December 29, 2009
∞ Ford to add iTunes tagging to new cars
Ford announced Tuesday that select vehicles in its 2010 lineup will feature HD Radio, a technology that enables users to “tag” song they listen to for later purchase on iTunes. (more…)
December 28, 2009
∞ Aspyr ships Civilization IV: Colonization for Mac
Aspyr Media has announced the release of Civilization IV: Colonization for the Mac, a new standalone game based on the popular real-time strategy game series. It costs $40. (more…)
December 24, 2009
∞ First Look: The Gibson Dusk Tiger Robot guitar
I’ve had a bit more than 24 hours with Gibson’s newest guitar, the Dusk Tiger. I’ve had quite a few questions on Twitter, Facebook and email about how it works, so I thought I’d give you some of thoughts before posting the full review. (more…)
December 23, 2009
∞ Apple expected to make tablet announcement at event in January
Apple’s long rumored, but non-existent tablet may see the light of day at a special event held at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in late January, according to reports. (more…)
∞ Make your gift count with Charity Checks
It’s been a tough year for all of us. I think most are ready to welcome 2010 with the hope of a better year, but there is still something we can do to help others now. And you can do it through an organization called Charity Checks. (more…)
∞ Microsoft delays Messenger A/V support until March 2010
Microsoft on Tuesday posted on its blog that A/V support expected in 2009 for Messenger would be delayed until March 2010. (more…)
December 22, 2009
∞ Nielsen: iPhone is the top mobile phone in the U.S.
It’s a great way to start the holidays for Apple. Market research firm Nielsen says the iPhone is the most popular device in the U.S. from January to October 2009. (more…)
December 21, 2009
∞ Ambrosia updates WireTap Anywhere
One of the most useful audio utilities I’ve come across in years has just been updated fixing a few issues. It was included in my Christmas gift ideas for Mac using musicians, posted earlier today. (more…)
∞ Christmas gift ideas for Mac using musicians
Christmas lists are a dime a dozen these days. You can go anywhere and find a list of products and gift hampers sydney that people recommend you buy for friends and family. (more…)
December 18, 2009
∞ MacUpdate gives Videobox and MainMenu away for free
In addition to its holiday promotion, which we wrote about earlier this week, MacUpdate decided to give away two apps to its users for free. (more…)
∞ Need for Speed Shift released for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts on Friday announced the release of Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone and iPod touch. The $10 game is available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)
December 17, 2009
∞ Decade Review iPhone app highlights historical events
Open Door Networks and Project A this week released a new iPhone app called Decade Review that gives a visual summary of key world events from 2000-2009. (more…)
∞ PCalc iPhone app introduces in-app purchases
We all have our favorite developers — one of mine is James Thomson, maker of DragThing, PCalc and PCalc for iPhone. (more…)
∞ Walt Mosspuppet answers reader email from the beard
I love Walt Mosspuppet. I follow him on Twitter (@mosspuppet) and watch all of his videos to get a good laugh. (more…)
∞ Newer offers USB video display adapter
Newer Technology on Thursday announced its USB Video Display Adapter. The device adds the ability to connect an external video display to a Mac using a USB 2.0 interface instead of a video port. It costs $96. (more…)
∞ Ridge Racer makes iPhone debut
Namco Networks has released Ridge Racer Accelerated for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s currently available for purchase from the App Store for $2.99, which Namco calls an “opening celebration price.” (more…)
December 16, 2009
∞ Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update
Apple on Wednesday released an update for photographers using Mac OS X. (more…)
∞ Pro Tools LE update adds Snow Leopard support
Digidesign on Wednesday released an update for Pro Tools, adding support for Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system. (more…)
∞ AT&T not impressed with Fake Steve's 'Operation Chokehold'
Dan Lyons (aka Fake Steve Jobs) got AT&T’s attention this week and they’re not impressed, according to a story on MacRumors. (more…)
∞ Dragon Age: Origins headed to Mac this month
BioWare and TransGaming have announced plans to release a Macintosh version of Dragon Age: Origins on Dec. 21, 2009. It’s coming in Standard and Digital Deluxe versions for $50 and $65 respectively. (more…)
December 15, 2009
∞ Apple wins permanent injunction against Psystar
It appears the battle is finally over. After giving oral arguments on Monday, the judge ruled in Apple’s favor, granting the company a permanent injunction against Mac clone-maker Psystar. (more…)
∞ Facebook passes 100 million visitors in November
Do you visit Facebook? Many of us do visit the popular social networking site on a daily basis, contributing to a new high in Internet traffic. (more…)
∞ MacUpdate Promo kicks off with 11 apps for $49.99
Mac software update site, MacUpdate, is in full swing with its third annual holiday bundle, giving users a chance to save some money when buying applications. (more…)
∞ Smartphone sales up 23.6 percent in 2009
Smartphones are taking an increasing percentage of the total number of mobile devices sold in the worldwide market, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner. (more…)
December 14, 2009
∞ Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, others sued for patent infringement
BetaNet on Monday filed a lawsuit against 18 companies, including Apple, Adobe and Microsoft. (more…)
∞ Apple wins best ad, brand and marketer of the decade
Adweek on Monday issued its Best of the 2000s awards and Apple walked away with top honors in three categories. (more…)
December 13, 2009
∞ Apple acknowledges, apologizes for iMac shipping delays
Apple has acknowledged delays in shipping its newest iMac models in a recent report posted on Cnet. (more…)
December 11, 2009
∞ AT&T given 'Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World' award
Despite being berated by its users for poor network coverage, AT&T on Friday was named “Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World” by Business Traveler Magazine. (more…)
∞ Apple files countersuit against Nokia
Apple on Friday said it had launched a countersuit against the world’s largest cellphone maker, Nokia. (more…)
December 10, 2009
∞ Apple offers free iTunes LP Holiday Sampler
Apple is feeling the holiday spirit. The company on Thursday posted an iTunes Holiday Sampler and it’s free. (more…)