TechSmith today introduced version 1.1 of EnSharpen, enabling individuals with Intel-based Macs to compress screen recordings such as multimedia tutorials, presentations, screencasts, and animated content for cross-platform playback via QuickTime on Macintosh and Windows systems.
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) and Newer Technology (NewerTech) today announced lower prices on the NewerTech miniStack V2 external storage solution and FireWire and USB 2.0 port expander. The NewerTech miniStack features up to 500GB of high-speed bootable storage; integrated, powered FireWire and USB 2.0 hubs; intelligent thermal monitoring; and auto power convenience with a manual engagement option. The product comes with FireWire and USB cabling, Intech HD Speedtools, EMC Retrospect backup software, and a full 2-year NewerTech warranty.
Read MoreA story on CNNMoney.com today reports that Shaw Wu, an analyst for American Technology Research, has said Apple may phase out its 60GB iPod model, citing a message to distributors that the unit is “at risk” until the end of April. Wu believes this could mean Apple is planning to release a new model in the immediate future.
Read MoreSmileOnMyMac has updated PDFpen, the PDF editing and form-filling utility, and PDFpenPro, which creates fillable forms, with new keyboard shortcuts and performance enhancements. Specifically, PDFpen 2.3.3 features: additional keyboard shortcuts for highlighting, inserting a blank page, and go to page; updates essential for Universal Binary support; and various improvements and performance enhancements. PDFpen and PDFpenPro require Mac OS X 10.2.5 or later and are priced at US$49.95 and $94.95, respectively.
Read MoreThe UK government has added iPods and iTunes to its list of products used to measure inflation, reports Macworld UK. “The 650-product list is maintained by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and it aims to measure the fluctuations in prices paid by the UK population,” notes the story. “ONS collects about 120,000 prices every month for a “shopping basket” of about 650 goods and services.
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