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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ AT&T sets the record straight on Verizon ads
Apple is well known for its iconic advertisements, but its wireless partner AT&T is taking some brutal hits from competitor, Verizon. AT&T said it is setting the record straight.
∞ Two new Alex Lifeson Rush guitar lessons available in GarageBand
Apple on Tuesday posted two new lessons from Rush guitarist, Alex Lifeson, in the GarageBand Lesson Store.
∞ MacUpdate Desktop 5.0.1 fixes numerous bugs
Software update Web site, MacUpdate, on Monday released an update for its MacUpdate Desktop application that allows users to stay up-to-date on the latest apps without checking the Web site.
∞ Google acquires AdMob for $750 million
Google on Monday announced its latest acquisition — the purchase of mobile advertising company, AdMob, for $750 million in stock.
∞ Apple launches Holiday Gift Guide, ships quad-core iMac
Apple on Monday launched its annual Holiday Gift Guide, pointing users to products and accessories from third-party companies.
∞ Steve Jobs named CEO of the decade
Apple’s Steve Jobs is one of the most loved and feared CEOs in history, and for good reason.
∞ Apple warns users to upgrade Apple TV to 3.0.1
It’s very seldom that Apple tells users that major updates are available for its Apple TV home media system, but on Saturday they sent out an email to owners asking them to upgrade.
∞ "One Finger Discount" encourages people to support developers
MacHeist began its newest software bundle deal this week with a twist — free software. In response to the deal, some developers have banded together to encourage people to pay for software and support developers.
∞ Newspaper publishers are Apple's new music labels for the tablet
There’s been a lot of talk lately about Apple approaching newspaper and magazine publishers around the world about making their product available on a yet unannounced device. This makes a lot of sense if you look at it the right … Continued
∞ Native Instruments expanding its U.S. operations
We’ve all heard about how bad the worldwide economy is over the past couple of years, but one company is bucking the trend and expanding its business in the United States.
∞ Beta Monkey releases Odd Time Meltdown II drum loops
Beta Monkey Music recently released a new collection of drum loops for Mac using musicians called Odd Time Meltdown II.
∞ EZdrummer 1.2 adds drumkit preset menu
Toontrack Music on Wednesday released EZdrummer 1.2, a major update to the company’s consumer focused drum sampler.
∞ Native Instruments announces Traktor Kontrol X1
Hardware and software music-maker Native Instruments this week announced a new device for DJs called Traktor Kontrol X1.
∞ Munster: China iPhone activations a disappointment
Apple kicked off the iPhone in China last week, but things didn’t go as well as expected, according to a report from Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst, Gene Munster.
∞ TapeDeck 1.3 adds lossless audio recording
I just couldn’t help writing about the new version of TapeDeck from SuperMegaUltraGroovy.
∞ Analyst: iPhone making headway in businesses
One of Apple’s goals for the iPhone was to make it a device suitable for the consumer and business markets. According to one analyst, that may be happening.
∞ GrooveMaker Electro and D'n'B released for iPhone
IK Multimedia released two new apps in its GrooveMaker line of iPhone and iPod touch applications.
∞ Pro Tools 8.0.3pr adds Snow Leopard support
Digidesign’s Pro Tools 8.0.3 pre-release software slipped by me, but it’s important enough that I wanted to make sure I circled back and mentioned it.
∞ Toontrack ships Custom and Vintage drum kit for Superior Drummer
Toontrack Music on Friday said it is shipping the newest expansion pack in its arsenal, Custom and Vintage SDX for Superior Drummer 2.