Briefly: MacBook mod kits; BodyPaint 3D

In brief: iToppers.com has unveiled an easy way to customize Apple's MacBook with some color ($17, shown at right).... In addition to the launch of Cinema 4D R10 (announced yesterday), Maxon has announced a "landmark" update to BodyPaint 3D with new 16 and 32-bit image manipulation capabilities.... Bla.st is aiming to create the worlds largest visual online Mac directory where anyone can advertise their business, products, or website to an international audience for free.... Fast Icon has released "Finder Emoticons," a set of 10 freeware icons inspired by Apple's Finder icon designed for use with desktops, instant messengers, blogs, and websites.... Digidesign has announced that ABC's hit TV series Lost has begun an entire season making use of the company's ICON integrated console environment, as well as Pro Tools HD 7.2 for all facets of audio post production.... Microsoft has unveiled its new Software Protection Platform, which makes use of the controversial Windows Genuine Advantage technology first introduced with later Windows XP updates.

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