open source policy with regard to the inner workings of the OS, which greatly helped developers with their work [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
With this iPod I thee wed
2/24/2006 12:33:00 PM
Blog: JD Andrews sent us this blog entry in response to our call for stories about how Apple Computer's products have impacted lives.... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apps: FileStorm, Atomic Mac, Overflow
2/24/2006 12:15:00 PM
FileStorm 1.9 ($20) is an easy-to-use tool designed to quickly package and deliver Mac OS X software... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Happy Birthday, Steve!
2/24/2006 12:14:00 PM
Steve Jobs turns 51 today -- time for a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday to You." We thought of sending him an iPod nano tie, but it probably wouldn't go well with his trademark black turtleneck -- though we think he might consider upgrading his look. And although he's had an amazing run at the Apple's helm, there have been a few bumps along the way. In other news: Google has released a trio of Google-specific Dashboard widgets, the MacBook Pro appears to be only a wee bit less toasty than the PowerBook G4, the Web continues to buzz about the recent Mac OS X malware brouhaha, Amazon.com's planned entry into the music-download biz doesn't worry one pro-Apple analyst, the iPod is big in Japan, and the rumor mill is grinding away with rumors about what'll be launched at next Tuesday's exclusive "fun product" unveiling -- full-length movies from the iTunes Music Store, perhaps? [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
Steve Wozniak Slams Apple Over IPods, Intel
2/24/2006 10:44:00 AM
"The other Steve" has harsh words for the company he helped found. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
Mac OS X Hints: Save color profiles when fast user switching
2/24/2006 10:27:00 AM
Learn how to repair broken custom color profiles after fast user switching in 10.4. [ Full story from Macworld ]
News: Analysts: Late Universal apps won't stall Intel shift
2/24/2006 10:27:00 AM
The MacBook Pro is now shipping, but Universal-binary versions of high-profile applications -- such as Adobe's Creative Suite and Microsoft Office -- are not. But analysts don't think the lack of Intel-native pro apps will negatively affect Apple's Intel plans. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Analyst believes Apple's quarter will turn out just fine
2/24/2006 10:26:00 AM
Based on checks with Apple specialist resellers and an analysis of iPod unit shipment data released ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
TMO Reports - Piper Jaffray: NPD iPod Data Shows Apple Tracking Above Estimate
2/24/2006 10:09:00 AM
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster on Friday issued a new research report in which he said that NPD shipment data for iPods shows Apple potentially selling 9.3 million of them this quarter, versus the 9 million units he has projected [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Happy Birthday Steve!
2/24/2006 09:32:00 AM
Today is Steve Jobs' 51st birthday. Happy Birthday, Steve. Read about the man. And his is not the only birthday of note to the Apple faithful. The 30th birthday of Apple Computer, Inc. will... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Seating for Feb 28 Apple event limited, Mac mini expected
2/24/2006 09:15:00 AM
Only a couple hundred of outsiders will be provided seating at Apple Computer's special media event... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Jobs' Apple Reaches Billion Mark On ITunes
2/24/2006 09:15:00 AM
Google releases three widgets
2/24/2006 08:20:00 AM
For the most part, Google in the recent past has left Mac users to fend for themselves by releasing ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Former Apple exec calls for HD boycott
2/24/2006 07:27:00 AM
Apple's former director of video product marketing Mike Evangelist is calling for a boycott of next-... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
iMac G5 Availability Slipping?
2/24/2006 06:50:00 AM
Availability of Apple's 20-inch iMac G5 may be starting to slip. Although the company's online store still shows the last remaining iMac G5 model as available, it's ship time has extended from 24 hours to 1-2 business days [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
MaxUpgrades lowers MaxProtect II price
2/24/2006 06:14:00 AM
MaxUpgrades today lowered prices on its MaxProtect II, an impact resistant rigid cases for Apple's 1... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Defaultware gives away Proteus multi-client chat tool
2/24/2006 05:38:00 AM
Proteus, the multi-client chat software for Mac OS X, is now available for free. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Atomic Mac 6.4 Adds New Data Types
2/24/2006 05:38:00 AM
Black Cat Systems announced the immediate availability of Atomic Mac 6.4 on Friday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
A nice number for iTunes: one billion
2/24/2006 05:03:00 AM
The number of songs downloaded from Apple's online music store iTunes sped past one billion Thursday as a customer in Bloomfield, Mich., purchased Coldplay's "Speed of Sound" as part of the band's X&Y album. [ Full story from CNNMoney.com - Technology ]
TMO Quick Tip - Protecting Tiger with Your Home Directory
2/24/2006 04:44:00 AM
One of the great things about Mac OS X is that each user on your computer can have their own personal work environment. That same feature, called multiple users, can also help protect your overall system and the other users on your Mac from potential stability and security problems [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple's February 28th 2006 Event Rumors and Speculation
2/24/2006 04:44:00 AM
Earlier this week, Apple sent out invitations (picture) to select members of the media for a news event on February 28th 2006. Apple teases:
Come see some fun new products from Apple.
The invite-only event kicks off at 10:00am P... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]A nice number for iTunes: one billion downloads
2/24/2006 04:26:00 AM
The number of songs downloaded from Apple's online music store iTunes sped past one billion Thursday as a customer in Bloomfield, Mich., purchased Coldplay's "Speed of Sound" as part of the band's X&Y album. [ Full story from CNNMoney.com ]
One billion songs sold on iTunes / In 3 years, Apple has become top Net music force
2/24/2006 03:33:00 AM
Less than three years after its premiere in the digital music business, Apple Computer Inc. said Thursday that it has sold 1 billion songs on its online iTunes Music Store. Since offering individual songs for 99 cents on its online store starting in... [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Woz: "I hope Microsoft...becomes more like Apple"
2/24/2006 01:08:00 AM
Woz: "I hope Microsoft...becomes more like Apple"
CNET - Feb 23 11:21 AM
Blog: While in New Zealand to play a little Segway polo, Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak made some extensive and interesting...Save to My Web
2ND LD: Secret defense force data leaked on Net from officer's computer
Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 23 4:09 AM
_ (EDS: ADDING INFO)Save to My Web
Parish schools receive computer grants
The Natchez Democrat - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
monterey Kindergartner Jake Moreland focused on his Ts Wednesday morning. He caught them in a dump truck, moved them with a forklift and put them in a basket. All other letters went in the trash.Save to My Web
Computer Program Should Speed Gene Research
HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Feb 22 11:02 AM
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've developed an automated computer program that speeds the design of "artificial" genes used to study gene function and to genetically engineer cells.Save to My Web [ Full story from My Computer World ]
Will Apple's switch to Intel processors mean less secure Macs?
2/24/2006 01:08:00 AM
Last year, Apple Computer shocked the industry by announcing plans to switch to Intel processors. The move has yielded much talk and plenty debate over what it would mean for future Macs—particularly what it could mean for security. Jonathan Yarden weighs in on whether Intel-based Macs will be more or less secure, and he offers three reasons Macs haven't suffered from the same security woes as Windows. [ Full story from TechRepublic.com ]
Unix Road Map
2/23/2006 09:14:00 PM
We interviewed six vendors -- IBM, Novell, Red Hat, Apple, HP and Sun -- about their plans for Unix and uncovered some intriguing developments. Read this before you pick an operating system path. [ Full story from Network Computing | Storage Features, Reviews, Commentary and More ]
We want your Apple stories
2/23/2006 05:38:00 PM
Blog: Apple Computer's celebrating its 30th birthday, and you're invited. Tell us how the company's products have impacted you over... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Briefly: Mac mini bulk order denied
2/23/2006 04:44:00 PM
In brief: One blogger was recently told by an Apple representative that the company is "not able to ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Zero-Day Exploit Turns Up Heat On Mac OS X
2/23/2006 04:08:00 PM
A hacker site posted code that can be used to take advantage of a flaw in Mac OS X, which increases the risk that the bug will be used by attackers. [ Full story from All InformationWeek Stories ]
Apple hosts "School Nights" at stores
2/23/2006 03:50:00 PM
Apple is again promoting to its education audience, encouraging students to learn about Macs, Apple,... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
OS X worms "good news" for Mac users
2/23/2006 02:39:00 PM
Musing on the recent reports on new Mac OS X-specific worms, tech pundit John Dvorak says that the t... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Analysts: Mac OS X malware merits education, caution
2/23/2006 02:38:00 PM
With the emergency of Mac OS X malware and security exploits in recent days, experts in the field say that the best thing users can do is educate themselves and be cautious. Some, but not all, advocate the use of anti virus software too. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Photogenic theme for Keynote Pro
2/23/2006 02:02:00 PM
Divine Fiat has announced Photogenic, its latest theme for Apple's Keynote presentation software. Ph... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Sims 2 Nightlife for Mac coming
2/23/2006 01:27:00 PM
Aspyr Media today released the final system requirements for The Sims 2 Nightlife game for Macs. The... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Wozniak weighs in on iPod, Intel Macs
2/23/2006 01:08:00 PM
Although it ha been 21 years since he officially worked for Apple, Steve Wozniak still maintains a k... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Zero-Day Exploit Turns Up Heat On Mac OS X
2/23/2006 12:33:00 PM
An exploit for the recenty-disclosed zero-day vulnerability in the Mac OS X has gone public, security vendors say, increasing the risk that the bug will be used by attackers. (Courtesy: TechWeb) [ Full story from Network Computing Magazine | Security Features, Reviews, Commentary and More ]
Apple's Safari Still a Sitting Duck?
2/23/2006 12:14:00 PM
US-CERT issues an alert for MAC OS X, as zero-day exploit stays open. [ Full story from internetnews.com ]
Briefly: iTunes 1B songs sold; iPods sales via iTMS; Mac mini
2/23/2006 11:56:00 AM
iTunes: 1 billion served Apple's iTunes Music Store today surpassed the 1 billion songs mark, a ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
iPodObserver - Easy iPod Shop Changes Name After Apple's Legal Threat
2/23/2006 11:39:00 AM
UK iPod accessories retailer Easy iPod Shop has changed its name to Easy iShop after a threat of legal action by Apple, which has been aggressively defending its iPod trademark since last year [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Woz: "I hope Microsoft...becomes more like Apple"
2/23/2006 11:21:00 AM
Blog: While in New Zealand to play a little Segway polo, Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak made some extensive and interesting... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
PC World Gives Intel iMac High Marks
2/23/2006 11:20:00 AM
PC World magazine's Narasu Rebbapragada has reviewed Apple's new 20-inch Intel iMac, giving it a 76 overall score, which is considered good. However, because the computer runs non-native applications slower through Rosetta, the reviewer knocked a point off the score given to its G5 predecessor [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
iPodObserver - Apple Announces Winner of Billion Song Countdown Contest
2/23/2006 10:45:00 AM
Apple on Thursday announced that the billionth song purchased from the iTunes Music Store was "Speed of Sound," which was downloaded as part of Coldplay's X&Y album. The winner was Alex Ostrovsky of West Bloomfield, Mich [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Over 1,000,000,000 Served
2/23/2006 10:45:00 AM
It finally happened just after 9:30 PM (Pacific Time) in West Bloomfield, Michigan: The one-billionth song was downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. So what was the magic iTune? The suspiciously innocuous “Speed of Sound�? by Coldplay. We were hoping for something a little more scandalous, but oh well -- at least it wasn’t U2. Fortune has released its list of America's Most Admired Companies, and Apple ranks at number 11 overall, just beneath Microsoft, and at number 2 in the computer-only category, just beneath IBM. Meanwhile, spies from Rumorland report that Mac OS 10.4.6 has shown up in the hands of developers, and it’s said to contain updates for OpenGL, AppleScript, and Safari (to address hang-up issues). Speaking of rumors, the rumorific rumblings about what Apple could be announcing next week continue unchecked. If you’re in the market for a new PowerBook battery, NewerTech just announced a longer-lasting 12-inch PowerBook battery replacement. And finally: Toronto’s Globe and Mail had a brief encounter with Steve Wozniak, who waxed poetically on the state of Apple while playing polo on Segway scooters in New Zealand. All is well with the world. [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
News: Apple announces iTunes billionth song winner
2/23/2006 10:45:00 AM
The billionth song downloaded from the iTunes Music Store was bought by Alex Ostrovsky from West Bloomfield, Mich. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Game Room: Where are all the sports games?
2/23/2006 10:09:00 AM
Console gamers have a lot of choices when it comes to sports games. So why don’t Mac users? Peter Cohen explains the economics behind the dearth of Mac sports games and ways that game developers might be able to overcome those barriers. [ Full story from Macworld ]
iTunes Music Store Downloads Top One Billion Songs
2/23/2006 10:08:00 AM
Music fans have legally downloaded one billion songs from the iTunes Music Store since it launched less than three years ago. The billionth song “Speed of Sound” was purchased as part of Coldplay’s “X&Y” album by Alex Ostrovsky from West Bloomfield, Michigan and as the grand prize winner he will receive a 20-inch iMac, 10 iPods and a $10,000 iTunes Music Store gift card. In addition, Apple will establish a scholarship to the world-renowned Juilliard School of Music in his name to commemorate this milestone. [Feb 23, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Why the Apple virus attack is good news
2/23/2006 10:08:00 AM
BERKELEY, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- What is believed to be the first Macintosh OS X-targeted virus was found in the wild last week, and by Tuesday at least three variants had been reported. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
PC looks like a giant iPod
2/23/2006 10:08:00 AM
Computer shell design resembles Apple's iconic music player, right down to the scroll wheel and a backlight. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Google Takes On Web-Design Market
2/23/2006 09:51:00 AM
The Internet company's Page Creator service will compete against products from Microsoft and Apple Computer. [ Full story from Forbes.com Enterprise Tech News ]
PC looks like a giant iPod
2/23/2006 09:51:00 AM
Computer shell design resembles Apple's iconic music player, right down to the scroll wheel and a backlight. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Podcaster v1.1.3 Released
2/23/2006 09:51:00 AM
Looking for an easy route to pulling together your own podcast? Have a look at Kudlian Software's Podcaster v1.1.3 for Mac OS X v10.4 or higher. Podcaster makes podcasting quick and easy. As... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Mac OS X Hints: Restore missing Keynote animations
2/23/2006 09:51:00 AM
Sometimes, when Apple upgrades programs, they also downgrade them in certain ways (usually silently). Find out how to recover the now-hidden effects in Keynote 3. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Photos: PC looks like a giant iPod
2/23/2006 09:51:00 AM
Logisys Computer is selling a PC shell that resembles Apple's much-lauded media player. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Google Takes On Web-Design Market
2/23/2006 09:50:00 AM
The Internet company's Page Creator service will compete against products from Microsoft and Apple Computer. [ Full story from Forbes.com Business Technology News ]
Rumor: Deciphering Apple's "fun" event
2/23/2006 09:33:00 AM
Blog: When Apple Computer this week sent out an invitation to a "fun" announcement at the company's headquarters, it may well have been... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Google Takes On Web-Design Market
2/23/2006 09:33:00 AM
The Internet company's Page Creator service will compete against products from Microsoft and Apple Computer. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
Just a Peek - Toast 7: iLife's Little Addition
2/23/2006 09:32:00 AM
Vern Seward reviews Toast 7, which he said is a good companion for Apple's iLife suite. A venerable CD-burning app, Toast 7 can now burn many different types of media, and even make movies [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Update: Xfolders 1.1
2/23/2006 09:15:00 AM
The two pane Mac OS X file manager adds an integrated Spotlight search, more versatile search and compare options, support for zip/unzip, faster copying, and other improvements. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
NewerTech High Capacity 12-inch PowerBook Battery
2/23/2006 09:15:00 AM
Other World Computing and Newer Technology announced new high capacity replacement batteries for Apple's 12-inch PowerBook on Thursday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Is Intel inside Apple's Mac mini?
2/23/2006 08:02:00 AM
Under Steve Jobs, Apple has mastered the twin arts of keeping inventories lean and keeping new products under wraps. But sometimes these talents work at cross purposes, since shortages of old products are a tell-tale sign that new products are on the way. Brian at FreeMacBlog tried to place a large order of Mac minis, only to be told that Apple wasn't taking bulk orders for the compact computers at this time. Could Apple be running down its Mac mini inventory in advance of a product announcement scheduled for February 28? If so, it's likely that Apple is putting Intel chips in the Mac mini, too. [ Full story from CNNMoney.com Recently Published/Updated ]
iTunes 1 Billion Song Contest Ends
2/22/2006 11:02:00 PM
Apple's One Billion Song countdown and contest are over.
From Apple's 1billion page:
From Apple's 1billion page:
1 billion songs have been legally downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. Music lovers like you in 21 countries around the globe have... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Apple 's music store: Over 1 billion served
2/22/2006 10:08:00 PM
Blog: Apple Computer has sold 1 billion songs via its online music store.At about 9:40 p.m. PST Wednesday, the company's online counter... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple May Be Going After OS X Hacker
2/22/2006 07:26:00 PM
On Tuesday, the site of a hacker known among tech circles as Maxxuss was offline, sparking speculation that its Internet service provider had pulled the plug at Apple's request. [ Full story from All InformationWeek Stories ]
Mac OS X Suffers From "Critical" Flaw
2/22/2006 07:26:00 PM
Several security companies found a critical vulnerability in Apple Computer's OS X that could let attackers cripple a Mac simply be duping users into visitng a malicious Web site. [ Full story from Network Computing Magazine | Security Features, Reviews, Commentary and More ]
Mac OS X Suffers From 'Critical' Flaw
2/22/2006 07:26:00 PM
Several security companies found a critical vulnerability in Apple Computer's OS X that could let attackers cripple a Mac simply be duping users into visitng a malicious Web site. [ Full story from All InformationWeek Stories ]
First Mac OS X Malware Infects Via iChat
2/22/2006 07:26:00 PM
The first piece of malicious code targeting Apple Computer's Mac OS X was identified by several security firms Thursday. (Courtesy: TechWeb) [ Full story from Network Computing Magazine | Security Features, Reviews, Commentary and More ]
MacBook Pro Details and Images
2/22/2006 06:14:00 PM
As more retailers and users get their MacBook Pros, most images and details are coming out about Apple's first Intel-based laptop.
- OtherWorldComputing posts the requisite disassembly photos, showing the innards of a new MacBook Pro. ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
- OtherWorldComputing posts the requisite disassembly photos, showing the innards of a new MacBook Pro. ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Editors' Notes: Smoothing things over
2/22/2006 05:56:00 PM
A soft crashes forces Rob Griffiths to explore an area of OS X he hasn’t looked at in years—his system’s font smoothing settings. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple begins widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.4.6
2/22/2006 05:32:00 PM
Apple Computer this week began providing to its developers the first external pre-release builds of ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apple overbooks flash memory for iPod?
2/22/2006 04:02:00 PM
A slowdown in demand for NAND flash memory--the kind used in Apple's latest iPods--will have a "sign... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Apple announcement hype deja vu
2/22/2006 04:01:00 PM
Blog: Another day in technology, another impending Apple product announcement and another round of let's predict what the products will... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Lawsuits and Porn
2/22/2006 02:03:00 PM
That Safari security breach we mentioned yesterday? Safe Terminal, from Israeli OS X utility writer Nir Soffer, should help until Apple gets around to a fix. In today's eagerly awaited lawsuit news, Google's lost round 1 of their legal wrangle with "adult entertainment" site Perfect 10: seems a judge agreed that the thumbnails on Google's image search probably breached Perfect 10's copyright. Epson, meanwhile, has lined up 24 more aftermarket ink manufacturers to sue for patent infringement. Seems like everybody's putting iPods in cars, but here's a guy working on getting a mini in his Prius--complete with touch screen to control Front Row. (See other people Macifyin' their cars here.) And last, wondering what's inside the MacBook Pro? Take a look. [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
Exploit for Safari Hole Raises Risk for Mac Users
2/22/2006 01:26:00 PM
The security hole in the Safari browser can be exploited by files downloaded directly from a Web page and without any user interaction. [ Full story from eWEEK Security ]
H&R Block discontinues Mac TaxCut
2/22/2006 01:09:00 PM
H&R Block has discontinued the Macintosh version of its "TaxCut" income tax preparation software. Th... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
iPodObserver - McCartney Says 'Thank You' With Video iPods
2/22/2006 01:09:00 PM
A source told Macworld UK that Paul McCartney gave everyone who joined him on his last U.S. tour a video iPod as a thank you gift. The source also related that Sir Paul uses Macs in his UK recording studio. Apple is in the middle of a new lawsuit with The Beatles' Apple Records, which claims the company has violated a previous settlement by launching the iPod and the iTunes Music Store [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
What's inside the Mac Book Pro
2/22/2006 01:09:00 PM
Blog: Although many of those who have ordered the Mac Book Pro are still waiting for it to arrive, the folks at Other World Computing... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple overbooks flash memory for iPod?
2/22/2006 01:08:00 PM
A slowdown in demand for NAND flash memory--the kind used in Apple's latest iPods--will have a "sign... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Mac OS X hacker returns, creates blog
2/22/2006 01:08:00 PM
Recent reports that Apple took legal action against a hacker--who has been aiming to make Mac OS X w... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Ranks #11 on Fortune's Most Admired Companies List
2/22/2006 11:38:00 AM
Fortune magazine's annual list of the most admired companies in America is out now, and Apple ranks number 11, with top ten finishes on eight industry sub-lists and the number two spot in the computer industry [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple Intel hacker launches new site
2/22/2006 11:32:00 AM
Reports that Apple legal has taken action against a hacker who has been working on OS X for Intel to make it work on other processors appear misplaced. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Ihnatko - You Can't Spell 'Speculate' without 'Peas'
2/22/2006 11:31:00 AM
Yes, I got an invite to see the Fun New Products From Apple. And no, alas, I have no insider dope, but I'm in a bs-ey sort of mood, so let's speculate [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Analyst predicts new Apple products
2/22/2006 11:20:00 AM
Analysts have begun to speculate on what "fun" products may be introduced by Apple its forthcoming s... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Search Inside Your Photoshop Documents
2/22/2006 10:27:00 AM
There’s no hiding from Spotlight. When you’re searching for a Photoshop PSD document, did you know that Spotlight even searches your Type layers to help you find the layered file that has the word you’re looking for? [Feb 22, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
News: Mac radio roundup for week of Feb. 22
2/22/2006 10:27:00 AM
Here's a roundup of Mac radio shows for the week of Wednesday, February 22, 2006. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple Hot Deals Update For PowerMax, Ramjet
2/22/2006 10:27:00 AM
Apple Computer has updated the Hot Deals pages for PowerMax and Ramjet at the Macintosh Product Guide. The Mac Product Guide is a list of Mac compatible hardware and software products on the market. The Hot Deals section of the Product Guide features several Mac retailers and special offers that one can only get, at least in theory, at the Hot Deals page [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple nears billion song mark
2/22/2006 10:27:00 AM
Blog: Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store is closing in on the 1 billion song sales mark.At last count, the company had just over 998... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
In Tight in Torino
2/22/2006 10:26:00 AM
With a digital workflow anchored on Mac OS X and Aperture to smooth his way, photojournalist Vincent Laforet can turn his attention to capturing such unforgettable images at the 2006 Winter Olympics as Chad Hedrick’s 5000m speedskating victory or Inoue and Baldwin’s historical throw triple axel. [Feb 22, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
A closer look at Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro
2/22/2006 09:51:00 AM
The first Intel-based Apple MacBook Pro professional notebook computers have begun to arrive in the ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Macworld Podcasts: Macworld Podcast #29: Examining Leap-A
2/22/2006 09:50:00 AM
Macworld Sr. Editor Rob Griffiths spent a tremendous amount of time last week getting to the bottom of the Leap-A malware; Hear him talk about what Mac users should know about this malware, how to protect themselves from getting it, and what to do if they’ve inadvertently installed it. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Apps: Torrent Station, GRASS GIS
2/22/2006 09:50:00 AM
Torrent Station 1.1 ($20) is a BitTorrent client for Mac OS X. It offers advanced features such as g... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Did Apple overbook its NAND flash inventory?
2/22/2006 09:50:00 AM
Several large buyers, including Apple Computer, may have overbooked on NAND flash memory during the ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Notes and Tips: Sudden Motion Sensor
2/22/2006 09:33:00 AM
People are still trying to sort out an issue where Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor turns off. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple Still Juicy For Navellier
2/22/2006 09:33:00 AM
Money manager Louis Navellier is still bullish on Apple Computer. He's buying steel and energy, too. [ Full story from Forbes.com News ]
HistoryHound 1.9.2 Adds Intel Mac Support
2/22/2006 09:14:00 AM
St. Claire Software announced the immediate availability of HistoryHound 1.9.2 on Wednesday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
User helps protect against Safari flaw
2/22/2006 09:14:00 AM
An avid Mac user today released a small program called Safe Terminal (untested/not verified) that cl... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Briefly: 15" PBG4 gone; MacNN reviews
2/22/2006 09:14:00 AM
In brief: Following reports of shipment and receipt of the new MacBook Pro, Apple has quietly remove... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Notes and Tips: Global Warranty
2/22/2006 08:56:00 AM
"Almost two weeks ago, Apple notified its service providers that as of Feb 11th, all warranties are 'global.'" [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
News: 15-inch PowerBook gone from Apple online store
2/22/2006 08:20:00 AM
Apple is no longer taking orders for the 15-inch PowerBook G4 -- inventory seems to have vanished, now that they're shipping the 15-inch MacBook Pro. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Notes and Tips: Shell Script Vulnerability
2/22/2006 08:20:00 AM
Readers offer several different workarounds and observations about this unresolved Mac OS X security problem. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Update: Deep Freeze Mac
2/22/2006 07:44:00 AM
Deep Freeze Mac, which restores Mac OS X workstations to a standard configuration after a restart or time limit, is now available for Intel-based Macs as well as PowerPC-based Macs. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
15-inch PowerBook G4 MIA
2/22/2006 07:08:00 AM
The 15-inch PowerBook G4 has quietly disappeared from Apple's retail Web site, leaving only the 12-inch and 17-inch models [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple confirms product launch
2/22/2006 06:50:00 AM
Some products are going to be launched in Cupertino next week, but all Apple's letting slip is that they'll be 'fun' 
[ Full story from ZDNet UK News ]
Safari users warned of Mac OS X flaw
2/22/2006 05:32:00 AM
Apple hinting at new gadgets / E-mail invitations sent out for event set for next week
2/22/2006 03:32:00 AM
Fueling more speculation on what new gadgets Apple Computer Inc. might be unveiling next, the maker of popular iPod music players on Tuesday sent a cryptic e-mail invitation to see "fun new products" at a special event next week at its headquarters in... [ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Finder flaw exposes OS X users
2/22/2006 02:20:00 AM
A flaw in the way the Mac operating system handles downloaded files with fake file extensions opens the door to all kinds of nastiness 
[ Full story from ZDNet UK News ]
Will Power
2/21/2006 06:15:00 PM
For years, Craig Frankel and Adam Gaslowitz squared off against each other in court — arguing cases on behalf of clients disputing wills and contesting estates. Then they joined forces and are now senior partners of the largest fiduciary litigation firm in Georgia. Gaslowitz Frankel LLC uses Mac computers for two simple reasons: ease of use and productivity. [Feb 21, 2006] [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
What will Apple do when the malware comes?
2/21/2006 02:38:00 PM
"Conviction" to debut on iTMS before TV
2/21/2006 02:20:00 PM
NBC's new drama "Conviction" is set to debut on Apple's iTunes Music Store, 10 days before the serie... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Sun Micro, Applebee's shares active
2/21/2006 02:20:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Sun Microsystems Inc. shares traded heavily Tuesday after hours after the company said a former chief financial officer would return to the job, while Applebee's International Inc. stock fell on a report that severe winter weather affected its sales. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
iPodObserver - Time to Put the April 1 Rumors of an iPod Announcement to Rest
2/21/2006 02:02:00 PM
In the rumor-fueled world of speculation about Apple and its upcoming products, many people need nothing more than the whisper of a possible hope from CEO Steve Jobs to concoct their theories. Case in point: Mr. Jobs' keynote that kicked off last month's Macworld Expo in San Francisco, at the end of which he simply said: "Apple will be 30 years old this April Fool's Day. I don't know what we're going to do for it, but I just wanted to point that out." Based on that statement, the rumor... [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple To Announce "Fun New Products" Next Tuesday
2/21/2006 01:45:00 PM
As Mac On Intel reports, Apple has invited journalists to come to their Cupertino, CA headquarters on Tuesday, Feburary 28th for what appears to be a product unveiling. Apple's invitation to... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
More Mac malware: Two OS X vulnerabilities detected
2/21/2006 01:45:00 PM
Two more vulnerabilities in Mac OS X -- one critical, one a proof of concept -- have been announced by antivirus firms Secunia and F-Secure. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
New Safari Flaw, Worms Turn Spotlight on Apple Security
2/21/2006 01:44:00 PM
Security and anti-virus companies issue warnings about new threats that could change the way some Internet users, especially those on Mac platforms, view security. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
OS X flaw exposes Macs
2/21/2006 01:26:00 PM
Vulnerability could be exploited to install rootkits or back doors on computers running Mac OS X. Apple says it's working on a fix.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Valentina 2.2 for C for Intel Macs
2/21/2006 01:26:00 PM
Paradigma Software today released Valentina 2.2 for C for Mac OS X, which brings Universal Binary ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
What will Apple do when the malware comes?
2/21/2006 12:54:00 PM
Notes and Tips: MacBook Benchmark
2/21/2006 12:54:00 PM
Bajune Espiritu ran Cinebench 9.5 on a 2.16GHz MacBook, and we've charted his numbers against those for a PowerBook, two iMacs and a Power Mac G5 Quad. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iPodObserver - Apple Issues First Paid 'Podcast Novel'
2/21/2006 11:39:00 AM
Scott Sigler's novel Earthcore, which was previously available as a free weekly podcast that garnered 10,000 subscribers, has now been issued by Apple's iTunes Music Store for US$9.99 for the entire 20-episode run [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
An Invitation and a Warning
2/21/2006 11:20:00 AM
So, what should appear in our emailboxes this morning but an invitation to an Apple-sponsored event next Tuesday at the Apple Town Hall at the company's Cupertino campus. A quick phone call with Apple revealed no hints (now there's a surprise), but the invitation referred to "fun new products from Apple." We'll all find out next week, but between now and then, expect the rumor mills to be bustling -- such as this rumor about LCD-based function keys on the new MacBook Pro. On a more serious note, launch Safari, go to Safari > Preferences > General, and uncheck the box next to Open "Safe" Files After Downloading. It seems that there's a security flaw in Safari that can allow nasty folks to harm the contents of your Mac. As you read this, Apple is likely working on a patch, which -- according to Ars Technica -- should be an easy fix. Speaking of Ars, they -- like many of us Apple-watchers -- are of the opinion that the Leap-A trojan is no big deal. (Unfortunately, they also used their report as an opportunity to remind us of the unfortunate 1998 AutoStart 9805 Worm incident; we're still blushing about that one.) In any case, check out BusinessWeek's summary of the latest Mac malware episodes -- and remember, as Douglas Adams used to say, "Don't Panic!" In other news: It appears that Intel may soon cut prices on the Core Duo chips in the new iMac Core Duo and MacBook Pro -- oh, and they've also announced a new manufacturing technology to make microprocessors smaller, faster, cooler, and less power-hungry. Finally, one analyst says there's far too much FUD affecting the market's current bearishness regarding Apple, and you can now download such gems as America's Funniest Home Videos from the iTunes Music Store. The American culture continues its steady decline. [ Full story from MacAddict 10.4 ]
Feature: Mac tune-up: 34 software speedups
2/21/2006 11:20:00 AM
While OS X may be pretty well tuned for performance, individual applications aren’t. You can tweak your apps in plenty of ways to make sure they’re operating at top speed. Here are a few of our favorite tricks. <br /> [ Full story from Macworld ]
Macs in cars: a roundup (with video)
2/21/2006 10:45:00 AM
Leftlane News has several interesting stories on Mac mini installations in various cars, including a... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple sales concerns 'overblown'
2/21/2006 10:44:00 AM
The concerns over a slow down in Apple's Mac sales due to the Intel transition are overblown, accord... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Experts find another worm in Apple
2/21/2006 10:44:00 AM
New Apple filing details virtual input touch-screen interface
2/21/2006 10:27:00 AM
Apple Computer in its research and development labs is experimenting with a variety of touch-screen ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Intel to cut Core Duo pricing ahead of 2.33GHz model
2/21/2006 10:27:00 AM
Intel is expected to cut the prices on the Core Duo mobile microprocessors used in Apple Computer's... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Apple to host special event in Cupertino on Feb 28
2/21/2006 10:27:00 AM
True to rumors, Apple Computer will host a special invitation-only event at the end of the month to ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Second Apple worm targeting Macs found: experts
2/21/2006 10:26:00 AM
The new worm, called OSX.Inqtana.A, spreads through a vulnerability in Apple's OS X operating system via Bluetooth wireless connections, antivirus company Symantec said. 
[ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
New, Fun Products Next Week?
2/21/2006 10:26:00 AM
In a news.com story, Apple has invited journalists via email to Apple's headquarters next week for the release of some "fun new products."
Differing from previous invitations, Apple gives no hint as to what the expected releases are g... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Differing from previous invitations, Apple gives no hint as to what the expected releases are g... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
News: Apple plans event for February 28
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Apple teases launch of mysterious, 'fun' new products
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Unlike its usual teasers, this time Apple holds back the goods about its new products until the unveiling. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Apple teases launch of mysterious, 'fun' new products
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Unlike its usual teasers, this time Apple holds back the goods about its new products until the unveiling. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apps: Doggiebox, Crm4Mac, Astro IIDC
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Doggiebox 1.3 ($40) is a versatile drum machine application for Mac OS X that allows the users to cr... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Oompa-Loompa not everyone knows
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Oompa-Loompa (also called OSX/Oomp-A or Leap.A) - both the original Trojan horse and two variants that have been found in the wild - pose some level of danger for Mac users. This document outlines the way this Trojan horse functions, how it transmits itself to other users, and how Mac users can protect themselves. [ Full story from IT World Canada: Daily IT NewsWire ]
Zero Day Exploit Hits Apple's OS X
2/21/2006 10:09:00 AM
Oompa-Loompa not everyone knows
2/21/2006 10:08:00 AM
Oompa-Loompa (also called OSX/Oomp-A or Leap.A) - both the original Trojan horse and two variants that have been found in the wild - pose some level of danger for Mac users. This document outlines the way this Trojan horse functions, how it transmits itself to other users, and how Mac users can protect themselves. [ Full story from ITWorld Canada: Enterprise Business Applications ]
Let the rumors begin...
2/21/2006 10:02:00 AM
Blog: Apple Computer is promising to introduce some "fun new products" next week, but it was quite vague in its hint of what those products... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
TMO Reports - Analyst: Only 20% of Resellers Have Seen Mac Sales Slowdown
2/21/2006 09:50:00 AM
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster recently surveyed 15 Apple specialist resellers, finding that only 20% of them have seen "a measurable slowdown in Mac sales due to customers waiting for the Intel transition. The remaining 80% feel that their Mac business has not been impacted." [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Briefly: Apple Flatiron sublease
2/21/2006 09:33:00 AM
In brief: Despite a decision to not go forward with a retail location in the Flatiron district of Ma... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Concerns Over Apple's Intel Transition Seen Exaggerated
2/21/2006 09:32:00 AM
Piper Jaffray maintained an "outperform" rating and $103 price target on the computer company. [ Full story from Forbes.com Enterprise Tech News ]
Mac OS X Hints: Speed up Calendar widget navigation
2/21/2006 09:15:00 AM
Use some undocumented keyboard shortcuts to make navigating the Calendar widget much faster. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Mac Trojan Fears Not Warranted
2/21/2006 09:14:00 AM
Ars Technica has chimed in with its thoughts on the Mac virus announcements from last week, and came to the conclusion that it's really much ado about nothing [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
What Will Apple Do When the Malware Comes?
2/21/2006 09:14:00 AM
Opinion: A serious outbreak of Mac malware still isn't likely, but what would happen if it took place? Read more for the flip side of the monoculture problem.
[ Full story from The Channel Insider ]
Docktop 1.2 Goes Universal Binary
2/21/2006 08:21:00 AM
Docktop, an application launcher utility for Mac OS X, was updated with support for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs on Tuesday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Wake-Up Call for Mac Users
2/21/2006 08:20:00 AM
One of the great injustices of the computing world was finally addressed last week -- Mac users can no longer complain that Windows folks get to hog all the viruses for themselves. Now they have some of their own. [ Full story from washingtonpost.com - Personal Tech ]
Notes and Tips: Sudden Motion Sensor
2/21/2006 08:03:00 AM
"According to further discussion in that Apple Discussions thread, SMS is not disabled by recent versions of Mac OS, but it sometimes doesn't appear in the System Profiler." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: Power Mac Performance Bug
2/21/2006 08:02:00 AM
"Both companies say they've let Apple know about it, but there's nothing to be done." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: Apple K.B. Notes
2/21/2006 08:02:00 AM
Apple articles discuss USB Modem requirements, iPod videos, the Apple Remote, built-in iSight, Microsoft Office server Save problems and trashing recalitrant files. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: Intel Macs vs. Server
2/21/2006 07:44:00 AM
Security: Shell Script Vulnerability
2/21/2006 07:09:00 AM
New: reNOVAtor
2/21/2006 06:33:00 AM
Algorithmix released its first Mac OS X version of reNOVAtor, a noise removal processor for Digidesign's Pro Tools audio software. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Safari flaw could enable remote access
2/21/2006 06:33:00 AM
Following reports of the first two Mac OS X worms, a newly reported security vulnerability in Apple'... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
New: RocketRAID 2310
2/21/2006 06:33:00 AM
HighPoint Technologies introduced the RocketRAID 2310, a PCI Express SATA II RAID controller with four internal ports and support for Mac OS X on dual and quad G5 Power Macs. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iDive 1.6 Adds Intel Mac Support
2/21/2006 05:56:00 AM
Aquafadas announced the immediate availability of iDive 1.6 on Tuesday [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News: Forums for Mac OS X on PC site return
2/21/2006 05:38:00 AM
The OSx86 Project's discussion forums have returned after the site's coordinators had a talk with Apple's lawyers. [ Full story from Macworld ]
News: Doom 3 gets Universal treatment
2/21/2006 05:20:00 AM
Aspyr's Mac conversion of Doom 3 has gone Universal for Intel-based Macs. [ Full story from Macworld ]
Despite price, Henrico chooses Apple
2/20/2006 10:01:00 PM
Pricing was only one of concerns that helped Apple renew its contract for supplying Henrico County's... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
MacBook Pros Trickling In
2/20/2006 09:14:00 PM
Jason O'Grady posts photos unpacking his MacBook Pro tonight. Details are still trickling in, but of note, the MacBook Pro already ships with Mac OS X 10.4.5 DVDs.
Meanwhile, one forum user posted pictures from his new MacBook Pro. (i... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Meanwhile, one forum user posted pictures from his new MacBook Pro. (i... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Apple Virtual Input Device on Touch Screen
2/20/2006 08:56:00 PM
Details on yet another Apple Touch Screen interface patent application was revealed last week under the title "Virtual input device placement on a touch screen user interface".
The display includes an application display, associated w... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Briefly: Apple store photos UK location
2/20/2006 08:56:00 PM
In Brief: Apple countdown to 1 billions songs is a little more than 5 million short of the music ind... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #40: Over-the-Hill Discussions About Viruses, MacBook Pro Ship Dates, and More!
2/20/2006 07:26:00 PM
In their "over the hill" 40th episode, John and Dave talk about viruses on the Mac, discuss the shipping status of the MacBook Pro, and answer some listener feedback. There are some great rants in here by John and Dave, plus this show sees the return of the Geek Wish List! Don't miss it [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
What Will Apple Do When the Malware Comes?
2/20/2006 04:26:00 PM
Opinion: A serious outbreak of Mac malware still isn't likely, but what would happen if it took place? Read more for the flip side of the monoculture problem. [ Full story from eWEEK Security ]
Tunewear offers Icewear nano Ultra Clear
2/20/2006 02:39:00 PM
Tunewear today introduced the Icewear nano Ultra Clear case for Apple's iPod nano player. Improving ... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Just a Thought - Are SI's Swimsuit Vids Too Naughty For Nice Apple?
2/20/2006 02:21:00 PM
Now, here's something interesting: Apple is selling videos featuring the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Models. The SI Swimsuit models are not a big deal in my humble opinion but,�their appearance at the iTMS begs a larger question: What line, if any, does Apple draw on the character of its content [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Mac Gaming News - Aspyr Releases DOOM 3 Universal Binary
2/20/2006 01:44:00 PM
Aspyr Media on Monday released a Universal Binary for DOOM 3, enabling the game to run on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. However, the game now requires Mac OS X v10.3.9, according to Inside Mac Games, which noted that the 12.69MB patch is available on its sister site, MacGameFiles.com. Aspyr noted that this update... [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
iPodObserver - Jobs Replaces Spielberg as 'King of New Entertainment'?
2/20/2006 11:57:00 AM
With the iPod an enormous success and Disney's recent purchase of Pixar under his belt, Apple CEO Steve Jobs may be the "king of new entertainment," writes Bob Keefe for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
A Tablet Mac, But Not From Apple
2/20/2006 10:44:00 AM
Mac users have been clamoring for a tablet-based Mac for some time now, and ThePlaceforitAll.com is hoping to fill that niche [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Beta: FeedForAll Mac 2.0b1
2/20/2006 08:40:00 AM
The RSS feed creation and publishing tool adds unified publishing of the feed, enclosures, images, and other files all at the same time, plus publishing in a variety of export formats, along with other new features. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iTunes Plug-in: Jumping Steve v1.1
2/20/2006 08:39:00 AM
It's not the crazy eye-candy graphical explosion that some iTunes visualization plug-ins are, but it's pretty amusing nonetheless. It's Jumping Steve v1.1, a plug-in for iTunes on Mac OS X for... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Home Weather Center 1.6 now Universal
2/20/2006 08:20:00 AM
Lightsoft announced its Home Weather Center (HWC) 1.6 for OS X. HWC is a weather graphing, monitorin... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Tunewear offers Icewear nano Ultra Clear
2/20/2006 07:01:00 AM
Tunewear today introduced the Icewear nano Ultra Clear case for Apple's iPod nano player. Improving ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
OSx86 Forums Come Back
2/20/2006 07:01:00 AM
The OSx86 Project forums are back online and functioning again after being temporarily shutdown last week in response to a DMCA complaint by Apple [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
OSx86 reopens forum after removing links
2/20/2006 06:50:00 AM
The OSx86 project has restored its forums after legal pressure from Apple forced the website to take... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TMO Quick Tip - Monitor Your Mac with Folder Actions
2/20/2006 04:44:00 AM
Some application installers add items to your Library folder that you may not want to have, and there is the possibility that someone could try to trick you into installing something you would rather not have on your computer. With a little help from Mac OS X Folder Actions, you can take a proactive approach to defending your system and files [ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Worm wiggles its way into MacOS X
2/19/2006 09:14:00 PM
A worm that affects computers running Apple Computer Inc.'s MacOS X operating system is circulating on the Internet, according to antivirus software makers. [ Full story from IT World Canada: Daily IT NewsWire ]
Notes and Tips: Apple Tech Support
2/19/2006 04:26:00 PM
"In response to the anonymous report that Apple is moving its Tech support to India, I have what would appear to be a confirmation." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Notes and Tips: MacBook Orders
2/19/2006 04:26:00 PM
"I just called the Apple Online Customer Service and they assured me that Apply has shipped no orders." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]