Direct Link: MP3 Version Looking for a way to spend $12 million? Maybe you should consider computer games. Destineer Studios, a publisher that makes games for many platforms, including the Mac, just got some big bucks. Join TMO’s Brad Cook in the Context Machine for a look at Mac gaming, and the possibility of iPod-ready…
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Freehand/Illustrator Switcher Guide from Adobe
Adobe recently added a Freehand to Illustrator Migration Guide to its Web site, adding to speculation that there is no future for Freehand. The guide is comprehensive, and includes a lot of useful information for Freehand users planning to switch to Illustrator CS2, and Illustrator users that are looking for a nice overview of the…
Apple May Be Courting Blu-ray for iPod Content
Apple Computer may be looking to get full length movies and other content in iPod format added to upcoming Blu-ray disc movie releases. According to iPod Hub, unnamed sources in the film industry have said that Apple is asking studios to include iPod content ahead of the release of a new version of the video…
Apple Starts Free Computer Take-back Service
Phil Schiller, Appleis senior vice president of WorldWide Product Marketing, said “Apple is committed to supporting our customers and protecting the environment throughout the entire product life cycle, from purchase through to retirement. Now we are making it even easier for Appleis customers to safely and affordably recycle their used computers and iPods.” Apple is…
Set Your Widgets Free!
. If you have a favorite widget that you want available even when Dashboard isnit taking over your whole Desktop, all you have to do is liberate it. Hereis how: Press the F12 key to display the Dashboard layer. Click the plus symbol in the lower left corner of your display to open the widget…
Apple Drops PortalPlayer for Some iPods
iPod chip supplier PortalPlayer announced on Thursday that Apple will not be using its chips in some upcoming iPod models. The announcement came as a surprise to analysts and investors, especially since estimates peg about 70 percent of the company’s revenue comes from supplying iPod chips. PortalPlayer’s system-on-a-chip processors have been the heart of the…
Apple Avoids Intel Hit for Now
Mac sales for the quarter were essentially on target with Needham estimates at 1.11 million units, compared to the projected 1.15 million units. Mr. Wolf estimated conservatively on iPod sales, and Apple exceeded his expectations. He predicted 8 million units, and Apple actually shipped 8.5 million. Although iPod sales are slowing, Mr. Wolf expects to…
DiscBlaze 6.1.5 Adds Growl Notifications
A pair of bug fixes are also included. DiscBlaze sells for US$29.95 and requires Mac OS X v10.4, a CD or DVD burner compatible with iTunes and/or the Finder, and 700MB of free hard drive space per 80 minutes of CD audio.
iPod Performance Concerns Prudential
iPod sales were generally expected to be around 9 to 10 million units, but they came in at 8.5 million, below Prudentialis estimate of 8.8 million. Part of Mr. Fortunais concern is based on Apple deriving about half of its revenue and about 88 percent of the companyis growth from iPod and music sales. Mac…
Investors Watching for Intel Impact
Although Appleis switch to Intel processors is viewed as a good move in the long term, investors fear that the short term impact wonit be as positive. Limited availability of the MacBook Pro, the lack of an Intel-based iBook, and soft Mac mini sales are likely to have a negative impact on quarterly sales. In…
Analyst Maintains 'Neutral' AAPL Rating After Mixed Consumer Survey
Among survey respondents, 93.2% were considered Windows-centric, which means they have only Windows computers (88.8%) or they have Macs too but consider the Windows machines the primary ones (4.4%). Three percent were Mac-only while 1.3% had a Windows/Mac mix but considered the Mac their primary computer. While 50% of the respondents have no plans to…
Podcast - Weekly Roundup: Context Collage (file under 'Porn')
Direct Link: MP3 Version iTunes on a plane, and Apple providing porn. Hey, nothing’s impossible. This week’s Context Machine, featuring TMO morning editor Jeff Gamet, churns through Apple and the airlines, Apple and explicit content, Apple and French politics. The Weekly Roundup will be included in TMO’s main RSS feed, and also in its own…
Burst.com Files Patent Infringement (Counter)Suit Against Apple
Burst.com, Inc. announced Monday that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Computer, saying that Apple’s iTunes Music Store, iTunes software, the iPod devices, and Apple’s QuickTime Streaming products all infringed on patents owned by Burst.com. The suit comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Apple in January of 2006 seeking to…
AMD Subpoenas Microsoft Documents in Intel Antitrust Suit
A Microsoft spokeswoman said that her company will comply with the request. Intel had no comment, while AMD told Mr. Ames that it is simply looking for the same type of documents it had already requested from other companies. However, Mr. Ames pointed out, some of those firms are resisting the requests. AMD is seeking…
Apple Letter Upsets Third Grader
Instead of a response from Mr. Jobs, she received a form letter from Appleis law department informing her that the company does not accept unsolicited ideas, and also told her not to send any more suggestions. Appleis Web site explains the company policy, and also offers a Web page with links to feedback forms. Sheais…
Find Internet Hotspots Wherever You Go
Hotspot Locator Dashboard widget because it handles two tasks for me: It finds the Internet hotspots for the area Iim traveling to; and it also shows me the hotspots that are within range of my powerbook, along with their signal strength and whether or not they are password protected. JiWireis Hotspot Locator widget shows if…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #47: Dave Survives Boot Camp
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For April 10th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). Dave (with his MacBook Pro) has survived Apple’s Boot Camp and he and John discuss his experience and what it means to you, and even more listener feedback is…
Apple Sets Up Invest Firm in Tax-Free Nevada
Apple Computer has gone to Nevada , but not on an iPod-funded gambling spree in Las Vegas; BusinessWeek reported this week that Apple has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to manage its investments in Nevada. According to the story, Braeburn Capital was incorporated October 5th, 2005 in Reno Nevada — about 3 hours from Cupertino…
Analyst: 'Boot Camp to be Catalyst for the Halo Effect'
Mr. Munster shared tables that show how an increase in Appleis market share will impact Mac shipments, revenue derived from its computer division, and EPS (earnings per share). He projects that market share could reach 3.5% this year, which would result in just over 8 million Macs sold, an extra US$3 billion in revenue, and…
Apple Creates Braeburn Capital to Manage $8.7 Billion Stash
Mr. Hesseldahl said that an Apple spokesman told him “Braeburn will function as a regional treasury office, on par with existing offices in Cupertino, Singapore, and Cork, Ireland. He declined to comment on the tax implications or elaborate on Braeburnis investment plans.” Apple is also looking for senior and junior financial officers who would report…
Apple Stock Ends the Day Up Nearly 10%
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Apple Stock Up on Boot Camp News
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