In a CNN/Money article looking at hot Father’s Day gifts, staff writer Parija Bhatnagar says that Apple’s iPod is an “in-demand gizmo” this year and that it is especially selling fast at Best Buy stores. “The new version is slimmer, sleeker and definitely very popular for Dad,” said Brian Lucas, spokesman for the electronics retailer.
Read MoreTomorrow’s broadcast of the Inside Mac Radio Show, hosted by Scott Sheppard, will feature Derek Sivers, president and founder of CD Baby, who posted his notes from Apple’s meeting with indie record labels. The show will also feature David Mash, VP for IT at the Berklee College of Music. Scott’s co-hosts this week are Jeff Baudin and Sam Levin. Inside Mac can be heard on Saturdays from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.
Read MoreMacPlay has announced that it will distribute boxed versions of Enigmo, Pangea’s new puzzle game. Enigmo features 70 levels (50 regular and 20 kid difficulty) of “mind-teasing fun” as well as an editor that allows players to create games they can share with friends. Enigmo, which sells for US$24.99, will now be available through the online MacPlay store and to resellers that MacPlay distributes its titles to.
Read MoreOur friends at OSXFAQ have arranged a special reader discount on MacTech magazine subscriptions. Over 60% off the cover price, you can now get MacTech for US$39.95 for a full year. “MacTech magazine is the journal of Macintosh technology and development.
Read MoreEmagic has released a Mac OS X version of the Emagic Plug-In Collection (EPIC TDM), which offers 15 Logic Platinum plug-ins that you can use with any TDM compatible host software. The company also released an OS X flavor of its HostTDM Enabler, which allows you to insert your separately purchased Emagic software instruments ES1, ES2, EVP88, EVB3 and EVD6 into auxilliary channels of your TDM mixer.
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