Year: 2008

St. Clair Software (http://www.stclairsoft.com) has updated
HistoryHound, the utility for indexing and searching web pages that
you’ve bookmarked or visited recently, to version 1.9.6. The upgrade
adds the capability to search web archives that you’ve saved from
Safari, OmniWeb or Shiira.

When you configure HistoryHound to index folders and files on your
hard disk, Web archives are automatically scanned and added to the
search index along with html, PDF, and text files.

IntelliScanner has released Wine Collector 300
(http://www.intelliscanner.com/products/wine/), a “smart scanner” for
wine enthusiasts. It costs US$279 and works with Mac and Windows
systems. It bundles the IntelliScanner mini portable barcode reader
and wine management software to automatically provide wine bottle
details using an Internet-enabled database and AutoFill technology.

The system helps track tasted wine, view collections online,
determine wine maturity and now offers personalized asset tags for
tracking wines without barcodes.

Kensington Computer Products Group (http://www.kensington.com) has
announced a variety of computer accessories and products in time for
the holidays. Some of the accessories are for iPhone and iPod users.

The US$49.99 Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and
iPod purportedly extends play time on the devices with up to 30 hours
of music, six hours of video and three hours of extra talk time
without having to be connected to a power source. It’s small enough
to slip in a pocket or a purse or stay attached to your iPhone or
iPod.

Ross Video (http://www.rossvideo.com) is now shipping SoftMetal 4.0
software, launched at IBC 2008. Version 4.0 is currently shipping at
no charge to all current SoftMetal customers. SoftMetal is a line of
multi-definition video servers designed for live production and
master control applications.

SoftMetal 4.0 offers MXF native record and playback support for HD
and SD clips.

Marware has released the US$29.99 Eco Vue
(http://www.marware.com/PRODUCTS/Cases-for-Gen-2-touch/Eco-Vue-for-iPod-touch-2G
) for the second generation iPod touch 2G. It’s made from cornstarch
polymers with a lining of recycled polyester and is designed to “give
you the look and feel of leather, without the guilt.”

The design protects your iPod from harm, while a tuck-in belt locks
it in place at the top. The Eco Vue comes with a clear screen
protector that provides scratch protection without adding bulk or
loss of screen sensitivity.