Brand: MacNews

The Mac Show, an Internet-based live radio show focusing on all things Mac, has announced their guest lineup for tonight’s broadcast (9:00-11:00 pm ET). Tonight’s guests include Andrew Pearce, Director ofMaya Technologies for Alias Wavefront; Gene Steinberg, columnist for ArizonaCentral.com; and David Wagner, Manager for singer Chris Gray.

Dr. Bott today began shipping its T3 USB Hub, a thumb-sized, three-port USB hub designed for mobility. The T3 is a semi self-powered hub, not requiring an external power supply but providing 500mA of power to devices (versus 100mA that self-powered hubs provided). The T3 Hub is available for US$33.95 in three colors: titanium, ice, and translucent grey. MacMinute had the opportunity to test the T3 prior to its release and found that its flawless performance combined with its miniature size made for an excellent product.

Alias|Wavefront today announced that it has begun shipping Maya for Mac OS X, its high-end 3D graphics and animation software. Maya for Mac OS X brings all of Maya Complete to the Mac, and adds features unique to the Mac, including QuickTime support and tear-off menus in the hot box.

Apple’s concern for safety — the reason it cancelled the Paris Apple Expo — stems from risks of a possible US retaliation for last week’s terrorist attacks, according to MacUser UK. “There was great concern that by not knowing when and how the US government would respond, we could be putting people’s lives in jeopardy and leave them stranded in Europe with few options to return home. It just wasn’t worth taking risks,” a source told the magazine.

Microsoft today announced that it plans to ship Office for Mac OS X in November. The suite’s official name will be “Office v. X for Mac,” and it will sell for US$499. Office 2001 users will be able to upgrade for $149, while other users will be able to upgrade for $299. Among the new features found in Office v.