Over the course of the past week, MacDesktops has posted 14 new desktop pictures, including: 1 Infinite Loop (Logos, Apple), Venice Beach (Landscapes – Water), and Veronica Zemanova (Show some skin). Mandolux has issued six new desktops: a Giant/Dual Monitor Graffiti (Vector/Asian) and a new theme: Surfing (Vector/Abstract).
Read MoreBlackmagic Design today announced the release of a public beta of version 4.0 software update for it’s DeckLink family of uncompressed QuickTime video capture cards. DeckLink 4.0 adds support for RT Extreme and multi channel audio features in the forthcoming Apple Final Cut Pro 4 video editing application. RT Extreme adds support for real time effects built into Final Cut Pro 4, and increases the creative flexibility of the all models of DeckLink hardware. The public beta is available free of charge from Blackmagic’s Web site.
Read MoreCE Software has announced the release of QuicKeys X2, the new version of its utility that automates any task, multi-step or repetitive action. The update offers recording and playback of shortcuts, as well as a new Clips shortcut for storing and retrieving collections of images and text. It also features a redesigned editor, support for pop-up menu selection, and new multi-step shortcut tools. QuicKeys X2 sells for US$99.95. An upgrade from version 1.5 is available for $19.95, while an upgrade from QuicKeys 1.0 is priced at $34.95.
Read MoreTEN Technology today announced the naviPod, the first wireless remote control for Apple’s iPod. The naviPod consists of a receiver that plugs into the top of the iPod and a 5-button infrared remote control that produces the same functions as the Apple iPod wired remote. It is available in two models, both sporting an audio out port and chrome stand.
Read MoreAdobe on Thursday took aim at Quark, which recently announced that QuarkXPress 6 — the new Mac OS X version of its design and layout software — will begin shipping next week. “While Quark is now playing catch up to InDesign 2.0, we are hard at work on the next major update to InDesign,” Shantanu Narayen, an Adobe executive vice president, told Reuters.
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