Type of Article: MacNews Web Site

LanSchool update brings Windows parity to Mac version

Posted by | Sep 7, 2010 | , |

LanSchool Technologies, a provider of classroom management software, has updated the software for it teacher console for its classroom management software, to version 7.5. The upgrade brings the Mac version to feature parity with the Windows version, adds audio listening and broadcast for language labs, introduces efficient Multicast video distribution and playback and adds real-time keystroke alerting on banned words to help teachers control cyber-bullying in the classroom.

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Mobile World Congress to adds MacWorld Mobile

Posted by | Sep 7, 2010 | , |

The world’s biggest mobile fair will host its first event for Apple developers next year “in a sign of Apple’s huge influence over the industry, even though the company itself has never participated in the show,” says “Reuters” (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100907/tc_nm/us_apple_mwc_developers;_ylt=AtuyM5rlQEmD2lEKaMMR7kZT.3QA;_ylu=X3oDMTJ0YmV2YnBuBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTAwOTA3L3VzX2FwcGxlX213Y19kZXZlbG9wZXJzBHBvcwM1BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA3dvcmxkMzlzYmlnZw–).

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CalDigit AV Drive now shipping

CalDigit AV Drive now shipping

Posted by | Sep 7, 2010 | , |

The CalDigit AV Drive (http://www.caldigit.com) is now shipping. It’s CalDigit’s first single drive solution, and it has been completely optimized for audio and video. 

The CalDigit AV Drive is also the first USB 3.0 drive for the Mac — though the the Mac doesn’t support USB 3.0. The dual interface drive also supports FireWire 800, which has been optimized and runs up to 30% faster than other FireWire 800 drives.

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Anokimobi launches ecoskin iPhone 4 cover

Anokimobi launches ecoskin iPhone 4 cover

Posted by | Sep 7, 2010 | |

Anokimobi has launched the iPhone 4 ecoskin (http://www.e-pouch.co.uk/ecoskin), a cover produced in the UK from recycled high grade plastic and impregnated with silver ions to reduce bacteria levels on mobile phones.

According to Tom Tranter, director of Anokimobi, the ecoskin features the same Biomaster antibacterial protection technology used in hospitals after a recent “Which Magazine” report highlighted the potential for mobile phones to carry high levels of bugs. What’s more, its packaging is made of recycled materials.

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iCarpus coming for devices like the iPhone, iPod touch

iCarpus coming for devices like the iPhone, iPod touch

Posted by | Sep 7, 2010 | |

Visual Factor has announced the iCarpus (http://www.icarpus.com/), an accessory for hands-free viewing of portable devices such as the iPhone and iPod touch. Its grip enables horizontal and vertical positioning without adjustments.

The spring-clamp design and non-slip edges provide superior protection and surface grip, according to the folks at Visual Factor. The iCarpus also functions as a headphone caddy.

You can position it in portrait or landscape orientation with no assembly, adjustment or aid of other objects. The iCarpus will arrive this fall for US$12.99.

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