EyeTV enables users to time shift live, over-the-air European TV by pausing, rewinding or fast-forwarding it, much like a TiVo unit can. They can also use the software to edit recordings and archive them to DVD, SVCD or VideoCD, as well as export content to iMovie HD, iDVD, Final Cut Pro/Express HD or DVD Studio…
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Winners of the Unity Dashboard Widget Challenge Announced
Grand Prix of the Jury, which was selected by a panel of OverTheEdge employees, went to OverWhelmed Arena, while the runner-up was Isle of the Towerguard. Finally, The Project Files of Deep Wisdom award went to games whose source code was released to the community. The winner in that category was SpaceDoc and the runner-up…
Apple, ATI, Others Sponsor Kids' Car Design Contest
Apple, ATI, Group Lotus and Cosmic Blobs are sponsoring the “Blob Master” design competition, which is open to kids between the ages of 7 and 18. Through Oct. 15, contestants are encouraged to use Cosmic Blobs software to create a concept car and enter it in the competition. All the entries will be judged by…
IDG World Expo Cancels Macworld Boston
The East coast Macworld show started in Boston but later shifted to New York City. Two years ago, it moved back to Boston, but Apple declined to follow suit. Macworld forged on without Appleis presence, but IDG World Expo spokesman Mike Sponseller told Mr. Dalrymple: “The marketplace and our own research have made it clear…
Apple to Benefit from HD Post-Production Transition in Europe
His latest research report, a copy of which was obtained by The Mac Observer, explains that he surveyed 15 post-production and 15 broadcast facilities to glean a sense of spending trends for 2006. On the post-production side, Mr. Munster wrote: “The key takeaway from our survey was that we are still in the first half…
Bill Gates Talks Apple, Google, Security
"At any point in our history, weive had competitors who were better at doing something," said Mr. Gates in response to a question about Apple and Google. "Novell was the best at file servers. Lotus was the best at spreadsheets. WordPerfect was the best at word processing." He continued, "Right now, because of the breadth…
Just a Thought - Conversations With Steve: No, No Nano
"So, I hear you are coming out with some new iPod products." Steve Jobs shifts in the comfortably padded seat and studies the man sitting across from him. He wonders how much this guy knows, and how much he should tell him. Trust is not an issue; Steve has known the man for: How long…
Analyst Sees 'Good, But Not Great' Initial Sales of iPod nano
Mr. Wu noted that Appleis latest MP3 player “is so far readily available at Apple stores, its online store, and [is] starting to show up at retail, including Amazon.com.” He said that many Apple stores have so far sold 200 to 500 of the 1,800 to 2,500 nanos they received; in contrast, the iPod mini…
TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab: Sending Files, Remote Control and Phones
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For September 12th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, September 12th, 2005 John and Dave wrap up their conversation about file sharing, giving lots of alternative options to allow you to send files to friends and colleagues across the Internet. Additionally, some discussion…
The Slacker's Guide - Freeciv
Friendly Efforts Toward Global Domination It began innocently enough, like anything else. At the beginning of my junior year in college, I moved in with a new roommate, who pointed the game out to me, mentioned that he’d been playing for a while, then went on about his course work. Granted, this was the same…
iTunes-Ready ROKR "Underwhelming", BW Says
In a story entitled Appleis Phone Isnit Ringing Any Chimes in its September 19 issue, lead reporter Peter Burrows seemed less than enthusiastic about the new phone, suggesting that Apple limited the features and number of stored songs on the phone on purpose to not hurt sales of its iPod product line. “(Mr.) Jobs seems…
ROKR: No Big Deal
This phone is a watered downed version of something that could have been so impressive and really left Appleis mark on a new line of products and services. Instead, Mr. Jobs has stolen what could have been a great customer experience for consumers. Heck, this phone wonit even sync with my Mac to keep my…
Skype Adds New Options for Voice-Over-IP Phone Calls
Skype is free and requires Mac OS X v10.3, a G3 processor, 128MB RAM, 20MB free hard drive space and a broadband or 33.6Kbps minimum dial-up Internet connection. The developer also offers a free Skype Widget for Mac OS X v10.4 users.
The Slacker's Guide - Descent 2 Soars Again
It began almost 10 years ago in high school and escalated from there. Three of my best friends (hefty and profitable contributors in terms of damage done for the psychiatric community) became involved in a blood feud via a new 3D point-of-view fighter/maze/science fiction game called Descent. As high school progressed, the days were filled…
Fortune Reprints Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech
Mr. Jobs addressed Standford University graduates on June 13 of this year, as previously reported by The Mac Observer. Fortune editors prefaced the transcript of the speech, saying his address and three life lessons “struck a powerful chord — not only with Stanfordis graduating class but also with tech cognoscenti in Silicon Valley and beyond,…
Apple's Switch to Intel 'Not Easy' for Developers, Adobe Exec Says
Apple’s announced switch to Intel processors is a major challenge for developers and isn’t as easy as Apple CEO Steve Jobs has made it out to be, according to Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen. The Adobe chief told Cnet News.com that “moving the applications over is not that easy. “Steve (Jobs) likes to trivialize the process…
Motley Fool: Apple is Good Candidate for Buying Six Flags
"Apple Computer has the greenery on its balance sheet to make an all-cash buyout happen," he wrote. "Given its volatile share price, though, Apple would be taking a real gamble if the market interpreted the acquisition as misguided — even though it wouldnit be." He continued, "From digital delivery of onboard photographs to podcast updates…
TMO To Go Podcast - Mac Geek Gab: Chock Full of Tasty Tips
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For August 29th, 2005 Podcast Link: TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab, August 29th, 2005 Back to their normal setup, and sounding as good as ever, Dave and John go through a ton of reader feedback and audio comments. This show is *chock* full of great…
Apple Computer, Freescale Enter Into Purchase Agreement (UPDATE)
Apple said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that under the terms of the agreement, Freescale must supply its microprocessors for orders placed by Apple through Dec. 31, 2008 — full year after the date when the company plans to move its Macintosh computer line from PowerPC to Intel processor. Apple said…
Made In Lab Releases Ask Jeeves Dashboard Widget
The download is 465 KB, and can be downloaded directly from Made In Lab. The company has also added a Widget for counting down to the release of Rent, and updated Widgets called Green Thumb and D.I.Y. Ask Jeeves Widget
Apple Wins Two PC Magazine Reader's Choice Awards
The venerable magazine surveyed nearly 14,000 of its subscribers, who rated more than 26,000 PCs as well as over 19,000 printers. Readers were asked to respond in six different areas: overall satisfaction, product reliability, quality and frequency of repairs, initial setup experience, hardware and software reliability and technical support, including the tech support professionalis ability…
Memorex Debuts Flash-Based Mini TravelDrive
The Mini TravelDrive comes with SecureTD software, which enables users to create a password-protected partition. It also comes with a lanyard. It works with any USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port.
Unity 1.1 Enables Game Publishing on Windows
Other additions to Unity include new render-to-texture effects, virtual displacement mapping, a 30-page scripting tutorial and a new C/C++ plug-in SDK (software development kit) for interfacing with hardware or software that Unity doesnit already support. Other improvements and bug fixes have also been made. This is a free update for existing users. Unity 1.0 was…
Just a Thought - Keeping the Apple Smelling Sweet
The Sweet Smell of Success I’m an realistic optimist; that means that I know crap happens, but I smile because I also know that it relieves constipation. I’m also a strong proponent of Change: It’s gonna happen regardless of what we do or don’t do. The good stuff happening with Apple at the moment can’t…