The Washington Post: ‘New competitors can’t measure up to Apple’s iPod’
9/30/2006 07:13:00 PM
Apple's new models don't mark a major shift in the iPod formula, but still worked far better than two other players... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
What will become of the ‘Cult of Mac’ now that Apple has become ubiquitous?
9/30/2006 06:01:00 PM
Few businessmen have captured the public’s consciousness as effectively... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Researcher defends Mac Wi-Fi hijack
9/30/2006 04:12:00 PM
Blog: SAN DIEGO, Calif.--The Mac Wi-Fi hack saga that started at Black Hat in August got a little bit of a next chapter after all on... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Report: Mac OS X 10.4.8
9/30/2006 11:30:00 AM
tips on some known issues, plus various experiences (good and bad) among early adopters [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #72: Geeks at Portable Media Expo
9/30/2006 11:30:00 AM
Back at Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California, John and Dave are joined by Weekly Roundup host Ricky Spero to talk about the new Mac Pro. Other topics include items from the show floor, plus a brief talk-through of the latest in Apple's round of trademark defence
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Lotus Notes To Receive Better Mac Support
9/30/2006 08:43:00 AM
Lotus Notes, a high-visibility enterprise class communications suite by IBM, will receive improved Macintosh support according to Mike Rhodin, general manager of IBM's Lotus group speaking to CRN.
"We have millions of Notes seats on t... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
New Apple Mac Pro launched in Middle East
9/30/2006 08:25:00 AM
Arab Business Machine (ABM), Apple’s independent marketing company in the Middle East... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple’s iTV will be much more like an upscaled iPod than a downscaled PC
9/30/2006 07:31:00 AM
Steve Jobs described the iTV as Apple's entry into the living room, as if it were a strategic move... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
New Apple Mac Pro launched in Mideast
9/30/2006 06:55:00 AM
Arab Business Machine (ABM), Apple’s independent marketing company in the Middle East... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Parallels Desktop for Mac Update Release Candidate 2 released
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Parallels has announced the launch of testing for the Update Release Candidate 2... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Mac OS X 10.4.8, Aperture 1.5 available for download
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Apple released Mac OS X 10.4.8 Friday evening, a sizable update that corrects several outstanding issues with the operating system, along with Mac OS X 10.4.8 Server and Aperture 1.5.
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
Computing with Bifocals - Why Can't I...?
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Following are some things you might want to do when using your Mac if you just knew how to do them (or knew that you could do them).� Some of these came from other beginners who were kind enough to share them.� I hope you find them helpful.�
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.8 [u]
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Apple today released Mac OS X 10.4.8, an update to its Tiger operating system that brings many bug fixes as well as several security fixes, which are also available for Mac OS X 10.3 (Client, Server). Mac OS X 10.4.8, available for both PowerPC (Clie... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple releases Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 [u]
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Apple's release of Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 (PowerPC version)brings a slew of improvements over the previous iteration of its Tiger operating system, including all the fixes described in the Client version as well as a few Server-only fixes: (1) avoidi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Wi-Fi Flaw Disclosure Takes Bizarre Turn
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
ToorCon: The ongoing drama surrounding the discovery and disclosure of Wi-Fi driver flaws in Apple products just got a little more confusing. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Parallels Desktop Update RC2 posted
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Parallels has released Update Release Candidate 2 (RC2) for Parallels Desktop for Mac, its virtualization solution that enables users to run Windows and other operating systems at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac (without re-booting... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Wi-Fi Flaw Disclosure Takes Bizarre Turn
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
ToorCon: The ongoing drama surrounding the discovery and disclosure of Wi-Fi driver flaws in Apple products just got a little more confusing. [ Full story from eWEEK Security ]
Review: Apple's new iPods are better than ever
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
Apple listened to its customers when it made improvements to the new lineup of iPods, which include longer battery life, better screen brightness and a new search function. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Opinion: Why Microsoft's Zune scares Apple to the core
9/29/2006 08:43:00 PM
The full power of the Microsoft brand will be behind the launch of the Zune media player Nov. 14, and Apple has reason to be afraid. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
Apple releases Mac OS X Server 10.4.8
9/29/2006 03:01:00 PM
Apple's release of Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 (for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs) brings a slew of improvements over the previous iteration of its Tiger operating system. Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 for PowerPC Macs enhances printing, Finder, Apple application... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Coca-Cola and Apple team up for new music site
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Coca-Cola and Apple have announced details of a unique music partnership... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Intel working with Apple on several next-generation technologies, Microsoft concerned
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Computer Reseller News' (CRN) Paula Rooney has conducted an inteview with Intel Senior VP... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple: Mac OS X 10.4.8
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Get your latest "Tiger" cures here... Intel and PPC, Server and Standard... [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Analyst: Zune could lead to ‘civil war’ between Microsoft and Windows Media partners
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Microsoft Corp. will likely lose money on its new music player, Zune, against Apple Computer... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Security updates for Panther, Tiger
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Apple today issued Security Update 2006-006, improving security for Mac OS X 10.3.9 through Mac OS X 10.4.7. The update addresses issues for both Mac OS X Client and Mac OS X Server regarding CFNetwork, Cyrus SASL, the Flash Player plug-in, QuickDraw... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Apple and SecureWorks begin working together
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
After months of bantering about wireless security issues, Apple and security research firm SecureWorks are now working together, the companies confirmed on Friday. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Aperture 1.5 adds 20 new features
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
Following its debut earlier this week, Apple today released Aperture 1.5, adding more than 20 new and enhanced features to the post-production software for professional photographers. Apple officially announced Aperture 1.5 at the Photokina event in ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple And SecureWorks To Work Together
9/29/2006 02:43:00 PM
According to Macworld, Apple and SecureWorks have begun working together, almost two months after two SecureWorks researchers demonstrated a third party wireless driver exploit in Mac OSX at the Black Hat security conference.
"SecureW... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Apple releases Mac OS X security update
9/29/2006 12:55:00 PM
Mac OS X 10.4.8 fixes several flaws that could lead to remote code execution, the company says. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Apple issues Mac OS X security update
9/29/2006 12:55:00 PM
Apple today issued Security Update 2006-006, improving security for Mac OS X 10.3.9 through Mac OS X 10.4.7. The update addresses issues for both Mac OS X Client and Mac OS X Server regarding CFNetwork, Cyrus SASL, the Flash Player plug-in, QuickDraw... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple releases Mac OS X security update
9/29/2006 12:55:00 PM
Mac OS X 10.4.8 fixes several flaws that could lead to remote code execution, the company says. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
iPodObserver - Making a Case For Zune
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
While many pundits don't expect Microsoft to make much of a dent in Apple's share of the MP3 player market -- rather, the company is expected to cannibalize sales of other competitors -- Computerworld's Mike Elgan believes that the Zune "scares Apple to the core."
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple Issues Mac OS X v10.4.8
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Mac OS X (Tiger) 10.4.8 Released, 10.3.9 (Panther) Security Update
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
As predicted, Apple has released Mac OS X 10.4.8 today in the Mac OS X Software Update. According to Apple:
The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Mac OS X Hints: Create louder Mail alerts
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Tired of missing Mail's alerts due to their very quiet nature? Learn how to crank them up. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.8
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Apple today released Mac OS X 10.4.8, an update to its Tiger operating system that brings many bug fixes as well as several security fixes, which are also available for Mac OS X 10.3 (Client, Server). Mac OS X 10.4.8, available for both PowerPC (Clie... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.8 Update
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Apple Computer on Friday afternoon released the eighth maintenance and stability upgrade to its Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger operating system in just 18 months -- Mac OS X 10.4.8. The Cupertino, Calif-based company said the is recommended for all users and... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
News: Mac OS X v10.4.8 improves networking, Finder
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Apple has released an update -- Mac OS X v10.4.8 and Mac OS X Server v10.4.8 -- which makes myriad changes to networking, the Finder, improved broadband performance for Comcast users and much, much more. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple and Wal-Mart Partnership?
9/29/2006 12:37:00 PM
Variety is reporting that Apple and Wal-Mart are in discussions over an alliance that would ease tensions between the two companies. A previous report indicated that Wal-Mart had warned movie studies against working with Apple. Though Wal-mart den... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Now view Microsoft MPEG-4 files and DivX files in QT
9/29/2006 12:01:00 PM
With Perian installed, any OS X application that uses QuickTime can now use these additional media types: Divx, XviD, FLV, AVI MS-MPEG4 v1, MS-MPEG4 v2, MS-MPEG4 v3, DivX 3.11 alpha, 3ivX, Sorenson H.263, Flash Screen Video, Truemotion VP6 These formats when they are inside an AVI: h.264, mpeg4, AAC, AC3 Audio, and VBR MP3. Dowanload from Perian.org [ Full story from The Unofficial iMFAQ News ]
Apple releases Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8
9/29/2006 12:01:00 PM
Mac OS X 10.4.8 Released
9/29/2006 12:01:00 PM
As predicted, Apple has released Mac OS X 10.4.8 today in the Mac OS X Software Update. According to Apple:
The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Beta: Crossover Mac 6.0beta2
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
CodeWeavers' software for running Windows applications natively without Windows adds performance improvements, many improvements to game support, much better support for Office 2003 applications, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Beta: Parallels Desktop Update Release Candidate 2
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
The Parallels update improves support for the recently released quad-processor Mac Pro towers and Core 2 Duo iMacs. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Newsfactor asks: ‘Is it ethical to own an iPod?’
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Those who believe that Apple is acting out of line can always boycott the company's products... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Update: MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
MacDrive 6 CrossStripe Edition extends the standard MacDrive software to include support for striped Mac arrays. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Wal-Mart and Apple talking about being friends
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Apple Computer and Wal-Mart are in discussions over an alliance that could allow the retail giant to profit from iTunes movie downloads, says Variety. According to the report, a deal could take the form of a digital download "coupon" that would al... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
iPodObserver - Apple and Wal-Mart Working on Movie Alliance
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Apple and Wal-Mart may be negotiating a deal that would give the big-box retailer a cut of iTunes movie download sales in exchange for selling digital download coupons
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Zune pricing may worry MS partners
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Microsoft's recent announcement that it would price it's Zune portable media player at $250 to compete with Apple's video iPod will likely place increased competitive pressure on Microsoft's Windows Media partners, according to American Technology Re... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Wal-Mart, Apple in digital movie talks?
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
A new report says that Wal-Mart may be looking to Apple to gain a piece of the digital movie industr... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
News: Opinion: Why MS's Zune scares Apple to the core
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Mike Elgan thinks Microsoft's Zune is going to be a strong competitor to the iPod -- thanks in part to Microsoft's alliances with content providers and Microsoft's creation of a "perfect storm" of consumer media. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Intel, Apple work on key technologies
9/29/2006 11:43:00 AM
Intel is working with Apple on several key technologies and the companies are enjoying the fruits of their recent partnership, according to an Intel senior executive. In an interview with InformationWeek, the exec said that Intel's relationship is gr... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Analyst: iPod Tough Competition for Zune
9/29/2006 09:38:00 AM
Microsoft's Zune media player offers similar features to Apple's iPod, and now will debut with a similar price tag, too. But that may not be enough to draw away iPod users, according to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Wal-Mart, Apple in digital movie talks?
9/29/2006 09:38:00 AM
A new report says that Wal-Mart may be looking to Apple to gain a piece of the digital movie industry profits, while at the same giving Apple access to movies titles from every major studio. Wal-Mart is reportedly negotiating with Apple to offer iTun... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Stephen Colbert interviews Woz
9/29/2006 09:37:00 AM
Intel and Apple in cahoots on several new technologies
9/29/2006 09:37:00 AM
Apple Computer and Intel Corp. are presently engaged in a number of ongoing projects using next-generation technologies, an Intel official confirmed this week. In an interview with InformationWeek, Pat Gelsinger, senior VP and general manager of t... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
News: zCover offers Pro Tools keyboard skin
9/29/2006 09:37:00 AM
zCover has released a silicone keyboard skin for Apple keyboards that provides users with shortcuts and color-coded frequently used commands for Digidesign's Pro Tools software. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iTunes Library Manager v5.0 released
9/29/2006 09:37:00 AM
Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes has released iTunes Library Manager v5.0, an application that makes backup copies of the iTunes Music Library database file and iTunes Preferences, allowing users to easily save multiple iTunes Library and Preferences ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
IBM to offer better Mac support, says ‘Apple Mac is a resurgent platform’
9/29/2006 08:25:00 AM
IBM Software will soon offer a better Macintosh client for Notes and is working on delivering... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Report: Apple and Wal-Mart in discussions over iTunes Store alliance
9/29/2006 08:07:00 AM
Apple and Wal-Mart are in discussions over an alliance that could allow the giant retailer... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Tiger Cache Cleaner 3.2 beta released
9/29/2006 08:07:00 AM
Northern Softworks today released Tiger Cache Cleaner 3.2 Public Beta, its utility designed to provide easy access to numerous Mac OS X maintenance and utility options. Tiger Cache Cleaner helps simplify system maintenance with a point-and-click inte... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Synk 6 improves synchronization, backup
9/29/2006 07:49:00 AM
Decimus Software today released Synk 6, the latest iteration of its synchronization and backup software for Mac OS X designed to provide the benefits of Leopard's "Time Machine." Synk 6 features a new technology called ZeroScan designed to make incre... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Sonic Reality adds 17 Style Paks
9/29/2006 07:31:00 AM
Sonic Reality has begun shipping 17 new Style Paks based on different genres of music with 24-bit Rex2, Apple Loops, and Acidized Waves. The R.A.W. Style Paks offer drag-and-drop support with Stylus RMX and easy integration with all DAW and samlers s... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Thurrott on Microsoft’s Zune: ‘The makings of a disaster, what the heck are these people thinking?’
9/29/2006 07:31:00 AM
Reportedly surprised by Apple's recent iPod price cuts, Microsoft this week announced... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: Pangea Arcade game now available
9/29/2006 07:13:00 AM
Pangea Arcade is Pangea Software's latest Mac exclusive game, comprising three reinterpretations of classic arcade games for $19.95. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
IBM Says Better Mac Notes Support on the Way
9/29/2006 06:55:00 AM
IBM is working on improving its Notes client software for the Mac, and plans to offer "Mac fidelity" for its group collaboration software
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Why Apple’s new .Mac webmail is important
9/29/2006 06:37:00 AM
Earlier this week Apple announced that a new version of webmail for Mac users is coming soon... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: iSkin Claro clear case protects video iPod
9/29/2006 05:43:00 AM
iSkin is shipping its transparent polycarbonate Claro case for Apple's 60GB and 80GB video iPod for $39.99. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Sony battery woes deepen on more PC maker recalls
9/29/2006 03:55:00 AM
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp.'s battery problems deepened on Friday after Toshiba Corp. joined the list of PC makers recalling its batteries including Dell Inc., Apple Computer Inc. and Lenovo. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Is Your Laptop's Battery a Fire Hazard?
9/29/2006 02:43:00 AM
When pictures of flaming laptops blaze across the Internet, and Dell and Apple recall nearly 6 million lithium ion batteries, it's natural to wonder whether we can trust our portable devices. Billions of these batteries power everything from cell phones to cameras to Segways. And the push is... [ Full story from washingtonpost.com - Personal Tech ]
Drive Genius Gets Intel Update
9/28/2006 09:19:00 PM
Prosoft Engineering has updated its Drive Genius utility with support for Intel-based Macs. The upgrade is US$10 for current users. The full software is $99.99 and requires Mac OS X v10.3
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Microsoft sets $250 price for Zune, songs for 99 cents
9/28/2006 06:19:00 PM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Microsoft sets $250 price for Zune, songs for 99 cents
9/28/2006 06:19:00 PM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Microsoft sets $250 price for Zune, songs for 99 cts
9/28/2006 05:43:00 PM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Microsoft sets $250 price for Zune, songs for 99 cts
9/28/2006 05:43:00 PM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Geek chic for the new iPod Nano
9/28/2006 04:31:00 PM
Blog: It happens like clockwork: Apple Computer introduces a new music device and another company immediately tries to convince us there's... [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple, carriers agree to UK royalties
9/28/2006 03:55:00 PM
Apple's iTunes and mobile operators including Vodafone on Thursday agreed on royalty rates to pay song writers and music publishers for digital downloads in Britain to partly resolve a dispute, according to Reuters. Under terms of the deal, Apple and... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Editors' Notes: Help us spot tech trends
9/28/2006 03:37:00 PM
Macworld is looking for the trends that will have the greatest impact on Mac users over the next 12 to 18 months. And we'd like your help in pointing them out. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPodObserver - Apple Agrees on Royalties For British Cell Phone Downloads
9/28/2006 03:19:00 PM
Apple and four British cell phone operators, including Vodafone France-based Orange, have agreed to royalty rates for digital music downloads
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Perfect Pitch Keynote theme debuts
9/28/2006 03:19:00 PM
Divine Fiat today released its Perfect Pitch theme set for Apple's Keynote software. Perfect Pitch is designed as a combination of the company's Title Card themes and its Take Two theme. "While ideal for a wide variety of presentations, the Perfect P... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Drive Genius supports Intel-based Macs
9/28/2006 03:01:00 PM
Prosoft today announced that the latest version of Drive Genius now supports Intel-based Macs. Drive Genius, a Mac OS X utility designed to provide hard drive management, offers an easy-to-use interface for a variety of disk utilities, including a dr... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Microsoft matches Apple with Zune pricing
9/28/2006 03:01:00 PM
Tune for tune
Microsoft is to retail Zune, its first digital music player, at the same price as feature-equivalent iPods.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - iPod ]Mac OS X Hints: See free stuff in the iTunes 7 store
9/28/2006 02:25:00 PM
Briefly: Unbox dubbed a "horror show"
9/28/2006 01:49:00 PM
In brief: Fortune Magazine has reviewed Amazon's Unbox movie service, dubbing it a "horror show" and giving the online movie store two thumbs down.... One blogger has posted photos of the new Slingbox packaging in Best Buy with two Mac logos on the s... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
iTunes 7 Loaded With Mobile Phone References
9/28/2006 01:49:00 PM
A user in MacRumors' forums added to the pool of rumors surrounding the rumored, forthcoming Apple iPhone (the harmonious blending of iPod phone) in the form of predefined text strings in iTunes'... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Apple looks towards flash-enabled notebooks
9/28/2006 01:31:00 PM
Intel Corp's plan to incorporate NAND flash memory into its next-generation notebook platform will enable PC manufacturers such as Apple Computer to develop systems that are twice as fast in some operations yet sustain longer battery life. Already... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
News: New action RPG, soccer game coming to Mac via VP
9/28/2006 12:55:00 PM
Virtual Programming will deliver a new action role playing game and soccer management game for the Macintosh; what's more, they just released a new turn-based strategy game set in World War II. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPodObserver - iTV Preview May Have Been 'Warning Shot Across Hollywood's Bow'
9/28/2006 12:19:00 PM
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs broke with tradition by demonstrating an upcoming product several months before its release, the move may have been "a warning shot across Hollywood's bow," wrote Fortune magazine's Peter Lewis
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple, mobile firms agree UK deal on music royalties
9/28/2006 11:25:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Apple's iTunes and European mobile operators including Vodafone on Thursday agreed on royalty rates to pay song writers and music publishers for digital downloads in Britain to partly resolve a dispute. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
iSkin unveils Claro iPod video case
9/28/2006 11:25:00 AM
iSkin today unveiled its clear polycarbonate iSkin Claro case for Apple's 60GB and 80GB video iPods.... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
Microsoft Sets Price for Zune, Songs
9/28/2006 11:08:00 AM
Microsoft says its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple's iPod and, as a result, will lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from eWEEK Desktops & Notebooks ]
News: Logic update fixes Mac Pro, G5 Quad issues
9/28/2006 10:49:00 AM
Apple has updated Logic Express and Logic Pro with 7.2.3 updates that correct performance issues on Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 Quad systems. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
IDF Report: Apple, Otellini's keynote
9/28/2006 10:31:00 AM
Every Intel Developer Forum delivers some rather interesting developments and this was no exception. Intel's CEO Paul Otellini kicked off this year's Forum with some rather great insights and roadmap slides to help us all plan our own individual tech... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Microsoft Sets Price for Zune, Songs
9/28/2006 10:13:00 AM
Microsoft says its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple's iPod and, as a result, will lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Microsoft's Zune media player available in Nov. for $249.99
9/28/2006 09:37:00 AM
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it would launch its hotly awaited Zune digital-media player and a related media download service in mid-November as it begins in earnest a head-to-head challenge to Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iPod and iTunes online media store. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
News: Microsoft Zune to cost $249, music to cost 99 cents
9/28/2006 09:19:00 AM
Microsoft has set the price of its Zune music player at $249 and music for the service at 99 cents per track -- similar to Apple's iPod and iTunes Store. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
RUMOR: Revised Apple iSights, Extreme base stations coming soon
9/28/2006 08:43:00 AM
Apple Computer in a few weeks is expected to bring its AirPort Extreme base station... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Computerworld Mac user tries Microsoft’s Windows Vista on Apple MacBook Pro
9/28/2006 08:25:00 AM
Earlier this month, when I found I could install Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) on my MacBook Pro... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Microsoft Sets Zune Price at $249.99
9/28/2006 08:25:00 AM
Microsoft Corp. has vowed to put considerable money and effort behind its bid to dethrone Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod, but it won't be using price as a weapon. Microsoft announced Thursday that it will charge $249.99 for its new Zune...
[ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Manchester Arndale Apple Store Opens September 30
9/28/2006 08:07:00 AM
The grand opening of Apple's U.K. Manchester Arndale store at the Arndale Centre in Manchester, will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Compiterworld Mac user tries Microsoft’s Windows Vista on Apple MacBook Pro
9/28/2006 07:49:00 AM
Earlier this month, when I found I could install Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) on my MacBook Pro... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Zune details unzipped
9/28/2006 07:49:00 AM
Microsoft announces release date and price, which means Zune will compete directly with Apple's 30GB iPod. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Zune details unzipped
9/28/2006 07:49:00 AM
Microsoft announces release date and price, which means Zune will compete directly with Apple's 30GB iPod. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Zero-day attacks continue to hit Microsoft software; PowerPoint for Mac OS X affected
9/28/2006 07:31:00 AM
Microsoft issued a rare, out-of-cycle Windows patch on Tuesday that fixed one flaw... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
iPodObserver - Microsoft Zune Hits Shelves on Nov 14
9/28/2006 07:31:00 AM
Microsoft announced on Thursday that its Zune media player and Zune Marketplace music download service will launch on November 14. The 30GB Zune player, which Microsoft hopes will hold its own against Apple's iPod, will be priced at US$249.99
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Microsoft Sets Price for Zune, Songs
9/28/2006 07:31:00 AM
Microsoft says its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple's iPod and, as a result, will lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from eWEEK Windows ]
Microsoft says Zune to sell for $249
9/28/2006 07:13:00 AM
Microsoft Corp said Thursday its Zune digital media player will be sold at relatively the same price as Apple Computer's new 30GB video-enabled iPod and admitted that it will lose money on each sale as a result. The Zune, which also comes with 30G... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Briefly: MacNN reviews; Apple patents
9/28/2006 07:13:00 AM
In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Griffin iTrip Auto ($70), Whickey and Cox Backpack ($200, shown at right) from Crumpler Bags, and the Pro Click V1.6 High Precision Mouse ($60) from Razer Pro Solutions.... The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has publi... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Recosoft ships PDF2Office Personal v3.0
9/28/2006 07:13:00 AM
Recosoft is shipping PDF2Office Personal v3.0 for Mac OS X, a major upgrade to its PDF-to-Word conversion plug-in for the Mac. PDF2Office Personal v3.0 utilizes a client-server computing model delivering optimal PDF-to-Word conversion performance for... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Notes and Tips: StuffIt
9/28/2006 06:55:00 AM
With Mac OS X's built-in file-compression utilities, do we need a proprietary commercial alternative? [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Microsoft sets price for Zune, songs
9/28/2006 06:55:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Microsoft matches iPod, iTunes pricing
9/28/2006 06:55:00 AM
Microsoft on Thursday said its forthcoming Zune music player will sell for $249.99 and that songs from its own music service will sell for $0.99, matching the price of Apple's 30GB iPod and iTunes' songs. Because of the aggressive pricing by Apple, t... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Microsoft sets price for Zune, songs
9/28/2006 06:55:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday its new Zune music player will be sold at a price matching Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod and, as a result, lose money this holiday season. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
ZDNet’s Kotadia: Symantec’s Mac OS X spyware prediction in flames
9/28/2006 06:37:00 AM
Symantec published its 10th Internet Threat Report this week and quietly admitted a few days later... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
New: FormRouter
9/28/2006 06:37:00 AM
FormRouter, a web-based service for form creation and publishing, announced its first support for non-Windows platforms, including Mac OS X, Linux, Unix, and Solaris. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple offers Logic Express/Pro updates
9/28/2006 06:37:00 AM
Apple has released software updates for both its Logic Pro and Logic Express music creation and audio production applications. Logic Express Update 7.2.3, available as a 14MB download, addresses performance issues when Logic Express 7 is used on Mac ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
ZDNet’s Kotadia: Symantec’s OS X spyware prediction in flames
9/28/2006 06:19:00 AM
Symantec published its 10th Internet Threat Report this week and quietly admitted a few days later... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
PDF2Office Personal 3 Gets Intel Mac Support
9/28/2006 06:19:00 AM
Recosoft Corporation announced the immediate availability of PDF2Office Personal 3.0 on Thursday. PDF2Office Personal is a Microsoft Word plug-in that converts Adobe Acrobat PDF documents into Word format
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Review - OmniOutliner 3 May Be the Best Outliner Ever
9/28/2006 06:19:00 AM
I've been a huge fan of outline processors since time immemorial. I've been using outlines to plan projects since before some of you were born. But it wasn't until recently that I found a Mac OS X outline processor that felt just right to me
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Martian Technology updates SlingShot with full iTunes 7 synchronization
9/28/2006 05:25:00 AM
Martian Technology has released SlingShot 2.0.3, an update to its file and music synchronization application for Mac OS X... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Co-founder Tells His Side of Apple Story
9/28/2006 12:01:00 AM
There was excited chatter as the revolutionaries met in a nondescript garage in Menlo Park, California, but in the beginning few of them really knew how they would change the world. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Apple Releases iTunes 7.0.1 [Updated]
9/27/2006 09:37:00 PM
Apple released the iTunes 7.0.1 update today through the Mac OS X Software Update. The new version is also available at Apple's site.
With iTunes 7 and the new iTunes Store, preview and purchase high-quality hit movies plus new and ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Mac 911: Re-name that tune
9/27/2006 06:01:00 PM
When looking for a quick way to batch change the name of songs in iTunes, Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes proves to be an invaluable resource. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iTunes v7.0.1 Released
9/27/2006 05:43:00 PM
Apple, today, released an update to the recently unveiled iTunes 7: iTunes v7.0.1. Apple had this to say about the update:With iTunes 7 and the new iTunes Store, preview and purchase high-quality... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Update: Microsoft Messenger for Mac 6.0
9/27/2006 05:25:00 PM
Messenger is a Universal Binary and adds Yahoo support, spell checks in instant messages, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Update: FileWave 2.6
9/27/2006 05:25:00 PM
The automated software distribution and management system provides Universal Binaries, integration with Apple Remote Desktop 3.0, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple: Logic Pro 7.2.3, Logic Express 7.2.3
9/27/2006 05:25:00 PM
The Logic updates address "performance issues" when used on Mac Pro and G5 Quad computers. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Symantec report fails to mention any threat of ‘Mac OS X malware’
9/27/2006 05:07:00 PM
The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Briefly: free widget; eCart update
9/27/2006 04:31:00 PM
In brief: PassAlong Networks today launched its OnTour website, offering a free Mac widget -- which is available on Apple's widget download page -- to connect fans and artists.... WebAssist today released eCart 3.7.0, its eCommerce extension for Adob... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: FileWave system management software goes Universal
9/27/2006 04:13:00 PM
FileWave, the system management software for Mac OS X and Windows, is now a Universal binary. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
News: Opinion: A Mac fan takes on Vista
9/27/2006 04:13:00 PM
A long time Mac user finds many superficial similarities between Microsoft's Vista and Mac OS X, but is less impressed with what lies underneath. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apps: VPN Tracker, Barcode Producer
9/27/2006 03:37:00 PM
VPN Tracker 4.8 ($40) adds support for Netgear FVS124G as well as Fireware 8.x Watchguard firmware to the VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker features IPsec for encrypted traffic, and offers compatibility with more than 250 VPN firewall devices. The... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Game Room: Why iTV won't be for gaming
9/27/2006 03:01:00 PM
Some people are speculating that iTV -- Apple's forthcoming media streaming device -- will also include some game-playing capabilities. Some people couldn't be more wrong. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
News: Freeway 4.3 works around IE 6 bugs
9/27/2006 03:01:00 PM
Softpress has released updates to Freeway Express and Freeway Pro, its visual Web page editors for Mac OS X, to address bugs in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Co-founder Tells His Side of Apple Story
9/27/2006 02:25:00 PM
There was excited chatter as the revolutionaries met in a nondescript garage in Menlo Park, California, but in the beginning few of them really knew how they would change the world. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
'Tower of Babel' technology nears
9/27/2006 02:07:00 PM
Also: Impending Apple phone to be Cingular-exclusive upon launch. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Microsoft releases Messenger for Mac 6.0 (Universal)
9/27/2006 01:49:00 PM
Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has released Messenger for Mac 6.0... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Review: Pac-Man for iPod
9/27/2006 01:13:00 PM
Namco was one of four companies outside of Apple picked to inaugurate Apple’s premium... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Messenger for Mac 6.0 Universal Binary Released
9/27/2006 12:55:00 PM
Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit (MBU) on Wednesday issued a Universal Binary of Messenger for Mac 6.0, the MBU's first application that runs on Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Wozniak Speaks to the Wall Street Journal
9/27/2006 12:37:00 PM
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is on a publicity tour right now to promote his book iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It. He sat down with a Wall Street Journal reporter to discuss his surprise at what computers have become, his early days at Apple, his love of practical jokes, and more. (Subscription required.)
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Notes and Tips: Boot Camp vs. VGA Adapters
9/27/2006 12:19:00 PM
"With Boot Camp Beta 1.1 and Windows XP, VGA adapters are not supported, even if they work in Mac OS X." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple co-founder 'Woz' tells his side of the story
9/27/2006 12:19:00 PM
Steve Wozniak, who helped found Apple Computer Inc. with current CEO Steve Jobs, has a book out this week that tells his side of the company's beginnings. 
[ Full story from Computerworld Macintosh News ]
iPodObserver - Apple Issues iTunes 7.0.1
9/27/2006 11:43:00 AM
Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 7.0.1, which the company said "addresses stability and performance issues with Cover Flow, CD importing, iPod syncing, and more." It can be downloaded from the company's Web site or through Mac OS X's Software Update pane. In Windows, users can launch the application to update it
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
iTunes 7.0.1 fixes CoverFlow issues
9/27/2006 11:26:00 AM
Apple today released an update to its iTunes multimedia software, addressing stability as well as performance issues with Cover Flow, CD importing, iPod syncing, and more. iTunes 7.0, which Apple released during its special event in San Francisco on ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple looks to squash bugs with iTunes 7.0.1
9/27/2006 11:26:00 AM
Apple Computer on Wednesday released a software update for iTunes 7, targeting a number of stability and performance issues that have been reported with the new version of the digital jukebox software. As reported by AppleInsider earlier this mon... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Report: Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8 Update due soon
9/27/2006 11:26:00 AM
The soon-to-be-released Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8 Update that will offer increased stability and... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Mac OS 10.4.8 Imminent?
9/27/2006 10:31:00 AM
According to a Digg.com story, Apple has seeded OS 10.4.8 Build 8L2125 to developers. According to the poster (named "appledev"), no significant issues remain which could indicate a release within days.
The Intel Version weighs in at ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
The Intel Version weighs in at ... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Super-fast Way to Email a URL
9/27/2006 10:13:00 AM
When you come upon a cool website and you want to email the URL to a friend, there’s no faster way to do it than to follow the method spelled out in this week’s tip. You’ll love this tip. [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
Hot Forum Topic - The iPhone and Apple's Bottom Line
9/27/2006 10:13:00 AM
TMO readers are taking a look at what impact the rumored iPhone will have on Apple's bottom line - as well as their wallets
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple's Mac OS X 10.4.8 Update nears release
9/27/2006 09:37:00 AM
Users of Apple Computer's Mac OS X Tiger are soon to receive a handout from the Cupertino, Calif-based company -- a new software update to the operating system that will offer increased stability and some performance enhancements. Under developmen... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Analyst Wu maintains ‘buy’ rating on Apple, foresees pullback near-term
9/27/2006 09:01:00 AM
Senior analyst Shaw Wu of American Technology Research today removed Apple from the firm's Focus List... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: MediaCentral media manager adds Flickr support
9/27/2006 08:43:00 AM
Equinux has released MediaCentral 2.3, a new version of their Mac OS X media management software, now with support for the photo blogging service Flickr, .Mac photocasting and many other new features. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Woz and former Apple execs buy Jazz Semiconductor
9/27/2006 08:43:00 AM
Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak and two other former company executives... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Major League Baseball pulls podcasts from iTunes
9/27/2006 08:43:00 AM
The Internet arm of Major League Baseball has pulled podcast clips of its games from Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Store, in a move to exercise greater control over how its games are presented online, reports the Wall Street Journal. "Although the ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
FileBrowse enhances media browsing
9/27/2006 08:25:00 AM
R Green Blue today released FileBrowse 1.0, its unique file and media browser for Mac OS X. FileBrowse picks up where the Finder leaves off with thumbnails for most common file types, 3D icons as well as thumbnails rendered in real-time using OpenGL,... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple shares may reflect too much cell phone optimism
9/27/2006 08:25:00 AM
American Technology Research this week said it has removed Apple Computer from its "Focus List" out of concern that investors may have baked too much cell phone optimism into the company's current share price. "Since we added Apple about three wee... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
SageTV needs beta testers for Mac PVR software
9/27/2006 07:49:00 AM
SageTV is looking for users willing to beta test a Mac version of their personal video recorder... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple Previews .Mac Webmail Update
9/27/2006 07:31:00 AM
Apple is offering a preview of its redesigned .Mac webmail interface that sports features to make it more like the Mac OS X Mail application
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Intel’s new ‘Multiply’ ads made with Apple Macs
9/27/2006 07:13:00 AM
Intel has debuted a new television ad, "Multiply," and also posted a behind-the-scenes video about... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Analyst forsees Apple pullback
9/27/2006 07:13:00 AM
Senior analyst Shaw Wu of American Technology Research today removed Apple from the firm's Focus List due to increased hype over Apple's expected cellular handset. "While we remain long-term positive, we believe Apple shares may reflect too much near... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple offers sneak peek of new .Mac webmail
9/27/2006 07:13:00 AM
Apple Computer later this year will offer members of its Internet services something familiar -- a complete overhaul of its .Mac webmail service with an interface that directly mimics its Mac OS X Mail application. "The new .Mac webmail is coming ... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Former Apple Execs Buy Chip Company
9/27/2006 06:55:00 AM
Gil Amelio, Helen Hancock and Steve Wozniac formed Acquicor with the intent to buy a technology company, and at last they have found one: Jazz Semiconductor
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Martian SlingShot syncs music, files
9/27/2006 06:55:00 AM
Martian Technology has released SlingShot 2.0.3, an update to its file and music synchronization application for Mac OS X. SlingShot 2.0.3 fixes several bugs related to synchronizing music in iTunes 7 between computers connected over a network. Sling... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Billable 1.0 creates, manages invoices
9/27/2006 06:55:00 AM
Clickable Bliss has released Billable 1.0, an application for Mac OS X that helps users track the billable services they perform for a client and then lets them create and manage invoices based on those services. Users can keep track of clients with ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: Opinion: Why Apple isn't biting China
9/27/2006 06:37:00 AM
Apple's high price has contributed to the company's continued perception as a boutique computer brand in the burgeoning Chinese consumer computer market, opines Steven Schwankert. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Pictage announces Aperture plugin
9/27/2006 06:37:00 AM
Pictage has announced a new Aperture plug-in that allows the Pictage subscriber community to open and edit their RAW/JPG images for post-production from within the recently released Aperture 1.5, Apple's all-in-one post production tool for photograph... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Coop's Corner Podcast: Time to get rid of 'podcasting'?
9/27/2006 06:37:00 AM
Move by Apple to enforce its trademark raises other questions on this third anniversary of podcasting.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Podcast: Time to get rid of 'podcasting'?
9/27/2006 06:19:00 AM
Move by Apple to enforce its trademark raises other questions on this third anniversary of podcasting.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Apple Updates Video Tools
9/27/2006 06:01:00 AM
Apple released updates for Final Cut Studio, Compressor, Cinema Tools, and Apple Pro Application Support on Tuesday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Co-founder tells his side of Apple story
9/27/2006 05:06:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - There was excited chatter as the revolutionaries met in a nondescript garage in Menlo Park, California, but in the beginning few of them really knew how they would change the world. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
News: Apple pro apps get shared component update
9/27/2006 05:06:00 AM
Apple has updated the underlying frameworks of the professional applications included as part of its Final Cut suite of software. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Greenpeace wants Apple to clean up
9/27/2006 02:25:00 AM
What, they're not made of organic hemp?
Apple is a grubby polluter and isn't doing enough to change that, according to environmental pressure group Greenpeace. A new campaign comes on the back of a Greenpeace investigation into the contents and destination of hardware which ranked Apple below less hippyish brands like Dell and HP for environmental responsibility.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]The Wall Street Journal interviews Apple co-founder Woz
9/26/2006 08:43:00 PM
In the mid-1970s, Steve Wozniak built the Apple I and then launched Apple Computer Inc... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple updates refurb iMacs, eMacs, LCDs
9/26/2006 05:26:00 PM
Apple has updated its refurbished iMac, eMac, and Cinema Display offerings. The apple store is currently offering its refurbished 17-inch iMac 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo ($949) with 512MB of memory and a 160GB hard drive; and its 20-inch iMac 2GHz Intel ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's Schiller joins Intel's Otellini on stage at IDF [i]
9/26/2006 05:07:00 PM
Apple Computer senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller joined Intel chief executive Paul Otellini on stage at Intel's fall developer forum on Tuesday, marking the first ever appearance of an Apple executive at the conference. During... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Mac Gaming News - World of Warcraft 1.12.1 Patch Changes PvP, UI, Bugs, More
9/26/2006 03:37:00 PM
Blizzard Entertainment has updated the World of Warcraft client to version 1.12.1, a patch that brings changes to World PvP, Warlocks, Warriors, several game items, the WoW user interface, several bug fixes, and one specific Mac sound fix
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Briefly: new Apple patents; HDV seminar
9/26/2006 03:19:00 PM
In brief: The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has published Apple's newly granted patents which include a "computing device with dynamic ornamental appearance;" a "method and apparatus for forming and dispatching instruction groups based on priority c... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
CalDigit adds Mac Pro support
9/26/2006 03:01:00 PM
CalDigit today announced that it is shipping its PCI-e controller cards and SATA II RAID products with Mac Pro support. The company's FASTA-4e PCI Express card works reliably in Apple's new Intel-based Mac Pro systems, and its FASTA-4e SATA card supp... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's Schiller joins Intel's Otellini on stage at IDF
9/26/2006 03:01:00 PM
Apple Computer senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller joined Intel chief executive Paul Otellini on stage at Intel's fall developer forum on Tuesday, marking the first ever appearance of an Apple executive at the conference. During... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
iPodObserver - Apple Challenges "MyPodder" Name with C&D [Updated]
9/26/2006 02:43:00 PM
Apple Computer has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Podcast Ready, a company that makes podcast management software called MyPodder, demanding that it cease use of the MyPodder name. The product currently works with Windows Media Player-compatible portable devices but is set to debut for the iPod on Thursday. Devices that ship with the application preloaded on them have a "Podcast Ready" notice on their packaging
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Intel offers $1m to challenge Mac mini
9/26/2006 02:43:00 PM
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel CEO Paul Otellini today offered a $1 million reward to the first computer manufacturer to develop a small, style-oriented PC using both Intel's Core chip and Viiv home theater technology. Otellini... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple's Schiller on stage at Intel IDF
9/26/2006 02:08:00 PM
Apple exec Phill Schiller jointed Intel CEO Paul Otellini on stage at Intel's Developer Forum in San Francisco, where he discussed how Apple has been able to innovate with sleek form factors and leverage the Intel Core family of processors across the... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Greenpeace wants Apple to clean-up
9/26/2006 01:39:00 PM
What, they're not made of organic hemp?
Apple is a grubby polluter and isn't doing enough to change that, according to environmental pressure group Greenpeace. A new campaign comes on the back of a Greenpeace investigation into the contents and destination of hardware which ranked Apple below less hippyish brands like Dell and HP for environmental responsibility.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]Intel offers $1m for a Viiv-based Mac Mini killer
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Someone else can make sexy systems, surely?
IDF Intel will pay whoever designs what it reckons is the world's coolest living room computer $1m. Apple's Mac Mini might be a candidate, but despite the appearance of VP Phil Schiller during CEO Paul Otellini's Intel Developer Forum - a first for the Mac maker - the contest is only open to Viiv-branded machines.…
Could financial scandal topple Apple CEO Steve Jobs?
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
With the iPod and the iMac, Steve Jobs has revolutionised the media world... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple’s Mac OS X to exceed sales of x86 systems factory-shipped with commercial Linux by mid-2008
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
I've kept a practically subterranean profile since Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple Macs are far more secure than Windows PCs
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
As part of its current ad campaign, Apple suggests that Macs aren't vulnerable... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Fortune’s Lewis reviews Apple iTunes 7.0: ‘thumbs up’
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
In the first six days after the launch of its new iTunes movie download service... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Notes and Tips: Apple USB Modem Problem
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Nordic agencies say Apple talks "constructive"
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Consumer agencies in Sweden, Denmark and Norway said on Tuesday they made progress in talks with Apple Computer on complaints its iTunes service breaches consumer laws, though questions remained to be solved. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Fortune: Apple intends to dominate movie downloads, and the studios better cooperate
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Why is notoriously secretive Apple giving sneak peaks at its new movie gadget? [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Update: BRU LE for Mac OS X 1.3.0
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
The data backup software adds Universal Binary versions of the BRU components, QuickBackup mode, enhanced disk to disk (D2D) file management support, dramatically improved tape I/O performance, and more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iPodObserver - Scandinavian iTunes Talks Underway
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Representatives from Apple and Norway's Consumer Council have begun meeting to resolve concerns that Scandinavian governments have with licensing at the iTunes Store
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple’s iTV - All you need to know
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
What is it? Well it resembles a small Mac Mini, the iTV will use wireless networking to stream movies and television shows from iTunes your TV. Technical specs: The power supply is built right in to the unit; w/ built in USB 2.0, Ethernet, High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) plug, component video, analog audio and optical [...] [ Full story from The Unofficial iMFAQ News ]
iTunes Plug-in: iVisualize v1.6 Released
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Eye-candy nuts will be interested in having a look at Christoph Vogelbusch's recently released iVisualize v1.6 iTunes visualization plug-in for Mac OS X. With Mac OS X Tiger Apple introduced a... [ Full story from iPod Hacks ]
Scandinavian iTunes talks progress
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Negotiations between Apple and Scandinavian governments over iTunes restrictions have made "surprisi... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
iPodObserver - Apple Extends Trademark Claim to Podcasting
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Apple has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Podcast Ready, a company that makes podcast management software called MyPodder, which currently works with Windows Media Player-compatible portable devices but is set to debut for the iPod on Thursday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Nordic agencies say Apple talks "constructive"
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Consumer agencies in Sweden, Denmark and Norway said on Tuesday they made progress in talks with Apple Computer on complaints its iTunes service breaches consumer laws, though questions remained to be solved. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Mini mount with backlighting debuts
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
H-Squared today announced that it has spun out its mount business into a new company, and unveiled a new Mini mount for Apple's Mac mini systems. The new bracket allows users to mount the Mac mini in nearly any orientation -- on both horizontal and v... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
TOLIS ships BRU LE 1.3 for Intel Macs
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
TOLIS Group has released BRU LE 1.3, an upgrade to the company's backup and restore solution for Mac OS X. Version 1.3.0 delivers improved functionality, ease-of-use, and performance as well as native support for Intel-based Macs. Version 1.3 include... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
DealsOnTheWeb.com - Apple Airport Extreme Card with Kensington Wi-Fi Finder: $39.99
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
TMO's DealsOnTheWeb found Apple's Airport Extreme Card bundled with Kensington's Wi-Fi Finder for only $39.99. It's the best deal DoW has seen
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Study: Apple's Exposure to Net Threats Rises
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
As part of its current ad campaign, Apple suggests that Macs aren't vulnerable to the same Internet security problems PCs are. But according to a new study by security vendor Symantec, the number of vulnerabilities identified in Apple's Safari browser in the first half of 2006 doubled over the prior six months—and it increased its window of exposure to Net-based exploits from zero days to five. (Baselinemag.com) [ Full story from Ziff Davis CIO Insight Update ]
iStockphoto offers Aperture 1.5 plugin
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
iStockphoto, a community-powered marketplace for stock photography, illustrations and videos, today announced a new plug-in for Aperture 1.5, the latest version of Apple�s post-production tool for photographers. This tool allows iStockphoto artists t... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Scandinavian iTunes talks progress
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Negotiations between Apple and Scandinavian governments over iTunes restrictions have made "surprising progress," according to Norway's official consumer advocate. "Our meeting was much more constructive than I expected it would be," said Bjorn Erik ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Cha-Ching Beta money manager released
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Three Mac developers have released Cha-Ching Beta, a new money management application that provides a simple overview of money coming in and out. Users can tag each transaction with keywords such as "bill," "food," "impulse buy," and more. The Univer... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: FormRouter brings electronic forms to Mac OS X
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
The e-form service FormRouter is extending its platform support to include Mac OS X, thanks to the Mono Project, a Novell-sponsored initiative to make .NET software run on non-Microsoft platforms. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
FormRouter supports Mac OS X, Linux
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
FormRouter today announced new support for non-Windows environments including Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, and Unix. FormRouter's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution enables non-technical subscribers to deploy intelligent PDF, HTML, Flash and other f... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Could Apple become games console king?
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Also: Paul Allen project maps the brain. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
News: Marware offers cases for new nano
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Marware is offering two new cases for Apple's second-generation iPod nano -- one is made of neoprene and designed for active use; the other is made of silicone and comes in different colors. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Apple's first appearance at the Intel Developer Forum
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Video: Apple's first appearance at the Intel Developer Forum. Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of marketing, shares the stage at IDF, Sept. 26, 2006, with Intel CEO Paul Otellini. At the
San Francisco event, Schiller said new Apple products were better because of Intel's dual-core chips.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
News: Chicago, New York, London get AppleScript training
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
TECSoft is offering AppleScript training in three day courses this fall in Chicago, New York and London, for $1,495. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Editors' Notes: Aperture, Lightroom come into focus
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Both Apple and Adobe made news with their workflow management tools for photographers on Monday. Jackie Dove takes a quick look at what's new with Aperture and Lightroom. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Mac OS X Hints: Embed links in PDFs from Word
9/26/2006 01:38:00 PM
Learn how to embed active links in PDFs you create from Word documents, with a little help from Pages 2 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
RUMOR: Apple iPhone to be Cingular-exclusive in US launch, O2-exclusive in Europe
9/26/2006 06:37:00 AM
Apple and Cingular have signed an agreement that will make the US' largest cell phone provider... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
23-year-old Apple Lisa 2 still going strong, hosts website you can visit today
9/26/2006 06:37:00 AM
My 23 year old Lisa2 computer is not a museum piece. Lisa can run with the best of them... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
‘Surprising progress’ in Scandinavian iTunes discussions
9/26/2006 06:19:00 AM
Negotiations with Apple have made 'surprising progress' toward resolving a dispute with Scandinavian governments... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Could Apple become king of game consoles?
9/26/2006 06:01:00 AM
For all the hype about iTV, here's another potential application: iGames... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Cingular-only iPhone At Launch?
9/26/2006 05:07:00 AM
ThinkSecret claims that Apple and Cingular have signed an agreement that will make Cingular the exclusive carrier for Apple's upcoming phone, reportedly due in early 2007. The contract is said to last 6 months, after which Apple would be free to exp... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Podcast Trademark Controversy [Updated]
9/26/2006 05:07:00 AM
A recent apparent cease-and-desist letter sent to Podcast Ready (makers of a software product called myPodder) by Apple has lit a firestorm in the blogosphere and online community. According to Eliot Van Buskirk at Wired.com, the cease-and-desist le... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Update: Mac Pilot 2.1.5
9/26/2006 02:26:00 AM
The Mac OS X maintenance and interface tweaking utility is a Universal Binary and adds the ability to change Finder grid spacing, control of more Dock options, activation of the Backup Debug menu, removal of localizations, and much more. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Apple iPhone to be Cingular-exclusive at launch
9/26/2006 01:13:00 AM
Apple and Cingular have signed an agreement that will make the US' largest cell phone provider the exclusive carrier of Apple's forthcoming phone, sources report. Apple's iPhone remains on track for an early 2007 release.
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
[ Full story from Think Secret ]
Apple equips iMac with next-gen Wi-Fi?
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
Even more extreme AirPort Extreme
Do Apple's latest iMacs ship with an 802.11n Wi-Fi card? Photos of the Core 2 Duo-based all-in-one consumer computer certainly imply as much, but users will have to install and run Windows Vista to see it for themselves.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]Review: Apple iPod 80GB Model
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
Reviewing the new Apple iPod 80GB model for PC Magazine, Mike Kobrin rates it 4.5 out of 5, highlighting its pros as, “Bright screen. Excellent interface. Seamless integration with iTunes. You can transfer purchased music from iPod back to PCs. Very good sound quality. Long video battery life. Supports lossless and Audible formats, as well as gapless playback. Supports fun games.” [ Full story from Apple Hot News ]
iWoz autobiography hits bookstores
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
As teenagers, before they co-founded Apple Computer Inc., Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple defines simplicity
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
iPodObserver - iPodObserver.com Launches iTunes TV Reviews
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
iPodObserver.com is adding TV show reviews and recaps for Battlestar Galactica, DeGrassi: The Next Generation, 24, and other classic TV series. All of the TV shows are currently featured on Apple's iTunes Store
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Woz To Be Guest on The Colbert Report
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
It's time to fire up the TiVo, Woz fans. Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, is scheduled to appear as a guest on The Colbert Report this Thursday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Lenovo Laptop With Sony Battery Bursts Into Flames
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
A Lenovo Thinkpad T43 laptop equipped with the same Sony battery currently involved in recalls by Dell and Apple burst into flames at the Los Angeles International Airport this past Saturday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Podcast Trademark Controversy
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
A recent apparent cease-and-desist letter sent to Podcast Ready (makers of a software product called myPodder) by Apple has lit a firestorm in the blogosphere and online community. According to Eliot Van Buskirk at Wired.com, the cease-and-desist le... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
8-Core Mac Pro Details Emerging?
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
Daily Tech claims to have received details for Intel's next major Core-based Xeon processor, code-named Cloverton. The processors will be in the Xeon 53xx family (current Mac Pros use Woodcrest cores that are in the Xeon 51xx family), and will be av... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Lexink Widget Adds Three New Feeds
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
Lexink has updated its Lexink Widget with three new feeds: Apple's latest QuickTime movie trailers, iTunes Top Ten songs, and iTunes Top Ten albums. Version 3.0 of the free Widget also features a redesigned interface
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Speck to ship 2G Nano cases
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
Speck Products today announced that its new cases for Apple's second-generation iPod nano will ship ... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
PCMag gives Editor's Choice to new iPod
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
PC Magazine has reviewed Apple's 80GB video iPod, rating the device a 4.5 of 5 and bestowing its Edi... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
PCMag gives Editor's Choice to new iPod
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
PC Magazine has reviewed Apple's 80GB video iPod, rating the device a 4.5 of 5 and bestowing its Editor's Choice award upon the recently-refreshed portable media player. Apple's latest and highest-capacity iPod boasts enhancements over the previous m... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Briefly: "Get a Mac" ads; Virgin ban
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
In brief: One avid Mac user has posted photos of Apple's latest "Get a Mac" commercials, which are currently showing exclusively in Apple stores.... Virgin Atlantic Airways has lifted its ban on in-flight use of Apple and Dell laptop batteries that w... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Releases Aperture Update
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
The latest update to Apple's photography production tool adds an open library function and an extended workflow. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
QuickTime vulnerability surfaces
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
SecurityFocus has warned of an arbitrary-script-execution weakness in Apple's QuickTime plug-in when executing QuickTime Media Link files. Attackers can exploit the issue to execute arbitrary script code -- which is limited to the context of the affe... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Tech Tracker Software Offers Mac Updates Database
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
VersionTracker Pro 4.2 offers a central database for Mac updates as well as peer feedback. [ Full story from eWEEK Desktops & Notebooks ]
Study: Apple's Exposure to Net Threats Rises
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
As part of its current ad campaign, Apple suggests that Macs aren't vulnerable to the same Internet security problems PCs are. But according to a new study by security vendor Symantec, the number of vulnerabilities identified in Apple's Safari browser in the first half of 2006 doubled over the prior six months—and it increased its window of exposure to Net-based exploits from zero days to five. (Baselinemag.com) [ Full story from eWEEK Security ]
Tech Tracker Software Offers Mac Updates Database
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
VersionTracker Pro 4.2 offers a central database for Mac updates as well as peer feedback. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Indiana board rejects school Mac deal
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
The East Gibson board in Oakland, Indiana has voted to reject a proposal for the purchase of around 200 Apple computers that were headed to a local school, voicing concern about methods used by Apple and some EGSC administrators to facilitate the dea... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Releases Aperture Update
9/25/2006 09:48:00 PM
The latest update to Apple's photography production tool adds an open library function and an extended workflow. [ Full story from eWEEK Macintosh ]
Apple approaches major catalysts
9/25/2006 12:49:00 PM
ThinkEquity analyst Jonathan Hoopes today said that "significant catalysts" coupled with strengthening demand for core Mac systems will boost Apple's revenue trajectory, earnings power, and price valuation in the near term. The analyst raised his pri... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Symantec Report Sees More Safari Bugs
9/25/2006 12:37:00 PM
Symantec's latest Internet Security Threat Report, which has been coming out twice a year since 2002, shows a dozen bugs found for Apple's Safari Web browser during the first six months of 2006, up from six bugs uncovered in the second half of 2005
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Briefly: "iWoz" in stores; CenterStage
9/25/2006 12:19:00 PM
In brief: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's book titled "iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple and Had Fun Doing It" has hit store shelves.... CenterStage has launched a recruitment drive with a ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Speck to ship 2G Nano, Shuffle cases
9/25/2006 12:01:00 PM
Speck Products today announced that its new cases for Apple's second-generation iPod shuffle and iPo... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
iTunes movies to hurt Apple, Disney?
9/25/2006 12:01:00 PM
Apple's recent deal with Walt Disney to offer full-length films as digital downloads via the iTunes Music Store could prove ill for both companies if other Hollywood studios view the deal as a competitive move, rather than an opportunity. A new repor... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
iTunes movies to hurt Apple, Disney?
9/25/2006 12:01:00 PM
Apple's recent deal with Walt Disney to offer full-length films as digital downloads via the iTunes ... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
PC Magazine’s 19th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards for MP3 players: Apple iPod line
9/25/2006 11:44:00 AM
It's no surprise: Apple is a Readers' Choice for a line of MP3 players known as iPods... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Embrace and Extinguish in action: TechIQ’s ‘The VAR Guy’ dumps Windows, switches to Mac OS X
9/25/2006 11:25:00 AM
The VAR Guy has a confession to make. He recently dumped Windows for an Apple MacBook... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Tech Tracker Software Offers Mac Updates Database
9/25/2006 11:25:00 AM
VersionTracker Pro 4.2 offers a central database for Mac updates as well as peer feedback. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
TMO Reports - Analyst: 'More Than Enough Catalysts on the Horizon' For Apple
9/25/2006 11:25:00 AM
Jonathan Hoopes, an analyst at ThinkEquity Partners, on Monday bumped his target price for Apple's stock from US$90 to $100, noting that there are "more than enough catalysts on the horizon" to justify the decision
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Firm ups Apple target, predicts enterprise moves in '07
9/25/2006 11:07:00 AM
An analyst for ThinkEquity Partners on Monday raised his price target on shares of Apple Computer to $100, saying he believes significant catalysts will boost the company's revenue trajectory, earnings power and price valuation in the near term. S... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Wozniak's Book Hits Stores
9/25/2006 11:07:00 AM
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's book <I>iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple and Had Fun Doing It</I> reached bookstores on Tuesday. It focuses mostly on the early days of his relationship with current company CEO Steve Jobs
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Mac OS X threat exposure increases
9/25/2006 09:55:00 AM
As Apple's Mac OS X operating system increases in popularity, so does its exposure to internet-related security threats. Security firm Symantec has published its latest Internet Security Threat Report, revealing that the number of vulnerabilities ide... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Techs edge higher as SanDisk clipped by downgrade
9/25/2006 09:37:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks edged higher midday Monday, with Apple Computer Inc., Broadcom Corp., and Applied Materials Inc. all rising more than 2%. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Hot Forum Topic - TMO Readers Sound Off on Wal-Mart
9/25/2006 09:37:00 AM
The Mac Observer and iPodObserver.com readers are sharing their thoughts on Wal-Mart, Apple, and movie download services
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions
9/25/2006 09:01:00 AM
Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
VersionTracker Pro 4.2 Gets Intel Mac Support
9/25/2006 09:01:00 AM
TechTracker announced the immediate availability of VersionTracker Pro 4.2 on Monday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
News Flash: Apple premiers Aperture 1.5 at Photokina
9/25/2006 09:01:00 AM
Apple Computer at the Photokina trade show in Cologne, Germany on Monday updated its Aperture professional digital photography software to version 1.5. Macworld UK reports that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company is currently presenting the softwa... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions
9/25/2006 09:01:00 AM
Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. [ Full story from ZDNet News - Front Door ]
Apple debuts Aperture 1.5 at Photokina
9/25/2006 08:43:00 AM
At its press event at Photokina in Germany, Apple has announced that it has updated Aperture, its professional digital photography workflow solution. The company has reportedly announced Aperture 1.5, according to Macworld UK.... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Adobe updates Lightroom ahead of Apple presentation
9/25/2006 08:25:00 AM
Adobe Systems on Monday released an updated public beta of its Lightroom photography workflow software, adding a handful of new tools and a more streamlined user interface. The announcement comes just hours before Apple Computer is expected to hig... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Thurrott reviews Apple’s 2G iPod nano: ‘the best small-sized media player on the market today’
9/25/2006 08:07:00 AM
Last year's release of the iPod nano, a successor to the iPod mini, was a watershed moment... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
News: zCover ships Tough cases for new iPod nano
9/25/2006 08:07:00 AM
zCover is shipping silicone Tough cases for Apple's second-generation iPod nano. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Briefly: review; Apple Store Columbia
9/25/2006 08:07:00 AM
In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Miglia TVMini ($100, shown at right), enabling users to watch, pause, record, and rewind free-to-air digital TV on a Mac.... One user has posted photos of the Apple Store Columbia's grand opening, describing a line fa... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
News: FileBrowse views files via thumbnails
9/25/2006 08:07:00 AM
FileBrowse is a new file browser for Mac OS X that lets users view more files and media types with thumbnail images. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
Virgin OKs Approved Batteries
9/25/2006 07:31:00 AM
Virgin Atlantic modified its ban on in flight use of Apple and Dell laptops to specific battery serial number ranges
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Review: Elgato EyeTV Hybrid USB TV tuner for Apple Mac
9/25/2006 07:31:00 AM
QuickerTek Announces MacBook AirPort Signal Booster
9/25/2006 07:31:00 AM
QuickerTek announced the immediate availability of its 27dBM Transceiver for Apple's MacBook on Monday
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Wal-Mart denies iTunes retaliation plan
9/25/2006 07:13:00 AM
Wal-Mart Stores has disputed a New York Post report from Friday saying it was trying to dissuade movie studios from working with other forms of distribution, including Apple's iTunes. On Friday, The Post reported that the world's largest retailer had... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
What a big Apple means to the channel
9/25/2006 06:37:00 AM
iPodObserver - Wal-Mart's Movie Download Headache
9/25/2006 06:19:00 AM
Back in August - before Apple launched its movie download service - reports surfaced that Wal-Mart was pressuring Hollywood studios to offer better wholesale DVD prices so that it could better compete with the iTunes Store's pending move download service
[ Full story from The Mac Observer ]
Apple climbs in pre-market trading after ThinkEquity raises target price to $100
9/25/2006 06:01:00 AM
Shares of Apple Computer Inc. rose in Monday pre-market trading, after a ThinkEquity analyst raised... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
New wireless transceiver for MacBooks
9/25/2006 05:43:00 AM
QuickerTek today introduced a new wireless transceiver for MacBook owners. The 27dBm Transceiver for MacBooks works with common 802.11b/g networking hardware including Apple's AirPort and AirPort Express Base Stations. Doubling the laptop's wireless ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
GlobeTrotter 3G Quad USB modem gives Macs fast mobile Internet from virtually anywhere in the world
9/25/2006 05:25:00 AM
GlobeSurfer ICON offers a solution for Apple Macintosh computers to provide a fast mobile Internet connection... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
‘I’m a PC’ guy John Hodgman really an Apple Mac user
9/25/2006 05:06:00 AM
Wozniak book reveals the core of Apple
9/25/2006 04:49:00 AM
As teenagers, before they co-founded Apple Computer Inc., Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs would listen to Bob Dylan and the Beatles and debate which one was better. Dylan, with his soulful lyrics, won. The two also pulled numerous pranks, at one...
[ Full story from SFGate: Business & Technology ]
Virgin Atlantic lifts total ban on in-flight use of Apple, Dell notebook batteries
9/25/2006 04:49:00 AM
Virgin Atlantic has lifted its total ban on the in-flight use of batteries for any Apple or Dell laptop... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Elgato EyeTV Hybrid USB TV tuner for Mac
9/25/2006 04:13:00 AM
All you need to make a Mac a media centre?
Review There are plenty of compact, USB-connected TV tuner dongles for the PC but nowhere near so many for the Mac. Elgato's EyeTV Hybrid is to be welcomed then, not only by owners of portable Macs looking for a handy tuner but by anyone who wants to turn a Mac Mini into a DVR or a media centre system...…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]<strike>Dell</strike> Apple to ditch Intel for AMD?
9/25/2006 02:25:00 AM
Same old (inaccurate) speculation, different names
Analysis Apple is the new Dell. Yes, now that the PC giant has finally, after a decade of speculation, signed up to buy processors from AMD and end its Intel-only policy, we can now expect ten further years of similar rumours that Apple's about to adopt the Athlon too.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]<strike>Dell</strike> Apple to ditch Intel for AMD?
9/25/2006 02:25:00 AM
Same old (inaccurate) speculation, different names
Analysis Apple is the new Dell. Yes, now that the PC giant has finally, after a decade of speculation, signed up to buy processors from AMD and end its Intel-only policy, we can now expect ten further years of similar rumours that Apple's about to adopt the Athlon too.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Bits 'n' Chips ]Apple’s Head Start
9/25/2006 02:25:00 AM
<strike>Dell</strike>Apple to ditch Intel for AMD?
9/25/2006 01:13:00 AM
Same old (inaccurate) speculation, different names
Analysis Apple is the new Dell. Yes, now that the PC giant has finally, after a decade of speculation, signed up to buy processors from AMD and end its Intel-only policy, we can now expect ten further years of similar rumours that Apple's about to adopt the Athlon too.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Mac ]<strike>Dell</strike>Apple to ditch Intel for AMD?
9/25/2006 01:13:00 AM
Same old (inaccurate) speculation, different names
Analysis Apple is the new Dell. Yes, now that the PC giant has finally, after a decade of speculation, signed up to buy processors from AMD and end its Intel-only policy, we can now expect ten further years of similar rumours that Apple's about to adopt the Athlon too.…
[ Full story from Reg Hardware: Product News and Gadget Reviews from The Register - Bits 'n' Chips ]Apple Macs now available at Circuit City
9/24/2006 09:18:00 PM
Chalk up another US retailer that Apple has partnered with to sell its Mac... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Is Greenpeace lying about Apple’s ‘toxic laptops?’
9/24/2006 09:18:00 PM
New Apple 'Get A Mac' Ads On Canadian TV? [Updatedx3]
9/24/2006 05:43:00 PM
Multiple Canadian readers are reporting seeing at least two new Apple "Get a Mac" ads on Canadian TV. The ads have not appeared on Apple's Get A Mac website, but from the accounts appear to be the same ads that were previously spotted in a Tampa Bay... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Greenpeace: Notebooks Contain High Levels of Toxins
9/24/2006 10:30:00 AM
A recent study by Greenpeace found high levels of toxic substances in popular notebook computers, singling out products from Hewlett-Packard and Apple Computers. [ Full story from Ziff Davis CIO Insight Update ]
Study: Apple's Exposure to Net Threats Rises
9/24/2006 04:30:00 AM
As part of its cheeky ad campaign, Apple suggests that Macs aren't vulnerable to the same Internet security problems PCs are. But according to a new study by security vendor Symantec, the number of vulnerabilities identified in Apple's Safari browser in the first half of 2006 doubled over the prior six months--and it increased its window of exposure to Net-based exploits from zero days to five. [ Full story from Baseline Update ]
Analyst: Apple will enter the flat panel market TV market
9/23/2006 08:42:00 PM
Yesterday's Wall Street Journal noted that companies like Office Depot, Home Depot, and RadioShack... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
New Apple 'Get A Mac' Ads On Canadian TV? [Updatedx2]
9/22/2006 09:54:00 PM
Multiple Canadian readers are reporting seeing at least two new Apple "Get a Mac" ads on Canadian TV. The ads have not appeared on Apple's Get A Mac website, but from the accounts appear to be the same ads that were previously spotted in a Tampa Bay... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
Greenpeace: Notebooks Contain High Levels of Toxins
9/22/2006 07:31:00 PM
A recent study by Greenpeace found high levels of toxic substances in popular notebook computers, singling out products from Hewlett-Packard and Apple Computers. [ Full story from eWeek Infrastructure ]
Wal-Mart says not trying to fight movie downloads
9/22/2006 06:55:00 PM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disputed a report on Friday saying it was trying to dissuade movie studios from working with other forms of distribution, such as Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Wal-Mart says not trying to fight movie downloads
9/22/2006 05:25:00 PM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disputed a report on Friday saying it was trying to dissuade movie studios from working with other forms of distribution, such as Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Security Bites Podcast: Macs face Wi-Fi hijack risks
9/22/2006 05:06:00 PM
Despite earlier denying the existence of such flaws, Apple now provides patches. Also: IE under attack again, and security firms battle Microsoft. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Intel’s Conroe-L the brains behind Apple’s iTV?
9/22/2006 04:49:00 PM
The first thing I wanted to know when Apple announced the iTV was... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apps: Diet Sleuth, Easy Barcode Creator
9/22/2006 04:49:00 PM
Pedia suite update ($18 individually, $40 for bundle) upgrades all "Pedia" applications designed to inventory media on Mac OS X systems. The update brings DVDpedia to version 3.2.1, Bookpedia to version 3.2.1, CDpedia to version 3.2.1, and Gamepedia ... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple provides patches for AirPort flaws
9/22/2006 04:49:00 PM
Video: Apple provides patches for AirPort flaws. A month-and-a-half ago, Apple Computer dismissed claims that MacBooks could be hijacked via Wi-Fi. This week, however, the Cupertino, Calif., company released security updates for a trio of flaws in Mac OS X that could be exploited to do just that. CNET News.com's Joris Evers and CNET.com's Robert Vamosi chime in.
[ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Podcast Ready gets Apple legal notice
9/22/2006 03:37:00 PM
Apple has issued another 'cease and desist' order, claiming that the terms "Podcast Ready" and "myPo... [ Full story from iPodNN | The iPod News Network ]
MOTU ships Universal Binary drivers
9/22/2006 02:43:00 PM
MOTU is now shipping Universal Binary drivers for its high-speed PCIe (PCI Express) audio interface products, including 2408mk3, HD192 and 24io core systems. This driver update allows users to install their PCIe-424 core system in Apple's new Intel... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
PCmover supports Intel-based Macs
9/22/2006 02:25:00 PM
Laplink Software has released PCmover, a new application designed to painlessly migrate existing applications and settings over to a new computer -- be it an Intel-based Mac running Windows XP via Parallels software or a true Windows system. Users in... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]