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Zevrix Solutions has released LinkOptimizer Server, a hot folder version of company's image workflow solution for Adobe InDesign.  The tool automates complex image manipulation tasks and allows users to reduce the size of InDesign links, convert images, optimize...

HOMER, an early learning program for young children, introduced its completely reimagined comprehensive learning platform, HOMER Learn & Grow.  Building on the success of HOMER Reading, HOMER Learn & Grow takes kids on a personalized learning journey that...

Arlo Technologies, Inc. has announced additions to its award-winning Pro and Ultra Series security cameras – the Arlo Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera and Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System.  The Pro 4 builds on the success of Arlo's popular Pro 3, leveraging...

Otter Products, maker of OtterBox mobile accessories, has made a strategic investment in Brydge that will pave the way for future collaboration on new product development. "Our company has always been dedicated to innovating in ways that will enable our customers to...

Brain Balance Achievement Centers, an integrative training program designed to strengthen cognitive skills, has announced the nationwide launch of their Virtual Program. The program is a three-month, at-home program that builds progressively as students go along,...

Feral Interactive says A Total War Saga: TROY will be released for macOS (10.5 and higher) on Thursday, October 8, available exclusively from the Epic Games Store for US$49.99. Here’s how the game is described: “Set against the striking backdrop of the Bronze Age...

Smile has launched PDFpen and PDFpenPro 12, an update of its all-purpose PDF editing tool for Mac.  With the tool, users can add signatures, text, and images, make changes and correct typos, OCR scanned docs, fill out forms, and more. They can also mark up documents...

CleverFiles has announced Disk Drill for Mac 4, an update of its data recovery solution for macOS.  Disk Drill boasts a robust set of file recovery tools that can undelete files from almost any device (including data extraction from devices with the T2 encryption...

YouMail, a provider of consumer security services, and Avira, a leading cybersecurity company, today announced a joint partnership that will provide Avira with access to YouMail's spam and scam call identification technologies, which will be used to further improve...

Zevrix Solutions has released Output Factory Server 3, an upgrade to company's output automation solution for Adobe InDesign.  Output Factory Server automates printing and exporting from InDesign with hot folders processing. Version 3 incorporates another Zevrix...

SANDMARC — a brand specializing in photography gear for iPhone, DJI and GoPro cameras — has launched the US$99.99 Prolight - Video Conference Edition for home office remote working. It provides video conference lighting for remote working, home office, or corporate...

Arizona’s Senior Service Expo has opened its virtual doors for the public to register today. People can sign up at www.seniorserviceexpo.com, and for the first 1000 people, attendance for the 100% online livestreamed event is free. "This is the perfect event for...

equinux has introduced VPN Tracker 365, a multi-protocol VPN client designed for the upcoming macOS Big Sur.  Equinux CEO Till Schadde says it’s the first business VPN client for the Mac with support for macOS Big Sur, as well as Macs with Apple Silicon. VPN Tracker...

TransAct Technologies, which specializes in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, has launched its BOHA! Restaurant Operations Platform.  The platform includes BOHA! hardware as well as the full suite of software applications which...

Micro.blog has released version 2.0 of its blogging and social engagement platform for macOS and iOS.  The new version has redesigned the interface to make it easier to edit posts, create new pages, upload files, and customize themes. Micro.blog 2 also adds bookmark...

On its developer website, Apple notes that new App Store marketing tools are available. The tech giant says developers can take advantage of new marketing resources to promote your apps around the world. You can now generate short links or embeddable code that lead to...

Lickability has released Buildwatch for Xcode, its new developer tool for macOS. It’s a menu bar app that lets developers keep an eye on their Xcode compile times throughout the day.  According to the folks at Lickability, it gives developers more insight into how...

Apple has released the ninth developer beta of macOS Big Sur and the second developer betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, and the second developer beta of watchOS 7.1. Registered developers can download the beta via Apple’s developer portal. Or it can be...

SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, has launched a new app for drone operators and enterprises to automate every phase of flight in one unified solution. Now available for free in the iPad App Store, it simplifies mission planning and execution, allowing drone...

Ben Software has announced SecuritySpy 1.3.0, an update of their iOS app for viewing and managing SecuritySpy CCTV systems.  SecuritySpy is a video surveillance solution for macOS that turns any Mac into a CCTV recording station (NVR). With the iOS app, customers can...

Roland has announced the WM-1 Wireless MIDI Adaptor and WM-1D Wireless MIDI Dongle, products designed to bring the convenience of wireless MIDI to modern music creators.  They provide wireless MIDI communication between multiple devices, including keyboards, drum...

ARENA, a new workout solution, has launched for official pre-sale today. Created and designed by a team of on-the-move fitness experts who work with Olympic medalists, NFL, MLB and NBA players across the country, ARENA is re-imagining the gym by offering a completely...

GoodTrust Inc. is a new digital-legacy management startup dedicated to protecting the memory of loved ones and securing their assets after death.  Founded by former Google executive Rikard Steiber, it allows you to memorialize social media accounts (including Facebook...

Vidvid-Pix has launched a new version of their AI powered RESTORE photo and document restoration software. The utility automatically restores faded old black and white, sepia, and color photos and documents; and provides image organization, editing, and saving. The...

Apple has upgraded macOS Catalina to version 10.15.7 and has also released upgrades for Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Motion, and Compressor. According to Apple’s release notes, the macOS upgrade — available at the Mac App Store or by going to System Preferences >...

The global Apple accessories market was valued at US$19.9 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach over $27.4 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate of around 4.7%, according to Research and Markets. The research group says popular accessories...

Arcus Lending, a San Jose, California-headquartered mortgage company in partnership with Uneeq, has launched Rachel, which it says is the mortgage industry's first digital human. Rachel is an AI-powered digital human trained to answer questions that borrowers may have...

LivePerson, Inc., which specializes in conversational AI, has launched Performance Optimizer, an AI-powered tool for brands to measure and manage the health of their conversational operations. Performance Optimizer empowers brands to do all of the following in one...

XR Bootcamp has announced the Oct. 12 launch of the online Hand Tracking and Interaction Design Master Class.  In this eight-week online Master Class, participants become proficient in hand tracking, and advanced interaction design, according to Rahel Demant,...

As part of UC Berkeley's Safe Campus Initiative, the university and Bitmark Inc. have partnered to launch Autonomy, a public health app that helps users understand how their local community is managing with COVID-19.  In the process, Autonomy enables participants to...