MacTech Labs Releases Comprehensive Virtualization Benchmarks - Over 3500 tests performed to compare solutions - Parallels Desktop 5 vs. VMware Fusion 3 - Tests include MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Pro February 9, 2010 -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- MacTech Labs (http://www.mactech.com/labs), part of MacTech Magazine (http://www.mactech.com), today released an extensive benchmark study of virtualization solutions running on Intel-based Macs. MacTech's goal was to see how well Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion perform compared head-to-head in their most recent versions. The very large suite of over 3500 tests was performed comparing the MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro. The purpose of the testing and the article are to answer the questions about performance for the different virtualization solutions available, as well as the differences between Windows XP and Windows 7 in virtual machines, as well as multiple processors and 64-bit vs. 32-bit. This is the 3rd year that...

Notebook, iThoughts, iType2Go Add TextExpander touch Integration San Francisco, CA -- February 9, 2010 -- TextExpander touch, the iPhone version of SmileOnMyMac's customizable typing shortcut tool, is now integrated in the apps Notebook, iThoughts and iType2Go. Users of these apps can expand their TextExpander snippets while typing within these apps. To celebrate the integration, SmileOnMyMac has a special sale on TextExpander touch. Through February 14, 2010, TextExpander touch is only $1.99, a 60% discount off the regular price of $4.99. TextExpander touch integration has been added to 16 iPhone apps, including Tweetie 2, WriteRoom, Simplenote, and Twittelator Pro. A complete list is available at http://www.smileonmymac.com/applist. The TextExpander touch Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows iPhone developers to integrate TextExpander functionality into their applications, consists of a free TextExpander engine library and sample code. The SDK can be downloaded at http://...

Unlock iPhone 3G 3.1.3 - Unlock iPhone 3Gs 3.1.3 iPhone Unlocking Ltd have released the first and only iphone unlock software capable of unlocking all models of the iPhone with the latest firmware version 3.1.3 installed. (PRWEB) February 7, 2010 -- iPhone Unlocking Ltd, within just days of the release of the latest firmware version 3.1.3 from Apple, have produced an innovative unlocking application which will enable all iPhone owners to free the network restriction caused by the latest 3.1.3 update. Unlock iPhone 3.1.3 The 3G iPhone is fast becoming more and more popular as prices are starting to fall. The major downfall is the limited number of networks that are available and the expensive price plans. Several iPhone Unlocking services state that they can Unlock iPhone 3G 3.1.3 and Unlock iPhone 3Gs 3.1.3 but we have tested their solutions and they have proven very unreliable. iPhone Unlocking Ltd were formed in mid 2007 around the time of the iPhones initial launch, and have...

Enhance Technology Announces New Mini-SAS Desktop Storage Lines EnhanceBOX™ E400 MS / E800 MS High Performance Storage Arrays for SMBs Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (February 05, 2010) – Enhance Technology, the leading data storage designer and manufacturer announced today the release of the new EnhanceBOX™ E400 MS and E800 MS desktop storage series. A powerful yet efficient storage system designed for SMBs, media library, desktop publishing, A/V post production and other high performance computing environments. The new EnhanceBOX™ E400 & E800 subsystems are next generation 3.5” disks based JBOD storage arrays with cable-less backplane and superior airflow designed for maximum performance, reliability, affordability and low operation cost. Designed for use with the latest PCI-E Mini-SAS RAID controllers, EnhanceBOX™ E400 and E800 MS lines integrate the latest I/O technologies including the industry-standard SFF-8088 Mini-SAS interface with locking connectors, aluminum material...

RunRev says it will bring its Revolution product line to mobile platforms this year. revMobile is a brand new product that will support the iPhone, iPad, Windows Mobile and Maemo platforms initially. revMobile will be compatible with other members of the Rev product family and uses the company's revTalk programming language. A modern descendant of natural-language technologies such as Apple's HyperCard, Rev enables software construction for everyone, according to RunRev CEO Kevin Miller. With revMobile, developers will be able to develop and deploy to mobile platforms using a single code base, while being able to take advantage of native features on each device, he adds. Additionally it will be possible to reuse code across Windows, Mac OS and Linux desktops, popular Web browsers and on Web servers. revMobile will create standalone applications for each target platform. Due to current requirements iPhone/iPad apps must be submitted compiled and submitted to the Apple App Store for...

Managing Editor Inc. (http://www.maned.com) has announced the immediate availability of version 6 of the vjoon K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform. It's the latest version of the editorial management system integrating Adobe InDesign and InCopy. Version 6.0 offers increased support for cross-media input and output, a task-based workflow model, more options for remote users and enhanced flexibility in the system's behind-the-scenes architecture. K4 is a multi-tier solution that supports Oracle, Microsoft SQL and MySQL database platforms and runs on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and SUN Solaris operating systems. The K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform Version 6 is now available from MEI. All K4 customers on active maintenance agreements are eligible to receive a free upgrade.

About Objects (http://www.aboutobjects.com) will be offering a revamped version of its most popular iPhone development training course that will include coverage of Apple's new iPad. While the version of the iPhone SDK required for iPad development (3.2 beta) is currently under a non-disclosure agreement, Apple has indicated that the agreement will no longer be in force when the iPad ships, which, according to Apple, will be in late March. About Objects's five-day, hands-on course, entitled "Introduction to iPhone and iPad Development," will be offered initially at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cupertino, California, April 26-30, and then in Reston, Virginia in late May. The new course will take the place of the current "iPhone Programming Workshop" in the About Objects curriculum. About Objects will also offer a new bundled course pairing "Introduction to iPhone and iPad Development" with the existing, two-day "Objective-C for Beginners" course. The bundle, entitled "iPhone and iPad...

Excel Software (http://www.excelsoftware.com") has released AppProtect 1.0 for protecting Mac and Windows software. It purportedly applies protection to a compiled application in minutes without programming. AppProtect is a new product in Excel Software's extensive line of software and document protection and license management tools for Mac OS X and Windows computers. It can be used standalone or in conjunction with the Safe Activation or WebActivation web server for automated license activation. A software vendor opens the AppProtect window, selects the desired options and clicks a button to generate a protected application. The vendor's application is wrapped with an activation process that presents a dialog to the customer on first launch. Once activated, the software will run on that computer without user interaction, but application files can't be copied and used on any other computer. The vendor can choose an activation process that either presents an Enter Password or Enter...

Winter Wolves has released The Flower Shop (http://www.winterwolves.com/theflowershop.htm), an US$19.99 dating and farming simulation for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. Windows and Linux versions are also available. Here's how the game is described: "The Flower Shop akes place in Fairbrook, a small farming community in northern California. Steve is a college freshman with relationship troubles. His girlfriend just dumped him, and his father is angry at him for his poor grades. As punishment, Steve is sent to work on his uncle's farm for the summer in the hope that he'll learn self discipline. Although he initially resents the idea of spending a summer toiling away in a small town away from his home, he soon makes friends with many of the people in the community of Fairbrook. Among his new friends are three charming girls each with her own hopes and dreams. Will one of these relationships bloom into romance, will Steve make up with his girlfriend, or will this summer leave him alone?...

Winter Wolves has released The Flower Shop (http://www.winterwolves.com/theflowershop.htm), an US$19.99 dating and farming simulation for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. Windows and Linux versions are also available. Here's how the game is described: "The Flower Shop akes place in Fairbrook, a small farming community in northern California. Steve is a college freshman with relationship troubles. His girlfriend just dumped him, and his father is angry at him for his poor grades. As punishment, Steve is sent to work on his uncle's farm for the summer in the hope that he'll learn self discipline. Although he initially resents the idea of spending a summer toiling away in a small town away from his home, he soon makes friends with many of the people in the community of Fairbrook. Among his new friends are three charming girls each with her own hopes and dreams. Will one of these relationships bloom into romance, will Steve make up with his girlfriend, or will this summer leave him alone?...

ProSecure, the specialized network security brand by NetGear, has unveiled the ProSecure UTM5, a gateway security appliance designed to extend enterprise-class Unified Threat Management (UTM) technology to any small business, home networks for telecommuters, and small branch offices around five users in size. Distributed via NetGear's channel partner program, the ProSecure UTM5 appliances come with simple subscription options without any per-user licensing. The UTM5 enables small companies to protect themselves using an array of defenses including firewall, SSL and IPSec VPN, URL filtering, network antivirus, and antispam, but in a very small, easy-to-use form factor and with a corresponding price point, according to Jason Leung, NetGear's senior product line manager for SMB security. IT departments can also use the UTM5 to protect the home networks of telecommuters, as these remote employees often share connections with other endpoints that may not be as secure as a corporate laptop...

QNAP Systems (http://www.qnap.com) -- a manufacturer of NAS servers, NVR video surveillance systems, and network-based video players -- has expanded its Turbo NAS lineup with two new mid-range NAS servers targeted at SMB and corporate customers. The new TS-239 Pro II (a two-drive model) and TS-439 Pro II (a four-drive model) incorporate the new Intel Atom D410 single-core processor, which delivers up to 8TB of performance and networked storage. the TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II NAS servers are compatible with VMware's vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform and are designed for departmental file sharing, storage, and advanced server applications in the office environment. VMware's vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness, according to Laurent Change, QNAp's product manager. The TS-239 Pro II and TS-439 Pro II Turbo NAS servers ship with new version 3.2 of the QNAP NAS management software which supports...

Booq (http://www.booqbags.com), has two new additions to its line-up, these for the iPad: the Taipan shadow XS carrying case and (US$69.95) Taipan sneak XS skin ($24.95). The Taipan shadow XS offers plenty of room for business cards, keys, documents and accessories. A sleek exterior conceals a soft Nylex lining that won't scratch your gear. The shadow XS sports an exterior water-repellent coating, a water-repelling interior ripstop lining. The Taipan sneak XS is designed to offer protection for your Apple iPad or 10-inch compact notebook inside another bag, backpack, or purse. A durable neoprene skin offers a deluxe cushion. A soft, non-scratch interior lining protects your iPad or compact notebook. A dual zipper pulls are lined with a jersey trim that provides a barrier between the zipper and your precious device.

Scosche (http://www.scosche.com) has announced the KickBack, its first accessory for the iPad. Pricing hasn't been announced, but it will ship in early to mid-spring. The shatterproof polycarbonate and rubber hybrid provides protection for the Apple device. The case's patent pending locking kickstand enables both vertical and horizontal viewing and has a low angle setting for an optimal typing position. Scosche also included molded grips on the back of the KickBack for more secure handling. Like all of Scosche's KickBack cases, the iPad version ships with a screen protector and cleaning cloth. It's the first of an entire line of accessories for the iPad that Scosche has planned.

iLuv (http://www.i-luv.com) has announced a new line of creative graphic designed cases and a line of sleeves for Apple's new iPad. They range from casual fabric cases to leather cases to silicone cases. iLuv will also offer a line of protective water resistant neoprene sleeves for new iPad owners starting in February. The sleeves will feature two front cover pockets for accessories and a secure lip that will keep your iPad protected while on the go. The entire line of new Apple iPad accessories will be available starting in February. The iLuv line of fashion designed cases made in a variety of material and color options for iPad will include: the iCC805 Leather Case (US$39.99), iCC805 Casual Fabric Case with Band Holder ($39.99), iCC803 Ultra Think Clear Case ($29.99), iCC804 Ultra Thin Case with Tatz Graphics ($34.99), iCC802 Flex-Clear Case with Dot Wave Pattern ($29.99), iCC801 Silicon Case ($24.99), iCC1190 Clear Protective Film ($14.99), iCC1191 Glare-Free Protective Film ($19....

Griffin Technology (http://www.griffintechnology.com) has announced several new products for the Apple iPad: Elan Passport, Elan Sleeve, FlexGrip, Jumper and Screen Care Kit for iPad. They cost US$49.99, $49.99, $29.99, $29.99 and $24.99, respectively. The Elan Passport is an one-piece folio flips open to reveal your iPad's Multi-Touch display, then closes like a book for privacy and protection. Elan Passport's micro suede lining protects your iPad from scratches and smudges. Held shut by a tab closure, the inner cover includes pockets for ID, important papers, and more. The Elan Sleeve is slim enough to slip into a backpack, bag or briefcase. You slip your iPad into the Elan Sleeve, then flip the tab closure down to secure it. Pull the tab to slide your iPad out. The Elan Sleeve is constructed of a stain-resistant synthetic outer shell with a smooth micro suede interior. Griffin's FlexGrip case wraps your Apple iPad in silicone. It fits around your iPad, and allows complete access to...

Blue Lamp Software has updated PrintSprint (http://bluelampsoftware.com/printsprint/), a Mac OS X utility for users who want prints from their digital photos, to version 1.4. The upgrade adds support for iPhoto Events as a photo source. It noo longer pause when collecting large orders. Version 1.4 also adds usability improvements. PrintSprint requires Mac OS X 10.5 ("Leopard"). A demo is available for download. PrintSprint costs US$19.95, but version 1.4 is a free update for registered users.

Rage Software (http://www.ragesw.com) has released Rage WebCrusher 1.7, an update to the web site optimizer for Mac OS X. The upgrade improves the speed of optimizations for iWeb sites and offers faster publishing of optimized web sites to FTP servers and MobileMe. It also fixes problems with optimizing PNG files and is a recommended update for all users. The software is an utility for web site owners to reduce their site's load time. WebCrusher scans entire web sites, including web page files and image files, to remove all unneeded code. Rage WebCrusher runs on Mac OS X 10.4 or later. It costs US$49, though version 1.7 is a free update for registered users.

Matrox Graphics (http://www.matrox.com), a manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, has announced multiple DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) support to drive up to four or six monitors, respectively, from a single system. A second GXM can now be connected to the secondary output of a supported dual monitor graphics card so two DualHead2Go GXMs can power up to four outputs in 2x2 or 4x1 modes, while two TripleHead2Go units can be combined to connect six displays to produce either a 3x2 or 6x1 set up. Pricing ranges from US$169 to $329. "Multi-GXM support offers a tremendous amount of flexibility by simply having to connect the GXMs externally to your system or workstation," says Ron Berty, business development manager, Matrox Graphics. "Business professionals for example, can now conveniently upgrade to a four- or six-monitor workspace to run additional applications for real-time viewing. Additionally, AV specialists can effortlessly build six-screen...

Razer (http://www.razorzone.com) -- a manufacturer of gaming and lifestyle peripherals -- has announced the Razer Vespula, a lightweight, gaming grade mouse mat. The dual-sided design of the US$34.99 provides gamers with the choice of a Speed Surface for faster mouse movements or a Control Surface that picks up even the most precise of mouse movements, says Robert Krakoff, president, Razer USA. The Razer Vespula enables extended gaming sessions with a gel-filled memory conformance wrist rest for top performance without fatigue or potential strain and comes with the proven sturdiness and extra durability of its prequel the Razer eXact Mat, he adds. It's constructed with a matte, non-slip hard coat and an enhanced dual-sided design. The Speed Surface is designed for smoother, fast-paced action that maximizes freedom of movement with a slick finish, while the Control Surface provides tactile feedback with a coarsely textured surface that is best for ultra-precise movements. The Razer...

Script Software (http://www.scriptsoftware.com) has updated three of its app and released a new one. The new one is iClock Pro, an US$30 replacement for Apple's Time menubar item. It has a dropdown menu of times for cities of your choice, large and small calendar, an application menu, lunar clock, timers, alarms, countdown and updated stock portfolio. All are available from the menubar. CopyPaste Pro, a $30 multiple clipboard editing and display tool, has been updated to version 2.2. It now allows renaming of clips. iKey, which lets you automate your Mc and eliminated repetitive actions, has been revved to version 2.4. The latest version is now 64-bit and ready for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard")/ KnowledgeMiner -- a data mining, data modeling and prediction application -- has been updated to version 2.1. KnowledgeMiner (yX) can be used by researchers in any field because it can be used on data to extract patterns and make predictions to derive new knowledge. It's made in cooperation...

Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition), an update of the general purpose utility for Mac OS X, has been released. You can find it here: http://cocktail.maintain.se This version adds clearing of Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies, as well as clearing of Google Chrome cookies, form values, history and page icons. The update also features overall performance improvements, adds clearing of the latest variants of the RSPlug (Jahlav) trojan horse and addresses minor compatibility issues with Mac OS X Server. Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition) is distributed as a Universal Binary and runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Cocktail 4.6 (Leopard Edition) requires Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server 10.5 or later and is tested for compatibility with Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8. Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) for Mac OS X 10.6 and Cocktail (Tiger Edition) for Mac OS X 10.4 are available for download from our website.

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) has announced the OWC Mercury Extreme Enterprise SSD (http://macsales.com/ssd), a 2.5-inch, SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) for Macs and PCs in single or multiple drive use including all RAID configurations. It's available for immediate ordering in capacities up to 200GB with prices starting at US$229.99 for a 50GB version. A 100GB model is $399.99, and a 200GB version costs $779.99 The new OWC Mercury Extreme Enterprise SSD works with any Mac and PC computer that can utilize a 2.5-inch, SATA 1.5/3.0Gb/s drive. OWC is planning same day shipping of Extreme SSD orders to begin on/around Friday, Jan. 19.

Synology America Corp. has released DiskStation Manager 2.3 beta, which introduces new features for business and home users including backup to the cloud with Amazon S3,Volume Manager, a live view of Surveillance Station with DS cam iPhone app and more. Additional new features include the Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) that simplifies the RAID setup by optimizing the disk capacities with data protection when different sized hard drives are used, says Doug Self, product specialist at Synology America Corp. The new SHR eliminates the worry about buying hard drives of different capacity at different times when using RAID on their DiskStation because it can be automatically setup through SHR with a few clicks of the mouse, he adds. The new Synology Volume Manager purportedly ensures that no matter when you buy hard drives or what sizes they are, you will always have the most optimal configuration of your storage capacity. It's a wizard that takes a few moments to setup and instantly you have...

Luxology, an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software, has announced a free bi-weekly podcast on the company's 3D modeling and rendering software modo. Created by Pixel Corps, a worldwide guild of content creators, each podcast will be hosted by Pixel Corps founder and chief architect, Alex Lindsay, with Pixel Corps digital effects artist McKay Hawkes as the show's first guest. Beginning today, the first podcast will focus on realistic rendering and examining the integration of CAD files in modo. Future podcasts will explore additional features within modo and how the software fits into larger visual effects pipelines in a variety of industries. For more information or to download the complimentary podcast, visit http://www.pixelcorps.tv/modoshop .

Newer Technology (http://www.newertech.com) has announced the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card, a solution for adding two SATA 6Gb/s ports -- the latest performance data transfer interface standard -- with a driverless plug and play installation to Mac Pros and PCs with an open PCIe slot. Because the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card is fully compliant with the industry standard Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), there are no drivers to install and no future driver downloading/updating required, according to NewerTech President Larry O'Connor. Additionally, the card uses the same connecting cables utilized by earlier SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s devices, he says. Optimally compatible with Mac Pro models and PCs with an available PCIe 2.0 slot, the NewerTech MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card works with ANY eSATA interfaced equipped external hard drive or optical drive to deliver faster data transfer rates over the fastest factory...

iFunia (http://www.ifunia.com), a developer of Mac multimedia software, released iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac, an US$32 application designed to help Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard") users convert AVCHD video into any video formats. iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac lets users work with most AVCHD video files recorded by Panasonic, JVC, Canon, Sony and more AVCHD camcorders. The software enables converting AVCHD M2TS, MTS, MOD, TOD video to all popular video formats, such as HD MP4, HD MOV, HD AVI, HD FLV, MKV, AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, MP4, RM, MOV, XviD, 3GP, FLV,etc. Users can also edit AVCHD movie directly from the program's light-wight video editor. iFunia AVCHD Converter offers three steps to convert AVCHD M2TS,MTS,MOD,TOD to video and HD video. You can convert AVCHD footage into the format support by QuickTime, iMovie or FCP. iFunia AVCHD offers such editing tools as trim, crop, add watermark and effects. It has a range of supported devices including the iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Sony...

eMedia Music Corp. (http://www.emediamusic.com) has released the eMedia My Guitar DVD and the eMedia My Piano DVD. They're designed for those ages five and up. The DVDs are based on the interactive My Guitar and My Piano CD-ROMs. They can be used on an television or portable DVD player. Or, of course, a Mac. My Guitar DVD stars an animated character named Gary the Guitar, who guides children through over 50 lessons written by professional instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D. The eMedia My Guitar DVD begins with the basics, such as holding and tuning the guitar, and moves on to strumming chords, reading tablature, and playing songs. The eMedia My Guitar DVD also includes a special bonus download tool kit with an automatic tuner, metronome, chord dictionary, and digital recorder that can be used on your computer. The eMedia My Piano DVD stars Pam the Piano, who guides children through lessons written by former Juilliard School of Music instructor Irma Justicia, M.A. In over 100 lessons,...

Boris FX (http://www.borisfx.com) has announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Materials, is now available. The Boris Continuum Materials Unit includes 15 Boris Continuum Complete filters for creating realistic surfaces and animated organic backgrounds. The Boris Continuum Materials Unit generates realistic textures such as Steel Plates, Bricks, Clouds, Granite, Wooden Planks, and Rock. The textures are procedurally-generated to ensure smooth render at any scale, according to the folks at Boris FX. Each filter provides a variety of animation parameters including controls for the color, width, height, and other aspects of the material. Many of the filters allow users to add 3D detail and lighting to the material surface. Users can apply the materials as realistic surfaces or use them as animated organic backgrounds. All of the filters include presets which make using the materials a point and click operation -- even for complex animations. The Boris Continuum Materials Unit supports...

Quark offers printers free QuarkXPress 8, priority technic In continued support of the print community, Quark has announced special offers that allow eligible printers to join Quark output provider programs at no cost. Adobe Service Network (ASN) members, current QuarkAlliance members, and printers interested in Quark Promote are invited to take advantage of complimentary QuarkAlliance and Quark Promote memberships. Membership benefits can include priority technical support, a free copy of QuarkXPress 8, increased market visibility, and potential revenue opportunities.    "At a time when some in our industry are moving away from print, Quark is aggressively maintaining its investment in this community," says Cyndie Shaffstall, director of QuarkAlliance. "There is a significant opportunity for printers to take advantage of the booming Web-to-print industry, as well as traditional revenue streams. I invite all output providers to join one of our programs right now at no cost...

Cocktail 4.7 (Snow Leopard Edition) has been released. It's the latest maintenance update of Cocktail for users running Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"). This version adds clearing of Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies, as well as clearing of Google Chrome cookies, form values, history and page icons. The update also features overall performance improvements and addresses minor compatibility issues with Mac OS X Server. Cocktail 4.7 (Snow Leopard Edition) is available for download from: http://www.maintain.se/cocktail/download.php It requires Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server 10.6 and is tested for compatibility with Mac OS X / Mac OS X Server 10.6.2.

MetaCommunications (http://www.meta-com) has announced the immediate release and availability of Workgroups 2010 Package 162.3 upgrade. Workgroups 2010 is a collaborative workflow and project management suite that now features built-in support for third party document scanning and OCR solutions. This latest release includes a new technology for categorizing and organizing documents electronically and allowing users to convert traditional paper-based workflows into electronic ones. Workgroups 2010 now includes support for most scanning and OCR solutions, including Nuance Paperport & OmniPage, SimpleSoftware's Simple OCR, Epson Scan, eCopy PaperWorks, and Microsoft Office Document Imaging. Once a document has been scanned, it can be picked up by Workgroups 2010, automatically indexed, and moved to the correct location on the file server. This makes all scanned documents immediately available to all Workgroups 2010 users. If scanned documents include OCR information, the text is...

TalentDrive (http://www.talentdrive.com) -- the creator of the innovative online resume sourcing technology, TalentFilter, has released updates to its sourcing product, purportedly improving the user experience through Boolean Search and advanced reporting. This update brings users the ability to search for resumes in Boolean String format, in addition to TalentFilter's existing key word or job description search, coupled with four new reporting functions, offering users the most comprehensive sourcing product on the market. With the release of these two major upgrades to the TalentFilter product, users can customize their search efforts. Users are able to search thousands of resume locations by entering a job description, key words, or the newest function, detailed Boolean String searches. The second upgrade included in this release of TalentFilter is four new advanced reports, adding to TalentFilter's analytics and reporting capabilities. TalentFilter's new reports include OFCCP,...

Stellar Information Systems, a provider of advanced data recovery solutions and services, has released version 2.0 of its BKF file repair software, Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery (http://www.repair-bkf-file.com/). The updated version provides full preview support for recoverable files prior to restoration. The software is available with improved usability, extensive search pattern, and ease of use with several new exciting features, according to Sunil Chandna, CEO of Stellar Information Systems. The free demo version of the product is available for download from company's web site. Stellar Phoenix BKF Recovery 2.0 is available with single user, administrator, and technician licensing options. Pricing starts at US$99 for a single user license.

PGP Corp. (http://www.pgp.com/products/wholediskencryption/index.html), which specializes in enterprise data protection, has released the latest version of PGP Desktop. It's Mac OS X, Windows, Ubuntu Linux and Red Hat Linux compatible. In addition to allowing disk encryption across mixed environments, PGP Desktop for Mac now also supports Boot Camp, so users can have complete protection for machines running dual Mac OS X and Windows environments, says Phillip Dunkelberger, president and CEO of PGP Corp. The new version is also optimized for solid state drives. Additional features include: the ability to encrypt and sign buttons in Microsoft Outlook; additional smart card support; a redesigned user interface; and PGP Viewer for Desktop Email 8.x migration. PGP Whole Disk Encryption Desktop 10.0 for Mac OS X 10.6 ("Snow Leopard"), and PGP Whole Disk Encryption Desktop version 10.0 for Linux is now generally available and can be purchased through the PGP global network of resellers....

RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released ScreenSavrz display protection products for the 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs. They're priced at US$39.95 for the former and $54.95 for the latter. ScreenSavrz for iMac protect your display and case from dust, soiling, fingerprints, etc., when not in use. They also clean and polish your screen or case anytime without sprays or wet wipes. If your display has already taken a hit, you can dampen ScreenSavrz with water and polish away any existing scuffing you might have, according to the folks at RadTech. They're constructed from Optex fabric -- a non-woven, ultra-thin (0.6mm thick) advanced polishing fabric. This lightweight and breathable Optex display protector is convenient, practical and extremely effective. Does not obstruct iMac's ventilation ports, according to RadTech.

Feral Interactive will release Rome: Total War Gold Edition for the Mac on Feb. 5. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly and published by SEGA, the game will be released for the Mac under the Feral Legends label. Here's how the game is described: "Rome: Total War is one of the all-time top-rated strategy games where players take charge of one of three Roman families with the goal of increasing their family's power in Rome through diplomacy, economic skill, and of course, war! "Running from the late Roman Republic to early Roman Empire with campaigns ranging across Europe and North Africa, Rome: Total War offers a seamless integration of strategy and tactics that allows players to fight epic historical or fictitious battles, while plotting their path to ultimate victory." The Gold Edition includes the official expansion pack, Barbarian Invasion. Set some 300 years later, in it players must decide whether they will save Rome from its enemies or, at the head of a Barbarian horde...

Monkeybread Software has released version 10.0 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic. The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts that extend the REALbasic development environment with 1,300 classes featuring over 26,000 documented functions. This release contains a few new classes like the WindowsScriptMBS, UniversalCharacterDetectionMBS and JSONMBS classes, as well as a few new methods like SpotLightTextContentMBS to get the text content of a file. In preparation of the Cocoa target in REALbasic 2010, the folks at Monkeybread already have classes for all Cocoa controls. The plug-ins require REALbasic 2006r4 or newer. While all plug-in parts compile on Mac OS X, Linux and Windows systems, each function may depend on additional system requirements to work successfully. Plug-in licenses are available for components or for the complete collection with pricing starting at US$29 for one component. The complete package costs $284.20 for commercial usage. If you buy a current...

Spiderweb Software has updated Avernum 6 for Mac OS X (http://www.avernum.com/avernum6/index.html) to version 1.0.2. Avernum 6 is the final game in the epic Avernum series. This upgrade fixes a handful of minor bugs and purportedly adjusts the game's balance to make it much more manageable in the late game. Avernum 6 is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous series of caves far below the surface of the world. Here's how the game is described: "Avernum is a world underground. It is a nation of people living in an enormous warren of tunnels and caverns, far below the surface of the world. Once a prison colony for rebels and thugs, it is now a wild frontier, full of adventurous souls looking for wealth, fame, and magical power. "And then the Blight came. Almost overnight, the mushrooms Avernum needed to feed itself withered and died. Then the denizens of the low tunnels, the savage, reptilian Slithzerikai, emerged. Sensing weakness, they struck, destroying much of a weakened Avernum...

FileWave (http://www.filewave.com), which makes system lifecycle management, has announced a free, time limited version of its asset management suite FileWave Inventory. You might have heard the announcement by Business Software Alliance's (BSA) regarding the expansion of its $1 million rewards program to report illegal software over the Internet. In order to stop you falling foul of this program FileWave is now offering their inventory software suite for 60 Days for free. FileWave offers you the ability to scan, check and manage all software-licenses in every environment. FileWave Inventory is a database built around MySQL. The client is available across Mac, PC and Linux platforms. It dynamically collects all of the asset information about your hardware and software for both your desktop and mobile computers attached to your network. The Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface allows different applications to access data from the Inventory database or create a report as CSV...

MacForensicsLab (http://www.macforensicslab.com) has updated MacLockPick -- a live forensics tool for extracting passwords, Internet history, and system settings from a suspect's Mac OS X computer -- to version 2.2, which sports a streamlined user interface. Designed for law enforcement professionals, it's based on a USB Flash drive that can be inserted into a suspect's Mac OS X computer that is running (or sleeping). Once the MacLockPick software is run it will extract data from the Apple Keychain and system settings to provide the examiner fast access to the suspect's critical information with as little interaction or trace as possible. A database of the suspect's information is compiled on the Flash drive to allow for transportation away from the suspect's system. This database can be read by the included log readers on Mac OS X, Windows or Linux computers. MacLockPick isn't for sale to the general public. Purchasers will be required to provide proof that they are a licensed law...

Dooble (http://dooble.sf.net), an open source web browser for Mac OS X, has been released. There are versions for Windows, Linux, Openmoko, Ubuntu, Pardus and the Nokia N900. According to its developers, one of the application's most important goals is to safeguard the privacy of its community with a group of integrated privacy features of the browser: search engine, secure messenger and e-mail client. It uses the integrated, distributed search engine, YaCy.

Freeverse has partnered with AppRelief.com to aid Haiti quake victims. App Relief is a group of App developers donating their app sale proceeds to the Haitian earthquake relief effort through the Red Cross. From now until Wednesday, Freeverse will donate 100% of its share of profits from the US$0.99 iPhone and iPod Touch game, Skee-Ball (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skee-ball/id329902698?mt). "We are eager to participate in this relief effort and excited to see some great developers from the community banding together to help in any way possible. I hope together we can leverage the popularity of the App Store to bring more attention to the need in Haiti." says Ian Lynch Smith, president of the Brooklyn-based developer and publisher. To aid in the Haitian Earthquake relief efforts, download great apps from the App Relief site or straight from the iTunes App Store.

Griffin Technology has announced the latest case designs from Griffin + Threadless. The Co-Op Initiative partnership marks its expansion to iPod touch, as well as into the UK, with three new designs. The latest offerings from the Griffin + Threadless Co-Op build upon the previous case designs. Three new patterns -- I'm Like a Bird, Living in Harmony and HI -- are now paired with the Griffin-engineered low-profile case. A single-piece polycarbonate shell snaps into place to provide protection for iPhone from scratches, dust and dings. Also available is Clouds within the Thunder for iPod touch -- the same design and artwork as Clouds within the Thunder for iPhone, and the first Griffin + Threadless case offering configured specifically for iPod touch. All of the new Griffin + Threadless cases for iPhone 3GS and iPod touch are now available a http://www.griffintechnology.com/coop/threadless .

Nemetschek North America has announced that A&A Co., Ltd., its distribution partner in Japan, has released its localized version of Vectorworks 2010 line of software including: Designer, Architect, Fundamentals, and Renderworks. For more information about Vectorworks in Japan, visit http://www.AandA.co.jp The English-language versions of the Vectorworks 2010 product line were released in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and other international markets on Sept. 15. Localized versions have also been released in a number of European and South American markets, including Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Portugal, and Mexico. There are more than 80 new features in version 2010. For a look at all of the new features by product, as well as feature movies, go to http//www.vectorworks2010.net

SONiVOX, on behalf of Fable Sound, has announced the release of the latest version of the Broadway Big Band virtual Instrument for Mac and PC systems. Upon its original release, Fable Sounds' Broadway Big Band Virtual Instrument was a virtual instrument that portrayed contemporary jazz, blues, pop, and rhythm and blues woodwind, brass, and rhythm instrument's playing techniques in a playable virtual instrument plug-in. By integrating the Broadway Performer technology directly into the Kontakt 4 Player via Kontakt's scripting engine, this new version of Broadway Big Band is designed to simplify use as well as add greater control over expressiveness. Now Broadway Big Band users will be able to use Broadway directly in their DAW environment without having to use any virtual MIDI cabling or MIDI routing, allowing for a more stable and easy to use workflow, according to Yuval Shrem, co-founder of Fable Sounds. Fable Sounds will be offering a special cross-grade price for registered users...

Holophone (http://www.holophone.com) is now making its PortaMic 5.1 and PortaMic Pro camera-mountable surround microphones, both currently shipping, available to the M.I. market. Using the company's patented design, both PortaMic models allow users to capture, from a single point source, a discrete surround recording during live performances, events and even in-studio surround sound tracks, providing a 3D immersive play-back experience. With advances in online networking sites, such as YouTube, MySpace and Facebook, there's an increased need for online content, according to says Michael Godfrey, president and founder of Holophone. By using a Holophone to capture live performances, bands can now offer its fans a realistic surround experience, he adds. The PortaMic 5.1 offers an avenue for live music production by recording performances in 5.1 surround sound, enabling musicians to then upload content to the web and also for enhanced audio/video demos. Based on the design of the...

Boss (http://www.BossUS.com) is debuting two new products at this year's NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The ME-25 guitar effects package sports a built-in sound library that gives instant access to dozens of classic and modern effects. Users choose a category, select a variation and play. You can customize your sound with twits of the Drive, Tone and Volume knobs. The ME-25 has COSM amp models onboard, plus Super Stack and Phrase Loop. The tuner, the Boss TU-2, evolves and improves with the debut of the new TU-3. Housed in a Boss stompbox body, the TU-3 features a 21-segment LED meter with a high-brightness mode to cut through outdoor glare. You can choose between Chromatic or Guitar/Bass tuning modes, and enjoy visual pinpoint verification with AccuPitch. The TU-3 incorporates a Note Name Indicator that can display notes of seven-string guitars and six-string basses, while the Flat-Tuning mode can support up to six half-steps.

Cakewalk (http://www.cakewalk.com) has made several announcements at this week's NAMM show. Cakewalk introduced the new A-PRO Series, USB MIDI Controllers for Mac and PC. The A-300 Pro (32-key), A-500 Pro (49-key) and A-800 Pro (61-key) are keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland. Cakewalk also introduced the FA-66, a compact and portable 6-in/6-out FireWire 400/800 audio interface designed for mobile recording and performance professionals. This unit has two XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom powered mic preamps, with one offering Hi-Z for recording electric guitar or bass, plus two RCA inputs -- all with zero latency direct monitoring. The FA-66 package includes three virtual instruments for Mac and Windows systems: Rapture LE, Cakewalk SoundCenter, and Studio Instruments Drums. Also new is Cakewalk's Mobile Studio Canvas for Mac, PC, and standalone performance. Capable of producing over 1,000 sounds, the Mobile Studio Canvas includes the Roland SD-50 Sound Module...