nova media has unveiled FrameLoader, software for synchronizing digital picture frames with Mac OS X. It features a one-click sync of iPhoto albums, iTunes playlists and custom media files.
FrameLoader will convert pictures, music and videos automatically into a format that can be displayed by the chosen digital fotoframe. It works with most digital picture frames, USB memory sticks and memory cards.
Read MoreThe new “Your Mac Life” episode looks at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference announcement, the Gizmodo/iPhone prototype brouhaha and more.
You can listen in this and every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8 pm (Pacific). Live video is on Your Mac Life! You can watch the show live at http://yml.macosg.com/ — or you can listen in to the plain old audio feed at http://www.yourmaclifeshow.com/QT/stream.mov .
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) has announced a price drop of up to 20% off on its entire line of NewerTechIntelligent Battery Charging/Conditioning Stations, which are designed to keep batteries in optimal charged condition for maximum “unplugged” usage.
Available immediately and starting at US$119.95, the NewerTech Intelligent Battery Charging/Conditioning Station is available for the a variety of Mac notebooks. For details go to http://eshop.macsales.com/search/charger+conditioner .
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Apple has acquired Siri (http://siri.com), a mobile “assistant” app maker, heating up the Apple-Google competition. According to a pre-merger notification released by the Federal Trade Commission, and first noticed by Robert Scoble (http://twitter.com/Scobleizer/status/13015365163), the transaction apparently won’t be held up by any antitrust reviews.
Here’s how Siri describes itself: “Just like a real assistant, Siri understands what you say, accomplishes tasks for you and adapts to your preferences over time.
Read MoreIf you were hoping for a bit of love for the Mac platform whenever Apple got around to announcing the 2010 Worldwide Developer Conference — as it finally did this week — you’re doubtless disappointed.
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