An Australian version of Apple’s iTunes Music Store is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2004, according to News.com.au. “Apple declined to comment on when its service might be available in Australia, but sources indicate that the company has been in local negotiations with record companies, music publishers and rights bodies.
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) today introduced its new Neptune line of external FireWire hard drives. The Neptune drives feature a custom Oxford911 bridge solution, two six-pin FireWire 400 ports, a 7200RPM drive mechanism, 2MB or 8MB data buffer, transfer speeds of up to 400Mbps, and backup and restore software. The compact drives (1.5x 9x 5.5-inch) weigh 2.7 pounds, and boast a shock resistant design for maximum portability.
Read MoreREALVIZ today announced Stitcher 4.0, a new version of its pro-level application for creating high-quality panoramas for the Web, film, print, and 3D. Version 4.0 offers several enhancements, including better Adobe Photoshop integration, a Best Rendering option, interactive QuickTime VR previewing, and an improved interface and workflow enhancements. Stitcher 4.0 is slated for release in January 2004.
Read MoreJ.P. Morgan has initiated coverage of Apple with a “neutral” rating. “In a research note published this afternoon, the analysts mention that the company is poised for robust margin expansions in the forthcoming quarters on account of its new digital music product offerings,” reports NewRatings. “JP Morgan expects Apple Computer’s new professional application products and the improving IT spending scenario to further boost the company’s earnings growth in the forthcoming years.
Read MoreMalaysia’s software pirates are already selling the next version of Microsoft Windows, codenamed Longhorn, years before it is supposed to be on sale. Bootleg CD copies are on sale for six ringgit (US$1.58) in the country. The software is an early version of Longhorn demonstrated and distributed at a Microsoft developers conference in October. Longhorn is not expected to ship until 2006.
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