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∞ Report: Apple in talks to buy Lala streaming music service
Apple could be setting the groundwork for an iTunes streaming music service, if rumors from CNET are true.
∞ Apple releases Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1
Apple on Thursday released an update for Java that is available for immediate download.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ 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.
∞ Safari 4.0.4 improves JavaScript performance
Apple on Wednesday released an update to its Safari Web browser, bringing it to version 4.0.4. You can download the update through the Software Update system preference. It’s also available for download through Apple’s downloads Web site.
∞ 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.
∞ "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.
∞ Orb shares your Mac's media online
Orb Networks has announced the release of Orb for Macintosh. The software enables Mac users to tap into the media streaming service that’s been available for the iPhone since 2008. And it’s free.
∞ TapeDeck 1.3 adds lossless audio recording
I just couldn’t help writing about the new version of TapeDeck from SuperMegaUltraGroovy.
∞ MacUpdate Desktop 5.0 redesigned from the ground up
MacUpdate, one of the most popular Mac Web sites in the market, released a new version of its MacUpdate Desktop application to assist users in keeping the apps up-to-date.
∞ Apple updates software enabling Magic Mouse for Leopard and Snow Leopard
Apple on Tuesday released an update for users of Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard, enabling support for the Magic Mouse.
∞ Hands On: Capo music app for the Mac
I’ve been a guitar player for over 20 years and have used a lot of different tools to help learn riffs, solos and songs. I can think of very few, if any, that have been as useful as Capo.
∞ Google releases developer preview of Chrome Web browser for Mac
The day a lot of users have been waiting for has arrived. Google Chrome is available for the Mac.
∞ Adobe releases Lightroom 3 public beta
Adobe on Thursday released a public beta of its professional photography workflow application, Lightroom 3.
∞ Barnes & Noble goes up against Kindle, Sony Reader with Nook
With all eyes focused on Apple’s new hardware announcements on Tuesday, you may have missed Barnes & Noble’s big news: They’ve introduced an e-book device called the Nook. It’s Barnes & Noble’s answer to Amazon.com’s Kindle and Sony’s Reader, and … Continued
∞ Rock Band comes to the iPhone
After a few pretenders and some bona fide music games in their own right have made appearances on the App Store, EA Mobile has released a real version of Rock Band, the popular music rhythm game, for the iPhone and … Continued
∞ Apple's iPhone Tech Talk World Tour underway
If you haven’t been able to get to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) but you’d still like some practical help coming up to speed with iPhone development, Apple’s iPhone Tech Talk World Tour 2009 may be able to help.
∞ Sidekick user data recovered, says Microsoft
Microsoft on Thursday confirmed that “most, if not all” data from the catastrophic server failure affecting Sidekick users has been recovered.
∞ Apple releases Performance Update 1.0
Apple on Wednesday released Performance Update 1.0 for users of Mac OS X Leopard and a separate file for Snow Leopard users.
∞ iMovie introduces iFrame video format support
Apple on Tuesday released iMovie 8.0.5, an update to the version of its video editing software included with iLife ‘09. The free update is available for download through the Software Update system preference, or from the Web site.
∞ EFF warns Texas Instruments to stop bullying calculator hobbyists
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on Tuesday issued a warning to Texas Instruments (TI) to back-off its legal threats made to calculator enthusiasts.
∞ SuperDuper update improves speed under Snow Leopard
It’s not often that we cover software updates, but when the product being updated is backup utility SuperDuper, we’ll make an exception.