A report by ABI Research says that Apple’s video iTunes contributed to the rise in online video. “The momentum Apple created when it announced last year that it would sell videos online through iTunes continues into 2006.
Read MoreWincent today announced the release of Synergy 2.4, an iTunes accessory that allows users to control iTunes with hot keys and always-accessible menu bar controls. Version 2.4 delivers support for Intel-based Macs and offers 24 new icon sets. Synergy requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later, and is priced at US$10. A demo version is available.
Read MoreAccording to a survey by Brandchannel.com, Google leads the pack as the most influential global brand, notes Macworld UK. “Over the past five years, Apple has won the title twice, in 2001 and 2004, while Google has won the rest of the time. Google Earth, Google Mini, Desktop Search and its popular stock all helped Google win the award in 2005,” notes the story.
Read MoreThe QuickerTek 27dBm Transceiver was announced today with the ability to deliver up to a mile of wireless range for the 17-inch iMac G5. “The QuickerTek 17-inch iMac G5 Transceiver delivers a full 500 milliwatts of RF power. By comparison, iMacs tend to average little more than 30 milliwatts. The internal shielding that keeps the other parts inside your iMac from interfering with each other, also limits the effectiveness of the built-in AirPort wireless.” The QuickerTek 27dBm Transceiver is available now for US$200.
Read MoreOpenOSX today began shipping their WinTel 2.0.1 emulator product, now accelerated for the new Intel-based Mac. WinTel is an easy-to-use stand-alone application for configuring and utilizing the included open source “Bochs” software, that allows use of x86/Pentium-based operating systems on Macintosh computers running Mac OS X. This newest edition features Bochs binaries that have been accelerated for the Intel based Macs bringing 200-400% increased performance over the WinTel 2.0.0 release, notes the company.
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