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Software
∞ Appalicious works as shopping assistant to Mac App Store
ProVUE Development has released Appalicious, a new shopping assistant for the Mac App Store. The Mac App Store is a great new service from Apple that exposes users to lots of Mac application software, but it can be a bit … Continued
∞ Studiometry 9 focuses on CRM
Oranged Software has released Studiometry 9, a major upgrade to their business management software for Mac and Windows. It costs $199.95, with upgrades available for $59.95. Studiometry helps you organize, plan, track and invoice, providing you with the tools needed … Continued
∞ Sidekick
Big thanks to Sidekick by Oomph for sponsoring this week’s RSS feed. Sidekick is a stealth little Mac app that automatically updates laptop settings based on where you are. It takes care of annoying tasks so you can focus on … Continued
∞ MG Siegler on the TechCrunch backlash
Information is all that matters. All the rest is bullshit.
∞ Tools & Toys
A new project from Shawn Blanc that he describes as: Tools & Toys is a collection of hand-selected items for the pickiest of gadget geeks, software aficionados, snowboard junkies, music lovers, writers, coffee nuts, and all around collectors of fine … Continued
∞ One in six Macs run Lion
Macworld: One in six Macs now runs Apple’s latest operating system, a Web metrics company said Thursday. According to California-based Net Applications, Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, accounted for 1 percent of all desktop operating systems that were used … Continued
∞ Dribbble iPhone client
So many talented people on Dribbble. Here’s a client for the iPhone called Balllin.
∞ Apple explains decision to start selling Final Cut Studio again
Earlier today, Mac Rumors noted that Apple was once again selling Final Cut Studio to people that called the company’s sales line. Apple tonight, explained what’s going on. “As we’ve done before with many end-of-life software products, we have a … Continued
∞ Netflix CEO on Starz departure
BusinessInsider: Because we’ve licensed so much other great content, Starz content is now down to about 8% of domestic Netflix subscribers’ viewing. As we add a huge more content in Q4, we expect Starz content to naturally drift down to … Continued
∞ Netflix loses Starz streaming
Bloomberg: Starz LLC, the premium cable channel controlled by billionaire John Malone’s Liberty Media Corp., said it ended contract renewal talks with Netflix Inc. (NFLX) after failing to come to terms. Netflix shares fell. Terrible news. I watched a lot … Continued
∞ Parallels Desktop 7 adds Lion support, performance improvement
Parallels has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, a new version of their virtualization software that enables OS X users to run Windows and other non-Apple operating systems side-by-side along with OS X. It goes into general … Continued
∞ Couple can sue LoJack software maker, court rules
Wired: U.S. District Judge Walter Rice ruled last week against Absolute Software, which provides software and services for tracking stolen computers. Absolute sought a summary judgment in its favor, insisting that one of its theft recovery agents acted properly when … Continued
∞ Bento Business Organizer offers free templates, Avery QR code labels
Using FileMaker Bento for business? The company on Tuesday released a new free set of templates called the Bento Business Organizer. Aimed at sole proprietors and small businesses who use Bento to manage their companies, the package includes eight new … Continued
∞ SecureMac updates MacScan, giving away a MacBook Air
SecureMac: SecureMac is celebrating the release of MacScan 2.9.1, the latest version of it’s award-winning anti-malware privacy and security software for Mac OS X. The Download, Tweet and Win! Campaign allows Mac users the opportunity to download MacScan and audit … Continued
∞ The Shrine of Apple
Shrine of Apple: Our mission is to showcase the entire spectrum of products that Apple have sold to the public since 1976 – every product Apple Inc has ever produced, in the highest quality and definition possible. Every desktop, every … Continued
∞ Extortion & Jackassery
Stephen M. Hackett on Forkbombr.net Weintraub first contacted me last November when I named his writer Mark Gurman — who is a teenager, it turns out — as “Moron of the Week” when he posted a story that Apple had … Continued
∞ Andy Levy's smackdown of Chris Brown
Something this good cannot be ignored.
∞ iTunes 10.4.1 fixes problems
Apple has released iTunes 10.4.1, an update that’s available for download through the Software Update system preference.
∞ Unity Technologies announces Unite 11 details
Unity Technologies – maker of the Unity game development platform for iOS, Android, consoles and the Web – has announced details for Unite 11, this year’s gathering of Unity developers. The event is scheduled for September 28 – 30, 2011 … Continued
∞ 'Official' VisualHub Lion update now available
Macworld: In an email to Macworld early Monday morning, Loch wrote: “I’m happy to put Techspansion to rest. Again.” Updates for VisualHub (and its sibling AudioHub) are available at Techspansion’s website. Techspansion and its payment processing service, Kagi, were at … Continued
∞ WordPress: 22 percent of new active domains in US are ours
WordPress, the popular Web publishing software, now powers 14.7 percent of the top million Web sites in the world and is used in 22 percent of new active domains in the United States. That’s the word from WordPress co-creator Matt … Continued
∞ RIM starting a new streaming music service
Reuters: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is close to rolling out its own music streaming service that will work across its mobile devices, according to four people familiar with the plans. RIM is in late-stage negotiations with major labels, including … Continued
∞ Apple releases OS X 10.7.1 update
Apple on Tuesday released an update to OS X Lion to version 10.7.1 – the update is available through the Software Update system preference, and is recommended for all Lion users.
∞ Questions, controversy surround VisualHub update
Macworld: Kagi, a popular payment processor for independent software developers, recently began selling a $5 Lion-compatibility patch for the discontinued-in-2008 VisualHub video converter that the original software’s developer says he didn’t authorize—and isn’t getting paid for. Kagi defends the move, arguing … Continued
∞ Lion USB Thumb Drive available from Apple
Apple on Tuesday made the OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive available from its online store.
∞ Web designs with sexy serif typography
Line25: One of the things we all admire as designers is typography. Some love the clean and crisp lines of sans-serif typefaces while others are passionate about the sophisticated and stylish curves of serif fonts. This showcase rounds up a … Continued
∞ Quark changes hands
Macworld: Quark, developer of the desktop publishing software QuarkXPress, has been acquired by Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles merger and acquisition company, for an undisclosed sum. Quark dominated the desktop publishing market for years until Adobe ate its lunch with … Continued
∞ Amazon offers HTML5-based Kindle Cloud Reader
Amazon has introduced an HTML5-based Kindle Cloud Reader. The software lets you read Kindle e-books online or offline. It works with Mac or PC paired with Chrome or Safari browsers, and the iPad using the Safari browser.
∞ Skype updated with HD video, Lion support
Skype for Mac, the popular video and audio conferencing software, has been updated to 5.3. The new version is available for free download from the Skype Web site.