Apple patent, Mac film

In brief: The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office today published Apple's newly granted patent for "Method and apparatus for chaining two or more tweens to provide non-linear multimedia effects" relating generally to the creation, integration, and publication of digital media.... Filmingk has inked a deal with Comcast Cable to distribute its short film 'Curiosity' -- which the company created using Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack, DVD Studio, FrameForge 3-D, and LiveType -- across North America.... A new report suggests that Apple's forthcoming iPhone faces numerous challenges entering the cellular handset market which include increased component costs, integration of its platform, issues with patented technologies, and verification from service providers.... Widgetop Developers has launched its Widgetop Web desktop, its online service allowing Windows and Linux users to use Apple's Dashboard widgets via a Web browser.... The second annual Lasso Summit is scheduled to take place in Ford Lauderdale from March 2-4th, 2007 at the historic Riverside Hotel.... Sharper Image today introduced its iBeam Speaker System ($170) with support for any dockable iPod and an AM/FM radio with as many as 12 preset stations.

by MacNN Staff