“During his keynote speech at an Apple developer conference, Jobs unveiled his company’s latest instant-messaging software, iChat AV, along with a nifty cylindrical webcam called iSight… it was by far the most intriguing thing Jobs talked about all morning,” writes Erick Schonfeld for Business 2.0. “The folks who should be the most worried about this development are the phone companies.
Read MoreNetscape 7.1 is the latest version of the next-generation Web browser, mail, and IM application. The new version offers junk mail controls, support for International Domain Names (IDN), “Find As You Type” (for navigating Web pages using your keyboard), automatic image resizing (so that large images fit in the browser window), Address Book sync with Palm-compatible devices, and improved performance and stability.
Read MoreExtensis today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DiamondSoft, the developer of the font management software solution Font Reserve. DiamondSoft will retain its office based in Mill Valley, California and operate as the Bay Area office for Extensis. President and founder of DiamondSoft, Brian Berson, will take on the role of General Manager of Font Solutions for Extensis.
Read MoreImmersion today announced the release of a Software Development Kit (SDK) designed to bring Mac OS X support to its MicroScribe G2 Digitizer, “an articulated arm that design engineers, game developers, animators and industrial designers use to convert physical objects into digital 3D models for virtual manipulation and editing.” The Mac-based SDK for the MicroScribe system provides all the
Read MoreIDG World Expo today announced that the Final Cut Pro User Group (FCPUG) Network will host the third FCPUG Network Theater at Macworld CreativePro Conference & Expo, which takes place July 14-18 at New York City’s Javits Center. Located in booth #866 on the event’s expo floor July 16-18, the film theater will showcase films created by user group members as well as educational sessions.
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