News Archive for 01/08/06

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Tech: Code Red II is born

08/06, 8:15pm

Tech: Code Red II is born

Evening tech news: Code Red II, a new worm regarded as more threatening than its predecessor, is now infecting systems around the world, although systems patched to prevent infection from the original Code Red are fully protected; numbers from a Techies.com study show that more tech workers are willing to relocate in order to secure their next job; and InterTrust and DataPlay are partnering to introduce DataPlay discs and devices that hold 11 hours of compressed music, thwart piracy efforts, and are designed to replace the CD.

Macromedia, NCAM improve accessibility

08/06, 6:50pm

Macromedia, NCAM improve accessibility

Macromedia and the National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) have announced a partnership to test Macromedia authoring products—and the content they produce—for their accessibility to people with disabilities, in compliance with recent federal guidelines and corporate initiatives.

TwinFeats E-mail Chess for Mac OS X released

08/06, 6:40pm

TwinFeats E-mail Chess for Mac OS X released

TwinFeats E-mail Chess is a new Java2-based application for Mac OS X that lets friends play by e-mail. The game features two graphic sets for piece display and support for PNG import/export for board positions.

VueScan 7.1.8: Batch scanning utility

08/06, 5:55pm

VueScan 7.1.8: Batch scanning utility

Hamrick Software has released VueScan 7.1.8, a new version of its batch scanning utility for Classic and Mac OS X. Version 7.1.8 adds support for the Canon FS4000, support for FireWire scanners and FireWire-to-SCSI converters on Mac OS X 10.1, and improved support for the Canon FS2700 and FS2710.

Iconizer Pro 1.4.9 fixes Classic bug

08/06, 5:50pm

Iconizer Pro 1.4.9 fixes Classic bug

Iconizer Pro 1.4.9 lets users build a group of icons from a picture to make a folder background. The new version fixes a registration problem when used under the Classic environment of Mac OS X.

Seybold details released, Schiller keynotes

08/06, 5:15pm

Seybold details released, Schiller keynotes

Key3Media today released official details regarding Seybold San Francisco 2001, which will run at the Moscone Center from September 23-28.

How-to install Mac OS X on unsupported Macs

08/06, 5:10pm

How-to install Mac OS X on unsupported Macs

Other World Computing has posted a page with instructions on how to install Mac OS X on an unsupported machine, such as the 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600, as well as the UMAX S900 and J700, and the Power Computing PowerWave and PowerTowerPro.

Apple to sponsor TechEd in Chicago

08/06, 5:10pm

Apple to sponsor TechEd in Chicago

Apple will be a sponsor of the TechEd Chicago conference, which is scheduled for September 24-26, 2001 in downtown Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers on North Water Street and the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center. More than 1,500 are expected to attend.

SMTPit 3.0: Send email from FileMaker 4/5.x

08/06, 4:55pm

SMTPit 3.0: Send email from FileMaker 4/5.x

Comm-Unity Networking Systems has released SMTPit 3.0, a $65 FileMaker Pro plug-in that lets users send email directly from FileMaker without the aid of any help applications. Providing support for Classic and Mac OS X and FileMaker 4.x and 5.x, SMTPit 3.0 features connect and disconnect functions for Mass Email solutions, a status window, server authentication support, better multitasking support, a new PathToDB function for returning the path to the folder containing the database, better multi-part email support, new developer's versions, and send and connect functions.

Snapz Pro X competitive upgrade offer

08/06, 3:10pm

Snapz Pro X competitive upgrade offer

Ambrosia Software is offering a competitive upgrade price of $19 ($39 for movie capture version) for Snapz Pro X to registered users of Screen Capture. We published a review of Snapz Pro X last week.

iNotePad 1.5.2 fixes bugs, adds Japanese rev.

08/06, 1:45pm

iNotePad 1.5.2 fixes bugs, adds Japanese rev.

iNotePad 1.5.2, a new version of the $14 alternative to Apple's NotePad, fixes a bug when importing data with the unregistered version. In addition to English, iNotePad is now available in both French and Japanese.

Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader 2.2 released

08/06, 1:35pm

Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader 2.2 released

Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader 2.2 is a new version of Adobe's eBook reader for the Mac. Version 2.2 improves viewing of books with large pages by adding a Fit Width button, a vertical scroll bar if necessary, and a Single-Page View button.

Mall of America Apple store pre-debut peek

08/06, 1:25pm

Mall of America Apple store pre-debut peek

The Apple retail store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota is nearly ready for its debut this Saturday, August 11, according to MacNN reader Adam B. "I was at the Mall of America this weekend, peeked into the new Apple Store (between the barriers which are set up around the front), and could clearly see iMacs and iBooks along the side of the wall; some on the shelf, and some still in-box. Several workers were milling about, laying some electrical cords, and finishing the check-out area."

PandoCalendar 5.7.3 fixes bugs

08/06, 1:20pm

PandoCalendar 5.7.3 fixes bugs

PandoCalendar 5.7.3 is a shareware app that places a fully functional calendar on the Mac desktop. The new version adds an option to always save changes in daily information windows without asking, fixed two bugs that would cause PandoCalendar to crash if run with CarbonLib 1.4, and fixed a bug that would prevent an Apple Script from being able to export notes and appointments to a text file.

Epson cuts price on Stylus Photo 780

08/06, 1:05pm

Epson cuts price on Stylus Photo 780

Epson has lowered the price on its Stylus Photo 780 ink jet printer to $99 from $149. The printer offers 2880 x 720 dpi resolution, six color ink, and "borderless printing," and support for PRINT Image Matching-enabled digital cameras.

Peabody Apple retail store training begins

08/06, 12:55pm

Peabody Apple retail store training begins

MacNN reader Ian S. notes that training for employees at the Apple retail store in Peabody, MA begins today. The store will be located in the Northshore Mall alongside stores such as The Gap, Eddie Bauer, Electronics Boutique, and Toys "R" Us.

Trolltech releases Qt/Mac Open Beta 1

08/06, 12:35pm

Trolltech releases Qt/Mac Open Beta 1

Trolltech has released a public beta version of its Mac OS X port of Qt, a cross-platform C++ GUI application development framework. Qt/Mac Open Beta 1 lets developers create single-source applications that run natively on multiple platforms.

Panasonic offers camcorder/still in one

08/06, 12:30pm

Panasonic offers camcorder/still in one

Panasonic has introduced the NV-EX21 DV digital camcorder, which is the first device of its kind to include a detachable network-ready digital still camera. The NV-EX21 will capture video in the QuickTime-based MPEG-4 format and include Bluetooth wireless capabilities. The $1700 camcorder will go on sale September 1 in Japan, and launch in the United States early next year.

Maxtor ships external, 40 GB USB 2.0 drive

08/06, 12:25pm

Maxtor ships external, 40 GB USB 2.0 drive

Maxtor Personal Storage 3000LE—"the world's first 40GB external hard drive with high speed USB 2.0 interface"—is now shipping. The $200 drive features 5400RPM speed and backwards compatibility with USB 1.1.

Afternoon tech: Sun, Intel, PDAs

08/06, 12:20pm

Afternoon tech: Sun, Intel, PDAs

Afternoon tech news: Sun's upcoming UltraSparc V processor will offer "two chips in one" with one unit for business operations and another for server functions; Dataquest reports that PDA sales have fallen 21 percent since the first quarter of this year; Intel's future earnings estimate has been reduced by several analysts.

Eizo ships FlexScan T565 17-inch display

08/06, 12:20pm

Eizo ships FlexScan T565 17-inch display

Eizo Nano Technologies is now shipping its $500 FlexScan T565 17" CRT monitor. The display offers various fine contrast modes to support varied software applications, ranging from desktop publishing and graphic design to Internet browsing, text-based programs and viewing videos. The T565 also incorporates the sRGB color standard and ScreenManager Pro for USB, providing color calibration and monitor control via an on-screen interface.

DVD Jam to be held next month

08/06, 12:05pm

DVD Jam to be held next month

Apple will hold a 'DVD Jam' contest in Paris next month. The three-day competition will run from September 22-25, 2001 (right before the Apple Expo), and challenge contestants to produce the most creative DVD using Apple hardware and software.

Son of Weather Grok 4.0.1: Weather tracking

08/06, 11:55am

Son of Weather Grok 4.0.1: Weather tracking

Son of Weather Grok 4.0.1 is a new version of the application that displays weather conditions from cities around the world. Version 4.0.1 now uses HTTP rather than FTP, resulting in significant increases in speed and reliability.

Documents to Go 4.0 released

08/06, 9:55am

Documents to Go 4.0 released

Documents To Go Professional Edition Version 4.0 is a solution from DataViz that enables Palm handheld users to create, view and edit Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint presentations. The new version allows users to create Excel spreadsheets on their Palm, and adds new PowerPoint functionality. It also now includes support for synchronizing with multiple Macs. The new release is priced at $70.

OmniGraffle 2.0 in the works

08/06, 8:55am

OmniGraffle 2.0 in the works

Sources tell MacNN that the Omni Group is working on a 2.0 release of OmniGraffle which will add several new features and split the product into "professional" and "standard" editions. Over the weekend, we published a review of OmniGraffle in its current form.

Update Agent 10.4 gets speed boost

08/06, 8:50am

Update Agent 10.4 gets speed boost

Insider UpdateAgent 10.0.4 is the latest release of an automatic software update application that checks for both Classic and OS X apps. The new release is purportedly 30 percent faster than previous versions and includes new scheduling and power management tools.

CenDyne debuts FireWire CD-Rw

08/06, 8:40am

CenDyne debuts FireWire CD-Rw

CenDyne has introduced a 24X10X40 FireWire CD-RW drive which sports a 120 ms average access time. CenDyne says the new drive was designed with technology to prevent buffer under-runs, and (like virtually all FireWire devices) is hot-swappable. The drive comes bundled with Toast and is priced at $300.

Shrink II allows manipulation of Apple II

08/06, 8:30am

Shrink II allows manipulation of Apple II

Shrink II 1.1 allows complete manipulation of Apple II ShrinkIt archives. Both extraction and compression are supported, as well as other manipulation of archives. Version 1.1 has complete support for Navigation Services and uses the Appearance Manager to enhance its look and feel. The software is available for $30 on CD-ROM.

Voodoo Personal 2.1 released

08/06, 8:15am

Voodoo Personal 2.1 released

Voodoo Personal 2.1 is a document version organizer that keeps track of multiple saved copies of a single file. The new version comes with a Carbonized plug-in for BBEdit and fixes numerous bugs.

Mail Watcher 2.5 beta posted

08/06, 7:45am

Mail Watcher 2.5 beta posted

Mail Watcher 2.5 beta allows multiple mailboxes to checked in the background and notifies you when new messages arrive in your mailbox. The new release adds Mac OS X compatibility and support for encodings.

iWarning 1.0 released

08/06, 7:30am

iWarning 1.0 released

iWarning 1.0 is a free utility allowing to watch several e-mail accounts. It works in thorough task to warn the owner of the accounts of the arrival of new messages.

Weekend round-up: Apple #4, KidSafe, dispute

08/06, 2:30am

Weekend round-up: Apple #4, KidSafe, dispute

Over the weekend we noted Apple's discontinuation of the KidSafe component of its iTools services set, a new 17.4 inch LCD from Cornerstone Peripherals, an NPD Intelect study marking Apple as the number 4 selling retail computer maker, and Apple's dispute with Germantown, TN over its logo use in a retail store location. Software updates included Cookie Dog 1.1, iLabel 1.7.1, and mPeople 1.1 We also posted a review of OmniGraffle.