Software

The 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.

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 »

Looks like Apple has sent out invitations to a special event on Thursday March 6th at the Apple Campus. Topics will include the new SDK and and some new enterprise features. Sounds like they are revving up to make a move on corporate America. Time will tell I guess. This is even exciting news for folks in Ireland, as O2 has announced the iPhone will be released there on March 14th.

While we all wait for this new SDK to surface, it never hurts to check out software for your Mac. The folks at Unsanity have released Leopard (10.5) compatible betas of their 'haxies' such as WindowsShade X, FruitMenu, and FontCard. The former two were two of the apps I bought when I bought my very first iBook back in 2004.

Are you an Apple collector or Fish lover? Perhaps you are in the market for one of those iMac Aquariums. These are bound to create a talking piece in any Mac lovers home. I imagine that due READ MORE »

If you are a big American Idol fan, the latest offering from iTunes might be right up your alley. Kicking off with the top 24 semifinalist week, you can now purchase music performances for 99 cents per song, and viewers can purchase the full video of the Top 12 finalists for $1.99, starting March 11th. You can even pre-order your favorites. Interesting. READ MORE »

St. Clair Software has released a new update (4.01) to it's premiere must-have product for Mac users, Default Folder X.

Highlights include:

- An option to display the toolbar as a gray sidebar if you don't like
the new HUD look in version 4.
- The preview generator has been rewritten to make Default Folder X
much faster and less resource-hungry.
- Navigating with the keyboard works more smoothly.
- Standard copy/paste command keys work for Spotlight comments.
- Compatibility fixes and improvements in all areas. READ MORE »

Today NewsGator announced that they are now giving away (for free!!) NetNewswire 3.1, FeedDemon 2.6, and NewsGator GO! for Windows Mobile 2.0. The only notable one of interest for Mac users is the ubiquitous RSS feed reader NetNewsWire.

If you haven't been using NetNewsWire for all of your RSS needs, be sure to download it. It's the highest rated and renowned as the best RSS reader on the Mac! It's the one I use every day and couldn't keep up on all of the Mac news without it. READ MORE »

If you are looking for a great strategy game to play over your downtime during the holidays, check out Freeverse & Slitherine's new release of Commander - Europe at War

Commander - Europe at War is a high level turn-based strategy game that offers plenty of depth to satisfy seasoned wargamers while presenting an interface that's easily accessible to newcomers as well. Fans of the old READ MORE »