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Wacom has posted version 4.71-4 of the drivers for its Intuos, Graphire, PL, ArtZ, UD, PenPartner, ArtPad, and ArtPad II tablets, as noted by VersionTracker. The new version is a maintenance update that provides bug fixes and code parity with the Windows driver. Wacom has also posted verson 4.71-7 of the Mac OS X drivers for its USB tablets.

Media Lab today introduced WebMeddler, a solution that allows authorized non-programmers to make minor changes to existing Web pages without disrupting page formats, design elements, or the integrity of HTML programming. WebMeddler works by adding an invisible Java applet to Web pages that incorporates an HTML parser, FTP client, and a Word processor. Upon providing an authorized username and password for FTP access, users can easily change text and other elements that have been specified as editable by the HTML programmer.

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is currently working on his new book, Dr. Mac: The OS X Files, a reference for mastering Mac OS X. Scheduled to be published early next year, LeVitus is currently soliciting Mac OS X tips and tricks from users. Readers who submit tips that are selected for publishing will be mentioned alongside the tip in the book and will also receive an autographed copy of the finished work. Tips must be received by November 26 to be eligible.

Canon today introduced a new high-end multimedia projector, the LV-7545, which it says is its brightest ever. The LV-7545 features a 1024×768 resolution, 800:1 contrast ratio, and Canon’s Turbo Bright technology, which boosts brightness from 3200 ANSI lumens to 3700 ANSI lumens at the flip of a switch. Pricing starts at US$8,499.

Wired has published an overview of Office v.X, which calls the software “high art” and touches upon some of the features that the new version incorporates. Office v.X is slated to ship November 19.