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PACE Anti-Piracy today announced the release of version 4.0 of InterLok and InterLok Pro for Mac OS X, “the first extensive anti-piracy toolset for software copy protection on Apple’s next generation operating system.” InterLok allows software developers to easily and securely distribute and sell software with a plethora of customizable options.

Apple’s iDVD software took home a BETT award on January 9 in the category “Software Tools – Secondary,” as noted by MacUser UK. BETT awards are presented to information technology products that reflect excellence in the education space. Apple’s iBook Wireless Classroom, which was nominated in two categories, failed to win an award.

Sony today announced two new TechnoLOOK digital video microscopes that feature a Memory Stick slot and USB terminal for easy transferring of images to a computer. The TechnoLOOK line of microscopes feature a 7-inch LCD screen and an adjustable, 410,000 pixel CCD camera head that swivels up to 45 degrees, S-Video and Composite Video inputs and outputs, and 4x to 40x zoom (model TW-TL5M) or 10x to 100x zoom (model TW-TL10M).

Plextor today announced the PlexWriter 40/12/40A CD-RW, the world’s first CD recorder to boast 40x recording speeds. Additionally, the drive features Burn-proof technology, a black tray that reduces C1 error rates, an improved power supply that decreases noise, and a diagnostic system that tells users if errors were caused by the drive, media, or system. The drive is currently available in an internal E-IDE (ATAPI) version for US$209.

MCE announced Monday a battery charger for Apple’s iBook that can recharge two of the Li-Ion batteries simultaneously in 2.5 hours. The peripheral will ship on February 20th for $149.00.