In his column (free subscription required) for the New York Times today, columnist David Pogue compares the audio/video capabilities of Apple’s newly released iChat AV beta and Microsoft’s MSN Messenger 6. “…Microsoft, true to tradition, has focused on expanding its list of features, while Apple has worked toward elegance and simplicity.
Read MoreMedidata Solutions today announced support for Safari 1.0, making its data capture, management and analysis software available on the broadest set of platforms in the industry, according to the press release. Medidata uses a “zero-client” architecture, independent of specific software packages or plug-ins at the site. The system can be used with any secure Web browser (supporting the SSL protocol).
Read MoreMacSpeech today announced that a free VIP Exhibit Hall Pass will be given away with each purchase of the iListen Transcription Voice Solution, for a savings of US$135.00 says the company. The iListen Transcription Solution includes the newly released iListen 1.6, Griffin Technologies iMic USB adapter, VXi Parrot Translator Microphone/Headset and a refurbished Olympus DS-2000 digital voice recorder. The Transcription Solution sells for $299.00 and is available from the company’s Web site.
Read MoreFireWire Depot today announced its latest FireWire/USB2 enclosure and various cable accessories. These include the AMS MPD 2.5 inch 9.5mm FireWire/USB2 hard drive enclosure, which includes a built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery, and will be available July 8 for US$114.95. The company also announced a 4 pin to 6 pin – iLink to FireWire converter for $10.95, 6-4 pin and 6-6 pin angled cables, and two new FireWire cables — the 6-6 pin Swivel cable and the 6-6 pin retractable cable.
Read MoreOpenLink Software today announced Virtuoso 3.2, the latest edition of its cross platform Virtual Database for SQL, XML, and Web Services for Mac OS X. Version 3.2 incorporates full client and server support for the Blogger, Moveable Type, and MetaWeblog APIs, providing users with choice over location, format, data storage, development environment, and host operating system, for personal, community, and corporate Weblogs. The new release also facilitates the transparent integration of Weblog data with other enterprise data sources.
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