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Apple has released a new screening tool and set of resources to help people stay informed and take the proper steps to protect their health during the spread of COVID-19, based on the latest CDC guidance.  The new COVID-19 website, and COVID-19 app available on the...

Cisdem has updated its Cisdem Document Reader for Mac (https://www.cisdem.com/document-reader-mac.html) to version 5.2.0. The app allows you to view, convert, export, and print files in such formats as PDF, WordPerfect, WPS, XPS, OXPS, Visio, DjVu, and Winmail.dat....

At the end of 2019, Red Giant announced a new way to access every one of itsVFX, filmmaking and motion graphics software suites: Red Giant Complete. With it, annual subscribers have the most up-to-date versions of all tools - Trapcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite,...

Apple notes that it’s extended the deadline for app updates. To accommodate developers who may need additional time to update their existing apps on the App Store, the deadline for adhering to the requirements below has been extended to June 30, 2020. ° Apps for...

Apple has updated its Apple Developer app to version 8.1. The app allows developers to: ° Browse news, developer stories, and informative videos. ° Catch up on videos from past events and download them to watch offline. ° Enroll in the Apple Developer Program in...

Cell4pets is offering their biggest bonus yet for used iPhones and iPads.  The mission at Cell4pets is to find responsible and loving homes for the millions of abandoned and abused dogs and cats. The company is offering an additional US$15 when you sell them an iPhone...

OWC has responded to Apple's new product announcement with confirmation that the OWC product line “will allow customers to take their new Apple items to the max, for much lower than factory cost, and OWC connectivity solutions will keep them connected anywhere.”...

New analysis from Juniper Research finds that the coronavirus outbreak could cause around an US$42 billion revenue gap over the next nine months for smart device vendors. The analysis examined a number of key device verticals including smartphones, tablets, consumer...

Neustar, Inc., an information services and technology company and specialist in identity resolution, announced that its Security Operations Center (SOC) saw a 168% increase in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the fourth quarter [Q4] of 2019, compared...

The coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, in addition to the health and economic threats if posed, has also resulted in the birth of a cybersecurity threat, igniting a bevy of COVID-19-themed phishing lures and newly registered COVID-19-related domains that promise...

In an effort to support communities most impacted by COVID-19, BoxLock says it will provide its secure, unattended delivery solution at no cost to at-risk individuals in need of specialty medication home deliveries. BoxLock will commit at least 500 smart padlocks and...

Apple has released ARKit 3.5 for developers. The tool allows developers to tap into the latest computer vision technologies to build detailed virtual content on top of real-world scenes for interactive gaming, immersive shopping experiences, industrial design and...

Apple has updated macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and its HomePod firmware. macOS Catalina 10.15.4 can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for free using the Update feature in the System Preferences app. iOS and iPadOS have been upgraded to version 13.4. They can be...

Zevrix Solutions has announced  LinkOptimizer 5.4.15, a feature update to company's workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign.  LinkOptimizer automatically scales and crops images to their InDesign dimensions at a target resolution, converts image formats and...

Apple’s Developer website notes that the macOS version of your app can now be included in a universal purchase. This allows customers to buy an app and in‑app purchases across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS by purchasing only once. Developers can get started by...

Apple’s App Store is expanding to 20 new countries in the near future, the tech giant tells developers. The Apple Developer website says: “Thanks to the creativity and innovation of developers like you, the App Store has become much more than the world’s safest...

The folks behind RoboKiller, a mobile app that eliminates spam calls and texts, says they've identified new potentially harmful phone call scams and text message scams related to the Coronavirus pandemic and is advising consumers how they can protect themselves. Tthe...

A Gartner, Inc. survey of 800 global HR executives on March 17 found that 88% of organizations have encouraged or required employees to work from home, regardless of whether or not they showed coronavirus-related symptoms. Nearly all organizations (97%) have canceled...

Apptorium has announced SideNotes 1.1, an update to their note-taking solution for macOS.  The utility allows users to save all of their thoughts and ideas in a neat and organized package. SideNotes saves users' ideas, graphics, task lists, and more. Version 1.1....

Skylum has announced the latest update to its flagship Luminar software: version 4.2. This free update contains several enhancements to the existing feature set, including Shine Removal for portraits. Also included is a brand-new feature, AI Augmented Sky, to help...

Zevrix Solutions has announced Graphic Inspector 2.4.6, a bug fix update to company's quality control tool for images and vector graphics files.  Graphic Inspector can flag images and Illustrator files with specific attributes such as resolution, color, spot channels,...

Apple has released the sixth betas of macOS 10.15.4, iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, and tvOS 13.4. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been...

Apple’s $2,000 Mac Pro Afterburner Card, previously only available as a build-to-order option for the Mac Pro, is now available as a separate purchase, having previously been offered only as a build-to-order option when configuring a new ‌Mac Pro‌. In Apple's words,...

Apple has announced a new iPad Pro. Now with the A12Z Bionic chip, iPad Pro is faster and more powerful than most Windows PC laptops, the company says.  The new iPad Pro adds an Ultra Wide camera, studio-quality mics and a breakthrough LiDAR Scanner that delivers...

Apple has updated MacBook Air with faster performance, the new Magic Keyboard, twice the storage and a new lower price of $999, and $899 for education.  The new MacBook Air delivers up to two times faster CPU performance2 and up to 80% faster graphics performance,...

Cisdem Video Converter for Mac 5.2.0 has been released. The new version refines memory usage and fixes some bugs. Cisdem Video Converter is a video converter, video downloader, video editor and DVD ripper, all rolled into one. Supporting almost all video and audio...

Apple has announced that its retail stores are closed until further notice due to  the coronavirus outbreak. “We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers,” the  company says. "For purchases with fast and free delivery, shop here on apple.com or...

Cisdem AppCrypt for Mac has been upgraded to 4.6.1 with refined reminders on camera authorization.  AppCrypt is an app locker and website blocker for Mac. It can lock one or multiple or all apps on Mac with one password. If someone who tries to open locked app enters...

Apple has  announced that it's evaluating apps critically to ensure data sources are reputable and that developers presenting these apps are from recognized entities such as government organizations, health-focused NGOs, companies deeply credentialed in health issues,...