Quick Bytes for June 19

Parallels Desktop released for Intel Macs

Parallels Inc. has released virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. The product, called Parallels Desktop, is designed to enable newer Macs to run Windows and other operating systems concurrently with Mac OS X.

Rumors goes wild about info. leak regarding new iPod

Hon Hai exec spills beans about new "none-touch" iPod
An article in the China Post quotes Terry Gou, Chairman of Hon Hai (one of Apple's major manufacturing partners), as saying that Apple is about to release a new iPod line which will make use of a "none-touch" concept. This was not clarified but sounds like it could possibly be referring to a new iPod . Again it's a wait and see situation.

Colorado Rockies use iPod to win Games

Here is an interesting read on CNN about how the Colorado Rockies baseball team uses the Video iPod to help them win games. Check it out here: http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/06/16/ipod.homework.ap/index.html

The Omni Group Debuts OmniDazzle Mouse Cursor Enhancer

The Omni Group have introduced OmniDazzle, a collection of mouse pointer plug-ins that enable users to illuminate a section of their display with a virtual flashlight, leave pixie dust trails behind them as they work, and more. A demo is available.

iListen 1.7 Adds Intel Mac Support

MacSpeech announced the immediate availability of iListen 1.7 on Monday.

Skin Teams with Paramount Pictures to Release Nacho Libre Skins for the iPod

iSkin Inc., a leading provider of iPod accessories, proudly presents two limited Special Edition Nacho Libre iSkins to accompany the exciting summer release of the Paramount Pictures'/Nickelodeon Movies' film, Nacho Libre. The sleek silicone Nacho Libre skins for the iPod nano and iPod Video features designs based on the movie's colorful lucha libre inspired graphics.

Constructed of water- and scratch-resistant silicone high-grade, in black/red and light blue/red versions of the successful eVo3 and iSkin Duo designs, the Nacho Libre iSkin protectors are precision molded to provide fun, form-fitting protection and style to enhance the look of the iPod nano and iPod Video. Color-coordinated earphones will also be available at the online store. The Nacho Libre iSkin protectors offer ultra-clear screen protectors to safeguard the user's iPod screen and smooth scrolling. Also included is a removable rotary belt clip to keep the iPod firmly secured to the user during even the wildest tag team match.

Nacho Libre stars Jack Black as Ignacio (Nacho), a cook by day in a Mexican orphanage, who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler to raise money for the orphans in this comedy from the creators of "Napoleon Dynamite" and the writer of "The School of Rock."

"Nacho Libre will introduce filmgoers to the popular world of Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling, with its masked luchadores. Fans will have great fun with these Special Edition Nacho Libre iSkins which are inspired by this extraordinary film," said Rina Espiritu, Marketing and Special Projects Manager at iSkin.

Additional product information can be found online. Visit www.nacholibre.com and www.iSkin.com

Inside Mac and Mac Minute to Deliver "Inside Mac Minute" Radio Program

Inside Media Networks (http://www.insidemedianetworks.com) a new media broadcast, consulting, and
digital production company serving entrepreneurial content producers, today
launches a daily Macintosh technology radio news program and Podcast in
partnership with Stan Flack’s http://www.macminute.com website. Inside Mac
Minute will be hosted by industry veteran producer, Dina Orlando. Dina joins
the Inside Media Networks team as Executive Producer of Inside Mac Radio &
TV. She will also join Scott Sheppard, CEO and Executive Producer of all
Inside Media Networks original content programs, as news anchor for the
Inside Mac Weekly Radio program heard live on San Francisco Bay Area’s
1220-KNTS station each Saturday and Sunday from 1-3PM Pacific Standard Time.