Type of Article: MacNews News Article

OCRKit upgrade for Mac OS X adds support for more languages

Posted by | Apr 1, 2010 | , |

OCRKit (http://ocrkit.com/), a text recognition app for Mac O X 10.4 or higher, has been updated to version 1.1. The new version adds support for new OCR languages: Polish, Russian, Turkish.

There’s also control for color detection. Additionally, version 1.1 improves automatic color detection and the embedding of certain image files.

OCRKit transforms images and PDF files into searchable PDFs. With built-in OCR it allows for editable PDF files via drag and drop. And you can find ’em with the Mac’s built-in Spotlight desktop search.

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STM offers new ochre Scout laptop, iPad bags

STM offers new ochre Scout laptop, iPad bags

Posted by | Apr 1, 2010 | , |

STM Bags (http://www.stmbags.com) has released ochre flavored versions of its laptop shoulder bag. The new color compliments the olive colorway and adds a lighter spring flavor to the STM line of 14 ounce poly cotton canvas bags.

The Scouts are available in three sizes: extra small (iPad and 11-inch screens), small (13-inch screens), and medium (15-inch screens). Pricing depends on the size.

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for March 31

Posted by | Mar 31, 2010 | |

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

“It’s About Time Products” has announced mini apps — an iPad application which allows you to access and utilize multiple “mini apps” with different, customizable types of information. It will be available soon at a special launch price of $0.99.

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