∞ FXpansion releases BFD Cocktail expansion kit

Drum sampler-maker FXpansion recently released a new expansion kit for users of its BFD2 drum sampler. (more…)

∞ FTC Chairman praises Levinson's resignation from Google board

FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz feels Arthur Levinson made the right decision leaving Google’s Board of Directors. Leibowitz praised the decision in a statement released on Monday. (more…)

∞ Recording an acoustic guitar into your Mac

Technology is allowing just about anyone to record music without venturing into a traditional recording studio. That’s good and bad. (more…)

∞ Levinson quits Google's board, stays with Apple

Genentech Chairman Arthur D. Levinson on Monday announced his resignation from Google’s Board of Directors, choosing instead to remain on Apple’s board. (more…)

∞ TomTom Car Kit for iPhone comes to Europe

Good news for European drivers looking for directions with their iPhones: TomTom on Monday announced that its car kit for the iPhone is now available, both from TomTom’s own Web site and Apple’s online store. (more…)

∞ Adobe intros Photoshop.com mobile for iPhone app

There are a lot of ways to get Photoshop these days, including your iPhone. (more…)

∞ Hands On: Beta Monkey's Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal

For some musicians, there is no better sound than that of a real acoustic drum set. If that’s you, I have a real treat for you in this review. (more…)

∞ iPhone 3.1.2 update fixes wake from sleep issue

Apple on Thursday released iPhone OS 3.1.2, an update to the software that operates on the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. The update is available for free download for any iPhone OS 3 user, through iTunes. (more…)

∞ Dell should sell the company and give money to the shareholders

I’ll never forget Michael Dell’s comments at a 1997 technology conference when asked what he would do to fix Apple. (more…)

∞ Beta Monkey releases Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal

Hot on the heals of Double Bass Mania III, Beta Monkey Music on Wednesday released Double Bass Mania IV: Groove Metal. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple tablet shipments to begin in 1Q10

Apple’s long-rumored tablet computer will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2010, according to a report on DigiTimes. (more…)

∞ Chamber of Commerce chastises Apple for its departure

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce wasted no time firing back at Apple for leaving the organization, according to a story on the Dow Jones. (more…)

∞ Apple amending iPhone developer agreement to include VoIP apps

With AT&T’s decision on Tuesday to enable the use of VoIP apps on its network, Apple is moving quickly to make changes for its developers. (more…)

∞ AT&T agrees to VoIP coverage for iPhones, on 3G network

AT&T announced Tuesday that it has “taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network.” This means that iPhone users in the U.S. will now be able to use VoIP apps when they’re connected to AT&T’s 3G network, rather than just Wi-Fi. (more…)

∞ Hands On: IK Multimedia's GrooveMaker for the iPhone

When I first heard that IK Multimedia was making an iPhone app, I was sure it had to be something for the guitar. I was wrong. (more…)

∞ VMware Fusion 3 unveiled, available for pre-order

VMware on Tuesday unveiled the newest version of its virtualization application for the Mac, Fusion 3. The new version will be available on October 27, but can be pre-ordered today. (more…)

∞ Apple leaves Chamber of Commerce over group's environmental stance

Apple is resigning its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of disagreements over environmental issues, according to a story on the Washington Post. (more…)

∞ Adobe: Flash Professional CS5 to support making iPhone apps

Adobe announced on Monday at the Adobe MAX conference that Flash Professional CS5 will support creating rich, interactive applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. (more…)

∞ Upgrading your drum sampler from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2

After my article appeared last month about writing songs with EZdrummer, I received quite a few questions about how hard it was to upgrade from EZdrummer to Superior Drummer 2. Good news — it’s really easy. (more…)

∞ Report: 12% of all U.S. households own a Mac

According to a new study from market research firm NPD, 12 percent of all U.S. households own a Mac. That’s a pretty big increase for Apple, moving up 3 percent from the 9 percent of U.S. households reported for Apple in 2008. (more…)

∞ Apple sues Woolworths over new company logo

Apple is suing Australia’s largest retailer, Woolworths, over its new logo design. Apple feels the design is too much like its own, according to a story on WAToday.com. (more…)

∞ Adobe Flash Player 10.1 – the iPhone's missing link?

Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and other Internet-connected devices. iPhone OS is conspicuously absent from the list of supported platforms, but Flash Player 10.1 could be the fabled “middle product” Steve Jobs has been looking for. (more…)

∞ Adding autosave to Apple's Pages, Numbers and Keynote

I really like Apple’s iWork ’09 suite of applications. They are easy to use, offer a good feature set and are available for a great price. (more…)

∞ Apple's breakup with Google continues

Apple hasn’t been making many friends at Google these days. In fact, it would appear the days of the two companies working closely together may be coming to an end. (more…)

∞ Skee-Ball and Ramp Champ bring midway games to iPhone and iPod touch

Asbury Park, NJ. Coney Island, NY. Santa Cruz, Calif. All of these places conjure a very specific and very American sense of having fun — fun at old-style arcades just like you’d find on the carnival midway or boardwalk near the beach. I want to draw your attention to two recently-released products on the App Store which echo that era. And their prices are peanuts for what you get.

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∞ The Tweetie dilemma: Is it worth the $3 upgrade?

I was amazed to read all the people whining and complaining about having to pay $3 to upgrade to Tweetie 2.0. (more…)

∞ Inside Apple's iWork.com update

If you have iWork ’09 and you have any need to collaborate with people, you should be using iWork.com. Apple’s recently sweetened the pot with some enhancements that make it safer and easier to use than ever.

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∞ Disney pushes into e-books with Web-based interactive books

Disney on Tuesday introduced Disney Digital Books, a new effort to capture the attention of tech-savvy early readers and their parents. The e-books are viewable on a Mac or PC running a Web browser with Flash, and the service operates on a subscription model. A free trial is also available. (more…)

∞ Eye Glasses gives iPhone users some optical help

I’m depressed to realize I actually find this app useful, but my vision is going. Too many years of toiling away in dimly lit monasteries working on illuminated manuscript, I expect. (more…)

∞ Apple offers new resource for finding iPhone, iPod touch apps

Apple on Tuesday rolled out a new resource on its Web site for users that want to find apps for the iPhone or iPod touch. (more…)