OS X's first Trojan in the wild

It's the start of a new era folks. Mac OS X's first real-world worm, OSX.Leap.A, is out in the wild. Be careful what files you accept in iChat

Israel's Beef with McDonald's

McDonald's has changed its logo at certain locations in Israel. The redesign, described as "the most radical departure yet from McDonald's standard logo," comes as the result of rabbinical concerns that customers might confuse kosher and non-kosher McD's. Kosher McDonald's ? Who would have Guess!

PlayStation 3 in November

After months of speculation, Sony announced Wednesday that the launch of its PlayStation 3 will be delayed until November. Since last summer, Sony has said the PS3 would launch in the spring.

Adobe expected to post higher profit, revenue

Adobe Systems Inc. on Wednesday is expected to report a higher profit as sales climb 38% on continued solid demand for its design and document-sharing software across is major geographic markets.

U.K. leads in DTV uptake

2.7 million homes plugged into digital in 2005 -- The U.K. is leading the world in the take-up of digital TV, with nearly 70% of homes (some 17.5 million) now connected. The U.S. is in second place with 55%. No other European country has passed 50%, according to Blighty's communications industry regulator, Ofcom.

"South Park" battle over Scientology heats up

Actor Tom Cruise threatened to boycott promotion of his upcoming Paramount Pictures film unless a sister cable TV network pulled a "South Park" rerun lampooning the Church of Scientology, industry sources said on Friday. Sound like Mission Impossible 3....!

CBS Sports & Apple Offer 2006 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on the iTunes Music Store

Drible, Drible, Drible....!

Nintendo DS Lite arrives, dazzles with iPod-like redesign

Why aren't we surprised....

Apple, Jabra agree on wireless iPod transceiver

Yes sir and it's about time. Great choice on the part of Apple; Jabra Products have always had a 5* Rating with us.

Studiometry update adds project duplicating, more

Oranged.net Software today released an update to its organizational tool for studios and freelancers.

Splasm Software releases Podner 1.5

Splasm Software has released Podner 1.5, an update to their feature-packed iPod video processing solution. Enhancements in this version include: a new cropping feature, significant DV performance improvements, iMovie HD project support, better iPod compatibility when users customize their encoding settings, new preferences to enable/disable DV deinterlacing and prompt for an output location before each process, minor fixes and more.

Apple posts Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update v1.1

Apple posted Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update v1.1, a battery firmware update that is required for PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) computers.

Apple posts Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update v1.1

Apple posted Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update v1.1, a battery firmware update that is required for PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) computers.

SubRosaSoft announces public beta of MacForensicsLab

SubRosaSoft today announced the availability of a public beta version of MacForensicsLab. MacForensicsLab is a complete suite of forensics and analysis tools in one cohesive package.

PhoneValet 4 telephony software goes Universal

Parliant is shipping PhoneValet Message Center 4, and includes a Universal Binary.

Apple security update fixes Safari problem

Apple has updated a security patch issued earlier this week because of a bug experienced by some Safari users.

Apple Refining the Touch Screen Interface? Evidence for a Tablet Mac?

Throughout 2005, Apple continued to apply for numerous touch-screen technology patents. These patents aren't simply attributable to the rumored touch-screen iPod. Many of the patents have shown Mac OS X elements and interfaces.

Analysts expect new video iPod on April 1

MacObserver reports analysts comments about Apple and the iPod business and highlights their claims that Apple will release a "real" video iPod on April the 1st.

"However, looking ahead to the second half of this year, the analysts saw an investment opportunity "ahead of a likely sharp ramp in demand. That could also become a April Fool thing.....

Amazon in talks with Hollywood studios

Amazon is talking with three Hollywood studios about creating a video, TV, and movie download service.

FastMac ships 8X Dual Layer SuperDrives

FastMac has announced the availability of new slim line 8X Dual Layer SuperDrives.

Jobs ranks No. 140 on Billionaire list

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is worth about $4.4 billion, but that's only enough to place him No. 140, Gates is still No.1.....

U.S. DOJ looks into possible price collusion among music labels in music download business

Last week America's Department of Justice opened an inquiry into 'the possibility of anti-competitive practices in the music-download industry.'

Blackberry maker settles patent fight with $612M payment

RIM has announced that it has agreed to pay $612.5 million to NTP Inc. to settle the long-running legal fight between the two companies.

GeForce 6600 AGP coming

Negotiations said to have consumed 18 months, availability set for June

Apple iTunes to Sell Monthly Subscription to Shows

Apple Computer's iTunes music and video store took its first step toward a monthly subscription model with a new service called Multi-Pass that lets users buy TV shows on a monthly basis.

Dan Brown "astounded" at copying claim

Author Dan Brown said on Monday he was "astounded" at allegations made against him by two historians that he copied their work wholesale when he wrote his best-selling religious thriller "The Da Vinci Code." It should be easy to prove; I mean M.Brown must have hide secret codes when he wrote his manuscript...no?

Apple Unveils Mac mini with Intel Core Duo

New Mac mini Delivers Performance Up to Four Times Faster

Apple as unveiled the new Mac® mini with the Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance up to four times faster than its predecessor and providing even greater expansion in the same innovative and incredibly compact design.* Starting at just $599, the Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy iLife® ’06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications, and features the Apple Remote and Front Row so you can play your music, enjoy your photo slideshows, watch your DVDs, iMovies, music videos and television shows from across the room.

“With the new Mac mini, Apple has now moved 50 percent of its entire product line to Intel within 60 days—a record transition,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “The new Mac mini is now up to four times faster with the Intel Core Duo, includes even greater expansion in the same incredibly compact design, and is the most affordable way to enjoy Front Row and iLife ‘06.”

Featuring the next generation of Apple’s breakthrough Front Row media experience, the new Mac mini gives customers a simple way to enjoy their digital lifestyle content on the Mac mini including music, photos and videos from across the room using the Apple Remote. With the latest version of Front Row, customers can now effortlessly access shared iTunes® playlists, iPhoto® libraries and video throughout their home via Bonjour™, Apple’s zero configuration wireless networking built into Mac OS® X.

Apple Announces iPod Hi-Fi

“Apple is reinventing the home stereo with the new iPod Hi-Fi, the first iPod accessory that adds true high-fidelity sound quality to the iPod,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPod Hi-Fi’s unrivaled acoustic performance and stunning design is at home in any room in the house.” Swell, but a little to "rich" for my blood!

The Test Lab: XtremeMac Microshield

XtremeMac have been with us for the past few years. They have grow to a level that can only make the competition furious. They are at the forefront of the iPod accessories revolution. They are not content to just release new products: No! They want to lead by developing new fresh ideas, and that translate into functional sexy and one of a kind products for your iPod. The packaging itself of the New Microshield for iPod with Video is a clear refection of that idea. Sexy, Solid, Superb! I am at lost for words when it comes to convey my impression of it. But in all fairness I think it safe to say that the Microshield for iPod with Video is in a class by itself. In one word only: This is CLASS. I would hate to be XtremeMac competition, for they have set the "Bar" to a (almost) impossible hight.... Born to become a classic, we highly recommend that you get one.

Researchers develop new digital rights technology

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed new digital rights management technology that they claim will help organisations better protect multimedia content from unauthorised copying and distribution.

Sopranos sing on iTunes

Fans of the series can check exclusive cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, though no complete episodes yet.

Adobe CS 3 Coming This Year?

Among rumour sites, Think Secret seems to be well-regarded, at least if one counts the number of links it gets from more mainstream media. Today they are reporting on Adobe's efforts to get CS 3 out the door, and their hopes to do it before 2006 is out. The article also offers up some details about new functionality slated to appear in Photoshop and Illustrator. None of which I find terribly exciting, save for the big one: it'll be a Universal Binary. Make sense!

Analyst expects Apple to grow 35% in 2006

Shaw Wu, and analyst with American Technology Research, expects Apple to grow 35% this year, reports Macworld UK...

The Test Lab: Contour Design Showcase Video 60

Remember these guys Contour Design:-They have been with us for the past 4 years "Drenching" us with great products, well the new offering the Showcase Video 60 iPod Premium Protection Case is great! This is the one we use. Precise engineering, superb fit, New Secure sliding Latch, one of the best Impact resistant case we tried, while giving you full access to all iPod features, and of course the legendary removable belt clip. Got a iPod with Video to protect.....Get the Showcase Video 60, you won't regret it.

Toybox's Garden Dreams now available For Mac

Toybox Games and Macgamestore.com have announced the release of Toybox's latest game, Garden Dreams...

The Not So Obvious: Google Map

Ready and available the new (non Beta version) of Google Map is available as a free download.
Was worth the wait! Fun and games I tell you! As long as you have a GL Supported video card...

'Take Control' book keeps Macs running smoothly

TidBITS Electronic Publishing today announced the release of a new electronic book -- Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac. A true must.

ChronoSync 3.2.1 released

Econ Technologies today updated ChronoSync, the automated synchronization and backup application for Mac OS X, to version 3.2.1. Very good solution.

BeLight Offer a new CD/DVD Labeling Software

BeLight Software releases Disc Cover, a new software for designing CD and DVD labels, covers, slim case inserts on a Mac. The program comes with a collection of 23.000 high-quality images, 70+ design templates and integrates with iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD libraries. A Demo is available for a test run. Cool!