∞ Eddie Van Halen intros new Wolfgang guitars

Eddie Van Halen on Thursday expanded his line of guitars, introducing the Wolfgang USA Custom and the Wolfgang Stealth. (more…)

∞ BlackBerry PlayBook to run Android apps, too

While it runs Research In Motion’s (RIM) QNX operating system, the soon-to-be-released BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will also be able to run apps made for Android. That’s the word from RIM, which announced the new capability on Thursday. (more…)

∞ Capo 2.1 adds ability to export MIDI transcription data

SuperMegaUltraGroovy on Thursday released Capo 2.1, a major update to the company’s music app for Mac OS X. (more…)

∞ Apple removes 'gay cure' iPhone app from the App Store

After nearly 150,000 signatures protesting the so-called “gay cure” app, Apple removed it from its App Store. (more…)

∞ Apple looks to expand AirPlay to stream video onto TV sets

Apple may be looking to expand the reach of its AirPlay technology, allowing users to stream video directly onto their television sets. (more…)

∞ Steve Jobs' Disney board seat re-election opposed

Steve Jobs’ seat on Disney’s board is being challenged by an advisory firm who says he’s missed too many meetings. (more…)

∞ Senators ask Apple to remove DUI, speed trap apps

Several U.S. senators sent a letter to Apple, RIM and Google asking the companies to remove apps that allow drives to avoid police checkpoints. (more…)

∞ Bertrand Serlet leaves Apple

Apple’s senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering, Bertrand Serlet, is leaving the company. (more…)

∞ Aperture 3.1.2 improves brush response, iPhoto library import

Apple has posted an update to Aperture, its digital photo organization and retouching software for photo professionals. The new release is available for download through the Software Update system preference and through the Apple Web site. (more…)

∞ Sofa giving 100% of sales to Japan

Sofa has joined the impressive crowd of Mac developers that will donate 100 percent of its sales to relief efforts in Japan. Sofa’s Dirk Stoop has three great apps Versions, Kaleidoscope, and Checkout. Starting now and ending at 4:00 am Thursday all proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity and the Japanese Red Cross.

We were struck with horror when we heard about the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan. Today, we’re asking you to join us in trying to help. Together we can contribute to restoring normalcy, even if it’s only a little bit.

Buy Apps for Japan [Sofa]

∞ NY Times offers long time subscribers one-year free for Web, iPhone, iPad

The New York Times has been criticized since it announced pricing for its online and mobile editions, but the newspaper is making moves to draw users in. (more…)

∞ Report: Apple prepping new iMacs for May release

A new report on Tuesday suggests Apple may be prepping its iMac line of consumer computers for a big update. (more…)

∞ Chameleon open source project speeds iOS to Mac OS X conversion

On Tuesday developers Craig Hockenberry and Sean Heber introduced Chameleon Project, a new open source project aimed at helping developers cross the bridge from iOS to Mac OS X. (more…)

∞ Samsung to offer Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in June, shows off 8.9

Samsung used this week’s CTIA event in Orlando, FL to highlight its forthcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, which is coming to the U.S. on June 8. The tablet will be available in Wi-Fi trim in 16GB and 32GB versions for $499 and $599 – much like Apple’s Wi-Fi only iPad and the forthcoming RIM BlackBerry PlayBook. (more…)

∞ iPad 2 coming to 25 countries on Friday, March 25 at 5 P.M.

Apple confirmed Tuesday that it’s on track to release the iPad 2 in 25 more countries this Friday, at 5 P.M. local time. Apple also confirmed plans to release the iPad 2 in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and other countries in April. (more…)

∞ Avid releases Eleven Rack Expansion Pack

Avid on Tuesday released the Eleven Rack Expansion Pack. As the name suggests, its an add-on for the company’s Eleven Rack amp and effects processing systems. (more…)

∞ Three new FileMaker Go Starter Solutions debut for mobile users

FileMaker on Tuesday released three new Starter Solutions for FileMaker go for iPhone and iPad. They’re bundled with a free 30-day trial of FileMaker Pro 11. (more…)

∞ Firefox 4 arrives

Mozilla on Tuesday released Firefox 4, the next generation of its Web browser. (more…)

∞ Review: Audioengine A5 & S8 combination speaker system

The Audioengine A5 & S8 combination is an impressive speaker system that’s worth every penny, but you will need a lot of pennies. (more…)

∞ Apple sues Amazon for using 'App Store'

Since Apple first launched its iPhone App Store, companies have set about to copy the concept and the name. It seems that Apple has had enough. (more…)

∞ Using Apple's Backup software

I use MobileMe to sync my contacts, calendars, and other information, but I also use Apple’s Backup application to quickly make a backup of the same information in case I need it. This morning, my friend Dave Caolo posted the third installment in his series on using Apple’s Backup application. If you’re new to Backup or just want some tips, it’s certainly worth a read.

Backup is a piece of software that Apple offers to MobileMe customers. A predecessor to Time Machine, Backup’s main purpose is to back up data in your home folder, though it can be customized to do more. Of course, even the most flexible backup solution is useless if the restoration process stinks. Fortunately, restoring with Backup is a breeze. Here’s how.

Restore with Apple’s Backup [52 Tiger]

∞ Court orders Steve Jobs to answer questions in iTunes antitrust

A federal judge has ordered Apple CEO Steve Jobs to answer questions in an iTunes antitrust case that alleges Apple had a music downloading monopoly. (more…)

∞ BlackBerry PlayBook to ship April 19, starting at $499

Research In Motion (RIM) announced Tuesday that its long-discussed PlayBook tablet will begin to ship on April 19, 2011, at prices starting at $499. (more…)

∞ Mac OS X 10.6.7 fixes Mac App Store bugs, improves Back to My Mac

Mac OS X 10.6.7 is now available for download from Apple’s Web site and through the Software Update system preference. (more…)

∞ Marketcircle giving Billings and Billings Touch revenue to Japan

Marketcircle on Monday said it would give 100 percent of its revenues on sales of Billings and Billings Touch from Monday until Wednesday, March 23 to the Red Cross. All sales including those sold through the company, the App Store, and the Mac App Store will be included. The money is being earmarked to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, according to Marketcircle.

The devastation in Japan can not be described with words. Although Japan is a wealthy country, the sheer magnitude of the damage and destruction implores us to help our Japanese friends as best we can.

Together we can help Japan [Marketcircle]

∞ Apple, RIM, Motorola sued for patent infringement

Apple is among seven companies being charged with patent infringement, according to court documents filed last Friday. All of the products allegedly infringing the patents are phones. The product named from Apple is the iPhone. (more…)

∞ Warren Buffett wary of Apple

Billionaire Warren Buffett said he has an aversion to technology companies like Apple, instead favoring companies like Coca-Cola. (more…)

∞ 88,000 sign petition against 'gay cure' iPhone app

More than 88,000 people have signed a petition asking Apple to remove the so-called “gay-cure” app from its App Store. (more…)

∞ A look at Apple's design guru, Jony Ive

If there’s one thing that sets Apple’s products apart from the competition, it’s the design. The man responsible for that is Jony Ive. (more…)

∞ AT&T acquires T-Mobile for $39 billion

AT&T on Sunday said it has entered into a agreement to purchase T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash and stock deal worth an estimated $39 billion. (more…)