An article by Troy Goodman in The Birmingham News notes that 41 grade six students will have to give up their school-issued iBooks on the last day of school this year. The students aren’t too happy about giving up their Macs, but school administrators are happy with the pilot program’s results. “Most teachers saw not only significantly increased class time on computers, but also improvements in attendance.
Read MoreDeep Prose Software today announced the release of Booxter 1.8 for Mac OS X, an easy-to-use application that helps you manage your book collection. It gathers book information from various sources on the Internet to allow users to view, edit, sort, categorize, export and print books of interest. Version 1.8 adds official support for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, with full Spotlight integration. In addition, smart lists from Booxter can be dragged directly to the Finder to create instant smart folders.
Read MoreMacRadio today launched the new MacGamers Radio Web page. Also announced was that Digital Droo (a.k.a. Andrew Tokuda), Mac gaming music composer, will be composing the theme song for MacGamers Radio. The new Web page “has information about the host, Omaha Sternberg, the contest to name the show with a prize package worth over $200, the logo, and will soon broadcast variations of the new theme song composed by Andrew Tokuda.
Read MoreYour Mac Life, an Internet-based Mac radio show hosted by Shawn King, has announced the lineup for this evening’s broadcast (8:30-11:00 p.m. ET). Phil Guindi, Adobe’s Illustrator Product Manager, answers questions and Eric Zelenka, Apple’s Sr. Product Line Manager, Server & Storage Software, does a GeekSpeak segment with John Welch.
Read MoreSonnet Technologies today introduced PodFreq mini, its FM transmitter, integrated dock and protective case for iPod mini. PodFreq mini broadcasts tunes to any nearby car, home, or portable FM radio. It improves upon all the features and functionality of the original PodFreq and delivers them in a compact case. The package also includes a car charger, car cradle, USB 2.0 cable and soft carrying pouch.
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