Apple TV delayed until mid-March

Apple TV delayed until mid-March: "Apple has confirmed that it has pushed back the shipment date of its recently announced Apple TV until March, reports AP..."

(Via MacMinute.)

MyPublisher launches free new BookMaker 2.0

MyPublisher launches free new BookMaker 2.0: "MyPublisher today announced the launch of a new, free software program for Macintosh users -- BookMaker 2.0 for Mac..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Ms. PAC-MAN for iPod released

'Nuff said! -TG

Ms. PAC-MAN for iPod released: "In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ms..."

(Via MacMinute.)

iPod goes to school.

iPod goes to school.: "Also: Mobile groups study barcode plan. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Windows adds 'maybe pirate' category

With apologies. Have you seen this?! -TG

Windows adds 'maybe pirate' category: "The company's antipiracy software adds a 'yellow state' for times when it just can't tell if software is genuine.
Image: A 'maybe pirate'"

(Via CNET News.com.)

KeyCue 3.0 sports new themes, speed increase, more

Geek Alert! This is one handy app. Keyboard shortcut lovers pay attention. -TG

KeyCue 3.0 sports new themes, speed increase, more: "Ergonis Software today released KeyCue 3.0, the latest version of the company's popular menu shortcut cheat sheet..."

(Via MacMinute.)

iPod shuffle wins Design Week Award

iPod shuffle wins Design Week Award: "Apple's iPod shuffle has been awarded 'Best Consumer Product' in this week's UK Design Week Awards, reports Macworld UK..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple's iPhone Oscar ad available in QuickTIme

Apple's iPhone Oscar ad available in QuickTIme: "As mentioned last Friday, Apple indeed aired the first iPhone ad, dubbed 'Hello,' during the Oscars on Sunday night..."

(Via MacMinute.)

MacBook Pro Takes a Bullet

MacBook Pro Takes a Bullet: "A tip of the hat to Apple for product ruggedness: a MacBook Pro survives a gunshot during a Brazilian mugging. Plus: Teachers give Jobs the Rotten Apple award. In Cult of Mac."

(Via Wired News: Top Stories.)

Settlement Lets Apple Use ‘iPhone’

For another take on the Cisco vs. Apple story. Do we really think the outcome was in question? -TG

Settlement Lets Apple Use ‘iPhone’: "Apple and Cisco settled a dispute over the iPhone trademark, which Apple wants for its much anticipated device."

(Via NYT > Business.)

Egypt blogger jailed for 'insult'

This is just in the FYI category. Despite all our political woes, America is still a great country.

Egypt blogger jailed for 'insult': "An Egyptian court jails an internet blogger for four years for insulting Islam and President Hosni Mubarak."

(Via BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition.)

Why did the iPod cross the street?

Why did the iPod cross the street?: "New York is considering banning iPods, other devices while users are crossing city intersections. CNET takes you to the streets to hear people's responses. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Apple, Cisco settle iPhone trademark lawsuit

Apple, Cisco settle iPhone trademark lawsuit: "The agreement allows Apple and Cisco to use the iPhone brand on their own products."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Lexar intros new professional flash card readers

Lexar intros new professional flash card readers: "Lexar today introduced two new professional-grade flash memory card readers designed to deliver increased download speeds from the card to a computer..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Cisco extends IPhone talks with Apple... again

Cisco extends IPhone talks with Apple... again: "Cisco and Apple are taking more time to sort out their trademark differences on iPhone, reports AP..."

(Via MacMinute.)

The Sims Life Stories coming to the Mac

Fans of the ubiquitous Sims series of games have reason to rejoice! -TG

The Sims Life Stories coming to the Mac: "Aspyr Media today announced they will publish The Sims Life Stories for Mac, the first title in the new Sims series - -The Sims Stories..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Adobe ships Photoshop Lightroom 1.0

Adobe ships Photoshop Lightroom 1.0: "Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced that its has started shipping Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.0, software that enables professional photographers to import, manage and present large volumes of digital photographs, helping photographers spend more time behind the lens and less time at the computer..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Jericho Fans Rejoice

iTunes: Free Friday

Filed under: iTS, Deals

If you've never seen Jericho and hate joining serialized dramas mid-way, iTunes just added a free "catchup" episode that provides a recap of the series to date. This is the same recap episode that aired Wednesday night on broadcast TV.

US: Jericho Recap Episode
Catch up on Jericho during a special recap that chronicles what took place during the first 11 episodes of the series. Jericho is a drama about what happens when a nuclear mushroom cloud suddenly appears on the horizon, plunging the residents of a small, peaceful Kansas town into chaos, leaving them completely isolated and wondering if they're the only Americans left alive. Fear of the unknown propels Jericho into social, psychological and physical mayhem when all communication and power is shut down. The town starts to come apart at the seams as terror, anger and confusion bring out the very worst in some residents.

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Parallels Updated

Parallels Desktop for Mac Release Candidate 3 posted

Parallels Desktop for Mac Release Candidate 3 is now available...

'IPod Doctors' Operate on Gadgets

'IPod Doctors' Operate on Gadgets: "Dropped, dunked or otherwise abused, your injured iPod need not go to that great landfill in the sky. Call a miracle worker instead. By the Associated Press."

(Via Wired News: Top Stories.)

Apple plugs four security holes

Apple plugs four security holes: "Four issues identified by the Month of Apple Bugs project receive fixes from the company's developer."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.4 Update released

If you're using Microsoft's Autoupdate you've already seen this. A Restart is required although the software doesn't inform you. -TG

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.4 Update released: "Microsoft today released Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.4 Update..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Nikon releases major upgrade to Capture NX software

Nikon releases major upgrade to Capture NX software: "Nikon today released an upgrade to its Capture NX software, which is designed specifically for photographers, providing a unique and user-friendly interface featuring 'tools that serve photographers needs, without the complexity and clutter of other image editing applications.'..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Cisco, Apple iPhone name negotiations extended

Cisco, Apple iPhone name negotiations extended: "A story by Reuters today reports that Cisco has given Apple more time to respond to the 'iPhone' trademark lawsuit filed last month by the company..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Parallels Desktop for Mac Release Candidate 3 posted

Parallels Desktop for Mac Release Candidate 3 posted: "Parallels Desktop for Mac Release Candidate 3 is now available..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple posts a slew of software updates

Apple posts a slew of software updates: "Security Update 2007-002 for Universal, PPC, and Panther; Final Cut Pro 5.1.3; WebObjects 5.3.3; Java for Mac OS X 10.3 Update 5; Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 5; Daylight Saving Time Update for Panther and Tiger..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple may turn to induction for iPod docking, charging

Apple may turn to induction for iPod docking, charging: "Apple Inc. is attempting to develop a revolutionary dock connector for handheld consumer electronics gadgets that will allow the devices to be docked in any orientation and, in some cases, charged wirelessly."

(Via diggdot.us.)

Great Deal on a Handy Finder Utility

Macintosh Explorer 44% off today only February 13, 2007 - 07:52 EST MacUpdate's promo today is for Macintosh Explorer for US$8.95 (44% off, retail $15.95). Macintosh Explorer is a file browser and management tool that brings a hierarchal navigation system to the Mac. The first Macintosh File browser to offer tabbed file browsing, Thumbnail previews of pictures files and filter based file browser, Macintosh Explorer offers a new and unique file browsing experience. Macintosh Explorer requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later. This special runs today only.

Macintosh Explorer 44% off today only | MacMinute News

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Quicken Sticks to Discontinuation Policy

Online services for older versions of Quicken to end

Intuit has posted a notice to its Web site, outlining discontinuation of its online services for older versions of Quicken...

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Jobs wants DRM on downloaded music dropped

Jobs wants DRM on downloaded music dropped: "In a statement posted to its Web site, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has called on music companies to stop using digital rights management (DRM) on downloaded music..."

(Via MacMinute.)

TruePower MacBook Pro Battery now shipping

TruePower MacBook Pro Battery now shipping: "Fastmac today announced a high-capacity, extended life battery upgrade for Apple's 13-inch MacBook..."

(Via MacMinute.)

“Thoughts on Music”

“Thoughts on Music”: "Steve Jobs writes, ‘With the stunning global success of Apple’s iPod music player and iTunes online music store, some have called for Apple to ‘open’ the digital rights management (DRM) system that Apple uses to protect its music against theft, so that music purchased from iTunes can be played on digital devices purchased from other companies, and protected music purchased from other online music stores can play on iPods. Let’s examine the current situation and how we got here, then look at three possible alternatives for the future.’"

(Via Apple Hot News.)

New Airport Logo Color

Has anyone else noticed the subtle change in color from orange to blue in the Mac's Airport connect logo? (It's the one you see when your Airport card finds a wireless network to which you have not previously connected) -TG

WebLink for Safari and Motion introduced

This a cool idea! At US $100 it's a bit pricey, but the possibilities are intriguing.

WebLink for Safari and Motion introduced: "Ampede today introduced WebLink, a Motion FxPlug plugin and Safari SIMBL plugin that together allow motion graphics artists to export any Web page from Safari as a pixel-perfect WebLink, and then import those WebLinks into Motion, where they can be further animated using all of the tools available in Motion..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Enter into New Agreement

Here's Apple's official statement on the matter. -TG

Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Enter into New Agreement: "Apple Inc. and The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd. are pleased to announce the parties have entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name ‘Apple’ and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement."

(Via Apple Hot News.)

2 Apples End a Long-Running Trademark Fight

2 Apples End a Long-Running Trademark Fight: "The settlement raised speculation that the Beatles’ music might soon be licensed for downloads from iTunes."

(Via NYT > Business.)

New Mac software helps you get things done

Macintosh GTD fans rejoice. Here's an application written to help you implement David Allen's legendary organizational method. -TG

New Mac software helps you get things done: "Ghost Park Software has released Ghost Action, an application that helps you get organized and increase productivity..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple to Vista upgraders: 'Wait'

Apple to Vista upgraders: 'Wait': "Apple's iTunes music software is not fully compatible with Vista, Microsoft's newest operating system."

(Via BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition.)

Skype for Mac 2.5 goes 'Gold'

Do you use Skype? I'd love to read your comments on the experience. -TG

Skype for Mac 2.5 goes 'Gold': "Skype for Mac 2.5 is now available in its final ('Gold') release today..."

(Via MacMinute.)

Apple to respond to iPhone suit February 21 in UK

Apple to respond to iPhone suit February 21 in UK: "A report on MarketWatch today notes that Apple has said it will respond in the UK to the Cisco iPhone lawsuit..."

(Via MacMinute.)