∞ School officials remotely activate MacBook Web cam, take picture of kid

The Lower Merion School District is in hot water today over its use of a MacBook Web cam. (more…)

∞ Noby Noby Boy – from Katamari Damacy maker – comes to iPhone

Noby Noby Boy is now available for the iPhone. But fans of the PlayStation 3 game should heed this warning – Noby Noby Boy for iPhone, published by Namco Bandai, isn’t exactly the same thing. In fact, it’s categorized as a productivity app, and it’s priced at $1.99. (more…)

∞ Emoti iPhone Facebook app adds page sorting

It never ceases to amaze me how inventive iPhone developers can be. The latest example comes from Nodconcept with their Emoti update. (more…)

∞ StarCraft II closed beta test begins

Blizzard Entertainment has announced launch of the closed beta test for its upcoming real time strategy game release StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. The invitation has gone out to thousands of gamers around the world. (more…)

∞ New Dr. Seuss e-books come to iPhone, publisher lays out iPad plans

Oceanhouse Media has launched three new iPhone and iPod touch apps based on beloved children’s books by Dr. Seuss. “The Cat in the Hat,” “Dr. Seuss’s ABC” and “Dr. Seuss Camera – The Cat in the Hat Edition.” They are priced at $3.99, $3.99 and $2.99 respectively. (more…)

∞ Thirteen iPhone and iPod touch apps for kids

A lot of kids love using the iPod touch and iPhone as an entertainment system — mine included. (more…)

∞ MacPaint, HyperCard creator turns to iPhone with PhotoCard

Bill Atkinson’s name is synonymous with the Mac, and now he’s turned his attention to the iPhone. He has released Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, a $4.99 app that helps iPhone and iPod touch users make and send custom-designed postcards. (more…)

∞ MacSpeech acquired by Nuance

Speech recognition software-maker MacSpeech on Tuesday said it has been acquired by Nuance, makers of Dragon speech recognition software for Windows. (more…)

∞ Predicting when Apple will hit its 10 billionth song

I just love watching what smart people come up with. The latest is an algorithm to figure out when Apple will reach its 10 billionth song downloaded. (more…)

∞ Macworld Expo: Was it successful?

Macworld Expo 2010 is over, and the show is being hailed as a success by many attendees. That is great news for IDG and the Mac community as a whole. (more…)

∞ Plants vs. Zombies shambles onto iPhone

PopCap Games has announced the release of Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone and iPod touch, a comical game based on a popular casual title for the Mac and PC. It costs $2.99.

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∞ Parting Macworld Expo thoughts: Wish you were here

Among all the things I heard at Macworld Expo this past week, absolutely the most banal, trite, idiotic, and pointless observation was, “This show isn’t the same without Apple.” (more…)

∞ Valentine's Day apps for the iPhone

I assume you’re prepared for Valentine’s Day. If not, time is running out. There are so many things people get for Valentine’s Day gifts, it’s hard to make a recommendation. If you need some help making a decision or need a place to buy something, here are some iPhone apps that can get the job done. (more…)

∞ Expo: Telltale Games makes big Mac push

Amidst the vendors exhibiting at this week’s Macworld Expo in San Francisco is one lone Mac game publisher, a new face on the Mac scene called Telltale Games. The company is employing a unique business model to attract gamers that’s worked very well since it was founded in 2004, based around episodic content rather than monolithic releases. (more…)

∞ The Loop enters into strategic partnership with freshcode

This is a very big day for us here at The Loop. Today we entered into a strategic partnership with freshcode, makers of Bodega. (more…)

∞ Expo: Microsoft reveals new Office 2011 details

Microsoft is using this week’s Macworld Expo in San Francisco to offer new details about its forthcoming Office for Mac 2011, which will be available in store by the 2010 holiday season. (more…)

∞ Taking on the Wall Street Journal's iPad is a curse theory

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that said Apple’s iPad is a blessing and a curse for developers. I actually had to read the article a couple of times because I was sure I was missing something. (more…)

∞ Expo: MacSpeech offers new Scribe app and add-ons

MacSpeech on Thursday announced MacSpeech Scribe, a transcription application for the Mac that turns your voice recording into written text. It costs $149, and MacSpeech Dictate users can get it for $99. (more…)

∞ Expo: Navigon previews 3D terrain view in iPhone GPS app

At this week’s Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Navigon AG is previewing the 1.50 version of their MobileNavigator application, a GPS direction finding app for the iPhone. New features include 3D terrain views, social media integration and “intelligent routing.” (more…)

∞ Apple updates iLife Support, Digital Camera Raw Compatibility

Apple on Tuesday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0. The update extends raw image compatibility both for iPhoto ’09 and the new Aperture 3. It has also released iLife Support 9.0.4. (more…)

∞ Fifteen iPhone and iPod touch apps for the Olympic Games

The Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada are just a few short days from officially beginning. People from around the world are making plans to watch their favorite sports, in person or in the comfort of their homes. (more…)

∞ Apple releases Aperture SlideShow Support 1.0

Aperture was just released earlier today, but Apple has already released an update for one of the app’s new features. (more…)

∞ Aperture 3 first thoughts from an iPhoto user

I’m not a pro photographer by any means. In fact, Apple’s iPhoto satisfies most of my needs quite well, so that’s how I decided to take a look at Aperture 3. (more…)

∞ Apple releases Aperture 3

Apple on Tuesday announced the release of Aperture 3, a major new version of its photo editing and management software for the Mac. It’s available now for $199; upgrades for existing Aperture users cost $99. Apple has also released a 30-day free trial, available for download from the Web site. (more…)

∞ Atomic Love Bombs participate in Haiti benefit concert during Macworld

If you’re attending Macworld Expo this week in San Francisco, Calif. you might want to plan to go out Friday night to the Red Devil Lounge for a concert. The concert is being put on as a benefit for the earthquake victims in Haiti, and one of the bands playing — the Atomic Love Bombs — features a well known Mac personality. (more…)

∞ Take Control of Screen Sharing and Back to My Mac released

Mac personalities Adam and Tonya Engst have released two new ebooks in their popular “Take Control” series. (more…)

∞ Sixteen iPhone apps dedicated to Super Bowl XLIV

It’s going to be a big weekend for football fans. The New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts take the field in Miami, Florida on Sunday to decide this year’s Super Bowl champion. (more…)

∞ Flash on iPad? Ball's in Apple's court, says Adobe CTO

Adobe’s chief technology officer, Kevin Lynch, has posted a defense of Flash technology to the company’s blog area. Lynch’s comments are aimed at criticism of Flash as a technology absent on the iPhone and iPad. (more…)

∞ A heads up from The Loop for Macworld Expo exhibitors

If you’re a vendor who will be exhibiting at Macworld Expo and you are announcing new products or have info you’d like to share with the world, make sure to drop us a line if you’d like to meet and keep our readers in The Loop. (more…)

∞ Chinese manufacturer claims Apple stole iPad design

Apple’s iPad isn’t even on the market yet and the company is already facing potential legal challenges. (more…)