Griffin Technology today announced the iVault aluminum case for the iPod shuffle. “Machined entirely out of aluminum, the iVault safely encloses your iPod Shuffle, while still allowing total access to the control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port, and LED. The front and back halves of the case are joined together by 4 small screws, so your iPod Shuffle is guaranteed to be secure.
Read MoreOther World Computing announced today that it has added the iGuitar from Brian Moore Guitars to its offerings. The iGuitar is “the next step in the evolution of music,” allowing musicians to use their guitar as a computer input device. Each iGuitar features a built-in 13-pin interface, which allows the musician to “play” a number of virtual instruments using any Mac running applications such as GarageBand. To use these special features, iGuitar-users need to play it through a 13-pin USB interface such as the Roland GI-20 guitar processor.
Read MoreEveryday Software has released Maquarium 2.0, a new version of its aquarium management software. Maquarium allows users to track chemicals, schedule tasks, keep notes, and manage the inventory of their aquariums. Version 2.0 offers a refreshed user interface and adds support for plant, coral and invertebrate profiles in addition to fish profiles. Maquarium 2.0 also fully supports AppleScript allowing users to automate aquarium maintenance using home automation software and aquarium compatible x-10 devices.
Read MoreZappTek has released iSpeak It 2.0, an update to its software that allows you to take any document or Web page and convert it into an MP3 or AAC track in iTunes using your Mac’s built-in text-to-speech capabilities. This release adds full podcast download support, provides a history for all RSS feeds, and many usability enhancements. iSpeak It sells for US$14.95.
Read MoreApple’s Web site now has information about more than 120 sessions on Mac OS 10.4 “Tiger” and more planned for its Worldwide Developer Conference coming in June to San Francisco. In addition, the company has posted information on special events taking place during the conference.
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