Ecamm Network has announced the release of iGlasses 2.0, a plug-in allows Mac users to adjust and manipulate camera settings from within popular video applications. Among the new features in version 2.0 are: digital zoom and pan controls; precise control over the built-in iSight’s brightness and color balance; and support for more cameras including Macally’s IceCam and Ecamm Network’s iMage USB Webcam.
Read MoreAutodesk has announced the acquisition of California-based PlassoTech, a leading supplier of analysis and simulation software for the mechanical design market. The acquisition of PlassoTech will allow Autodesk to enhance the simulation and optimization capabilities found in Autodesk Inventor software making it easier than ever for customers to simulate, optimize and validate a complete digital prototype, notes the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read MoreNew AccuWeather.com Astronomy Center Presents an Online Universe of
Stargazing Tips, Videos, Blogs, and Beyond
STATE COLLEGE, PA, August 28, 2007–AccuWeather.com today announced the
launch of the redesigned and expanded Astronomy Center.
(http://www.accuweather.com/astronomy.asp) This interest area features a
wealth of astronomy-related content for beginners, experts, and everyone
in-between.
The Astronomy Center has been launched on the date of a total lunar eclipse
which took place pre-dawn today between 4:51 AM and 5:32 AM EST.
Today’s featured promo on MacUpdate offers FxFactory Editing Pack for US$49 (51% off, retail $99). “FxFactory is a revolutionary visual effects package which powers the largest collection of plug-ins for Final Cut Pro and Motion. The Editing Pack offers 40 GPU-accelerated plug-ins based on the FxPlug architecture for the highest performance inside Final Cut Pro and Motion.” FxFactory Editing Pack requires the ability to run Final Cut Pro or Motion.
Read MoreRealNetworks has released RealPlayer 10.1 (503), the latest version of its free software for viewings the company’s streaming media over the Internet. No further information is provided regarding changes in this release, but complete details are available from the Web site. RealPlayer 10.1 (503) requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. Link credit MacUpdate
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