SubRosaSoft.com today announced the availability of CDRestore 1.0, a utility that creates image files from scratched or surface damaged CDs and DVDs. Replicas can then be produced using CD/DVD burning utilities such as Roxio’s Toast or Apple’s Disc Burner software. SubRosaSoft CDRestore requires Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (Panther-ready) and carries a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of US$19.95.
Read MoreJupiter Research today announced that it forecasts U.S. shipments of MP3 players will almost double in 2003 to over 3.5 million, and will continue to grow almost 50% per year for the next three years. “By 2006, the installed base of MP3 players will top 26 million, establishing a critical mass of users that will help spur digital music sales,” notes the firm.
Read MoreIntec Interactive has announced that it has partnered with Marvel Comics to expand its Digital Comic Book (DCB) series with 11 titles from Marvel’s archives. The DVDs tell the comic book story “in a cinematic style with voice-overs, music and surround sound.
Read MoreArlo Rose and Perry Clarke have released Konfabulator 1.5.3, an update to their JavaScript runtime engine for Mac OS X that lets you run small files called Widgets. Version 1.5.3 offers numerous fixes and tweaks, including restored proxy support, performance enhancements and feature additions to The Weather, and more. The software sells for US$25 and requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Read MoreInformation Appliance Associates have announced the release of PocketMac Theme Creator, a utility that allows Mac users to create Pocket PC themes from their Macs. With this utility, users can set every element of the Pocket PC, from the background image to the navigation bar and more. PocketMac Theme Creator is priced at €16.86 and requires Mac OS X 10.2.6 or higher and PocketMac or other sync software. A free demo version is available.
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