October 20, 2010
∞ Civilization V is Mac-bound
Aspyr Media announced Tuesday plans to publish Civilization V for the Macintosh. The game is already in development and will be released this holiday season, according to the company. (more…)
October 19, 2010
∞ Bare Bones offers Yojimbo 3, introduces Yojimbo for iPad
Bare Bones Software on Tuesday introduced Yojimbo 3, a new version of their information organizer for Mac OS X. The company has also introduced Yojimbo for the iPad, now available for purchase from the App Store. (more…)
∞ A few quotes from Steve Jobs fourth quarter conference call
During Apple’s fourth quarter conference call last night, CEO Steve Jobs showed up to give media and analysts his views on everything from tablets to Google. Here are a few of my favorites. (more…)
October 18, 2010
∞ Apple reports $4.31 billion fourth quarter profit
Apple on Monday reported revenue of $20.34 billion and a fourth quarter profit of $4.31 billion — both all-time highs for Apple. International sales accounted for 57 percent of the quarter’s revenue, according to Apple. (more…)
∞ Photography for Beginners: An introduction
Buying a digital camera is one of the most important decisions in your life. (more…)
∞ New MMO Gaming Mouse targets World of Warcraft players
Apple’s Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad are fine input devices for everyday work, but they fall short of expectations for many gamers. If you’re a fan of Blizzard Entertainment’s hugely popular MMO World of Warcraft, you may be interested in SteelSeries’ new World of Warcraft: Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse. The new $99.99 wired USB mouse is being readied for the December release of Cataclysm, the latest major expansion pack for World of Warcraft. (more…)
∞ HyperMac to stop selling MagSafe-equipped batteries
Embroiled in a patent infringement lawsuit with Apple, HyperMac has announced that it will stop selling its MacBook charging cables and car charger on November 2, 2010. (more…)
October 15, 2010
∞ PCalc update improves iPad interface
James Thomson on Friday updated his iPhone and iPad app, PCalc, adding several new features and making some interface tweaks. (more…)
∞ Atomic Tom turns to iPhones to replace stolen instruments
New York based rockers Atomic Tom were the victims of theft that left the band without instruments. Thanks to the iPhone, they were still able to perform. (more…)
∞ Usher 1.0 is your personal movie assistant
Many Tricks released a new Mac app called Usher that will be of interest to users that want a tool to help them manage videos on their hard drives. (more…)
October 14, 2010
∞ MobileMe Calendar emerges from beta
After an extended public beta period that began in July, Apple on Thursday announced that MobileMe Calendar is now available to all MobileMe users. (more…)
∞ Hands on with the Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200
With MacBooks, Wi-Fi-only iPads and other Wi-Fi-only devices, we have an increasing desire for Internet access when we’re out of the range of a local Wi-Fi hotspot. But we’re also reluctant to lose our unlimited iPhone data plan with a more limited plan that includes tethering, or to buy a mobile hotspot that incurs a monthly charge. That’s what led us to Virgin Mobile’s MiFi 2200, a $149.99 mobile hotspot device that doesn’t require a contract. (more…)
∞ Valve to release Defense of the Ancients 2 for Mac and PC
Valve Software has announced plans to release Defense of the Ancients 2, a new game coming to the Mac and PC via Valve’s popular Steam service in 2011. (more…)
∞ Verizon, AT&T stores to sell iPad starting Oct. 28
Apple and Verizon on Thursday said the iPad would be available at Verizon stores beginning October 28. (more…)
October 13, 2010
∞ Apple to hold "Back to the Mac" media event October 20
Apple sent a note to media on Wednesday about a media event the company will have on October 20, 2010. (more…)
∞ Apple awarded patent to control content of text messages
The United States Patent Office awarded Apple a patent to allow parents to control the text messages their children can send and receive. (more…)
October 12, 2010
∞ The iPhone becoming as popular as American Idol
The amount of time we spend watching television shows is incredible, but it is one of our favorite ways to relax and pass the time. However, a new study shows the iPhone has already passed some of America’s top watched TV shows. (more…)
October 11, 2010
∞ "There's an app for that" trademark awarded to Apple
Apple won a trademark application for “There’s an app for that,” a popular saying on many of its television commercials. (more…)
October 9, 2010
∞ Neil Zlozower gives rock fans the "Zloz Hour"
Legendary rock photographer Neil “Zloz” Zlozower is giving rock fans a look inside the life of Rock ‘n Roll in his own unique way. (more…)
October 8, 2010
∞ Report: Apple in talks for iTunes music subscriptions
Stories of Apple negotiating with major music labels to bring a subscription service to iTunes are almost as old as iTunes itself. A new report on Friday says those talks are still ongoing. (more…)
∞ Apple will discontinue .Mac HomePage viewing Nov. 8
Apple sent a note to its MobileMe members on Friday letting them know that people will not be able to view web pages published using its old .Mac service. (more…)
October 7, 2010
∞ iPad nominated for People's Design Award
With its incredible popularity, it’s not a big surprise that the iPad has been nominated for a People’s Design Award. (more…)
∞ About this 7-inch Apple iPad
Analyst are predicting that Apple will begin work on its 7-inch iPad very soon. They are wrong. (more…)
∞ Analyst predicts 45 million iPads sold in 2011
Apple’s iPad is one of the best selling devices ever, but one analyst sees sales skyrocketing over the next year to almost unheard of numbers. (more…)
October 6, 2010
∞ Trick or Tweet with Zakk Wylde and win a guitar
What could be better than winning a Zakk Wylde guitar on Halloween? It’s possible with a new promotion from Gibson and Zakk. (more…)
∞ Report: Verizon iPhone on sale in early 2011
Apple will begin mass producing a new CDMA iPhone by the end of 2010 and begin selling the device in early 2011, according to a new report. (more…)
∞ Gibson iPhone app wins award from Billboard
Gibson guitar won an award for its iPhone app in the inaugural Billboard Music App Awards. (more…)
∞ Avid unveils Pro Tools HD Native
Avid on Wednesday introduced Pro Tools HD Native, giving users a new way to complete audio projects using the power of the computer. (more…)
October 5, 2010
∞ Left 4 Dead 2 comes to the Mac
Valve Corp. has released Left 4 Dead 2, its popular zombie action game, for the Mac. The game is available for download exclusively through Steam, Valve’s popular game download service, and is available at a special price, $6.79, for a limited time. (more…)
∞ Supplier denies touchscreen iMacs sent to Apple
We may have to wait a bit longer for a touchscreen iMac. Sintek, the company rumored to have delivered the screens to Apple, has denied any involvement. (more…)