http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/boosts.rewrapping.speed/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/cliptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Divergent Media has released an update to its M2T/MTS batch converter, ClipWrap 2.0. The program converts HDV or AVCHD files into QuickTime movies that can be used with any QuickTime-based application. Features in v2.0 include enhanced speed when rewrapping files, as well as additional format support.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/boosts.rewrapping.speed/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/display.update.addresses.isight.problems/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/cinemadisplay.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has released two new software updates, beginning with a firmware update for the 24-inch LED Cinema Display. The update fixes an error with the built-in iSight camera, which may not be detected as intended by some programs. Downloaders must have an Intel Mac, as well as Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/display.update.addresses.isight.problems/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/users.reporting.no.video.just.audio/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/quicktime.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A number of reports on Apple's Support pages suggest the latest QuickTime update, v7.6.4, has been causing problems on Windows machines. Many users attempting to play embedded videos can only hear the sound, while the video content is left blank.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/users.reporting.no.video.just.audio/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/for.both.mac.and.windows.systems/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/quicktime.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In tandem with iTunes 9, Apple has released QuickTime 7.6.4, a minor update to its signature AV playback software. The patch primarily fixes problems with H.264 and/or MPEG-4 playback, which exposed systems to crashes or arbitrary code execution. H.264 vulnerabilities were connected to memory corruption and heap buffer overflows, while an MPEG-4 flaw involved conventional buffer overflows.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/for.both.mac.and.windows.systems/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/07/may.close.some.common.vulnerabilities/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/firefox3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Beginning with two Tuesday updates, all future iterations of Mozilla's Firefox browser will check for at least some outdated plug-ins, the company has announced. Firefox 3.5.3 and 3.0.14 will both scan for the latest version of Flash, prompting users to visit a link where an updated plug-in can be downloaded. "For now, our focus is on the Adobe Flash Player both because of its popularity and bec... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/07/may.close.some.common.vulnerabilities/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/ki.pro.records.real.time.video.on.macs/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/kipro1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AJA Video Systems has introduced a portable video-recording system for filmmakers and video professionals, Ki Pro. The device connects to almost any digital camera through SDI, HDMI or analog inputs, and records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files that can be edited within Appleís Final Cut Studio software. The device integrates both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection capabilities, enabling u... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/ki.pro.records.real.time.video.on.macs/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/26/win.7.vs.snow.leo.debunk/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/snowleopard.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A controversial report today has accused Apple of borrowing or being late to features previously available in Windows. The PC World story argues that Apple is behind in implementing 64-bit and that Exposé's new integration with the Dock, the enhanced PDF preview, and QuickTime X are all either derivative of features first seen in XP or Vista or else available separately. Author Randall Kennedy g... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/26/win.7.vs.snow.leo.debunk/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/snow.leopard.on.aug.28/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/snowlepbox.jpg ' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Validating rumors, Apple has formally announced that Mac OS X Snow Leopard will ship on August 28th, just ahead of its predicted September launch date. The software is a $29 upgrade for individual Leopard owners, or a $49 upgrade for people needing a five-license family pack. It can also be had with a new Mac computer, or as a part of the Mac Box Set, which bundles the latest versions of iLife a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/24/snow.leopard.on.aug.28/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/27/snow.leopard.build.release/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0907/Snow-Leopard.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has released build 10A421 of its upcoming Snow Leopard operating system. The latest developer update is almost 745MB, and includes bug fixes and enhancements. Some unannounced changes include a new QuickTime Player icon, and several new desktop pictures. A new version of the Unix kernel has left beta stages, and Darwin is now listed as a final component of the System Profiler.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/27/snow.leopard.build.release/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/20/zoom.q3.pocket.cam/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0907/samsonzoomq3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Samson today hoped to bring quality to pocket video cameras and launched the Zoom Q3. It records video in standard VGA (640x480) but adds two large condenser microphones borrowed from the audio-only H4n, giving it 48kHz, 24-bit stereo sound. The enhanced audio can additionally focus on a particular point independently of the fixed-zoom lens to capture sound at a distance.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/20/zoom.q3.pocket.cam/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:35:00 GMT