NewsFire 0.5 from developer David Watanabe is the latest version of the RSS news reader for Mac OS X. This release includes enhancements such as the addition of a new title and summary list view, the ability to chain Smart Feeds together, the ability to hide subscribed feeds, and an improved search feature that allows as-you-type search of local articles, news sites, and blogs. NewsFire is available as a free download.
Read MoreEcon Technologies has released 14 new Christmas templates for use with its Portraits & Prints powerful photo printing solution for Mac OS X. These templates are classically styled and designed to be printed and placed in standard 8″ x 10″ or 5″ x 7″ picture frames. “With the Template Manager you can organize, create, preview and download Portraits & Prints templates – it’s like iTunes for templates.
Read MoreArik Hesseldahl of Forbes says a video iPod tops his 2005 tech wish list. “Apple is halfway there with the iPod photo. And Microsoft and its many hardware pals, including Creative Labs, have proven that video can be done in a handheld device–though they’ve yet to prove it can be done well. Apple, more than any other company, is up to the task of perfecting this. The experience shouldn’t be about watching video on a tiny handheld screen.
Read MoreApple is offering a US$10 off coupon to anyone who takes an online survey about the company’s retail stores. “As a valued customer, your opinions are very important to us. That’s why we would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding your experience at the Apple Store. Your participation in this survey will help us to improve the retail shopping experience. As a token of our appreciation for completing the survey, we will send you a $10 discount coupon for your next purchase of $100 or more at any U.S.
Read MoreRogue Amoeba Software today announced Slipstream, a new application that allows audio from any application to be heard through remote speakers attached to Apple’s AirPort Express. “AirTunes isn’t just for iTunes anymore–now users longing to listen to audio from RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, and any other application over their remote speakers will be able to do so, with Slipstream.” Slipstream will be available early next year for an introductory price of US$20.
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