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News: HBO + iTunes = Great Content

Submitted by jcost on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 07:51.

hbo.pngAll I can say is... Finally!

The official release:

New HBO programs on iTunes include the Emmy Award-winning programs "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Deadwood" and "Rome," as well as the critically acclaimed hits "Flight of the Conchords" and "The Wire." The iTunes Store is the world's most popular online TV store with over 150 million episodes sold and features the world's largest catalog with over 800 shows (over 20,000 episodes). READ MORE »


News: Picturesque 2 Released for Leopard

Submitted by jcost on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 17:43.

pq128.pngThe guys from Acqualia software have released the latest version of Picturesque. Updates include:
- a totally new engine rewritten especially for OS X Leopard, using Core Animation.
- 3D Perspective effect
- Creation of presets
- All-in-one interface
- Lots more

The update to version 2.0 is a paid upgrade. If you are still using Tiger, you will need to use the older version. The good news is.... it's pretty fantastic too.

We'll have an updated review in the coming weeks.


News: Comic Life Magiq Released

Submitted by jcost on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 07:02.

CLM-Icon.png Plasq has released their latest iteration of the Comic Life apps. The newest is Comic Life Magiq. I played with this at Macworld Expo.. and it is a very refined application for creating incredible looking comics. Tons of great templates and the ease of use that Plasq does so well is sure to make this one a winner.

Pricing is set at an introductory $39.95 ($5 off the regular price), but if you received Comic Life on your Mac, you can get a cross-grade it for $19.95.

Plasq Comic Life Magiq READ MORE »


News: Airport Express with 802.11N Released

Submitted by jcost on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 07:40.

airportexpress_125.jpgApple has updated their product line to include the ultra portable Airport Express wireless base station to 802.11 N standard.

Priced at $99, it offers a premium mobile base station that offer Airtunes (iTunes streaming) and USB Printing. The Airport Express includes a built-in combination digital and audio audio connector, which will allow you to connect it to your home stereo or powered speakers. iTunes will detect this and permit you to stream music wirelessly to it. READ MORE »


News: MS Office 2008 Update - 12.0.1

Submitted by jcost on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 14:44.

24212786.jpgIf you have Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, be sure to catch the latest update (12.0.1) from Microsoft. They have improved overall performance, fixed several bugs, and most importantly.. security fixes.

Get more info on the update here

Direct Download the 12.0.1 Update


News: Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta

Submitted by jcost on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 14:51.

Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta

Includes SDK & Built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2008—Apple® today previewed its iPhone™ 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to selected developers and enterprise customers. The iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to private corporate networks. READ MORE »


News: iPhone still rules, will rule more in late June

Submitted by jcost on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 14:37.

newiphone.jpgThe iPhone has finally exploded into the feature set it should've had all along. Now it integrates with Microsoft Exchange for enterprise users. It has licensed Active Sync from Microsoft and has made a seamless push technology for email, contacts, and address book. Additionally, it will support WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1x, and Cisco IPsec VPN. That should sell a few million iPhones right there. READ MORE »