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 … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ 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.”
∞ 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 — … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ Apple adds "Compare Macs" option to Apple Store
Apple on Thursday added a new option to its online Apple Store called “Compare Macs.”
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ Asian suppliers investigate Apple kickbacks
Asian suppliers began investigations into kickbacks made to Apple global supply manager, Paul Devine, new reports revealed on Tuesday.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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 … Continued
∞ Daylite Touch for iPad in the works
Marketcircle is going to make a lot of people very happy. The company said on its blog that a version of Daylite Touch for iPad is in the works.
∞ Is the Google, Verizon proposal evil?
There has been a lot of discussion about the open Internet proposal put forth by Google and Verizon, but one writer says it is worse than evil. Those are pretty strong words, but Joe Wilcox gives a very detailed rebuttal … Continued
∞ Understanding the value of FaceTime
When Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s video calling functionality as part of the iPhone 4, I wasn’t all that impressed. However, after last week I’ve had a change of heart.
∞ iPad OS update fixes PDF security hole
In addition to releasing a fix for its iPhone and iPod touch products, Apple on Wednesday released an update for its iPad operating system, which also fixes a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, fixing PDF vulnerability
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its mobile operating system, fixing a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.
∞ Apogee unveils the Symphony I/O audio interface
One of my favorite audio hardware companies, Apogee Electronics, recently released the Symphony I/O multi-channel audio interface.
∞ Dell Streak takes on the iPad… or was that the iPhone
With the release of the Streak on Thursday, Dell will try to target all of Apple’s mobile products at once. This strategy will surely only confuse consumers.
∞ Study: iPhone users have more sex
There are a lot of considerations when purchasing a smartphone. We consider storage, camera, apps and many other things, but now we stats on one more data point: sex.
∞ Apple launches App Store Volume Purchase for schools
Apple quietly launched a new program for educational institutions that want to purchase apps from its iPhone, iPod touch and iPad App Store — a Volume Purchase Program.