News Archive for 02/07/30

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Aspyr updates MOHAA and Hot Date

07/30, 7:45pm

Aspyr updates MOHAA and Hot Date

Aspyr has released updates to two of its popular Macintosh games. Medal of Honor Allied Assault v1.12 fixes a crash bug that occurs while loading levels; improves performance under Mac OS X and with dual-processor computers; and restores the 3D sound function. The Sims Hot Date 2.3.1 corrects an installation glitch under Mac OS 8.6 (error -43); uses less CPU time when paused; fixes other minor bugs.

Tekadence Magik: Code-free Java development

07/30, 7:25pm

Tekadence Magik: Code-free Java development

Tekadence Magik 1.0 is a new tool for building "pure" Java software applications without any programming knowledge. The application offers an intuitive, visual approach to creating sophisticated software, while opening Java development to a broader group. After "one week" of development time, Tekadence engineers extended support for its Java-based visual development tool to the Mac platform, including OS X.

Marware debuts SportSuit Basic for iPod

07/30, 6:15pm

Marware debuts SportSuit Basic for iPod

Marware today announced the release of SportSuit Basic for iPod -- a rugged, black neoprene case that fits all currently-available iPod models. The $25 case comes equipped with a removable low-profile spring clip, and accommodates the 5GB, 10GB and 20GB iPod models. The SportSuit employs a durable 2mm neoprene exterior, clear plastic screen protection, a "plush-lined" interior and Velcro buckles.

Apple to drop base iMac back to $1300

07/30, 5:45pm

Apple to drop base iMac back to $1300

Apple is expected to quietly reduce the pricing of its 700MHz G4 iMac (CD-RW) to $1300, according to several MacNN sources. The $100 price drop would return the flat-panel computer to its original pricing, after a price hike following its introduction. Update: Amazon.com is now offering the 700MHz iMac for $1300.

Reader: 75 free iPhoto prints with Jaguar

07/30, 4:40pm

Reader: 75 free iPhoto prints with Jaguar

A MacNN reader notes that Apple is giving all buyers of Jaguar (through the Apple Store) 75 free prints via iPhoto. "This afternoon in my mailbox came a letter from Apple letting me know that my 1-click account has been credited with 75 photos. Clearly this beats the $10 price difference [from other online Mac retailers]." (We've also recently noted the $50 rebate from Amazon.com.)

FBX for QuickTime fixes stability issues

07/30, 4:05pm

FBX for QuickTime fixes stability issues

FBX for QuickTime is a "generic 'wrapper' for 3D data that packages the original 3D data in such a way as to include all the information necessary for the data to later be 'unpacked' into many different 3D packages." The latest component corrects some stability problems found in the Public Preview Release, and it is recommended that all previous users upgrade.

QuickTime for Java SDK released from Apple

07/30, 2:30pm

QuickTime for Java SDK released from Apple

Apple has recently released two new Development Kits, QuickTime for Java SDK and QuickTime for Java Windows SDK. Both SDKs include documentation and sample code files.

Perl GPSx creates MapPoint and MapBlast URLs

07/30, 2:15pm

Perl GPSx creates MapPoint and MapBlast URLs

Perl GPSx for Mac OS X reads GPS input via a Keyspan USB PDA Adapter. It can then parse the different data packets and create MapPoint and MapBlast URLs using the current position.

Studio Lite: interactive panoramic imgages

07/30, 2:15pm

Studio Lite: interactive panoramic imgages

The ImmerVision Studio Lite is a suite of two applications for Mac OS 9 & X that allow users to create interactive virtual panoramic images. The ImmerVision VisitMaker creates the panoramic images and also allows hotspots to be added. The ImmerVision PanoEditor adds 3D objects, sound and light. The suite of applications is free.

EyeTV 1.01 improves digital video recorder

07/30, 2:00pm

EyeTV 1.01 improves digital video recorder

El Gato has posted an EyeTV 1.01 updater for its digital video recorder that cab find and track all television programming, record/archive programming, pause live television, and skip commercials. Version 1.01 reduces the time to switch between channels, improves overall stability, correctly displays the television channel for a scheduled recording, and restores the ability to copy a movie frame when the recording is paused.

Cubase SX for OS X due out later this year

07/30, 1:00pm

Cubase SX for OS X due out later this year

Steinberg has announced a "Q4 2002" release date for Cubase SX for OS X, its professional music creation and production environment with both VST and ASIO interfaces.

NTI announces USB CAT5 Extender

07/30, 1:00pm

NTI announces USB CAT5 Extender

NTI today announced the addition of the USB CAT5 Extender to its line of USB products. The $180 extender breaks through the five-meter barrier on USB extension, allowing users to connect a single USB-enabled Mac to as many as four remote USB devices up to 100 feet away using a standard CAT5 patch cable, a compact local unit, and a 4-port USB remote unit. A $220 model supports Mac soft (keyboard) power-on. An AC adapter on the remote unit provides ample power for the USB Extender and attached devices.

c|net: Will Real succeed where Apple failed?

07/30, 11:00am

c|net: Will Real succeed where Apple failed?

Real's recently announced Helix open-source initiative for its streaming server may find success where Apple's open-source QuickTime streaming effort failed. According to one analyst quoted by c|net: "What Apple did with QuickTime was far more restrictive, and what they actually opened up was somewhat less. Also, you have to have a willingness to work with the open-source folks and take them seriously, and at that time Apple was more interested in being associated with trendy open-source people than really opening up QuickTime."

ArKaos VJ 2.2 adds live video to VJ app

07/30, 10:50am

ArKaos VJ 2.2 adds live video to VJ app

ArKaos VJ 2.2 is a real-time multimedia program that offers the ability to edit and manipulate a visual performances. It allows users to create live visual animation, using existing image and movie files, adding different real-time effect types and sequences. Version 2.2 can play live video sessions, record personalised visual performance files and automatically synchronize digital imaging with any audio input. A 21-day demo of the $445 application is available now.

SecurSign 2.0 delivers PDF security for OS X

07/30, 10:45am

SecurSign 2.0 delivers PDF security for OS X

Appligent today introduced a new server-based software application that adds security and authentication capabilities to PDF files. SecurSign 2.0 allows PDF users to add digital signatures directly to PDFs, as well as apply standard Adobe security features to these documents with either 40-bit or 128-bit encryption. It is compatible with Acrobat 4.0 and 5.0 security and utilizes standard X.509 digital certificates to secure documents. SecurSign offers the ability to add user/owner passwords and restrictions for printing, modifying, and copying text and graphics, as well as adding or changing notes and form fields. The 128-bit encryption level also provides the ability to restrict filling-in or signing form fields, accessibility, document assembly and high-resolution printing. The OS X version is discounted 25% to $2,250 through the end of the month.

Olympus, Fuji intro xD-Picture Card memory

07/30, 10:25am

Olympus, Fuji intro xD-Picture Card memory

Olympus and Fuji today announced the xD-Picture Card, a new type of memory media with an ultra-compact design (about the size of a postage stamp), an image storage capacity of up to 8 gigabytes, and prices that are "comparable to current SmartMedia cards." It will be available initially in memory sizes from 16MB to 128MB, which will be followed by 256MB delivery in December 2002 and larger sizes up to 8GB next year. The xD-Picture Card can be used with any Compact Flash-compatible device when used with a Compact Flash adapter or can be connected to any computer via a USB Reader/Writer or a PCMCIA PC Card adapter. (Pricing not available.)

HP debuts new photo printers, digital cameras

07/30, 10:10am

HP debuts new photo printers, digital cameras

HP yesterday announced four photo printers with new print techology, new photo paper and three digital cameras with instant share technology.

QuickMail Pro 3.1 adds HTML email support

07/30, 9:35am

QuickMail Pro 3.1 adds HTML email support

CE Software's QuickMail Pro client 3.1 offers support for built-in viewing of HTML messages within the message window and Message Peek. It is a free update for registered users of QuickMail Pro, the company's $35 POP3 e-mail client that features SMTP Authorization support and Mail Manager rules for filtering and support for multiple accounts and an address book/contact manager.

Deep Sky updates Fix Up 4D v1.0.1

07/30, 9:25am

Deep Sky updates Fix Up 4D v1.0.1

Deep Sky Technologies has released Fix Up 4D v1.0.1, a set of 4D extensions which enhance, improve, and correct the 4th Dimension development and runtime environment. The fixes included in the FU4D package all work independently of each other. Version 1.01 is compatible with the 4D v6.7.4 product line.

Screenshots of an Aquafied OpenOffice.org

07/30, 8:25am

Screenshots of an Aquafied OpenOffice.org

The first displays of an "Aquafied" OpenOffice.org, an open-source office suite, are available online, demonstrating "some proof of concept work to illustrate the feasibility of getting OpenOffice.org drawing using the beloved Aqua interface that makes MacOS X so distinctive. This work was done in OO638C_MacOSX, the only OOo currently building for Quartz graphics. Screenshots of what OOo looks like with this preliminary Aquafication appear below." [screenshot link added]