Year: 2006

EarthDesk 3.5 Universal Binary released

Posted by | May 9, 2006 | |

Xeric Design has released EarthDesk 3.5, a major upgrade to its popular dynamic desktop map application. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop picture with an animated, real-time rendered image of the Earth, continuously updating in the background while you work. Version 3.5 features Universal Binary support for Intel-based Macs; cloud images are now date-verified to be newer than the previous image; and the cloud server list is now updated weekly. EarthDesk requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later, and sells for US$19.95.

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Scott Kelby offers Photoshop training online

Posted by | May 9, 2006 | |

The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has just released Photoshop for Digital Photographers with Scott Kelby –- a 21-day online training course on its newly launched training site. Featuring the #1 best-selling Photoshop book author and president of NAPP, Scott Kelby, Photoshop for Digital Photographers is an innovative online course for digital photographers to learn how to color correct, sharpen, fix and finish their digital photos at their own pace in the comfort of their home or work place.

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Fox TV shows now on iTunes

Posted by | May 9, 2006 | |

Another TV network has been added to the roster on iTunes. News Corp.’s Fox network has struck a deal to provide “24” and “Prison Break,” as well as FX Network shows such as “The Shield” for US$1.99 per episode, reports Reuters. iTunes has also started to sell episodes of older series, such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Lost in Space,” notes the story.

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CMS ships BounceBack 7.0

Posted by | May 9, 2006 | |

CMS Products today announced the release of its new BounceBack 7.0 for PowerPC and CoreDuo Macintosh computers. BounceBack Professional Version 7.0 for Mac is designed to protect iPhoto, iTunes and iMovie HD collections and important documents in the event of a computer hard drive failure. “With an inviting new look and feel, the easier-than-ever-to-use BounceBack offers a host of features including backup scheduling, an automatic launcher and QuickRestore. BounceBack 7.0 is priced at US$69.

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Pyramid Design releases A-OK! The Wings of Mercury 3.7

Posted by | May 9, 2006 | |

Pyramid Design has enhanced its space simulator, A-OK! The Wings of Mercury, with improved networked space mission performance. This feature allows up to 10 other users to log on the simulator and act as mission controllers. The educational product, which is available on Windows XP and Mac OS X, also has increased detail in the Mercury spacecraft 3D model. Other feature additions include: added more capsule detail including, Destabilizing Flap, Retrorocket Covers and Retrograde Package Straps; Retrorocket flames improved; and more.

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