∞ GadgetTrak 3 anti-theft software tracks laptops, desktops

August 4, 2010

∞ GadgetTrak 3 anti-theft software tracks laptops, desktops

ActiveTrak released the latest version of its anti-theft and tracking software, GadgetTrak 3. (more…)

∞ Survey shows iPhone 4 owners less satisfied than iPhone 3GS owners

ChangeWave, a market research company, has surveyed iPhone 4 owners. The survey reveals that iPhone 4 users are, on a whole, satisfied, though not perhaps as much so as iPhone 3GS users were. (more…)

∞ MOTU releases Digital Performer 7.2, free iPhone app

MOTU recently shipped two products that musicians will most certainly be interested in: Digital Performer (DP) 7.2 and DP Control, an iPhone app that allows you to control DP from Apple’s mobile devices. (more…)

August 3, 2010

∞ A new sign of the times: "No computer" policies in cafes

Consumers now expect complementary Wi-Fi access as part of the basic experience at cafes and restaurants around the country. But as evidenced in a recent editorial in The New York Times, some shop owners are beginning to push back, establishing “no computer” hours or limiting access to a short duration. (more…)

∞ Capo 2 adds ability to detect guitar chords

I’m a long time user of Capo, so I was really excited to hear about the advances in Capo 2, which was released on Tuesday. (more…)

∞ RIM's Blackpad is doomed against the iPad

We all know the market follows whatever Apple does with its products. News of RIM’s commitment to an iPad competitor called the Blackpad is just further proof of that, and proof that it will fail at setting the tone for the market. (more…)

August 2, 2010

∞ Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update expands camera support

Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.3, an update to the system software that enables its Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 software to connect and communicate with digital cameras. The new release is available for download from Apple’s Web site and through the Software Update system preference. (more…)

∞ ABC News declares the 'iPad is no laptop,' well duh!

Everyone stop what you’re doing, ABC News has a breaking story that will shake you to your technology foundations — “The iPad is no Laptop.” (more…)

∞ Microsoft announces pricing, ship date for Office for Mac 2011

Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit on Monday said that Office for Mac 2011 will be available in retail stores in late October, just in time for the holiday shopping rush. (more…)

August 1, 2010

∞ JailbreakMe returns, offers jailbreak for iPhone 4 and iPad

JailbreakMe.com, a website that offers users a way to jailbreak their iPhones, has returned. (more…)

∞ Apple moves past antennagate, but videos are still available

In a move that surely signals antennagate is finally behind it, Apple removed the page of videos from its website showing signal loss on its own iPhone and competitors products. (more…)

July 31, 2010

∞ Mass Effect iPhone game was a mistake, says BioWare

Mass Effect Galaxy was BioWare’s entry into the iPhone game market, but it didn’t do nearly as well as the company hoped. Based on the enormously popular RPG franchise created by the minds behind other hits like NeverWinter Nights and Baldur’s Gate would have seemed to have guaranteed success, but the game fizzled out. Why? It simply wasn’t very good. Looking back on it, BioWare’s Dr. Greg Zeschuk admitted that it was a mistake to assume that the Mass Effect storyline alone could carry the tepid gameplay.

He immediately corrected himself, saying that it might not have been a mistake, but “as much as we took a guess, our guess was wrong, and we learned something in the process. Unless your game is utterly designed about tactile gameplay, you shouldn’t release it. That was good information for us to have.”

Its experience with Mass Effect Galaxy notwithstanding, BioWare is still eyeing the iPhone’s potential as a game platform, according to Zeschuk.

Mass Effect Galaxy ‘A Big Mistake,’ says BioWare [Industry Gamers]

July 30, 2010

∞ Non-iPad owners are poor, not educated, meek, underachieving

In a perfect example of how numbers and surveys can be manipulated to be anything the author wants them to be, a survey was posted recently by MyType that labeled iPad owners as a less than favorable group of people. (more…)

∞ Roundup of fixes for slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G

By now, you’ve probably seen the complaints from iPhone 3G users that updated to Apple’s new iOS 4 and experienced serious performance issues. You’ve probably also seen that Apple is investigating the issue. (more…)

July 29, 2010

∞ What Microsoft really said to analysts: Apple you're kicking our butt

Microsoft held its annual financial analysts meeting on Thursday and while it must have been difficult to admit, Apple is getting the better of them. (more…)

∞ Bodega offers eight Mac apps at a 50% discount

Freshcode on Thursday announced a new promotion called “Experience Bodega” that will give users the opportunity to get a deal on Mac software. (more…)

July 28, 2010

∞ Apple investigating slowness of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G

Apple is reportedly investigating complaints from users that iOS 4 runs very slow on its iPhone 3G. (more…)

∞ Apple opens iAd network to developers

Apple on Wednesday opened its iAd network to developers, allowing them to advertise their products made for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. (more…)

∞ Microsoft offers new details, video of Office for Mac 2011

Microsoft on Wednesday released a few new details about the next release of Office for Mac. (more…)

∞ Retrospect 8.2 adds 64-bit addressing, more

Roxio has announced the release of Retrospect 8.2, a new version of the popular backup and recovery software Roxio acquired from EMC in May. This marks the first release of the software since that acquisition. (more…)

∞ Bare Bones releases BBEdit 9.5.1

One of my favorite applications on the Mac, BBEdit, was updated on Wednesday, fixing a number of issues. (more…)

∞ iPhone apps built for iPhone 4's gyro, Retina display

There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, but to experience the ultimate in cool apps you have to look for those built to utilize the newest technologies in the iPhone 4. Apple included a built-in three-axis gyroscope, an accelerometer and the retina display in the new iPhone, allowing users to experience apps like never before. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Safari, adds Extensions Gallery

Apple on Wednesday released a new version of Safari, adding a feature that was first unveiled for developers, extensions. Using the Extensions Gallery on Apple’s Web site you can easily install an extension for Safari that will expand the use of the Web browser. For example, you can add Twitter to your toolbar or the ability to take screenshots with the push of a button. You can download it from Apple’s Web site.

Apple releases Safari Extensions Gallery [CNET]

July 27, 2010

∞ Apple offers battery charger for desktop peripherals

Concurrently with the introduction of its Magic Trackpad, Apple introduced its first Apple Battery Charger, a $29 device that charges AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. (more…)

∞ Apple introduces Magic Trackpad

Apple on Tuesday took the wraps off the Magic Trackpad, a new $69 accessory for desktop Macs designed with the same multi-touch capabilities as the trackpads that grace its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. (more…)

∞ Apple updates iMacs with faster processors, new graphics

Apple has introduced new iMac models that feature new dual-core Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, in 21.5 and 27-inch configurations ranging from $1,199 to $1,999. (more…)

∞ Mac Pro goes 12-core, Apple offers new Cinema Display

Apple on Tuesday refreshed its line of Mac Pro desktop computers, offering systems with up to 12 processing cores, new ATI graphics and the option for up to 512GB Solid State Drives (SSDs). The company also introduced a new 27-inch LED Cinema Display to accompany the new workhorse. (more…)

July 26, 2010