News Archive for 02/04/15

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c|net on 'Freestyle,' digital hub-like tech

04/15, 11:50pm

c|net on 'Freestyle,' digital hub-like tech

PC companies may soon implement 'Freestyle' technology in new computers this holiday season that promise to offer better control over home entertainment devices. Features of the Windows XP technology include the ability to record TV programs -- much like stand-alone TiVo devices today. Although some analysts remain skeptical, companies like Sonicblue already offer similar technologies, and the PC-centered concept echoes Apple CEO Steve Jobs' own view of a "Digital Hub."

XEALbc offers graphical UI for bc

04/15, 11:40pm

XEALbc offers graphical UI for bc

XEALbc v1.0 is a calculator utility for Mac OS X that surpasses the functionality of most pocket calculator emulators by offering a text editor-like interface with multiple windows and the ability to handle complex equations. XEALbc is a RealBASIC front-end to the powerful bc command line tool in Mac OS X, which implements an arbitrary precision numeric processing language

Power Mac ATI Update v1.1 released

04/15, 11:05pm

Power Mac ATI Update v1.1 released

Apple has released an update for AGP 4X Power Mac G4 owners with ATI graphics cards installed. ATI Update v1.1 resolves a wake-from-sleep issue for Mac OS 9.2.2 users.

APC Tracker updated to version 2.1

04/15, 10:55pm

APC Tracker updated to version 2.1

European software developer equinux today announced APC Tracker v2.1, an update to the UPS device client application for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. APC Tracker now offers Macintosh-like plug-and-play installation and configuration, a new status window and an adjustable shutdown timer. Upgrade licenses are priced at $10; full single user licenses start at $50.

Photoshop 7 orders arrive

04/15, 10:50pm

Photoshop 7 orders arrive

Adobe customers who opted for overnight shipping on Adobe Photoshop 7.0 orders today began to receive shipments of the highly-anticipated Mac OS X release.

Time : "How to Hack an iPod"

04/15, 4:55pm

Time : "How to Hack an iPod"

Chris Taylor of Time reports on "How to Hack an iPod", noting that the digital music player has turned into PDA-type device from the use of hacks -- storing phone numbers, shopping lists and more.

Content Barrier 1.3 now compatible w/ QT, ICQ

04/15, 4:20pm

Content Barrier 1.3 now compatible w/ QT, ICQ

Intego ContentBarrier v1.3 is an internet filter for Mac OS 9 (an OS X version will be available soon) that blocks unwanted sites from being viewed and logs all sites visited. The interface has been updated, as well as compatability with QuickTime 5.0.2 and different ICQ clients in the latest version; price is $40.

Open AG 1.1: Open-source AudioGalaxy client

04/15, 3:30pm

Open AG 1.1: Open-source AudioGalaxy client

Open AG X v1.1 is a Mac OS X and Unix client for the AudioGalaxy file sharing system. It now brings more international support as well as numerous bug fixes. The software is part of the OpenAGs project, and an open source version is available. [OS X, Open Source]

Dartware testing InterMapper 3.6.1b2

04/15, 2:50pm

Dartware testing InterMapper 3.6.1b2

Dartware is publicly beta-testing InterMapper 3.6.1b2, its flagship network monitoring and alerting program that now includces Airport (Apple) and Aironet Probes Cisco), authenticated E-mail Notifications, improved logging, an improved HTTPS probe for Classic, and new SNMP v2c versions of the Cisco and Basic OID probes. [Classic, Carbon]

WindowShade X 2.0 adds new options

04/15, 2:45pm

WindowShade X 2.0 adds new options

Unsanity's WindowShade X 2.0 brings the familar window effects from Mac OS 9 to OS X. The free update to the $7 shareare adds the ability to minimize all windows by holding down Option while minimizing, the ability to control OS X windows shadows parameters, a new installer, options for playing sounds, limited support for Java-based applications, and other enhancements.

Aspyr to ship Return to Castle Wolfenstein

04/15, 2:40pm

Aspyr to ship Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Aspyr Media has announced that Return to Castle Wolfenstein is in duplication for the Mac and expected to be on store shelves by April 29, according to IMG. The $50 mission-based action game is compatible with both Mac OS 9 and OS X.

Package Tracker 3.8 improves speed

04/15, 2:40pm

Package Tracker 3.8 improves speed

Package Tracker 3.8 brings a "dramatic" increase in package tracking and rate calculation speed as well as redesigned U.S. Postal Service tools, Address Validation, City/State Lookup, and Zip Code Lookup. A demo of the $35 utility is available online. [Classic, Carbon]

OWC bundles SpeedTools w/FireWire drives

04/15, 2:30pm

OWC bundles SpeedTools w/FireWire drives

Other World Computing will begin bundling a free copy of Intech's Hard Drive SpeedTools 3.5 with all of its OWC Mercury FireWire drives, claiming that the software accelerates OWC's Mercury FireWire drives' performance drives by as much as 20 percent compared to other drive management software programs, such as Apple's stock utility. With SpeedTools: "several of OWC's Mercury FireWire models are now able to provide sustained data transfer rates of more than 40 Megabytes per second."

Sorenson ships Squeeze compression tools

04/15, 2:30pm

Sorenson ships Squeeze compression tools

Sorenson Media today announced the release of Squeeze for Macromedia Flash MX and Sorenson Squeeze for QuickTime for Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. The compression tool offers access to several advanced features of its new Sorenson Spark Professional video codec. It is packaged as an optional application for Macromedia Flash MX, offering enhanced videocompression capabilities for higher quality and smaller file size, as well as Two-Pass Variable Bit Rate (VBR), cropping and inverse telecine tools, multiple filters, and advanced editing features. Sorenson Squeeze for QuickTime includes the Sorenson Video 3 Professional codec and also supports One and Two-Pass VBR compression. Sorenson Squeeze for Macromedia Flash MX (includes Sorenson Spark Pro) and Sorenson Squeeze for QuickTime (includes Sorenson Video 3 Professional) will be available electronically later this week. Box copies will be available within 30 days. Each product is $300 and bundle of both products is $500.

MacHack registration ends today

04/15, 10:40am

MacHack registration ends today

Registration for the annual MacHack 17 developer conference, which takes place June 20-22 in Dearborn, Michigan, ends today. Early registration offers a $50 discount off of the $525 regular conference price. MacHack also announced this year's paper finalists, which will compete for the "Best Paper" award and will be presented during conference. (Early registration for WWDC also ends this week.)

MacXword 1.0: crossword client updated

04/15, 10:35am

MacXword 1.0: crossword client updated

Advenio Software has released MacXword 1.0, a $15 crossword client, which now runs natively under OS X operating system. It also offers support for multiple crosswords, offers the ability to print crossword grid and clues in either landscape or portrait mode, and allows users to check against and reveal answers. A trial version is available on the Web.

Kingston ships 6-in-1 media device

04/15, 10:30am

Kingston ships 6-in-1 media device

Kingston is now shipping its USB 6-in-1 Flash Card Reader with a dual slot architecture that can read/write to CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), SecureDigital (SD) and SmartMedia. The USB-powered device is $60.

HTTP Client Deux v1.1.0 offers authentication

04/15, 10:25am

HTTP Client Deux v1.1.0 offers authentication

Deep Sky's HTTP Client Deux v1.1.0 is a 4th Dimension component which provides a comprehensive set of HTTP and HTTPS request methods for use in 4D-based projects. Version 1.1 adds now provides direct support for authentication in all HTTP requests, the ability to add custom request header lines and request timeout values, and support for 4D v6.8.x. It is free to all owners of TCP Deux.

MailSmith 1.5.1 adds new "smart" columns

04/15, 10:15am

MailSmith 1.5.1 adds new "smart" columns

Bare Bones Software today released an update to its $100 email client, Mailsmith 1.5.1. The update adds two optional "smart" columns, including a "From/To" column and a "Date Sent/Received" column as well as a more flexible 'mbox' file import procedure, and direct support for drag and drop of addresses from the Apple Address Book and Microsoft Entourage.

Key Xing 2.1 offers better iTunes support

04/15, 10:15am

Key Xing 2.1 offers better iTunes support

Key Xing 2.1 is a $7 shareware utility which allows you to launch files, programs, folders, URLs, and AppleScripts from the keyboard. Version 2.1 can disable keystrokes for specific active applications, brings more system actions for iTunes, and can copy the full path of a file.

4D v6.8 brings OS X support to dev solution

04/15, 10:15am

4D v6.8 brings OS X support to dev solution

4D today announced 4D v6.8, which brings support for OS X (as well as Windows XP) to its web-enabled cross-platform database development solution. The free update for all registered v6.7 users allows current customers to migrate 4D applications without modifying any underlying code. Version 4.8 also improved contextual menu support, better plug-in administration, and new commands and constants as well as more security options, an integrated TCP/IP component, and interface enhancements such as floating, dockable toolbars under OS X. It is expected to be released on Wedneday, April 17th.

Keyboard Maestro v1.04 launches sys prefs

04/15, 10:05am

Keyboard Maestro v1.04 launches sys prefs

Michael Kamprath's Keyboard Maestro v1.04 adds the ability to open individual system preferences with a hot key and the ability to insert dynamic text (date/time and current IP) to system utility that provides the ability to launch applications/folders, type text, siwtch applications, and manipulate the clipboard via the keyboard.

DLink Adapter begins shipping; photos posted

04/15, 9:55am

DLink Adapter begins shipping; photos posted

A MacNN reader has posted photos of the DLink USB Bluetooth Wireless Adapter, which recently began shipping from the Apple Store. The $50 adapter uses Apple's recently released Bluetooth Technology Preview software release.

Jobs to keynote Apple Developer Conference

04/15, 9:45am

Jobs to keynote Apple Developer Conference

Apple today announced that Steve Jobs will kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) with a keynote on Monday, May 6, 2002, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The five-day event, which runs from May 6-10 at the San Jose Convention Center, will feature more than 120 scheduled in-depth technical sessions on Mac OS X, including a sneak peak at the next release of OS X, code-named Jaguar.