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AKVIS updates all its artistic plug-ins and apps

AKVIS updates all its artistic plug-ins and apps

Posted by | Jul 27, 2016 | , |

AKVIS (www.akvis.com) has announced updates of their artistic plug-ins and standalone applications: Sketch, OilPaint, AirBrush, Draw, Charcoal, and Points. The new versions bring frames for artworks, new effect presets, an innovative user interface with support for Ultra HD displays, and other changes.

The programs are available to purchase separately as well as in the AKVIS Artistic Bundle for 50% off. They’re compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and higher.

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Kool Tools: Braven 105 speaker

Kool Tools: Braven 105 speaker

Posted by | Jul 27, 2016 | , |

BRAVEN’s 105 (www.braven.com) is a waterproof, compact speaker inspired by active lifestyles and designed to be taken anywhere you are. The latest addition to BRAVEN’s Active Series lineup, the 105 combines a modern round design with versatility and booming full body sound.

The $49.99 BRAVEN 105 is designed to keep up with the everyday athlete and on-the-go individual. With an IPX7 waterproof rating, the 105 can withstand sweat, rain, mud, dirt and sand while playing your favorite tunes.
 

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Apple’s services revenue grows 19%; App Store hits all-time record

Apple’s services revenue grows 19%; App Store hits all-time record

Posted by | Jul 26, 2016 | , |

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 third quarter that ended June 25. The company posted quarterly revenue of $42.4 billion and quarterly net income of $7.8 billion, or $1.42 per diluted share.

These results compare to revenue of $49.6 billion and net income of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 38% compared to 39.7% in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 63 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

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Bare Bones Software Releases TextWrangler 5.5

Bare Bones Software Releases TextWrangler 5.5

Posted by | Jul 26, 2016 | , |

Bare Bones Software has released TextWrangler 5.5, an update to its general purpose text editor for Mac OS X.

The upgrade offers performance improvements, refinements to fit and finish, and changes to streamline workflow in specific areas, such as Find Differences. In all, this new version includes more than 250 new features, changes to existing features, and fixes for specific reported issues.

TextWrangler 5.5 requires Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later. You can download it free of charge from the Mac App Store or from the Bare Bones Software web site (http://tinyurl.com/ctwmby).

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