Apple has filed it’s Performance Bonus Plan details (Form 8-K). “On April 21, 2005, the shareholders of Apple Computer, Inc. approved the Apple Computer, Inc. Performance Bonus Plan (the “Bonus Plan”). The Bonus Plan is intended to permit the payment of bonuses that qualify as “performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.” Further details are in the report.
Read MoreApple has released GarageBand 2.0.1, an update to the company’s popular music creation software. Apple said the update addresses issues with duplicating tracks, playhead snapping to grid, joining software instrument regions on adjacent tracks, making precise adjustments to volume and pan settings, and converting Software Instrument Apple Loops based on drum sounds into Real Instrument Apple Loops.
Read MoreApple has posted Xsan Update 1.0.1, the first update to its enterprise-class storage networking solution. Version 1.0.1 “delivers overall improved reliability for Xsan and is recommended for all systems,” according to the release notes.
Read MoreGriffin Technology today announced that it is now shipping the AirClickUSB Remote, its new wireless remote control for Macs and PCs. The AirClickUSB Remote uses RF technology that allows users to control their computers from up to 60 ft. away. “Users do not have to be in line of sight, making AirClick ideal for controlling applications remotely,” notes Griffin.
Read MoreMichael Tsai has released SpamSieve 2.3, an update to his Bayesian spam filtering utility for popular e-mail clients such as Apple Mail, Mailsmith, Entourage, PowerMail, and Eudora. The new version brings Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger support, improved accuracy, better auto-training, and an improved Apple Mail plug-in. SpamSieve sells for US$25.
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