News Archive for 01/08/07

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Tech: Microsoft seeks Supreme help

08/07, 7:50pm

Tech: Microsoft seeks Supreme help

Evening tech news: Microsoft has asked the Supreme Court to hear its antitrust appeal, which is seen as an attempt to prevent the Justice Department and 18 states from seeking an injunction against Windows XP; Cisco Systems has announced fourth quarter earnings of $163 million, or 2 cents per share, although revenue dropped 25 percent and profits fell 86 percent; and many Web e-tailers are finding themselves "Gatored," where some users visiting their site are greeted with a pop-up ad inviting them to visit a competitor.

Flexify 1.3: Photoshop plug-in bends images

08/07, 7:35pm

Flexify 1.3: Photoshop plug-in bends images

Flexify 1.3 is a new version of the Photoshop plug-in from Flaming Pear that bends full-sphere panoramic images into new shapes. Version 1.3 can print 'gores' for making new globes and supports equirectangular, polar, mirror ball, cylindrical, and orthographic input.

New Belkin power protection coming this Fall

08/07, 6:55pm

New Belkin power protection coming this Fall

Belkin will be introducing its new SurgeMaster Contractor Grade Series line of surge protectors and power strips at this year's National Hardware Show in Chicago, IL, August 12-14. The complete line will begin shipping in North America on November 1.

SoftArch releases DVD-RAM TuneUp 3.2

08/07, 6:50pm

SoftArch releases DVD-RAM TuneUp 3.2

Software Architects has released DVD-RAM TuneUp 3.2, a new version of its $100 DVD-RAM recording utility that now supports the Hitachi DVD-RAM disk based video camcorder and the Panasonic DVD-RAM disk based video recorder. DVD-RAM TuneUp supports direct copying of files to DVD-RAM disks using its UDF file system based drag and drop interface. Other features include support for all versions of UDF, support for all brands and models of DVD-RAM drives, real-time read and write of DVD video files, erases disks, tests media for defective sectors, and write protects disk for archival.

Quitling 1.0.1: Mac OS X Dockling released

08/07, 6:25pm

Quitling 1.0.1: Mac OS X Dockling released

Quitling 1.0.1 is a maintenance release of Catchy Software's Mac OS X Dockling that lets users quit or force quit any application from the Dock.

Unprovoked: New fast-paced space shooter

08/07, 6:15pm

Unprovoked: New fast-paced space shooter

Cortic Software has released Unprovoked, a fast-paced space shooter for the Mac. Mission activities range from destroying space stations to escorting transport ships, all while dodging lasers, missiles, and other weaponry. The game also features multiplayer combat over a LAN or the Internet.

Auction Tender 3.0 for Mac OS X released

08/07, 6:10pm

Auction Tender 3.0 for Mac OS X released

Auction Tender 3.0 for Mac OS X is a new version of the $50 application that aids in the development of online auctions. Version 3.0 adds more productivity for eBay users with a new Quick Lister Plug-in.

Apple settles lawsuit with "worker bee"

08/07, 5:55pm

Apple settles lawsuit with "worker bee"

Apple has quietly settled its lawsuit filed a year ago against "worker bee," an unidentified insider who revealed details about the company's unannounced products, including iBooks, the Power Mac G4, and the Apple Pro Mouse. "Worker bee" was later identified as Juan Gutierrez, a former temporary worker with the company. As part of the agreement, Apple and Gutierrez have jointly agreed that he would turn over any confidential information that he still had in his possession and refrain from sharing any more information.

PowerGuardian UPS Manager for Mac OS X Beta

08/07, 5:45pm

PowerGuardian UPS Manager for Mac OS X Beta

PowerGuardian UPS Manager for Mac OS X Beta is a new application for managing a UPS in Mac OS X. PowerGuardian works best with APC Serial "Smart UPS" and Keyspan USB to Serial converters. The initial beta has limited support for USB-based UPS devices.

LaCie unveils first FireWire backup solutions

08/07, 5:30pm

LaCie unveils first FireWire backup solutions

LaCie has introduced its first line of FireWire backup solutions, including a high-end AIT backup system with a tape capacity of up to 70 GB, and a DDS-3 drive that provides a compressed capacity of 24 GB per cartridge.

Apple store opening at Mall of America

08/07, 5:10pm

Apple store opening at Mall of America

Apple will be opening its fourth Apple retail store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota this Saturday, August 11. The store will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will give away a free Apple t-shirt to the first 1,000 customers.

Vicom updates IG, SurfDoubler

08/07, 2:30pm

Vicom updates IG, SurfDoubler

Vicomsoft has released maintenance updates to both Internet Gateway and SurfDoubler, bring both products to version 7.0.2. The main purpose of the revisions is to fix a potential problem that may have affected some trial software users when running Auto Setup.

BBEdit Back-to-School special

08/07, 2:00pm

BBEdit Back-to-School special

Bare Bones is offering a "BBEdit Back-to-School Special" whereby users can purchase the text editor for $89 direct from Bare Bones and receive "Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to HTML, Graphics, and Beyond" by Jennifer Niederst and published by O'Reilly and Associates, Inc for free. The offer ends September 30.

ChartMaker Pro 5.0 for FileMaker 3-5 released

08/07, 12:50pm

ChartMaker Pro 5.0 for FileMaker 3-5 released

Brian Dunning has released ChartMaker Pro 5.0, a FileMaker Pro solution that lets users create line charts, bar charts, column charts, scatter charts, and pie charts all using FileMaker's built-in features. Because the solution does not use a plug-in format, charts created using the software can be distributed to other users without having to include a plug-in for viewing. ChartMaker Pro 5.0 is compatible with FileMaker Pro 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x.

Trinfinity releases Time Track 1.0

08/07, 12:35pm

Trinfinity releases Time Track 1.0

Trinfinity Software has released Time Track 1.0, a new time-saving program for Classic and Mac OS X that was originally designed for consultants to minimize time spent logging hours, but can also be used to log the duration of any event. [Classic: 790 KB; Carbon: 925 KB]

Lexar ships 512MB CompactFlash digital film

08/07, 12:25pm

Lexar ships 512MB CompactFlash digital film

Lexar Media is now shipping its 512MB 12x USB-enabled Type I CompactFlash digital film for professionals. The Mac- and PC-compatible card is the company's fastest and highest capacity memory card and features a sustained write speed of 1.8MB.sec. Pricing is not yet available.

Motorola MND introduces RemoteVU Guardian

08/07, 12:15pm

Motorola MND introduces RemoteVU Guardian

Motorola's Multiservice Networks Division (MND) has introduced RemoteVU Guardian, a new IP video transmitter designed for use in institutional security and public safety. RemoteVU Guardian features IP multicasting, real-time remote access, and the elimination of the distance restrictions imposed by traditional Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. The transmitter also allows users to securely access, monitor and store digital video—whether in real-time or archived from a single or multiple locations—using a Web browser and network connection. RemoteVU Guardian will be available as a standalone product as well as a core component of MND's SafeWatch, its public safety offering.

"The 4D Web Companion" now available

08/07, 12:10pm

"The 4D Web Companion" now available

"The 4D Web Companion," a new book that provides insights into the solutions made possible by 4D Web technologies, is now available. Written by 4D Web development expert David Adams, the $100 book covers topics such as 4D Web features, Web development techniques, HTTP and HTML, Web database architecture, and Web design.

Power Macs and REALbasic in medical research

08/07, 12:05pm

Power Macs and REALbasic in medical research

Apple has posted a feature article showcasing the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia, which uses nearly 300 Power Macs and the REALbasic development environment to aid in its research studies addressing significant diseases such as cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and mental illness.

IntelliMerge 1.2.7: E-mail merge software

08/07, 11:55am

IntelliMerge 1.2.7: E-mail merge software

IntelliMerge 1.2.7 is a feature revision to Intelli Innovations' e-mail merge software for Classic and Mac OS X. Version 1.2.7 adds custom headers, record ID merge field, a progress window for invalid e-mail and duplicate checks, a message priority setting, and several bug fixes.

Rosetta 1.3.0: Decompression utility

08/07, 11:45am

Rosetta 1.3.0: Decompression utility

Rosetta 1.3.0 is a $15 shareware program for Classic and Mac OS X that provides complete support for decoding BinHex, MacBinary, MIME Base64, uuencode files; rejoining binary files; and making movie file repairs. An error in the original 1.3.0 release caused the author to recommend that any user that downloaded the software before 11 p.m. EDT on Sunday to download a new copy.

MacAddict gives away 5 Year Anniversary DVD

08/07, 11:40am

MacAddict gives away 5 Year Anniversary DVD

MacAddict Magazine is celebrating its 5th anniversary by giving away a 5 Year Anniversary DVD, which includes every MacAddict staff video from issues 1 through 60 and 23 hours of the magazine's Internet radio show, The MacAddict Hour. Users interested in the free DVD will have to pay $4 shipping.

Avie Tevanian interview

08/07, 9:20am

Avie Tevanian interview

In an interview given to the Australian computer site I.T.'s Garry Barker, Apple's chief software architect Avie Tevanian describes OS X 10.1 as "so much faster" than the original release, and also firmly rebuffs notions of Apple's media software products (such as Final Cut Pro) being ported to Wintel computers. Tevanian also hints that Apple feels they are "now much better positioned" to look to the corporate world as a potential new market.

PCI Kitchen hosted by Apple

08/07, 9:15am

PCI Kitchen hosted by Apple

MacNN reader Todd H says he received an e-mail about a PCI developer kitchen, hosted by Apple. "The event will be held at 1 Infinite Loop on August 28-30, and is free on a first-come, first-serve basis. The focus will be on the PCI I/O Kit and device drivers under Mac OS X."

OnGuard 3.3.5 released

08/07, 9:00am

OnGuard 3.3.5 released

OnGuard 3.3.5, PowerOn's cross-platform security and computer access management software, has been released. The new version improves On Guard's compatibility with Mac OS version 7 through 9.1 by addressing a situation where, in certain cases, the boot process could be interrupted. It also adds support for Outlook Express 5.x.

Kanguru Portable Hard Drive ships

08/07, 8:30am

Kanguru Portable Hard Drive ships

Interactive Media has begun shipping the KanguruPortable Hard Drive, which offers USB, Firewire, Parallel and Cardbus/ PCMCIA connectivity with a swappable cable. Capacities currently range from 30 to 100GB with prices starting at $199.95.

VidoChat 5.0 launching at Download.com

08/07, 7:30am

VidoChat 5.0 launching at Download.com

nanoCom will launch iSpQ "Eye Speak" VideoChat 5.0, available only from Download.com servers. The 21-day trial is OS X compatible, and features V-Mail, Video Instant Messaging, ICQ compatibility, Multi-person videoconferencing, Visual Text Chat Rooms, Pal Lists, Directories, Broadcast, and Visual User Profiles.

Roundup: Seybold San Francisco 2001 details

08/07, 2:30am

Roundup: Seybold San Francisco 2001 details

Yesterday new details were released on Seybold San Francisco 2001. Other reports included Apple's sponsorship of TechEd, a Snapz Pro X competitive upgrade offer, a price cut on the Epson Stylus Pro 780, Panasonic's new digital camcorder/still camera combo, shipment of the Maxtor 40 GB USB 2.0 drive, Apple's DVD Jam, plans for OmniGraffle 2.0, and CenDyne's FireWire CD-RW. Software releases included VueScan 7.1.8, Adobe Acrobat eBook Reader 2.2, Update Agent 10.4, and iWarning 1.0.