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.
∞ Microsoft updates Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac
Microsoft’s Mac division on Tuesday released updates for two of its Mac Office editions: Office 2004 and Office 2008.
∞ Zakk Wylde's 'Order of the Black' now available
Zakk Wylde on Tuesday released his latest Black Label Society studio album, “Order of the Black.” This is the band’s first album in four years and it gives fans everything they expect from Zakk and BLS.
∞ Apple launches MobileMe Calendar beta
Apple first previewed its MobileMe Calendar beta in early July. Tonight it went live.
∞ Review: iRig and AmpliTube for the iPad and iPhone
I’ve been using IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube on my Mac for years, so I was interested to see what the company developed for the iPad and iPhone. They didn’t disappoint.
∞ The Loop Picks on Bodega
Welcome to this week’s The Loop Picks. 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.
∞ Ozzy Osbourne is loving his iPad
The Prince of Darkness may not be the biggest technology fan in the world, but Ozzy Osbourne is loving his iPad, according to his daughter Kelly.
∞ Apple's 12-core Mac Pro available to order
Introduced in late July, Apple’s newest high-end Mac is now available to order from the company’s online store.
∞ Report: Papermaster had a falling out with Steve Jobs
The only thing worse at Apple than being involved in a product launch that doesn’t go as planned, is not getting along with Steve Jobs. When you do both, you know your days are numbered.
∞ Apple executive leaves in the wake of iPhone antenna woes
Apple confirmed on Saturday that Mark Papermaster, Apple’s senior vice president of Devices Hardware Engineering, is leaving the company.
∞ Daylite Touch for iPhone adds notification, multitasking support
Marketcircle updated its business productivity app, Daylite Touch for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding some new functionality and support for iPhone 4 users.
∞ Apple adds Genius to iPad App Store
Apple is taking steps to help users solve one of the most difficult problems on the App Store — discovery.
∞ Yoko Ono says Beatles not going on iTunes
If you’ve been waiting for the Beatles catalog to appear on the iTunes Store, you may have a long wait ahead of you.