RapidWeaver 4.0 features new interface

Rapid Weaver is what we currently use to post the GreerMUG site. Changes to the way RapidWeaver saves files would be one of the most significant things about this upgrade. - Tim Godby

RapidWeaver 4.0 features new interface: "RapidWeaver 4.0 is a major new release of Realmac Software's Web design software for Mac OS X, now with an overhauled user interface and many new features.

(Via Macworld.)

First Look: QuarkXPress 8

I have always been a Quark fan, even when it wasn't the cool kid on the block. MacWorld has some good coverage on this important upgrade. - Tim Godby

First Look: QuarkXPress 8: "The just-announced QuarkXPress 8 offers new tools and language support that will be of interest to interactive designers, typographers and print professionals alike. Macworld UK ’s Michael Burns takes a tour of the updated software with QuarkXPress product manager Dan Logan.

(Via Macworld.)

Seagate plans SSD, 2TB hard drive for next year

I won't be in the market for one of these, but the technology is fascinating. - Tim Godby

Seagate plans SSD, 2TB hard drive for next year: "Seagate will introduce its first solid-state drive storage and 2T-byte hard drive next year, the company's CEO Bill Watkins said.

(Via Macworld.)

Photoshop CS4 to include GPU acceleration?

After demonstrating Pixelmator at last month's GreerMUG meeting, one of the more frequent comments had to do with how fast the application performed. Matt correctly answered the reason was because it takes advantage of the Macintosh's GPU. The following article at TUAW outlines Adobe's plans for a Photoshop upgrade to do the same.

Photoshop CS4 to include GPU acceleration?

Free AT&T laptop Wi-Fi... but not for Macs?

Free AT&T laptop Wi-Fi... but not for Macs?: "AT&T extended free access to its Wi-Fi Home package of U.S. hotspots to monthly, unmetered subscribers to its broadband subscribers -- but only via Windows software.

(Via Macworld.)

Bugs & Fixes: A new solution for permissions problems

Bugs & Fixes: A new solution for permissions problems: "An Apple Knowledge Base article on fixing permissions problems alerted Ted Landau to a new feature in Leopard called Reset Home Directory Permissions and ACLs.

(Via Macworld.)

Eye-Fi adds two new SD cards, including one with geotags

The Infinite Loop has excellent coverage of two new Wi-Fi enabled media cards. This is an extremely exciting technology that once again changes the way we think about digital photography! -Tim Godby

Today 1.1

I haven't had a chance to try this, but it reads like an extremely useful combination of Mail and iCal. Read what MacWorld has to say. - Tim Godby

Today 1.1

(Via Macworld.)

Google releases Vidnik video application

Google releases Vidnik video application: Read the MacWorld article about Google's latest Macintosh application. Elegant, simple, useful. - Tim Godby

(Via Macworld.)

Apple says iPhone online stores sold out

By now this won't be news to any of you but just in case . . .
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NBC streams Office, 30 Rock episodes in iPhone format

I've visited this site with my iPhone. It's a very nice implementation. If you're an iPhone owner give it a go. Read more about it at Infinite Loop. - Tim Godby

Can Apple dance with third-party retailers again?

The Infinite Loop has an interesting article (and picture from the Apple shop in Best Buy) about Apple's foray into third-party retailers. It's worth your time. - Tim Godby

Adobe fixes Photoshop Express

I have really enjoyed Photoshop Express. We're demoing some of its functions at the next GreerMUG meeting. - Tim Godby

Adobe fixes Photoshop Express: "Adobe has released an updated version of Photoshop Express, its online photo sharing software, days after delaying the update because of a last-minute bug discovery.

(Via Macworld.)

Rumor: .Mac relaunch to coincide with iPhone 2.0?

If you're a .Mac user/owner and an iPhone owner, you absolutely have to read this post at TUAW! I hope this is all true. - Tim Godby

OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta shrugs off X11

OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta shrugs off X11: "OpenOffice.org 3.0, the free Office suite alternative, has gone beta, and no longer requires X11 to run on Mac OS X.

(Via Macworld.)

Mophie’s iPhone battery extender gets Apple certification

Mophie’s iPhone battery extender gets Apple certification: "Mophie announced the release of Juice Pack, the first iPhone-compatible battery extender to be given Apple’s ‘Works with iPhone’ certification.

(Via Macworld.)

Comic Life Magiq debuts

Comic Life Magiq debuts: "Comic Life Magiq is a whimsical new design and illustration software application from Plasq.

(Via Macworld.)

Tesla Motors opens doors to the rich and famous

While having nothing to do with Macintosh in general, there is an interesting attribute paid to the Apple Store concept. Read on. - Tim Godby

Tesla Motors opens doors to the rich and famous: "The Roadster, an electric car with a $109,000 price tag now selling at a dealership in Santa Monica, Calif., will be followed by a roomier sedan."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Report: AT&T to sell 3G iPhone at $200 discount

CNET and others are reporting a persistent rumor regarding possible pricing discounts from AT&T on Apples new 3G iPhone. You can read more about it on CNET. - Tim Godby

Mozy online backup service comes to Mac

As one of the Beta testers for Mozy I can tell you the client works beautifully. The free account will limit users to choose only the most important few files but that is precisely how I use it. Do yourself a favor and give Mozy a try. - Tim

Mozy online backup service comes to Mac: "EMC has released a Mac-compatible version of its backup service MozyHome.

(Via Macworld.)

Starbucks rolling out free Wi-Fi for iPhones, slowly

Macworld is reporting this (along with many others). I can confirm that current AT&T broadband customers now have free access to Greenville Starbuck's Wi-Fi spots using one's login. I will experiment further and test access on the iPhone merits alone. - Tim

Starbucks rolling out free Wi-Fi for iPhones, slowly: "Some iPhone users have reported that the newly launched AT&T hotspots are offering free Wi-Fi access to all iPhone users, as long as you have a valid iPhone phone number with the provider. Unfortunately, the situation is not quite as straightforward as one might hope.

(Via Macworld.)

Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release

Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release: "Starting today, movie fans can purchase new releases from major film studios and premier independent studios on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios."

(Via Apple Hot News.)

AT&T to launch AT&T Mobile TV on May 4th

I am particularly interested in the review of LG's new phone. Seems an impressive device. Still, I'd like to highlight one quote from a connecting article reviewing the phone. It reads:

"Like with the Apple iPhone, all of the navigation is to be done via the finger, and not a stylus. The navigation is definitely intuitive. It involves finger tapping to select something, and finger swiping to scroll through lists or move across a Web page. A light yet firm touch is required when navigating through the phone, but if you're still having trouble, the Vu comes with Touch Calibration software. There's even a touch-screen tutorial when you first start up the phone, which is very helpful. That said, we still had some issues when scrolling through lists--sometimes we would accidentally select something by mistake. We got used to it eventually, so keep in mind that there's a slight learning curve involved. The Vu also supports haptic feedback, which provides tiny vibrations whenever something is selected. We found this great for confirming a selection, and it is especially useful when dialing and texting."

LG Vu Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews

Tutorials? Firm touch? Calibration? Hmm. My iPhone requires(d) none of these. I'm not saying there can't be competing products. Good ones to boot. But it does seem evident that Apple continues to lead the way in design AND execution. - Tim Godby

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