Year: 2005

Safari to dump KHTML?

According to a report on CNET News today, Apple may be planning to abandon the open-source rendering engine KHTML in favor of its own (WebCore) for Safari. The story states that a “leading Apple browser developer suggested that architects of the KHTML rendering engine–the heart of a browser–consider abandoning the KHTML code base, or ‘tree,’ in favor of Apple’s version, called WebCore.

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New iPod shuffle accessories from XtremeMac

XtremeMac has announced the release of new iPod shuffle accessories, including Tuffwrapz, Shieldz, and Airplay FM Transmitter as well as completely new products like Bumperz, SuperHook and SuperClip. In addition, free shipping is offered on all orders over US$40 along with three free audio books from Audible.com.

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Jason Snell, Joe Kissell, and John Lowreyon Mac Night Owl

Tonight’s broadcast of The Mac Night Owl will feature Jason Snell, Editorial Director of Macworld, Joe Kissell, author of “Take Control of Upgrading to Tiger,” and John Lowrey, developer of Tiger Cache Cleaner. Additionally, the show will offer the chance to win a 1GB iPod shuffle. You can tune into the broadcast tonight from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET. An archive of the show will be available for listening within eight hours of the original broadcast.

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