Archives for September 2005

September, 07th September 2005

• Skype Adds New Options for Voice-Over-IP Phone Calls

  Skype Technologies on Thursday released version 1.3.0.8 of Skype, its voice-over-IP software that enables users to make phone calls over…

• AppleScript Handbook Now Available in Softcover

  SpiderWorks announced Thursday the exclusive printed softcover release of Danny Goodman?s AppleScript Handbook (Mac OS X Edition)

• Keyspan Announces Easy Presenter Remote

  Peripheral maker Keyspan announced Thursday the Easy Presenter, a Radio Frequency (RF)-based remote control that lets users run presentation software

• Dr. Bott Announces Protection Pack for PowerBooks

  Dr. Bott announced Thursday Marware's Protection Pack for Apple's PowerBooks

• Skype Mum on eBay Report of Buyout

  Internet telephony company Skype Technologies SA declined to comment Thursday on a report that online auction company, eBay Inc. was…

• Apple Posts Video, Photos of Wednesday’s Announcements

  Apple Computer has posted a QuickTime video stream and photo gallery of Wednesday's product announcements from the Moscone West convention…

• AppleScript Author to Offer Session at AppleScript Pro Sessions

  AppleScript Pro Sessions announced Thursday that Matt Neuberg will be conducting a session at the Chicago event, which will held…

• Analysts React Positively to Latest Apple Announcements

  The Mac Observer obtained research reports issued by Needham & Co.'s Charles Wolf, Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster and American Technology…

September, 06th September 2005

• Analyst: 18% of Surveyed Interested in Apple-Branded Phone

  Late on Tuesday, we reported that 18% of 200 people surveyed by Piper Jaffray expressed interest in buying an Apple-branded…

• Summer Pix

  Vern Seward offers up some tips for all those summer pix you've had piling up for the last several years

• TMO to Provide Live Coverage of the Apple Special Event

  SAN FRANCISCO -- The Mac Observer will be providing live coverage of today's World Wide Developer Conference keynote by Steve…

• Apple Releases QuickTime 7.02 Update

  Apple released Wednesday QuickTime 7.02, an update to its multimedia software

• Logitech Announces 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers with No Cables

  Logitech announced Wednesday what it said is the world's first THX-certified 5.1 speaker system with digital, wireless dual rear speakers

• Apple Files Patent for Portable Theft Detection System

  Apple Computer has filed a patent for a theft protection system to be used in portable electronic devices

• WiebeTech Debutes New Forensic DriveDocks

  Wichita, Kan.-based WiebeTech announced Wednesday an updated to its line of Forensic DriveDocks with the addition of the Forensic FireWire…

• Screentime for Flash 3.0 Released

  ScreenTime Media announced Wednesday the release of Screentime for Flash 3.0 -- software that creates Mac and Windows Flash-based screen…

• OnScreen DNA Lite Brings Virtual DNA Model to Classrooms

  OnScreen Science, Inc. announced Thursday the release of OnScreen DNA Lite, an interactive computer model of the DNA double helix

• Jobs: Our "Hearts Feel the Suffering" for Katrina Victims; Little Impact on Apple (UPDATE)

  Apple CEO Steve Jobs said Friday people everywhere are feeling for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but that the damage…

• Apple Claims 80% Share of UK Online Music Market (UPDATE)

  Apple Computer announced Wednesday that the iTunes Music Store has an 80% market share of permanently owned digital music sales…

September, 05th September 2005

• Jobs Backs Out of Paris Expo Keynote

  On Labor Day, we reported that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will not make the formal keynote presentation at this year's…

• Random Giants

  Vern Seward looks at the world of random giants, ever-ready to squash the likes of Apple

• Livid Debuts Tactic m2 Video Instrument; Tactic Pro Software Update

  Livid Instruments announced Tuesday the Tactic m2, an all-in-one, real-time video performance and composition device

• Sony Launches New Double, Dual Layer DVD Burners

  Sony has become one of the first DVD writer manufacturers to ship a dual-layer DVD+R that can write at 8x…

• Plextor Ships Dual-Interface 16x DVD Burner

  Plextor Corp. announced Tuesday it has begun shipping its external 16x DVD burner with USB 2.0 and FireWire connections

• Iogear Announces USB Speaker Phone

  Iogear Inc. introduced Tuesday a USB Speaker Phone for Mac and PC users using Voice over Internet Protocol for two-way…

• Logitech Announces New Mice Options

  Computer mice maker Logitech announced Tuesday three new pointing devices, including a 2.4 gigahertz cordless mouse that doesn't need its…

• DayDreamer Webcam Utility Updated

  Quandir Solutions announced Monday the release of Daydreamer 2.0, an update to the webcam capture and management utility. New features…

• Notable Quotes from Analyst iPhone Survey

  As part of the research note to clients TMO covered earlier on Tuesday, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster also released…

• Analyst: 18% of Surveyed Interested in Apple-Branded Phone

  18% of 200 people surveyed by Piper Jaffray expressed interest in buying an Apple-branded cell phone. This could be of…

• Apple Stock Jumps 5.6% to Record High

  Apple's stock jumped 5.58% Tuesday in heavy trading in anticipation of the company's September 7th media event to be held…

September, 04th September 2005

• Jobs Backs Out of Paris Expo Keynote

  Apple CEO Steve Jobs will not make the formal keynote presentation at this year's Apple Expo Paris as previously announced,…

September, 02nd September 2005

• Mac Geek Gab: Sharing Files, Tips, and Audio Comments

  Sending large files across the Internet isn't always easy, and Dave and John go through some options for doing this…

September, 01st September 2005

• Analyst: Expect Apple-Branded Phones

  Late on Thursday, we reported that Banc of America analyst Keith Bachman told clients that Apple's most likely announcement on…

• TMO Help Wanted: Reporter

  The Mac Observer is looking to fill the position of Reporter with central duties of covering the early morning through…

• Descent 2 Soars Again

  Chris Barylick brings us news of the D2X project -- a group committed to bringing Descent and Descent 2 (now…

• Contour Design Introduces MiniPRO 2 Mouse for Travel Market

  Contour Design announced Thursday MiniPRO 2, a small mouse aimed at the travel market. The device utilizes Contour's "Lift &…

• Fortune Reprints Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech

  Calling it a speech that has "struck a powerful chord" and "is still being talked about as the summer winds…

• Kickin’ Round Miniball 2

  If you were a big fan of foosball then you are going to love this installment of A Cool Waste…