Audible.com, the leading spoken audio service, today announced that new third generation iPod owners will receive a free one-month trial of AudibleListener, which includes either one audiobook and one 1-month subscription, or two audiobooks. Normally, these AudibleListener plans are priced respectively at US$14.95 and $19.95 per month.
Read MoreNative Instruments today announced the immediate availability of Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session, the latest additions to its music software lineup. “Offering a powerful collection of virtual sound generators and effects that will bring new creative energy into any music studio, Reaktor 4 ($499) and Reaktor Session (US$249) give musicians and producers an endless range of possibilities for creating brilliant, unmistakable sounds.
Read MoreRadTech today released silicone display cushions and new service tools for Apple’s new 12″ and 17″ aluminum-cased PowerBooks. The Series 2 Wildeepz Display Cushions (US$15.95), redesigned for the new portables, provide protection against contact, wear and abrasion of the display bezel, top case and LCD viewing surface. They also effectively remove all free play from the latched display while keeping the screen safely elevated, and away from, keycaps, trackpad button and palm rests.
Read MorePropellerhead Software has announced that it is now shipping Reason 2.5, an update to its flagship music production software. First announced in March, version 2.5 adds four new sound processing tools and two utilities for signal path routing. Reason sells for US$399 and works with both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Reason 2.0 registered users can download the 2.5 update for free.
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