∞ Apple announces special event for September 1

Apple on Wednesday announced its September event for September 1. (more…)

∞ Analyst: Expect iPod touch, iTunes, Apple TV at September event

Apple typically holds an event in September to roll out the final products before the holiday shopping season. One analyst is giving his predictions on what we’ll see from Apple this year. (more…)

∞ Apple releases Leopard, Snow Leopard security update

Apple on Tuesday released a security update for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Both client and server versions of the operating systems have been updated. (more…)

∞ Jailed Apple exec stashed $150K in shoe boxes

Paul Devine is the Apple manager charged with taking kickbacks from Apple suppliers in return for leaking information. Prosecutors said in court Monday that federal agents searching his house found more than $150,000 in cash stored in shoe boxes, along with another $20,000 in foreign currency.

Devine must allow authorities to inspect two safety deposit boxes he holds. Given that Devine had so much cash stashed away in his house, the Department of Justice wants to ensure that he doesn’t have money in the safety deposit boxes as well, Kane said.

The judge hearing the case said Devine has to transfer money stored in foreign bank accounts to his U.S. account, and post it plus $600,000 in bail before he can be released.

Apple exec stashed $150K in shoe boxes [Computerworld]

∞ iTunes U passes 300 million downloads

The education section of Apple’s iTunes app, referred to as iTunes U, has just reached a new download milestone. (more…)

∞ Improvox provides Vocal instrument recording for iPhone, iPad

If you are a professional musician, “weekend warrior” performer, or just have always wanted to make music beyond singing in the shower (or in your car), ImproVox is an impressive new software title that may not only make you want to sing, but may just help you to sing better. (more…)

∞ This week's hot Mac software picks

Welcome to The Loop Picks for this week. The apps showcased here are Mac software applications found in Bodega that the editors of The Loop found interesting, useful or cool. I hope you enjoy this week’s choices. (more…)

∞ Valve: Snow Leopard graphics update boosts game frame rates from 15-120 percent

Earlier this week Apple released Snow Leopard Graphics Update 1.0, a driver update for Mac OS X 10.6 that improved performance in some games. Game developer Valve – the company that makes Portal and Team Fortress 2, two games affected by the update – has posted a blog entry explaining how the update affects its games. (more…)

∞ Gibson USA plant reopens; Pictures from the flood devastation

Earlier this year a devastating flood ripped through Nashville, Tenn., laying waste to everything in its path. Sadly, one of the companies in its path was Gibson USA. (more…)

∞ HP confirms a WebOS PalmPad for early 2011

HP on Thursday confirmed during its quarterly earnings call that it was working on a WebOS-based tablet. The company said it planned to release the device in “early 2011.” (more…)

∞ Steve Jobs was right, Flash fails on Android

Many people have been giving Adobe the equivalent of “put up or shut up,” when it comes to the debate over Flash on a mobile device. The company shipped mobile Flash on Android and the first results are in — Fail. (more…)

∞ Early bird pricing ends today for MacTech Conference

MacTech extended the early bird sign-up, but today is your last day to save some cash on the cost of attending. (more…)

∞ Apple begins closing down Quattro Wireless for iAds

It certainly comes as no surprise, but Apple began informing its customers today that Quattro Wireless will begin the process of closing down its existing ad network so it can focus on iAds. (more…)

∞ Apple adds "Compare Macs" option to Apple Store

Apple on Thursday added a new option to its online Apple Store called “Compare Macs.” (more…)

∞ Video: Microsoft details new Office for Mac 2011 features

Microsoft on Wednesday released a new video detailing a couple of new features that will be available in its Office for Mac 2011. (more…)

∞ HBO to offer subscribers free streaming service on iPad

Subscribers of HBO will soon have the opportunity to watch the channel’s shows on their iPad, according to a new report. (more…)

∞ Asian suppliers investigate Apple kickbacks

Asian suppliers began investigations into kickbacks made to Apple global supply manager, Paul Devine, new reports revealed on Tuesday. (more…)

∞ Snow Leopard graphics update fixes game, Aperture problems

Apple has released an update for Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” which is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through the Apple Web site. (more…)

∞ Elements text editor with Dropbox support released for iPhone, iPad

Second Gear Software on Tuesday released a very cool app for the iPhone and iPad that I had to write about. Elements, a text editor with built-in support for Dropbox. (more…)

∞ This Week's hot Mac software picks

Welcome to The Loop Picks for this week. The apps showcased here are Mac software applications found in Bodega that the editors of The Loop found interesting, useful or cool. I hope you enjoy this week’s choices. (more…)

∞ Avid intros new Pro Tools HD interfaces, HEAT software

Avid on Tuesday introduced three new Pro Tools HD interfaces and a new piece of software, called HEAT, that the company said will add the realism of vintage analog sound to Pro Tools recordings. (more…)

∞ Apple exec pleads not guilty to accepting kickbacks

Apple global supply manager Paul Devine on Monday was lead into court wearing an orange prison shirt and in handcuffs, according to Reuters. Devine plead not guilty to charges he accepted kickbacks from Asian companies. (more…)

∞ Vocal Production with Bil VornDick training videos released

Recording engineer Brady Barnett and Multi-Platinum.com released another training video, this time featuring engineer Bil VornDick. This release focuses on vocal production. (more…)

∞ Finding good iPad blogging apps is difficult

There has been a lot of positive stories around the Internet about the great apps you can get for the iPad. Unfortunately, none of those including decent blogging apps. I’ve been incredibly disappointed with what’s available to date. What is available is just terrible. Mark Crump pretty much sums up my thoughts in his recent article.

Since neither of the two apps made me all that happy, the multi-app roundup I was hoping for instead became a case of “two apps enter, no app leaves.”What I do know is, neither of these two apps even come close to the feature set most bloggers need.

Blogging on the iPad: A Sad State of Affairs [TheAppleBlog]

∞ New Apple hire aims to make your iPhone a wallet

Apple has reportedly hired Benjamin Vigier as the company’s product manager for mobile commerce. Vigier’s goal at Apple will be to turn your iPhone into a payment system. (more…)

∞ Preview: Ambrosia Software's WireTap Anywhere 2.0

When Ambrosia Software first released WireTap Anywhere (WTA), they changed the way I thought of my audio hardware. Now with version 2.0 almost ready to be released, WireTap Anywhere will completely change the way I record audio. (more…)

∞ Apple manager arrested for taking $1m in kickbacks

A global supply manager at Apple was arrested Friday, accused of accepting more than $1 million from Asian suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories, according to MercuryNews.com. (more…)

∞ iPad hailed as a "near miracle" for autistic boy

When Shannon Des Roches Rosa purchased a raffle ticket, she had no idea how much it would change the life of her autistic son, Leo, but it did. (more…)

∞ 47 percent of students plan to buy a MacBook

The times are changing and the news isn’t good for software giant, Microsoft. For Apple, however, the news is great — 47 percent of students plan to buy a MacBook. (more…)

∞ Packing gadgets to take on vacation… or just take an iPhone 4

When my daughter decided to go to Florida for a week’s vacation (while I would get to enjoy some of the Online Casino ohne Lizenz in my downtime as well), we needed to make sure she had all of the “vacation gadgets” to capture all of those priceless moments. (more…)