Year: 2002

Adobe today announced Premiere 6.5, a new version of the company’s digital video editing software. The upgrade features Mac OS X support, Real-Time Preview, the Adobe Title Designer, new sound engineering tools, new hardware support, and five new Adobe After Effects filters, among others. Adobe Premiere 6.5 will ship in the third-quarter for US$549 ($149 upgrade).

In a bid to avoid being “Netscaped,” RealNetworks is expected to announce a new version of its software Monday that supports streaming audio and video in more formats, including Microsoft’s Windows Media Player format, according to The New York Times. Amid increased competition from Microsoft and Apple, the software is expected to give RealNetworks a boost by enabling customers to maintain its solution while catering to more formats.

ArcaneWare has announced the release of SaleBoat 1.0 for Mac OS X, a database application for managing business sales. SaleBoat is US$19.99 shareware.

Willow Design has released its new 17″ eMac Carry Case with ball bearing roller wheels, fully extendable luggage handle, balanced wrap handles and convenient end handles for two person carrying. The new case sells for US$235.00.

Several readers note that Microsoft has pulled Handheld Synchronization for Entourage X, which was released this past week. Microsoft’s site notes that the software was removed as the company investigates technical issues that users have reported. “We are working hard to identify and correct these issues. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.