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TheStreet.com has published an enthusiastic article about Apple’s iMovie, concluding “if you’re dreaming of munching seared tuna with Hollywood’s A-list, iMovie is your starting point.” The article also makes note of Microsoft’s Movie Maker software for Windows Me/XP, telling Windows users that while it may suffice, “it’s no iMovie.” Apple, meanwhile, has published a new feature on one teacher’s use of iMovie in the classroom and the impact it h

MobileStar, a wireless Internet service provider that offers 802.11b (AirPort) access at hundreds of Starbucks locations across the country, as well as hotels and airports, has reportedly laid off 88 employees, which sources claim is “everybody.” The company, which neither denied nor confirmed the layoffs, is expected to make an announcement regarding its future in the coming days.

Apple will release faster PowerBooks—up to 700MHz—later this month, speculates The Register. The new PowerBooks will feature the PowerPC 7440 processor, which operates on a 133MHz bus but consumes more power (and thus produces more heat). Rumor site Think Secret, meanwhile, is reporting speed-bumped PowerBooks and iBooks will arrive in the near future, as supplies of current models are drying up.

Yahoo’s lead among consumer Internet sites has dropped dramatically in the past year, as Micrososft’s MSN has increased its visitors from 47.5 million a year ago, to 63.6 million in September. Yahoo, in contrast, increased its visitors from 58.1 million to 65.7 million. While some analysts blame Yahoo’s lack of aggressive marketing, others point out that many MSN visitors inadvertently end up at the MSN Search page when they enter an incorrect URL in Internet Explorer.

VersionTracker notes the release of Microspot’s MacDraft 5.0.5 — a multi-layered, scaled drawing environment for CAD users of all levels. Version 5.0.5 offers a large collection of bug fixes and is available for download now.