Allume Systems today announced the availability of StuffIt Deluxe 9.0 J, the latest Japanese version of its file compression, access, and organization software for Mac OS X. Version 9.0 offers faster file compression and decompression, a more intuitive user interface, and enhanced backup features that streamline the process of storing files on multiple CDs/DVDs and other storage media.
Read MoreAt the International Forum in Tokyo this week, Olympus unveiled its first digital music player, the m:robe, reports The Register. The new iPod challengers comes in two sizes. The MR 500i plays MP3, WMA, and other digital format and photos, has a 3.7 inch VGA touch screen, and comes with a 20GB hard drive.
Read MoreIBM is rumored to have put its PC business up for sale, reports FT.com. People “close to the negotiations” say that IBM is in serious discussions with Lenovo (formerly known as Legend), China’s largest maker of personal computers, and at least one other potential buyer for the unit. The sale, which reportedly will be in the $1 billion to $2 billion range, will include desktop, laptop, and notebook computers manufactured by IBM.
Read MoreThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has turned the issue of Apple’s iTunes pricing in the UK over to the European Commission, reports the BBC. This follows a complaint by Which? (formerly the Consumer Association) that Apple is charging UK consumers 20% more for song downloads than those in France and Germany (see previous report).
Read MoreApple today filed its annual report (SEC form 10-K) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the report, Apple discusses its business model and some operational specifics, and makes particular reference to the digital music market.
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