Apple’s MagSafe power adapter has gotten safer, according to a “Wired” post (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/apple-makes-magsafe-magsafer/#ixzz0lvRr2EYU). The company has updated MagSafe tips for the 85 Watt adapters which come with the 15 and 17-inch MacBooks, and the 65 Watt versions for the 13-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro.
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“MarketWatch” (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-passes-microsoft-for-second-place-in-sp-500-2010-04-22) is reporting that Apple, as of Thursday, overtook Microsoft and became the second-largest company, in terms of market capitalization, on the S&P 500 .
Read MoreOn this week’s “Tech Night Owl,”Gene Steinberg, the Owl himself, and guests look at Apple’s latest financial results, the brouhaha over an iPhone prototype and more.
Steve “Mr. Gadget” Kruschen talks about his cordless phone “epiphany” and then reveals a new broadband technology that promises to boost speeds by one hundred times. Industry analyst Ross Rubin, of the NPD Group, analyzes Apple’s sales, discusses the prospects for the iPhone and iPad, and gives you his insights on the possible future of the netbook.
Read MoreEmpire Brands (http://www.empirebrandsinc.com), manufacturers of headphones, has unveiled four new lines of earbuds: the Wicked Empires, Wicked Little Buds, Jaw Breakers and Metallics. They feature noise isolation and gold-plated tips.
The US$34.99 Wicked Empire line is punk-inspired, offering a multitude of designs including a skull, eight ball, ace of spades, star and knight symbol. The $29.99 Wicked Little Buds come in four colors that have a semi-glossy finish.
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This MacNews Category Review looks at grant writing software for Mac OS X. Products covered include Grant Manager and Personnel Manager.
Grant Manager
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