Iconfactory today announced the release of iPulse 2.1.8 and Twitterrific 2.0. iPulse (US$12.95) allows Mac users to quickly get a feel for what Mac OS X is doing under the hood via a unified, concise interface that is completely customizable. Version 2.1.8 fixes several bugs including reporting process information, properly displaying network statistics when disconnecting from a VPN, and localization.
Read MoreDover Studios toda announced the release of Maya: Shading Networks, their latest visual effects training DVD. Maya: Shading Networks is a practical guide to creating shading networks in Maya for animation, visual effects, and games. Through a series of in-depth lessons, visual effects artists, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, share tips and techniques that will help you create more realistic shading networks.
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) today announced the availability of OWC Apple-Qualified Memory Upgrade Modules for the new Mac Pro 8-Way Xeon, as well as lower pricing for memory for the existing Mac Pro Quad Xeon models. Priced from US$118.75 per GB, OWC is offering upgrades at a savings of well over 50% as compared to factory-installed and other competitors, the company says.
Read MoreQuark has released QuarkXPress 7.2 Updater, the latest version of the company’s page layout software.
Read MoreMontebello Software has released version 1.3 of Ascent, an application designed for the Mac to help cyclists, runners, and hikers train better by organizing activity data and presenting it in useful ways. Using Ascent, you can download activity data directly from your GPS into the program, and immediately begin analyzing your activities as they are presented to you in various graphical and textual formats.
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