http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/macworld_expo/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjeff_gamet_on_macjury_macworld_iworld_exhibitors_tips%2F&seed_title=Jeff+Gamet+on+MacJury%3A+Macworld+%7C+iWorld+%26amp%3B+Exhibitors+Tips http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jeff_gamet_on_macjury_macworld_iworld_exhibitors_tips/ The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor Jeff Gamet joined MacJury host Chuck Joiner to look at exhibitor involvement at Macworld | iWorld 2012 and other trade shows. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:40:30 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthree_cool_apps_i_took_from_macworld_iworld%2F&seed_title=Three+Cool+Apps+I+Took+from+Macworld+%7C+iWorld http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/three_cool_apps_i_took_from_macworld_iworld/ Nancy Carroll Gravley wandered the aisles at Macworld and found some apps she thinks are particularly worthy of investigation. Columns and Opinions, Computing with Bifocals, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:37:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fbryan_chaffin_jeff_gamet_interviewed_on_macvoices_tv%2F&seed_title=Bryan+Chaffin+%26amp%3B+Jeff+Gamet+Interviewed+on+MacVoices+TV http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/bryan_chaffin_jeff_gamet_interviewed_on_macvoices_tv/ MacVoices TV has posted an interview (see below) with The Mac Observer’s Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet. The interview was filmed by Chuck Joiner during the final minutes of last month’s Macworld | iWorld, complete with the show’s drum circle finale serving as the sound track, and it was the show that was the subject of the interview. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:19:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_great_3-minute_video_look_at_macworldiworld_2012%2F&seed_title=A+Great+3-Minute+Video+Look+at+Macworld%7CiWorld+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_great_3-minute_video_look_at_macworldiworld_2012/ Steve and Allison Sheridan have posted a great three minute recap of Macworld|iWorld 2012 to YouTube. We enjoyed it so much, we decided to pass it on to you! News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:50:44 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fted_landau_discusses_macworldiworld_os_x_10.7.3_on_macnotables%2F&seed_title=Ted+Landau+Discusses+Macworld%7CiWorld%2C+OS+X+10.7.3+on+MacNotables http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ted_landau_discusses_macworldiworld_os_x_10.7.3_on_macnotables/ TMO columnist and popular author Ted Landau joined Chuck Joiner on the MacNotables podcast to talk about the recently completed Macworld|iWorld Conference along with issues some users are having after upgrading to OS X 10.7.3. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, Mac OS, Lion Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:31:01 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fvideo_mac_roundtable_live_at_macworld_iworld_2012%2F&seed_title=Video%3A+Mac+Roundtable+Live+at+Macworld+%7C+iWorld+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/video_mac_roundtable_live_at_macworld_iworld_2012/ The Mac Roundtable podcast team, which includes The Mac Observer’s own Jeff Gamet, Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun, spoke in front of a live audience at Macworld | iWorld in January, and now the video of the event is available online. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:06:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fmacworld_iworld_2012_wrapup_-_show_floor_gallery_3%2F&seed_title=Macworld+%7C+iWorld+2012+Wrapup+-+Show+Floor+Gallery+3 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/macworld_iworld_2012_wrapup_-_show_floor_gallery_3/ John F. Braun takes one last set of photos of the show floor from Macworld | iWorld 2012, including glowing cases, a $68,000 dock and speaker system, an amp with an actual vacuum tube, and more! Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, Link, Photo Gallery Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:33:14 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworldiworld_2012_claims_25000_attendees_announces_2013_schedule%2F&seed_title=Macworld%7CiWorld+2012+Claims+25%2C000+Attendees%2C+Announces+2013+Schedule http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworldiworld_2012_claims_25000_attendees_announces_2013_schedule/ IDG World Expo announced on Tuesday that some 25,000 people attended Macworld | iWorld 2012. The firm said that 40 percent of those attendees were new to Macworld | iWorld, which used to be called Macworld Conference & Expo. Speaking of the conference side of the show, IDG also said that conference attendance, which is now called “Tech Talks,” rose by an impressive 145 percent. News, Analysis, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:59:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_iphone_cases_of_macworldiworld_2012%2F&seed_title=The+iPhone+Cases+of+Macworld%7CiWorld+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_iphone_cases_of_macworldiworld_2012/ Nancy Carroll Gravley takes a look at some of the iPhone 4/4s cases that were on display at Macworld | iWorld.  They vary from the minimilist to the exotic. Columns and Opinions, Computing with Bifocals, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:36:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworld_iworld_reinvents_itself%2F&seed_title=Macworld+%7C+iWorld+Reinvents+Itself http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworld_iworld_reinvents_itself/ Last week, the curtain came up and revealed a reinvented Macworld. Even the name was new: Macworld | iWorld. From the exhibit hall to the technical sessions to the midway to the evening events, Ted Landau takes a look at all that transpired and finds that it adds up to: success! Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:27:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fphoto_gallery_the_macworld_all_star_band_cirque_du_mac_9.0%2F&seed_title=Photo+Gallery%3A+The+Macworld+All+Star+Band+%26amp%3B+Cirque+du+Mac+9.0 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/photo_gallery_the_macworld_all_star_band_cirque_du_mac_9.0/ Last Friday, The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media threw Cirque du Mac 9.0, the premier Macworld|iWorld party. With a magician, a stilt-walker, a roller skater, face painting, henna tattos, and entertainment by the Macworld All Star Band, we had a great time! This photo gallery from Sphynge Photography offers a great view of the band for those who couldn’t be there. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, Link, Photo Gallery Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:45:57 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworldiworld_drum_cricle_brings_the_tribe_together%2F&seed_title=Macworld%7CiWorld+Drum+Circle+Brings+the+Tribe+Together http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworldiworld_drum_cricle_brings_the_tribe_together/ Throughout last week’s Macworld|iWorld event in San Francisco, there was something that tickling the back of my mind. I wrote a little bit about it on Thursday with an editorial titled, “Day One of Macworld|iWorld: It’s Not CES,” but it didn’t really crystallize for me until the final moments of the show on Saturday. Columns and Opinions, The Back Page, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:42:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fmacworld_expo_photo_gallery_2%2F&seed_title=Macworld%7CiWorld++Expo+2012+Photo+Gallery+2 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/macworld_expo_photo_gallery_2/ John F. Braun provides a photo tour from the first day of the Macworld|iWorld Expo 2012 show floor, including illuminated artwork, cases with bling, whack-a-phone, a pink flamingo trailer, and more.  Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:43:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkudos_power_demonstrates_wireless_charging_power_kit%2F&seed_title=Kudos+Power+Charges+Your+iPhone+without+Wires http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/kudos_power_demonstrates_wireless_charging_power_kit/ John F. Braun spent the past few days scouring the expo floor at Macworld|iWorld and one of the many products that caught his eye was the Kudos Power Wireless Charging Power Kit, a system that charges your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S by using wireless induction technology. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:35:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmos_editors_choice_awards_for_macworldiworld_2012%2F&seed_title=TMO%26%238217%3Bs+Editors+Choice+Awards+for+Macworld%7CiWorld+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmos_editors_choice_awards_for_macworldiworld_2012/ The Mac Observer’s Editors Choice Awards from Macworld|iWorld Expo 2012 are out, and just like previous years, there were plenty of great products for us to check out. We chose eight products that we feel represent the best of what was shown at the conference and expo for the Mac, iPhone and iPad. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:06:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhub_innovations_shows_stylish_anvil_stand_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Hub+Innovations+Shows+Stylish+Anvil+Stand+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/hub_innovations_shows_stylish_anvil_stand_for_ipad/ SAN FRANCISCO - Hub Innovationsw was showing several new products at this year’s Macworld|iWorld show, but the one that caught out eye the most is Anvil, a very cool stand for the iPad. The device holds your iPad in either portrait or landscape mode, and it includes a stabilizer bar if you want to lean your iPad back and type on it. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPad Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:02:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpaddock_10_turns_an_ipad_into_a_mini_imac%2F&seed_title=PadDock+10+Turns+an+iPad+Into+a+Mini+iMac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/paddock_10_turns_an_ipad_into_a_mini_imac/ SAN FRANCISCO - iPad stands are nearly as numerous as iPhone cases, but the PadDock 10 is more than just a stand. In addition to making your iPad look like a smaller version of an iMac, it adds speaker and connector features too. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPad Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:27:27 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwatershed_and_dry_case_offerings_keep_your_idevices_high_and_dry%2F&seed_title=Watershed+%26amp%3B+Dry+Case+Offerings+Keep+Your+iDevices+High+%26amp%3B+Dry http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/watershed_and_dry_case_offerings_keep_your_idevices_high_and_dry/ Two Macworld|iWorld exhibitors offer cases that keep your iDevices dry and usable in the Great Outdoors. And if you’re at the show, you can get discounts that keep your budget from getting all wet too. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:48:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhenge_docks_allow_apple_notebooks_to_be_grab-n-go%2F&seed_title=Henge+Docks+Allow+Apple+Notebooks+to+be+Grab-n-Go http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/henge_docks_allow_apple_notebooks_to_be_grab-n-go/ Apple notebooks often pull desktop duty, including being plugged into a variety of peripherals. It can be a chore to disconnect all the cables and cords to free the device for the roaming life it was made for. Docks are the solution to this problem, and Henge Docks solves this by including connections to ports as part of the dock, allowing you to take your notebook without unplugging anything. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:15:14 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwestern_digital_demonstrates_their_first_thunderbolt_drive%2F&seed_title=Western+Digital+Demonstrates+Its+First+Thunderbolt+Drive http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/western_digital_demonstrates_their_first_thunderbolt_drive/ John F. Braun takes a look at Western Digital’s first offering in the Thunderbolt arena, and sees some impressive results. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:03:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fikeyboard_assists_touch-typing_on_ipads%2F&seed_title=iKeyboard+Assists+Touch-Typing+on+iPads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ikeyboard_assists_touch-typing_on_ipads/ For some, the virtual keyboard on the iPad has been a bit frustrating when trying to do touch-typing. A slight shift in hand placement and you suddenly find a language no one recognizes on your screen. The iKeyboard, shown at Macworld|iWorld aims to provide a tactile touchpoint by using an overlay that allows for quick and accurate keyboarding. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:15:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fpoldera_llcs_ikeep_holds_your_iphone_close%2F&seed_title=Poldera%26%238217%3Bs+iKeep+Holds+Your+iPhone+Close http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/poldera_llcs_ikeep_holds_your_iphone_close/ iKeep hooks to your iPhone or iPod touch on one end and to your belt, purse, or other strap on the other, using a large, attractive clip to secure it. A retractable cord gives you plenty of room when you need to use the phone.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:05:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fblue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone%2F&seed_title=Blue+Announces+New+Microphones+for+Mac%2C+iPad%2C+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/blue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone/ SAN FRANCISCO - Blue Microphones debuted it’s latest products at Macworld | iWorld on Thursday. The Spark Digital is a studio-quality iPad mic . The Mikey Digital is an external mic for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The Tiki is a USB mic targeted at voice applications on your laptop. All three products are scheduled to be released this Spring.  News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fday_one_of_macworldiworld_its_not_ces%2F&seed_title=Day+One+of+Macworld%7CiWorld%3A+It%26%238217%3Bs+Not+CES http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/day_one_of_macworldiworld_its_not_ces/ SAN FRANCISCO - It’s day one of the newly rechristened Macworld iWorld trade show, and Bryan Chaffin says thank goodness it’s no CES. He talks about the differences in the two hows and reports that Macworld|iWorld was packed. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, Analysis, Reports, Conferences, CES, Macworld Expo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:57:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flantronix_xprintserver_allows_ios_devices_to_use_network_printers%2F&seed_title=Lantronix+xPrintServer+Allows+iOS+Devices+to+Use+Network+Printers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lantronix_xprintserver_allows_ios_devices_to_use_network_printers/ John F. Braun discovers xPrintServer, a device from Lantronix that allows your iOS devices to print to your network printers. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:40:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmedia_spotlight_shines_bright_on_macworldiworld_day_one%2F&seed_title=Media+spotlight+shines+bright+on+Macworld%7CiWorld+Day+One http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/media_spotlight_shines_bright_on_macworldiworld_day_one/ A funny thing happened on the way to Macworld|iWorld. Without pending Apple announcements to speculate about, the media have come back in full force to cover what’s actually going on at the conference — and that’s a lot. News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:05:54 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworldiworld_party_list_provides_comprehensive_look_at_after-expo_events%2F&seed_title=Macworld%7CiWorld+Party+List+provides+comprehensive+look+at+after-expo+events http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworldiworld_party_list_provides_comprehensive_look_at_after-expo_events/ Looking for something to do after your Macworld|iWorld sessions? The Hess Memorial Party List is updated for this year’s event, with a comprehensive look at where the Mac elite meet and greet. News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:15:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fmacworld_expo_2012_picture_gallery_1%2F&seed_title=Macworld%7CiWorld+Expo+2012+Photo+Gallery+1 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/macworld_expo_2012_picture_gallery_1/ John F. Braun gets some shots from the Moscone before the show gets into full swing, and before the nice security guard told him to cut it out.  Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:30:35 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsneak_peak_chuck_la_tournous_presents_the_geek_outdoors_at_macworld_ex%2F&seed_title=Chuck+La+Tournous+Previews+Macworld+%7C+iWorld+Session%3A+%26%238216%3BThe+Geek+Outdoors%26%238217%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/sneak_peak_chuck_la_tournous_presents_the_geek_outdoors_at_macworld_ex/ Can high tech and high adventure coexist? TMO Contributing Editor Chuck La Tournous speaks geek (camping geek, that is) in his upcoming session at Macworld|iWorld. Get a sneak peak now, and a discount on an iFan pass to hear the rest next week in San Francisco. Tips, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:47:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmo_opens_2012_editors_choice_awards_submissions%2F&seed_title=TMO+Opens+2012+Editors+Choice+Awards+Submissions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmo_opens_2012_editors_choice_awards_submissions/ The Mac Observer will once again host its annual Editors Choice Awards at Macworld | iWorld Expo in January. Our editors will choose what they deem to be the best-of-the-best new Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod-related products released between Macworld Expo last year and the start of the show this year. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:56:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fcirque_du_mac_9_scheduled_for_friday_january_27_at_macworld_iworld%2F&seed_title=Cirque+du+Mac+9+Scheduled+for+Friday%2C+January+27+at+Macworld+%7C+iWorld http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/cirque_du_mac_9_scheduled_for_friday_january_27_at_macworld_iworld/ Macworld | iWorld Expo is less than a month away, and our Cirque du Mac party again promises to be the greatest night of your life (at least while you’re at Macworld | iWorld Expo), assuming you can score a ticket. But more on that below. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:50:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworld_2012_hotel_deal_-_upgraded_rooms_at_the_intercontinental%2F&seed_title=Macworld+2012+Hotel+Deal+-+Upgraded+Rooms+At+The+InterContinental http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworld_2012_hotel_deal_-_upgraded_rooms_at_the_intercontinental/ TMO is the place where you can find hotel deals for Macworld Expo. And while Macworld | iWorld Expo is using a new name this year, we’ve got the same great hotel deal for you: Book through our link and you get a guaranteed upgraded room (larger and with a view) at the InterContinental San Francisco. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:30:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmacworld_expo_gets_new_name_opens_registration%2F&seed_title=Macworld+Expo+Gets+New+Name%2C+Opens+Registration http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macworld_expo_gets_new_name_opens_registration/ Macworld Expo has a new name this year: Macworld|iWorld. The long-running all-things-Apple conference and expo will still offer plenty of content for Mac users, although the name change is a clear sign that the event will have a strong iPhone, iPad and iPod touch presence, too. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:35:20 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpaul_kent_macworld_expo_2012_will_be_a_festival%2F&seed_title=Paul+Kent%3A+Macworld+Expo+2012+Will+Be+a+Festival http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/paul_kent_macworld_expo_2012_will_be_a_festival/ Forget the traditional increasingly stodgy Macworld Expo. The 2012 Expo is going to be something entirely new and different. Call it a “celebration” or a “festival.” Whatever you call it, Macworld Expo 2012 will be an opportunity to get together and “facilitate the joy of being an Apple user,” according to Paul Kent, the man in charge of Macworld, and the subject of this interview with Ted Landau. Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, TMO Interview Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:38:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reveals_icloud_logo_in_wwdc_banner%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reveals+iCloud+Logo+in+WWDC+Banner http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reveals_icloud_logo_in_wwdc_banner/ Apple hasn’t officially unveiled iCloud, but Doug Bowman saw an iCloud banner that included the logo for the service being hung at Moscone West and he was quick enough to snap a photo. Better yet, he posted it to Twitter, giving us all the tiniest little taste of Apple’s highly anticipated cloud service. News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iCloud Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:51:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fvideo_tour_offers_magic_moments_from_macworld_2011%2F&seed_title=Video+Tour+Offers+%26%238220%3BMagic+Moments+from+Macworld+2011%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/video_tour_offers_magic_moments_from_macworld_2011/ Wally Cherwinski has posted a well-produced video tour of Macworld 2011 backed with a fantastic soundtrack from cellist Zoe Keating (she’s playing “Legions (War)” for those keeping score at home. News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Wed, 11 May 2011 17:38:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fpodcast%2Facm_185_macworld_expo_2011_wrap_up%2F&seed_title=ACM+185%3A+Macworld+Expo+2011+Wrap+Up+-+Products+%26amp%3B+People http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_185_macworld_expo_2011_wrap_up/ With Macworld Expo 2011 only days behind us, Jeff and Bryan take a look at some of the products they enjoyed seeing, and dive into their impressions on the show, vendors, and sessions. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:54:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Faltigen_shows_ifusion_docking_station_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=Altigen+Shows+iFusion+Docking+Station+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/altigen_shows_ifusion_docking_station_for_iphone/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Altigen was showing off iFusion SmartStation for iPhone, an integrated communications docking station for the iPhone, at the recent Macworld Expo show. For those who love their iPhone, but would like the features of a full sized desktop phone, iFusion provides many benefits. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:22:35 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fh-squared_shows_mini_rack_for_mount_mac_mini%2F&seed_title=H-Squared+Shows+Mini+rack+for+Mounting+Mac+mini http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/h-squared_shows_mini_rack_for_mount_mac_mini/ SAN FRANCISCO - H-Squared, maker of mounting products for many Apple devices, was showing a preview of their Mini rack mounting system at the recent Macworld Expo show. With Apple discontinuing their Xserve line of rack mountable computers, the Mini rack will provide a solution for those who want to use the Mac mini with the convenience of a rack mount solution. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:58:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fmacworld_expo_2011_gallery_2%2F&seed_title=Macworld+Expo+2011+Gallery+2 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/macworld_expo_2011_gallery_2/ SAN FRANCISCO - As we wrap up our coverage of Macworld Expo, John F. Braun shows us the other side of the exhibit hall and finds cases with bling, a zombie John, a desktop iPhone, iPhone 4 skins in a rainbow of colors, a rack for your Mac mini, and much more. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:05:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftransform_yourself_into_a_zombie_with_zombiebooth%2F&seed_title=Transform+Yourself+Into+a+Zombie+with+ZombieBooth http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/transform_yourself_into_a_zombie_with_zombiebooth/ SAN FRANCISCO -  Motion Portrait was showing a product at Macworld that will appeal to your inner Zombie, ZombieBooth for iPhone and iPod touch (there’s also ZombieBooth HD for iPad). With this app, you can photograph yourself or your friends, and then turn that photograph into a very impressive Zombie. News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:15:15 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fneo-i_iphone_dock_includes_pico_led_projector%2F&seed_title=NEO-i+iPhone+Dock+Includes+Pico+LED+Projector http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/neo-i_iphone_dock_includes_pico_led_projector/ SAN FRANCISCO - Optoma was showing a new iPhone and iPod dock at Macworld Expo that includes speakers and a built-in pico LED projector that you can use to project movies and other videos onto a wall, screen, or other flat surface. The NEO-i turns your iPod touch, iPod, or iPad (with an optional kit) into movie projector that includes a quality sound system. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:49:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fe3_software_shows_direct_mail_pro_email_marketing_software%2F&seed_title=E3+Software+Shows+Direct+Mail+Pro+Email+Marketing+Software http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/e3_software_shows_direct_mail_pro_email_marketing_software/ John F. Braun checks out Direct Mail Pro 2.3, the latest version of email marketing software from E3 Software. Jonathan Hammer, President, gave The Mac Observer a demonstration of this product. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:05:58 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffocusrite_vrm_box_speaker_room_simulator_through_headphones%2F&seed_title=Focusrite+VRM+Box%3A+Speaker+%26amp%3B+Room+Simulator+Through+Headphones http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/focusrite_vrm_box_speaker_room_simulator_through_headphones/ SAN FRANCISCO - Focusrite was showing VRM Box at Macworld Expo this week, a device that brings multiple pairs of studio, reference, home, car, and other speakers and to a set of headphones, allowing musicians and producers to test how their song sounds in many and more environments with just one device. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:01:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fmacworld_expo_2011_picture_gallery_1%2F&seed_title=Macworld+Expo+2011+Picture+Gallery+1 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/macworld_expo_2011_picture_gallery_1/ SAN FRANCISCO — John F. Braun starts his photo adventure with images approaching Moscone West, and then gets right to the show floor. He captured images of the TuneUp girls, a paper monster, some greatest hits, a toasted iMac, a word from our sponsors, and more.  Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:42:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_glif_stand_and_mount_for_iphone_4_concept_to_product_in_five_months%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4+Glif+Stand%3A+Concept+to+Product+in+Five+Months http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_glif_stand_and_mount_for_iphone_4_concept_to_product_in_five_months/ SAN FRANCISCO — John F. Braun checks out the Gilf, an iPhone 4 tripod mount and stand that was brought from concept to market in five months. The company was showing off the stand this week at Macworld Expo 2011 in San Francisco. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:25:09 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fomni_group_ramps_up_for_omnioutliner_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Omni+Group+Ramps+Up+for+OmniOutliner+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/omni_group_ramps_up_for_omnioutliner_for_ipad/ SAN FRANCISCO — The Omni Group, well known for its popular Mac OS X applications like OmniFocus and OmniGraffle, has moved into the iPad app space and is hard at work on releasing an iOS version of OmniOutliner. The app will include many of the same outlining features as the Mac OS X version, and will support sharing outliner files with the Mac. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPad Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:03:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdolly_drive_introduced_first_time_machine_online_backup%2F&seed_title=Dolly+Drive+Introduces+First+Time+Machine+Online+Backup http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dolly_drive_introduced_first_time_machine_online_backup/ SAN FRANCISCO — John F. Braun learns about Dolly Drive, the first online backup solution for Apple’s Time Machine. The easy to use service lets users perform Time Machine backups anywhere they have an Internet connection and doesn’t require any extra hard drives. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:45:33 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ficonnectmidi_connect_midi_controller_to_ios%2F&seed_title=iConnectMIDI%3A+Connect+MIDI+Controller+to+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iconnectmidi_connect_midi_controller_to_ios/ SAN FRANCISCO - iConnectivity announced Thursday iConnectMIDI, a device that allows musicians and producers to connect their MIDI device to their iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. The company claims that it is the first MIDI interface compatible with Apple’s CoreMIDI technology that was introduced in iOS 4.2 late in 2010. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:01:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fmacworld_expo&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fchuck_la_tournous_shares_safari_tips_at_macworld_expo%2F&seed_title=Chuck+La+Tournous+Shares+Safari+Tips+at+Macworld+Expo http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/chuck_la_tournous_shares_safari_tips_at_macworld_expo/ The Mac Observer Contributing Editor Chuck La Tournous will be digging under the hood in Apple’s Safari Web browser at Macworld Expo 2011. Chuck’s session starts at 10:30AM pacific time on Thursday, January 27. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:00:56 -0500