∞ Hide your MacBook Air in a BookBook

Twelve South has introduced a new iteration of its BookBook carrying case for Mac laptops – the BookBook for MacBook Air, now available for $79.99. (more…)

∞ Unity game engine surpasses 500K developers, 60M plug-in installations

Unity Technologies has announced a milestone: the company said that its installed base of developers has passed the 500,000 mark, doubling in just over six months, while the number of users who have installed the plug-in that enable Unity games to run on a Web browser has passed 60 million. (more…)

∞ Apple updates Logic Pro with support for GarageBand for iPad

Apple on Tuesday updated its pro audio application, Logic Pro, adding support for GarageBand for iPad projects. (more…)

∞ Apple MacBooks top all Consumer Reports laptop categories

If you were wondering how good Apple’s MacBook line of portable computers are, the answer is simple — they are the top computer in every category on Consumer Reports. (more…)

∞ Apple details how to remove MacDefender malware

Apple updated its Web site on Tuesday with details on how to remove the much talked about MacDefender malware. (more…)

∞ Apple close to deal for iTunes cloud music

Talks have progressed because music industry insiders are said to be hopeful that a cloud streaming service, which would allow users to access their music from any Internet-connected device, will boost sagging music sales. This way, users would be able to listen to a large library of tracks without having to sync songs to various devices.

This is great news. I’m more interested in Apple’s implementation of music in the cloud than anything else.

Music publishers reportedly close to cloud streaming deal with Apple [AppleInsider]

∞ Apple has NOT announced Steve Jobs as WWDC 2011 keynote speaker

Despite published reports to the contrary, Apple has not announced CEO Steve Jobs will give the keynote address. I confirmed this morning that Apple did not make an announcement. (more…)

∞ Objectify for Mac 1.0 Creates Objective-C Code from JSON

Tigerbears on Tuesday released a new application called Objectify that is targeted to Apple developers. (more…)

∞ Report: 500,000 apps approved on Apple's App Store

It wasn’t that long ago that Apple first opened the doors to the App Store and now the company has reportedly surpassed 500,000 approved apps. (more…)

∞ Developers 'extremely grateful' for Apple's letter to Lodsys

There is no doubt iOS developers are breathing a little easier today after Apple’s letter to patent holding company Lodsys. (more…)

∞ Apple says developers are licensed for Lodsys patents

In a letter sent to Lodsys on Monday, Apple asked that the company withdraw letters sent to app developers demanding they license the technology. (more…)

∞ Law firm investigating RIM for violating federal securities laws

Georgia-based law firm Holzer Holzer & Fistel on Monday said it was launching an investigating into RIM. (more…)

∞ Trooper's Ra McGuire and 'The Politics of Songwriting'

I remember hanging out with my friends, driving around the neighborhood with the music cranked up so loud it was impossible to hear anything but the thump of the kick drum and Ra McGuire’s voice. Those were good days. (more…)

∞ PlayBook vs. Etch A Sketch: A head-to-head battle

I was surprised with how many PlayBook fans were upset when I compared the device to the iPad 2. So I thought I’d try again. (more…)

∞ Assassin's Creed Brotherhood available at MacGameStore

Good news tonight for Mac gamers. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood is available from the MacGameStore as a digital download — that means you can get it right now. (more…)

∞ Apple working with Foxconn to investigate iPad factory explosion

Apple on Friday said it is working with Foxconn to investigate an explosion at the factory where the company makes the iPad 2. (more…)

∞ PlayBook returns high, misses sales targets by 90%

The news just keeps getting worse for RIM’s PlayBook tablet. Not only is the company missing targets, but return rates for the device are quite high. (more…)

∞ Tweed for iPad – read articles others have tweeted about

Tweed is a new app for the iPad that takes an innovative approach to helping you read news and articles – it uses Twitter as a source, instead of relying on site RSS feeds. It’s available now on the App Store for $2.99 (a $2.00 discount for a limited time). (more…)

∞ Nielsen: 70% of tablet owners uses device while watching TV

The latest report from market research company Nielsen looks at how consumers are using their tablets, smartphones and eReaders. (more…)

∞ iOS games roundup: Infinity Blade multiplayer, Chaos Rings Omega, more

There are some interesting gaming tidbits to report on today from the world of iOS: (more…)

∞ Shawn Blanc on why he'll buy a 13-inch MacBook Air

Apple has a lot of good portable computers, but the choice of which one to get is a very personal decision. I like the 17-inch MacBook Pro because of its power that I use for creating music. If that kind of power intensive task isn’t necessary, you can look at something like the MacBook Air. I have an 11-inch Air and it is one of the best computers I’ve ever owned for traveling.

The 13-inch MacBook Air has everything I do need, nothing that I don’t, and even a few additional features such as being light weight and having a thinner form factor. Which means that for me, going from a 15-inch MacBook Pro to a 13-inch MacBook Air will be an upgrade.

Reasons Why I’ll Be Getting a 13-Inch MacBook Air [Shawn Blanc]

∞ Lawsuit claims AT&T overcharges iPhone data users up to 300%

A new lawsuit alleges AT&T is regularly overcharging iPhone and iPad customers for data usage, in some cases up to 300% more. (more…)

∞ Apple updates ProKit, Digital Raw Camera software

Apple has posted updates to its ProKit software and its Digital Raw Camera Compatibility software. Both updates are available through the software update system preference or from Apple’s Web site. (more…)

∞ Fail: RIM sells 250,000 PlayBooks

It’s almost a month to the day that RIM’s PlayBook tablet went on sale and according to one analyst’s prediction, the company sold 250,000 so far. (more…)

∞ Line 6 releases Pod Farm 2.5

Line 6 on Tuesday released a new version of its amp and effects modeling software, Pod Farm. (more…)

∞ iPad, iPhone win Display of the Year Awards

Two of Apple’s devices were presented with awards last night for their advancements in display technology. (more…)

∞ About this new product launch and NFC for Apple retail

It’s been quite a week of rumor and speculation in the Apple world. There’s been so much that I thought I’d give my thoughts on what’s being said. (more…)

∞ Rock Band 3 to feature 8-pack of Ozzy songs

Rock Band 3 users will soon have the opportunity to celebrate something big with Ozzy Osbourne. (more…)

∞ iPhone 5: NFC or no NFC?

iPhone 5 rumors are running rampant these days. The latest speculation is focusing on whether or not the iPhone will include Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. (more…)

∞ Verizon offers 'PlayStation phone' for $199

Verizon Wireless announced Tuesday that it will offer the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, the first North American cell phone carrier to do so. The “PlayStation phone,” as it has become known, makes its debut on May 26 for $199 (with new two-year contract), with pre-orders available starting May 19. (more…)