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Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:31:14 GMT

Apple Computer announced Tuesday a new, less expensive addition to the iPod nano line. The new iPod sports the same features as the higher priced 2GB and 4 GB iPod, such as a color screen and a dock connector, only the storage capacity is 1 GB. The new iPod will cost $149. In related news, two new series from cable network Showtime have been added to the iTunes Music Store....

Intel iBooks in March?

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 17:07:33 GMT

Think Secret reports that Apple's Intel replacement for the popular iBook line could come as early as March. The new model is suspected to ditch the 12” configuration in favor of a 13.3” widescreen display, and might feature the new Intel Solo Core processor, due to vendors near the end of March. A new design for the computer's enclosure is...

Panic Delivers Update to Transmit

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:54:20 GMT

Portland Oregon's Panic announced an update to the popular FTP application Transmit. Version 3.5 is available for download from the Panic website, and has been updated to run natively on the new Intel Macs coming to market. New in Transmit 3.5:

Edit in Whatever Edit any remote file, in any app — even...

New York Public Library Picks Bone With The iPod

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 03:23:23 GMT

According to news.com:

Kafka novels, the Bible and hundreds of other audio books will be available for digital download at the New York Public Library's Web site this week, but none of the files will work with an iPod. In one of the biggest projects of its kind, 700 fiction and nonfiction audio book titles from "Wuthering Heights" to "Moby-Dick" will be available for downloading to computers and digital music players, the New York Public...

Google Maps Plugin

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 03:20:30 GMT

Independent software developer Brian Toth has released a Plugin for Mac OS X Address Book. The Google Maps Plugin enables you lookup your Apple Address Book addresses using Google Maps. Google Maps supports addresses in the United States, the UK, and Canada. FIle under slick.

Making Widgets

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 03:14:44 GMT

Widget creator 1.0 has been released for Mac OS X. Freeware for beginning and advanced widget designers. It will help you to create widgets faster than ever with a maximum of ease. Included are: - Aqua effects templates, including the “famous” Apple reflection Aqua effect - a “skeleton” widget to help you get started — simply add your script, and adapt your css files. - the AppleScript that “flips” your widget. - scripts...

Apple Offers $50 for Older iPod Batteries

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:35:21 GMT

A court conditionally approved a settlement brought against Apple Computer by ipod users claiming their iPod's batteries weren't all they were cracked up to be. The settlement covers users who purchased any of the first, second or third generation iPod models on or before May 31, 2004. According to Apple Insider:

Class members who purchased or obtained a new first- or second-generation iPod on...

Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 iPod Portable Speaker System

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 18:43:23 GMT

The company claims the unit "brings the market’s most impressive out-loud firepower to your iPod, iPod mini or iPod photo, along with the ability to run on batteries for use wherever you go. Patent-pending digital...

HP Doin' The Mini

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 17:53:07 GMT

According to an article on cnet:

HP will offer two models of the iPod mini--a 4GB version designed to store up to 1,000 songs and a 6GB version that will hold 1,500 songs. Both players feature a touch-sensitive click wheel, battery life of up to 18 hours and USB charging. The 6GB version, which is available now, lists for $249.99. The 4GB will be available later...

Apple on Intel?

Mon, 23 May 2005 20:45:55 GMT

The Wall Street Journal, in their "Heard on the Street" column, reports on recent events that have led to renewed speculation on a possible Apple/Intel marriage.

...Two industry executives with knowledge of recent discussions between the companies said Apple will agree to use Intel chips. Neither company...