IBM is planning to challenge Pixar, creators of “Monsters Inc.” and “Finding Nemo,” through a partnership with computer-animation company Threshold Digital Research Labs. “We want to be the next-generation Pixar,” Larry Kasanoff, head of Threshold, told USA Today.
Read MoreBare Bones Software today released BBEdit 7.0.4, the latest version of its award-winning HTML and text editor for the Mac. This update is a maintenance release to fix reported issues and add minor enhancements and refinements. BBEdit 7.0.4 is available free of charge to all registered BBEdit 7.0 customers.
Read MoreRainjul today released Aizai 1.4, an update to its software that “allows individuals and groups to view, create and distribute digital photos, movies, music, Web pages, documents and folders via virtual television channels.” Version 1.4 integrates Apple’s WebKit rendering engine and includes improvements to performance, audio playback and channel feedback. Rainjul also announced a 99 cent Summer Special, which offers customers a single user license for 99 cents until September 30, 2003.
Read MorePearl Jam has kicked off the “Pick your best bootleg contest” to find out which of their latest live performances are your favorites. The bootlegs that receive the most votes will be featured on the iTunes Music Store. “Pearl Jam has been rocking the Riot Act World Tour and releasing a live bootleg for every single show.
Read MoreApple UK has launched the Macintosh Solutions Consultants program to “provide our retail customers with an even more satisfying shopping experience — both before and after their Macintosh purchase.” Macintosh Solutions Consultants are Apple-trained sales assistants who are on-hand from Monday to Friday at selected retail stores across the UK — including branches of PC World and John Lewis — to give advice and support on all aspects of the Mac platform.
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