http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/contact/author/24/Ricky Spero/ Daily news, opinions, editorials, reviews, tips, help, forums, comments, and podcasts all relating to the Mac, Apple, the iPod, the iPhone, and the surrounding industries. en ricky@macobserver.com Copyright 2010 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:25:31 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgrow_up._turn_off_your_phone%2F&seed_title=Grow+Up%2C+Turn+Off+Your+Phone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/grow_up._turn_off_your_phone/ Ricky Spero takes a look at the social impact of portable tech gear and smartphones, including Apple’s iPhone, and offers up his advice on balancing on the go technology with your life. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:25:31 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fa_luddite_reacts_to_iphone_4%2F&seed_title=A+Luddite+Reacts+to+iPhone+4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/a_luddite_reacts_to_iphone_4/ I’m the only TMO writer who doesn’t own an iPhone. Believe it or not, I actually don’t own a smartphone at all. But Apple’s iPhone 4 is the first phone that has me rethinking my prior always-get-the-free-phone-with-the-contract policy. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:30:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipodobserver.com%2Fipo%2Freview%2Fpapers_for_iphone_like_itunes_for_your_research_pdfs%2F&seed_title=Papers+for+iPhone%3A+Like+iTunes+for+Your+Research+PDFs http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/papers_for_iphone_like_itunes_for_your_research_pdfs/ If you never need to read peer-reviewed or other academic articles, then this product will be of little interest to you. If you do, it will rock your world. Papers for iPhone and iPod touch lets you easily take your research library on the road. We haven't seen any other product like it.{mgg_answers-teaser} Reviews, In-Depth Review Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:30:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FLogic_Studio_Shows_Music_on_the_Mac_is_Back%2F&seed_title=Logic+Studio+Shows+Music+on+the+Mac+is+Back http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Logic_Studio_Shows_Music_on_the_Mac_is_Back/ With Logic Studio, Apple shows that the magic is all in the software. But the most encouraging news about Logic Studio is the message it sends to artists. Columns and Opinions, Analysis Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:00:04 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipodobserver.com%2Fipo%2Farticle%2FiPod_and_EyeTV_Perfect_Union%2F&seed_title=iPod+and+EyeTV%3A+Perfect+Union http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iPod_and_EyeTV_Perfect_Union/ I have the best portable entertainment setup in the world: iPod plus EyeTV. I have an endless stream of video and movies, mostly automatically, and totally for free.{mgg_answers-teaser} News Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FThe_New_Smarter_Apple%2F&seed_title=The+New%2C+Smarter+Apple http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/The_New_Smarter_Apple/ Think you know Apple? Think again. The Apple of today is way smarter than it used to be, and so is Steve Jobs. The smarter Apple is a story about better ads, clever partnerships, and multi-touch iPods. Columns and Opinions, Analysis Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:00:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FThe_Hidden_Show_Macworld_Conference%2F&seed_title=The+Hidden+Show%3A+Macworld+Conference http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/The_Hidden_Show_Macworld_Conference/ We spend a couple days at Macworld Expo's neglected younger sibling: the Conference sessions. Macworld Expo Tue, 12 Jul 2005 15:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2FTesting_the_HP_Way%2F&seed_title=Testing+the+HP+Way http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/Testing_the_HP_Way/ As HP strives to become a one-stop shop for imaging, TMO considers whether the company has what it takes to create a user experience that would impress even a Mac Observer. News Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2FRock_the_Room_with_Altec_Lansings_FX6021_Speakers%2F&seed_title=Rock+the+Room+with+Altec+Lansing%26%238217%3Bs+FX6021+Speakers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/Rock_the_Room_with_Altec_Lansings_FX6021_Speakers/ 2.1-style desktop sound system delivers on its promise of "In-Concert Technology." Reviews Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:00:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FIDC_Analyst_Says_Halo_Effect_Exists_in_Australia%2F&seed_title=IDC+Analyst+Says+Halo+Effect+Exists+in+Australia http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/IDC_Analyst_Says_Halo_Effect_Exists_in_Australia/ Market analyst Michael Sager says increased retail visibility alone does not account for boosted sales down under. Reports Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FHP_Announces_Five_Photosmart_Cameras%2F&seed_title=HP+Announces+Five+Photosmart+Cameras http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/HP_Announces_Five_Photosmart_Cameras/ HP has announced four new Photosmart digital cameras, and a special edition of an existing Photosmart product. News Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSpy_Software_to_be_Bundled_With_Windows_Report_Says%2F&seed_title=Spy+Software+to+be+Bundled+With+Windows%2C+Report+Says http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Spy_Software_to_be_Bundled_With_Windows_Report_Says/ Microsoft has announced that it will enter the enterprise-level security market, and that it will bundle consumer-level anti-spyware software with Windows. News Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSolo_Performer_Show_Controller_Hits_Version_2.0%2F&seed_title=Solo+Performer+Show+Controller+Hits+Version+2.0 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Solo_Performer_Show_Controller_Hits_Version_2.0/ Alien's all-in-one system controls background music, lyrics display, MIDI effects, and light shows. News Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAspyr_Ships_Command_Conquer_Generals_Zero_Hour%2F&seed_title=Aspyr+Ships+Command+%26amp%3B+Conquer+Generals+Zero+Hour http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Aspyr_Ships_Command_Conquer_Generals_Zero_Hour/ Expansion pack for C&C Generals costs $30. Games Sun, 20 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FJobs_Jabs_Again_This_Time_at_Napster%2F&seed_title=Jobs+Jabs+Again%2C+This+Time+at+Napster http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Jobs_Jabs_Again_This_Time_at_Napster/ Apple CEO Steve Jobs notifies record label execs of Napster-to-Go hack. News Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNikon_Announces_D2Hs_Digital_SLR_Camera%2F&seed_title=Nikon+Announces+D2Hs+Digital+SLR+Camera http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Nikon_Announces_D2Hs_Digital_SLR_Camera/ Pro-level camera will ship in March, 2005 with an MSRP of $3500. News Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FNikon_Announces_Three_More_Coolpix_Digital_Cameras%2F&seed_title=Nikon+Announces+Three+More+Coolpix+Digital+Cameras http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Nikon_Announces_Three_More_Coolpix_Digital_Cameras/ Coolpix 4600, 5600, 7600 share a compact design. News Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAnalyst_Raises_Earnings_Estimates_and_AAPL_Target%2F&seed_title=Analyst+Raises+Earnings+Estimates+and+AAPL+Target http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Analyst_Raises_Earnings_Estimates_and_AAPL_Target/ AmTech analyst believes product demand is "better than expected," says Apple "remains among the best growth stories in technology." News, TMO Scoop Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMarketWatch_Competition_Only_Helps_Apples_Brand%2F&seed_title=MarketWatch%3A+Competition+Only+Helps+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Brand http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/MarketWatch_Competition_Only_Helps_Apples_Brand/ Marketwatch commentator also argues consumers ignore competing products because of the brand's strength. News Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FGroup_Logic_Releases_ExtremeZ-IP_4.0%2F&seed_title=Group+Logic+Releases+ExtremeZ-IP+4.0 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Group_Logic_Releases_ExtremeZ-IP_4.0/ Major upgrade to cross-platform file server includes a completely new architecture. News Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FCasio_Announces_7.2_MegaPixel_Camera%2F&seed_title=Casio+Announces+7.2+MegaPixel+Camera http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Casio_Announces_7.2_MegaPixel_Camera/ Exilim Zoom EX-Z750 will be under $450. Casio also announces a large-display 5 MegaPixel camera. News Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FBrother_Releases_Two_5-in-1_Laser_Printers%2F&seed_title=Brother+Releases+Two+5-in-1+Laser+Printers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Brother_Releases_Two_5-in-1_Laser_Printers/ Monochrome all-in-one costs under $300; ethernet-ready version is $50 more. News Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMicrosoft_and_Nokia_Announce_Music_Partnership%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+and+Nokia+Announce+Music+Partnership http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Microsoft_and_Nokia_Announce_Music_Partnership/ Deal is a new direction for old competitors; move mirrors Apple-Motorola partnership. News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FFidelity_Barclays_Buy_Stakes_in_Apple_UPDATE%2F&seed_title=Fidelity%2C+Barclays+Buy+Stakes+in+Apple+%28UPDATE%29 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Fidelity_Barclays_Buy_Stakes_in_Apple_UPDATE/ Fidelity Investments and Barclays Investment Funds have bought 5.6% and 4.87% stakes, respectively, in Apple stock, according to SEC filings announced Monday News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSteve_Jobs_Knocks_Michael_Eisner_Disney_Films%2F&seed_title=Steve+Jobs+Knocks+Michael+Eisner%2C+Disney+Films http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Steve_Jobs_Knocks_Michael_Eisner_Disney_Films/ Pixar and Apple CEO Steve Jobs calls Disney CEO Eisner a "loose cannon" News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FCreative_CEO_Apple_will_Lose_to_Microsoft%2F&seed_title=Creative+CEO%3A+Apple+will+Lose+to+Microsoft http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Creative_CEO_Apple_will_Lose_to_Microsoft/ MSNBC has published an interview with Creative Technologies CEO Sim Wong Hoo examining the company's struggle against the iPod. News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAPPL_Hits_New_52-Week_High_as_UBS_Increases_Q2_Estimates%2F&seed_title=APPL+Hits+New+52-Week+High+as+UBS+Increases+Q2+Estimates http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/APPL_Hits_New_52-Week_High_as_UBS_Increases_Q2_Estimates/ Apple opens Monday at over $83 a share; one analyst expects supply shortages to ease in the coming month, and software revenue to top $1 billion. News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSF_Chronicle_Creatives_MuVo_Micro_Edges_out_iPod_Shuffle%2F&seed_title=SF+Chronicle%3A+Creative%26%238217%3Bs+MuVo+Micro+Edges+out+iPod+Shuffle http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/SF_Chronicle_Creatives_MuVo_Micro_Edges_out_iPod_Shuffle/ The San Francisco Chronicle rated the Creative flash player almost 20% ahead of the iPod Shuffle, citing screen, FM tuner, and recording among the bonuses. News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FTeleca_to_Partner_with_Apple_in_European_Media_Distribution%2F&seed_title=Teleca+to+Partner+with+Apple+in+European+Media+Distribution http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Teleca_to_Partner_with_Apple_in_European_Media_Distribution/ European telecom firm signs Motorola-like deal for media distribution over cell phones. News Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2FSolio_Charges_Your_iPod_With_the_Sun%2F&seed_title=Solio+Charges+Your+iPod+With+the+Sun http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/Solio_Charges_Your_iPod_With_the_Sun/ We put Better Energy's solar-powered charger through its paces Reviews Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAAPL_Split_has_Wall_Street_Abuzz%2F&seed_title=AAPL+Split+has+Wall+Street+Abuzz http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/AAPL_Split_has_Wall_Street_Abuzz/ Apple stock split helps lift the market at midday while S&P reiterates "hold" rating. News Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FmacXware_Releases_MacFonts_2%2F&seed_title=macXware+Releases+MacFonts+2 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/macXware_Releases_MacFonts_2/ Updated collection includes 1000 new fonts. News Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSpamSieve_Gets_an_Update%2F&seed_title=SpamSieve+Gets+an+Update http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/SpamSieve_Gets_an_Update/ C-Command brings the spam filtering software to version 2.2.4. News Wed, 09 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FStar_Wars_Battlefront_Available_for_Pre-Order%2F&seed_title=Star+Wars+Battlefront+Available+for+Pre-Order http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Star_Wars_Battlefront_Available_for_Pre-Order/ Aspyr expects its port of the LucasArts title to ship in June 2005. Games Wed, 09 Feb 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FTikiMac_Boosts_Performance_of_Mahana_Hard_Drives%2F&seed_title=TikiMac+Boosts+Performance+of+Mahana+Hard+Drives http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/TikiMac_Boosts_Performance_of_Mahana_Hard_Drives/ TikiMac has announced the Mahana II external hard drive. Macworld Expo Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FFreeverse_to_Port_X2_-_The_Threat_to_Mac%2F&seed_title=Freeverse+to+Port+X2+-+The+Threat+to+Mac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Freeverse_to_Port_X2_-_The_Threat_to_Mac/ Freeverse Software has announced that it will port Enlight Software's X2 - The Threat to the Mac. Games Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMacword_All_Star_Band_Rocks_Party_2.0%2F&seed_title=Macword+All+Star+Band+Rocks+Party+2.0 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Macword_All_Star_Band_Rocks_Party_2.0/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Last night, the Macworld All Star Band struck again. The Mac star-studded ensemble rocked out at The Park for Party 2.0: Cirque du Mac Macworld Expo Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FBeyond_the_Apple_Booth_Low-Rent_Exhibitors_Pleased%2F&seed_title=Beyond+the+Apple+Booth%3A+Low-Rent+Exhibitors+Pleased http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Beyond_the_Apple_Booth_Low-Rent_Exhibitors_Pleased/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Exhibitors in the show floor's low-rent "Special Interest" area express satisfaction with the return on their investment. Macworld Expo Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMac_Geeks_Do_Battle%2F&seed_title=Mac+Geeks+Do+Battle http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Mac_Geeks_Do_Battle/ Two four-man teams of the ultimate Mac Geeks faced off in the Mac Brainiac Challenge - The Rematch. Among them was TMO's own Editor-in-Chief, Bryan Chaffin and columnist Andy Ihnatko. Macworld Expo Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FSolio_Creator_Christopher_Hornor_on_Ecofriendly_Products%2F&seed_title=Solio+Creator+Christopher+Hornor+on+Ecofriendly+Products http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Solio_Creator_Christopher_Hornor_on_Ecofriendly_Products/ Better Energy System's founder and CEO Christopher Horner talks about the founding of his company, and the motivation behind his products. Macworld Expo Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FMacworld_Specials_Part_I%2F&seed_title=Macworld+Specials%2C+Part+I http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Macworld_Specials_Part_I/ We highlight a specials and sales in honor of MWSF. You need not attend the show to take advantage of most of these deals. Macworld Expo Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAl_Schilling_on_MacSoft_First_to_Fight_Game_Industry%2F&seed_title=Al+Schilling+on+MacSoft%2C+First+to+Fight%2C+Game+Industry http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Al_Schilling_on_MacSoft_First_to_Fight_Game_Industry/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- If you play games, chances are you know about MacSoft. We sat down with the company's Al Schilling for a conversation about MacSoft, their upcoming title Close Combat: First to Fight, and the nature of the game industry. Games Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FGriffin_Releases_Range-Improving_Stand_for_AirPort_Express%2F&seed_title=Griffin+Releases+Range-Improving+Stand+for+AirPort+Express http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Griffin_Releases_Range-Improving_Stand_for_AirPort_Express/ Griffin Technology has released a desk accessory, the Xpress Stand, for Apple's AirPort Express base station. Macworld Expo Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FKeynote_Attendees_Positive_On_Mac_mini_Unsure_Of_iPod_Shuffle%2F&seed_title=Keynote+Attendees+Positive+On+Mac+mini%2C+Unsure+Of+iPod+Shuffle http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Keynote_Attendees_Positive_On_Mac_mini_Unsure_Of_iPod_Shuffle/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- TMO was out in the halls following the keynote, and as always, attendees had a lot to say. We bring reactions to the Mac mini, the iPod shuffle, and some software offerings. Macworld Expo Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fequinux_Releases_English-German-French_Translation_Tool%2F&seed_title=equinux+Releases+English-German-French+Translation+Tool http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/equinux_Releases_English-German-French_Translation_Tool/ iTranslate is a new translation tool for Mac OS X. News Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FWestciv_Releases_CSS_podGuide_for_iPod%2F&seed_title=Westciv+Releases+CSS+%26quot%3BpodGuide%26quot%3B+for+iPod http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Westciv_Releases_CSS_podGuide_for_iPod/ Westciv has announced that its Complete CSS Guide is now available as a free "podGuide" for the iPod News Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FAustralian_Fund_Seeks_a_Few_Good_Programers%2F&seed_title=Australian+Fund+Seeks+a+Few+Good+Programers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Australian_Fund_Seeks_a_Few_Good_Programers/ The Australia-based Apple University Development Fund is seeking applications for its software development grants. News Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FCalifornia_Fruit-Sellers_Would_You_Like_iTunes_with_That%2F&seed_title=California+Fruit-Sellers%3A+%26quot%3BWould+You+Like+iTunes+with+That%3F%26quot%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/California_Fruit-Sellers_Would_You_Like_iTunes_with_That/ California fruit sellers are beginning a promotion with Apple's iTunes Music Store. Buyers of California produce, including nectarines, plums, and peaches, will earn free iTMS downloads. News Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FApple_Releases_iPod_Photo_U2_iPod_in_India%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iPod+Photo%2C+U2+iPod+in+India http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Apple_Releases_iPod_Photo_U2_iPod_in_India/ Apple is now selling the two newest versions of the iPod in the Indian market. News Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=rss%2Fauthor%2F24&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2FIDG_Plans_Gaming_Pavillion_at_Macworld_SF%2F&seed_title=IDG+Plans+Gaming+Pavillion+at+Macworld+SF http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/IDG_Plans_Gaming_Pavillion_at_Macworld_SF/ The Macworld exhibit hall will include a games pavilion with exhibitors, an arcade, and a tournament area. Also, IDG is offering an all-day game industry tutorial. Games Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:00:00 -0500