< a href="http://www.apple.com/">Apple Computer has released DVD Studio Pro 4.0.2, an update to the DVD creation tool that fixes a number of stability issues. The update “addresses isolated stability issues”, the company said, such as improvements of the font size in PAL templates, menu duplication when Text Objects are active, simulation of long PAL MPEG2…
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TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab: Lightning Strikes
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For the week of July 18th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 18th, 2005 Back from Macworld, Dave finds lightning struck his home and office network and talks about what to do to make sure this never happens to you. That leads…
3 Out of 4 iPod Component Suppliers See Stocks Rise on Apple Results
MarketWatch reported on Thursday that Apple’s strong financial showing during the previous financial quarter has helped the companies that supply the components for its iPods. As of 10:00 AM EST, when MarketWatch posted its article, PortalPlayer was up US$2.26 to $25.58, but it had dropped to $24.12, still up 3.39% for the day, as of…
Macworld Boston - Delapod Displays Line of Handbags with Special iPod Features
BOSTON — The iPod is an indispensable companion when you’re out and about, but it can be a hassle to juggle another device to carry around. This can be a special challenge for some women who need to carry–among other things–a purse. The good folks at Delapod have risen to the challenge and designed a…
Quark Discusses QuarkXPress 7 Features, Educational Program
We received a quick update on their educational program from Shellie L. Hall, Marketing Development Manager and Education Evangelist. The program, which has been active for about a year, offers deep discounts on QuarkXPress to qualified instructors and students for $199 for a single copy, and as low as $99 a seat if purchasing a…
Sims 2 Review
Take one of the most addictive games of all time — a best-seller that was able to capture the interest and imagination of almost anyone who tried it — and make a worthy sequel. No mean task by anyoneis standards. The end result would have to include a complete overhaul of the gameis underlying technologies…
TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab: Direct from Macworld Boston
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, Macworld Boston, July 12, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 12th, 2005 Macworld Expo Boston is the stage for this podcast. John and Dave report their findings and experiences straight from Beantown, talking about products, events, and feedback from the show floor.…
Survey Shows Blu-Ray Discs Preferred Over HD-DVD Media
Consumers were given a comparison of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD in terms of support from technology companies, Hollywood studios and the makers of upcoming videogame consoles as well as disc capacity, possible movie title availability and expected launch dates. The two formats are in intense competition to become the next-generation DVD format for movies and other…
TMO at Macworld - DLO Debuts Transpod for iPod shuffle
BOSTON — Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) has introduced an iPod shuffle-compatible version of its TransPod, which transmits music to any FM radio frequency. Like its siblings, TransPod for iPod shuffle charges the MP3 player while in use, thanks to its ability to connect to any standard 12V cigarette lighter. It also features a line-out port…
Macworld Boston - Parliant Debuts PhoneValet Anywhere, PhoneValet Podcast Bundle
Parliant on Monday kicked off its presence at Macworld Boston with the introduction of PhoneValet Anywhere, an extension for PhoneValet Message Center 3.0 that enables users to remotely access messages, reports, call logs and phone book information through an Internet connection. The company also debuted its PhoneValet Podcast bundle, which includes SoundSoap and Peak Express.…
Mark Cuban: 'It Will Be Rare to Find Anyone Making Money From Podcasts'
In his latest article for Marketwatch, Frank Barnako refers to a blog post about podcasting written by Mark Cuban, the Internet billionaire who now owns the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. In it, Mr. Cuban refers to Audionet, the company that he sold for US$6 billion, and mentions that podcasting seems very similar to the original streaming…
TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab: Mailbag Mayhem
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, week of July 11th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, July 11th, 2005 John and Dave dig into the mailbag this week to answer your questions. Topics range from helping a user through the Finder, talking more about Mactel and what it means…
Apple to Launch a Cell Phone Network?
Forbes writer David Ewalt on Friday published an article that posits an interesting idea: “[Apple CEO Steve Jobs] might be planning a move that will leave even his biggest fans surprised — becoming a phone company.” Citing Disney’s plans to launch a wireless phone network next year, along with the existence of ESPN’s own service,…
A-POD: A PC Case That Looks Like an iPod
The A-POD (as posted by PC Watch) Japanese PC manufacturer Scythe has cut to the quick for Windows using iPod fans: The company is marketing a PC case whose white design and front looks like an iPod, according to a report from Japanese site PC Watch (found via The Register UK). Not too coincidentally, the…
TMO Reports - BofA Adds to Apple's Projected EPS, Drops Stock Target Price by $1
Bank of America Securities analyst Keith Bachman on Thursday released a brief research report obtained by The Mac Observer. In it, Mr. Bachman states that the “two key metrics” to focus on regarding Apple are iPod units and computer sales growth rates. With 5.4 million iPods in his sales forecast and a Mac sales growth…
TMO Reports - AmTech Research Raises Apple Earnings Estimates on Tiger Strength
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu on Wednesday issued a research report that raised estimates for the quarterly financial numbers Apple will reveal on July 13. In the note, a copy of which was obtained by The Mac Observer, Mr. Wu writes: “From our checks with industry and channel sources, we believe AAPL will exceed…
Star Wars Battlefront To Start Shipping July 18
Sporting gameplay similar to Aspyris Battlefield 1942, Star Wars Battlefront features 20 different soldier types, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as over 25 air and ground vehicles — including X-Wings, TIE Fighters, AT-ATs and AT-STs — that players can use to turn the tide of a battle. Players can test their mettle…
Amnesty Widget Browser Runs Widgets Directly From Desktop
Widgets loaded in Amnesty Widget Browser run completely outside of Appleis Dashboard environment, maintain their own preferences and feature expanded capabilities such as adjustable window level (desktop, standard or floating) and opacity. Widgets can also be arranged into multiple virtual workspaces that can be called to the screen at any time. The utility will also…
IBM, Microsoft Settle Antitrust Suit
According to an article by Grant Gross and published at the IT World Web site, Microsoft and IBM on Friday announced a settlement to the antitrust claims filed by IBM after the U.S. government took action against Microsoft in the mid-1990s. Microsoft will pay US$775 million to IBM and extend a $75 million credit for…
Business Week: Lots of iPod/Tunes Phones in the Works
Apple Computer and Motorola intend on announcing a variety of new mobile phones with iPod/iTunes capabilities over the next year, according to a published report by Business Week magazine. The magazine said the range of phones will include low end and high end phones available “before Christmas”, and that the first phone out of the…
TMO Reports - iTunes 4.9 Confirms Existence of iPod Phone
Dialog instructions buried inside version 4.9 of Apple’s iTunes software give clear evidence that some type of “iPod Phone” does exist and will use iTunes to synchronize not only music but contact information as well, The Mac Observer has learned. A resource file that is included with iTunes 4.9 contains instructions that will be displayed…
Motion Picture Academy Invites Steve Jobs to Join
Current Academy members propose new candidates for membership, with committees from the organizationis 14 branches deciding whether or not to extend invitations to them. Individuals nominated for Academy Awards are automatically considered for membership, but theyire not guaranteed an invitation. The Academy recently made a change last year that limits growth by 30 new members…
Cingular Considering Selling iTunes-Ready Phone, Report Says
US mobile phone provider Cingular Wireless is considering selling Motorola’s soon-to-be-released iTunes-ready phone, a published report said Saturday. The Reuters news agency quoted an un-named source as saying, “Motorola and Apple have been talking to Cingular about it using the iTunes phone.” RBC Capital analyst Mark Sue said in a recent research note that Apple…
Coldplay Ups Apple Quotient with Solar iPod Charger
iPod-wielding Coldplay fans can exercise both loves with a new Coldplay-branded Solio, the solar-powered iPod charger that was introduced at Macworld San Francisco 2005 (see TMO’s Solio review for more product information). As The Unofficial Apple Weblog noted with the site broke he Coldplay story, the band has a history with Apple that includes releasing…