Type of Article: MacNews Web Site

iPad could be a boon to the book industry

Posted by | Sep 23, 2010 | , |

For those who think technology is killing pastimes such as reading, well, think again. In fact, the iPad as an ebook reader could actually be a boon to the book industry.

Currently, just one in 10 Americans (8%) uses an electronic reader device of some kind, according to a new Harris Poll of 2,775 adults surveyed online between Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 by Harris Interactive (http://www.harrisinteractive.com). But that will change — and perhaps publishers should be glad.

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MacWise rings up version 12.16

Posted by | Sep 23, 2010 | |

Carnation Software has released MacWise 12.16 (ttp://www.MacWise.com) for Mac OS X 10.2 and higher. The new version adds two new variables to use for MacFileName.

MacFileName can be a complete path or just a file name. If no path is specified, then the file is saved on the desktop.

Many host computers are programmed to instruct the client app to save and restore screens. MacWise 12.0 or later supports three sets of escape sequences commonly used by PC clients (HostAccess, Accuterm and System Builder).

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Tunebug Shake gets a helmet rocking

Tunebug Shake gets a helmet rocking

Posted by | Sep 23, 2010 | |

TuneBug (http://www.tunebug.com) has released the Tunebug Shake, an US$99.99 device designed to turn any helmet — be it ski, snowboard, skateboard, cycling, or hard hat — into a “personal music concert.” w

The Tunebug Shake sends sound waves through the surface of the helmet creating an overhead listening experience. It’s designed to eliminates the need for earphones. It can be connected to iPods, MP3 players, mobile phones, or any other portable music device wirelessly using Bluetooth technology or by audio cable.

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New York Apple specialist offering workshops for retail biz

Posted by | Sep 23, 2010 | , |

Tekserve, New York City’s largest independent Apple specialist, will hold a day of workshops supporting retail businesses.

The event will be held on Sept. 30 at Tekserve’s Manhattan retail location. It is the latest in their ongoing program, Tekserve Means Business, aimed at small- and medium-sized business and focusing on practical, affordable productivity and security solutions from Tekserve and Apple.

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Melodyne for Mac OS X goes 64-bit

Posted by | Sep 23, 2010 | , |

Celemony (http://www.celemony.com) has announced 1.2 of its Mac compatible Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential. The update brings full 64-bit compatibility and various optimizations.
 
With version 1.2, the new Melodyne generation joins the currently select ranks of plug-ins capable of running native in modern 64-bit hosts. For users, this means primarily that Melodyne is more robust and runs more smoothly during the editing of more extensive projects, accoring to the folks at Celemony.

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