There have been a lot of holiday sales and offers over the last few days, but a few are still available, including a magazine offer from MacTech.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
∞ Groove3 releases Music production and mixing Pro Tools videos
Video tutorial-maker, Groove3, released two new tutorial videos targeted to users interested in learning about music production and mixing.
∞ The Grinch makes an iPhone appearance
Dr. Seuss’ beloved book How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been turned into a TV special and feature-length movie, and now it makes its iPhone and iPod touch debut, thanks to the work of Oceanhouse Media. The company has released … Continued
∞ Apple launches Monday-only sale on accessories
Apple on Monday launched a sale on select Mac, iPhone, and iPod accessories on its online store.
∞ Munster: Apple's Black Friday sales down from 2008
Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster, on Monday said his team’s checks of Mac sales on Black Friday show Apple was down from the same day in 2008.
∞ Apple grabs almost half of retail money spent on desktops
The news surrounding Apple’s devices and computers just keeps getting better. Not only is the company’s iPhone flying high, but it seems the desktops are as well.
∞ Boss posts virtual guitar pedalboard
Guitar players know that Boss has made some of the most classic pedals in history. Now you can try out some of those pedals online.
∞ iPhoto update fixes Faces recognition issues
Apple on Tuesday released an update for iPhoto, bringing the current version to 8.1.1.
∞ New Mac software bundle targets graphic and photo apps
There are several bundle deals available these days, but one company pulled together apps specific to one category of consumers: graphics and photo apps.
∞ Brady Barnett brings his audio engineering talents to the masses
I love to learn. I absorb every little piece of knowledge I can about music production and editing, from as many people as I can. These days, it’s a lot easier to get that knowledge. Now, you can access the … Continued
∞ Apple responds to reports of new iPhone worm
Apple on Monday responded to reports that another iPhone worm has been reported attacking iPhones.
∞ eBay releases Deals iPhone app
eBay on Monday released a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch called Deals, giving users the ability to find the best deals on eBay.
∞ Apple announces one-day shopping event
Apple on Monday announced it will have a one-day shopping event on November 27, the day after Thanksgiving.
∞ Superior Drummer update fixes iMap preset offset
Toontrack on Sunday released an update for its flagship drum sampler, Superior Drummer.
∞ EA releases Monopoly for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts (EA) has released an adaptation of the original Monopoly board game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Microsoft offers 70% off Office for Mac for college students
Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) is offering U.S. college and graduate students a considerable discount if they purchase Office for Mac Business Edition.
∞ Hands on: Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go
Virgin Mobile has recently added Mac compatibility to their Broadband2Go device, available without a contract for $99. I decided to try the device out to see how it holds up on my new MacBook – a late 2009 2.26GHz model … Continued
∞ Apple updates Boot Camp drivers, Server Admin Tools
Apple on Thursday released updates for users of Boot Camp and its Server Admin Tools, which are used to remotely administer a Snow Leopard server.
∞ Camino 2.0 adds support for Google Safe
Open source Web browser, Camino, was updated on Wednesday, adding a vast amount of new features, according to MacUpdate.
∞ Non-profit organization Nuru utilizes Macs to end extreme poverty
There are quite a few non-profit organizations that help impoverished nations, but none seem to have the grassroots approach of Nuru. This one-year old non-profit is using education to help communities, help themselves and they’re using technology to do it.
∞ Microsoft offers holiday deals on Office for Mac
Microsoft’s MacBU on Tuesday said it is offering a few deals on Office for Mac over the holidays.
∞ Apple releases 'Star Trek' movie and iTunes Extras
Apple on Tuesday released the 2009 version of “Star Trek” directed by J.J. Abrams. In addition, the company also posted the iTunes Extras for the movie.
∞ Line dancers take over the Microsoft Store
We all know that Microsoft blatantly copied the Apple retail store strategy, but Microsoft wasn’t content with stealing something that worked, they felt the need to add to it.
∞ Star Wars: Trench Run game released for iPhone
THQ has released Star Wars: Trench Run, a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Call of Duty: World at War Zombies shambles onto iPhone
Activision announced Monday the release of Call of Duty: World at War Zombies, a new 3D action game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $9.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Hands On: Universal Audio's Trident A-Range EQ
I love EQs. That may sound strange to some of you, but a good EQ let’s you carve out space in the frequencies of your music, so everything has a nice comfortable place to live.
∞ Oxford Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year is 'unfriend'
Oxford Dictionary released its Word of the Year for 2009 and this year’s winner is one many of us are familiar with: unfriend.
∞ Blue unveils Yeti THX certified USB microphone
Blue Microphones recently added to its consumer line of mics by introducing a new product called Yeti.
∞ Virgin Mobile offers Mobile Broadband for Mac users
Still waiting for AT&T Wireless to get its tethering act together for the iPhone? Virgin Mobile may have an affordable alternative in the form of its Mobile Broadband2Go service. It’s now available for Mac users, and doesn’t require a two-year … Continued
∞ Apple wins legal battle against Psystar
It looks like the battle is finally over. Apple on Friday won its legal war against Mac clone-maker Psystar.