Year: 2009

Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 8
(http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelmac/) for Mac and Windows,
providing automated and intelligent photo-editing technology across
both platforms.

Ambrosia Software has updated Soundboard for Mac OS X
(http://www.ambrosiasw.com/dl/soundboard”) to version 1.0.3. The
upgrade adds Japanese localization and fixes a bug relating to
registration on Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”).

Like cart machines in broadcast radio studios, Soundboard lets users
map sound effects, audio clips, or musical accompaniment to keys on
the Mac keyboard, triggered with a single tap. When you import audio
into Soundboard, it is converted to Apple Lossless format so playback
will be instant.

Kensington Computer Group (http://www.kensington.com) has introduced
a new car mount with amplified sound for use with any iPhone
navigation application.

Laptop Burka Inc. (http://www.laptopburka.com) has announced a new
product line released on the heels of the debut of their other new
invention, the Laptop Burka. The US$16.99 Geek Sheet offers a way to
work outside with a portable space that reduces glare by 100 percent.

“It’s similar to the Laptop Burka,” says Marc Johnson, owner and
inventor. “The Geek Sheet is breathable, light weight, and mobile.”

It’s white with a dark interior, reflects sunlight and creates a cool
work space.

Equinux has released Barbeque for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s
available for US$0.99 at the Apple App Store
(http://www.equinux.com/goto/barbecueforiphone).

Barbeque lets you virtually grill on your Apple device. Barbecue
grill-meisters can prepare their steaks, sausages, ribs and kebabs as
well as select the perfect place setting. User’s can even choose the
perfect tablecloth before they serve their creations to friends via
Mail as a humorous greeting card, Twitter or Facebook.