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Only Robots Allowed at China's Next Olympics
(News) China plans to hold a robot Olympics next June with events including combat, dancing and track and field. Only robots with two arms and legs can compete.
(News) China plans to hold a robot Olympics next June with events including combat, dancing and track and field. Only robots with two arms and legs can compete.
The Beatles Releasing Full Catalog Digitally... via USB
(News) Apple Corps (that's the other Apple) and EMI Music announced Wednesday an upcoming release of the entire Beatles' catalog digitally, in MP3 and FLAC formats. The...
(News) Apple Corps (that's the other Apple) and EMI Music announced Wednesday an upcoming release of the entire Beatles' catalog digitally, in MP3 and FLAC formats. The...
Report: Apple Pitching TV Subscription Service to Networks
(News) It would seem Hulu's not the only company re-evaluating its strategies for making money on television content in the digital age. According to a report at All...
(News) It would seem Hulu's not the only company re-evaluating its strategies for making money on television content in the digital age. According to a report at All...
BlueBeat Sells Beatles MP3s, Permission Be Damned
(News) Perhaps you're heard the expression "shoot first, ask questions later?" That pretty well sums up the philisophy of Santa Cruz, Calif.-based BlueBeat.
(News) Perhaps you're heard the expression "shoot first, ask questions later?" That pretty well sums up the philisophy of Santa Cruz, Calif.-based BlueBeat.
Jabra Halo
(Reviews) What's your style for stereo, earbuds or earmuffs? I go for the earmuff or earpad approach every time, and Jabra's Halo headphones fit well. They're sleek...
(Reviews) What's your style for stereo, earbuds or earmuffs? I go for the earmuff or earpad approach every time, and Jabra's Halo headphones fit well. They're sleek...
Hardware Remotes for Your Media Center Mac
(News) The remote control (previously white, now aluminum) once bundled with many of Apple's computers is now a $19 option. Handy as it is to control a Mac connected to...
(News) The remote control (previously white, now aluminum) once bundled with many of Apple's computers is now a $19 option. Handy as it is to control a Mac connected to...
Google Hit With Patent Suit Related to Chrome
(News) Red Bend has filed a lawsuit charging Google with patent infringement related to its Chrome browser.
(News) Red Bend has filed a lawsuit charging Google with patent infringement related to its Chrome browser.
Sony Recalls for AC Adapters for Some Vaio PCs
(News) Sony has recalled some AC adapters used with all-in-one Vaio PCs and docking stations as they could cause electric shock.
(News) Sony has recalled some AC adapters used with all-in-one Vaio PCs and docking stations as they could cause electric shock.
IPhone and IPod Touch Remote Controls
(Reviews) Getting up from your couch to "change the channel" on your Mac-based media center is so 1970s. If you're going to the trouble to mutate a Mac into something that...
(Reviews) Getting up from your couch to "change the channel" on your Mac-based media center is so 1970s. If you're going to the trouble to mutate a Mac into something that...
Roku Player Line Adds Two New Models
(Reviews) Roku's Netflix Player ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) arrived in mid-2008 as a compelling addition to any Netflix subscriber's life: it was a $100 box that...
(Reviews) Roku's Netflix Player ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) arrived in mid-2008 as a compelling addition to any Netflix subscriber's life: it was a $100 box that...
Hands on With Toshiba's Fuel Cell Charger
(Reviews) I've been following the development of Toshiba's direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) since I first saw a prototype in 2003. Since then new prototypes have been...
(Reviews) I've been following the development of Toshiba's direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) since I first saw a prototype in 2003. Since then new prototypes have been...
Virtual Bears, Futuristic Pods and Spaghetti Rain in Tokyo
(News) The latest in robotics and virtual reality was on show over the weekend in Tokyo.
(News) The latest in robotics and virtual reality was on show over the weekend in Tokyo.
The IPod Turns Eight Years Old
(News) Do you remember where you were on October 23, 2001? I don't, but I do remember that Apple make a very big announcement, which--at the time--I thought was a big...
(News) Do you remember where you were on October 23, 2001? I don't, but I do remember that Apple make a very big announcement, which--at the time--I thought was a big...
Kanex Adapter Gets Digital Audio, Video to HDMI
(News) Back in July I wrote about Apogee's Kanex adapter that takes audio and video from a Mac and runs it over an HDMI cable to a HDTV. Combining the video from a...
(News) Back in July I wrote about Apogee's Kanex adapter that takes audio and video from a Mac and runs it over an HDMI cable to a HDTV. Combining the video from a...
Toshiba Launches Methanol Fuel Cell Charger
(News) Toshiba has become the first major consumer electronics company to launch a device using direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology.
(News) Toshiba has become the first major consumer electronics company to launch a device using direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology.
Caching IPod Touch Driving Directions
(News) Reader Stephen Good has a good question about driving with an iPod touch. He writes:
(News) Reader Stephen Good has a good question about driving with an iPod touch. He writes:
Virgin America and Google Team up for Free In-flight Wi-Fi
(News) Virgin America and Google are teaming up to make holiday traveling more bearable. The search giant is subsidizing in-flight Wi-Fi service on the airline for the...
(News) Virgin America and Google are teaming up to make holiday traveling more bearable. The search giant is subsidizing in-flight Wi-Fi service on the airline for the...
HP Bets on Print-on-demand Services
(News) HP will announce a new print-on-demand service for printing books digitized by Google and the University of Michigan.
(News) HP will announce a new print-on-demand service for printing books digitized by Google and the University of Michigan.
Google and Virgin to Offer Free Onboard Wi-Fi
(News) Google and Virgin are offering free Wi-Fi access on all Virgin flights during the holidays.
(News) Google and Virgin are offering free Wi-Fi access on all Virgin flights during the holidays.
Build a Whole-home Audio System
(News) Many of us here at Macworld are music lovers. We listen to a lot of music in a lot of places around the house. Which means many of us are also big fans of Sonos'...
(News) Many of us here at Macworld are music lovers. We listen to a lot of music in a lot of places around the house. Which means many of us are also big fans of Sonos'...
Pastie for IPhone
(Reviews) As a software developer, I can let you in on a little secret: most of us will admit to having a lazy streak. I don't mean that in a bad way--it's just that a...
(Reviews) As a software developer, I can let you in on a little secret: most of us will admit to having a lazy streak. I don't mean that in a bad way--it's just that a...
Apple Acknowledges IPod Nano Overheating in Support Doc
(News) Stories of iPod batteries catching on fire are sadly nothing new--we've been hearing about them for over a year. But on Friday, Apple published a knowledge base...
(News) Stories of iPod batteries catching on fire are sadly nothing new--we've been hearing about them for over a year. But on Friday, Apple published a knowledge base...
Panasonic Has Big Plans for Robots
(News) Panasonic is getting serious about robotics and has begun a push to commercialize a series of robots over the next few years.
(News) Panasonic is getting serious about robotics and has begun a push to commercialize a series of robots over the next few years.
Apple Aims to Sync Movies Among Multiple Devices
(News) On Thursday, Apple filed a patent application entitled Synchronization of Media State Across Multiple Devices, which appears to combine local iPod and iPhone...
(News) On Thursday, Apple filed a patent application entitled Synchronization of Media State Across Multiple Devices, which appears to combine local iPod and iPhone...
Beyond ITunes: Streaming Music Services
(News) Mention "streaming music services" around the typical gaggle of Mac users and it's like you've suggested that the Mona Lisa would benefit from the application of...
(News) Mention "streaming music services" around the typical gaggle of Mac users and it's like you've suggested that the Mona Lisa would benefit from the application of...
Must-have Apps for IPhone Photographers
(Reviews) iPhone photographers have learned to delight in their camera's limitations and imperfections, using them as a starting point for creating artistic images. It's...
(Reviews) iPhone photographers have learned to delight in their camera's limitations and imperfections, using them as a starting point for creating artistic images. It's...
GlideTV Releases Its 'couch Mouse'
(News) Today, GlideTV releases its $149 GlideTV Navigator, a wireless remote control designed with AV in mind. The fist-sized remote features a clickable touchpad as...
(News) Today, GlideTV releases its $149 GlideTV Navigator, a wireless remote control designed with AV in mind. The fist-sized remote features a clickable touchpad as...
Apple Denies ITunes LP Production Fee
(News) The music industry is big money, and we're not just talking about the oversized bling that adorns so many artists' chests and fingers these days. So when a story...
(News) The music industry is big money, and we're not just talking about the oversized bling that adorns so many artists' chests and fingers these days. So when a story...
Sonos Announces All-in-one Wireless Music System
(News) Sonos, makers of the Sonos Multi-Room Music System, today announce its latest unit, the $399 Sonos ZonePlayer S5. This is the first Sonos system that includes...
(News) Sonos, makers of the Sonos Multi-Room Music System, today announce its latest unit, the $399 Sonos ZonePlayer S5. This is the first Sonos system that includes...
NotifyMe for IPhone
(Reviews) NotifyMe, a $4 app from PoweryBase, is a to-do list manager that takes advantage of push notifications to remind you when it's time to get stuff done. The app...
(Reviews) NotifyMe, a $4 app from PoweryBase, is a to-do list manager that takes advantage of push notifications to remind you when it's time to get stuff done. The app...
Mobile Version of Bento Updated for Recent Desktop Overhaul
(News) A week after rolling out an overhaul to the desktop version of Bento, FileMaker also updated the mobile companion app to the personal database tool. The latest...
(News) A week after rolling out an overhaul to the desktop version of Bento, FileMaker also updated the mobile companion app to the personal database tool. The latest...
Eolas Files Patent Lawsuit Against 23 Companies
(News) Eolas Technologies files a patent lawsuit against 22 companies, including Google, Apple and eBay.
(News) Eolas Technologies files a patent lawsuit against 22 companies, including Google, Apple and eBay.
Unicycling Murata Robot Is Back, This Time Faster
(News) Muratagirl, the unicycling robot, is back at Japan's Ceatec with improvements and some new tricks.
(News) Muratagirl, the unicycling robot, is back at Japan's Ceatec with improvements and some new tricks.
Nissan Uses Robot Team to Make More Nimble Cars
(News) Nissan has built a team of small robots that can quickly navigate around obstacles using technology the company hopes to one day use in vehicles.
(News) Nissan has built a team of small robots that can quickly navigate around obstacles using technology the company hopes to one day use in vehicles.
Intel Settles Patent Suit With Licensing Organization
(News) Intel has agreed to settle a patent infringement lawsuit with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, University of Wisconsin's licensing arm.
(News) Intel has agreed to settle a patent infringement lawsuit with the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, University of Wisconsin's licensing arm.
Adobe Rolls out LiveCycle App for IPhone
(News) While an iPhone-friendly version of Flash Player remains a largely theoretical construct, Adobe did deliver an iPhone-ready product at its Adobe Max 2009...
(News) While an iPhone-friendly version of Flash Player remains a largely theoretical construct, Adobe did deliver an iPhone-ready product at its Adobe Max 2009...
Wattpad Adopts Open E-book Standard
(News) Wattpad--the online site for publishing, sharing, and reading e-books--says its e-book distribution network will support EPUB, the International Digital...
(News) Wattpad--the online site for publishing, sharing, and reading e-books--says its e-book distribution network will support EPUB, the International Digital...
Google Removes The Pirate Bay Home Page From Search Results
(News) Google has removed the site's start page from its search results in response to a complaint it received under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
(News) Google has removed the site's start page from its search results in response to a complaint it received under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Panasonic Shows Robotic Bed That Becomes Wheelchair
(News) Panasonic has developed a robotic bed that transforms into a wheelchair at the command of the user.
(News) Panasonic has developed a robotic bed that transforms into a wheelchair at the command of the user.
Wi-Fi Group Launches Full 11n Certification
(News) The Wi-Fi Alliance is launching a certification program based on the completed IEEE 802.11n standard on Wednesday.
(News) The Wi-Fi Alliance is launching a certification program based on the completed IEEE 802.11n standard on Wednesday.
Researchers Ready $30 Fuel Cell Mobile Phone Recharger
(News) Taiwan's ITRI developed a fuel cell mobile phone recharger that uses its plastic solid-state hydrogen as fuel.
(News) Taiwan's ITRI developed a fuel cell mobile phone recharger that uses its plastic solid-state hydrogen as fuel.
Autodesk Suit Could Affect Secondary Software Sales
(News) Autodesk argued in a Seattle court Tuesday that selling secondhand software is illegal.
(News) Autodesk argued in a Seattle court Tuesday that selling secondhand software is illegal.
EyeTV for IPhone Joins the Ranks of TV Streaming Apps
(News) EyeTV users need never have to stray to far from the warm loving glow of their favorite TV programs after Tuesday's arrival of the EyeTV app in the App Store...
(News) EyeTV users need never have to stray to far from the warm loving glow of their favorite TV programs after Tuesday's arrival of the EyeTV app in the App Store...
Editing (or Not) ITunes Genres
(News) There are times when a perfectly wonderful question comes your way and, though you try to put as pleasant a spin on the answer as possible, that answer...
(News) There are times when a perfectly wonderful question comes your way and, though you try to put as pleasant a spin on the answer as possible, that answer...
ILuv Announces That I1166 Will Ship in October
(News) iLuv has announced that its i1166 portable multimedia player will finally be available in the middle of October for $270.
(News) iLuv has announced that its i1166 portable multimedia player will finally be available in the middle of October for $270.
Parks Envi Puts National Parks in the Spotlight
(News) My wife and I have a simple goal in our travels each year: try and visit at least one national park. Last year, it was Kings Canyon National Park. This year, we...
(News) My wife and I have a simple goal in our travels each year: try and visit at least one national park. Last year, it was Kings Canyon National Park. This year, we...
Convert for IPhone
(Reviews) Tap Tap Tap, the creator of Convert, knows beautiful, well-designed iPhone apps. It's been behind the very slick book reading app, Classics and the stellar GPS...
(Reviews) Tap Tap Tap, the creator of Convert, knows beautiful, well-designed iPhone apps. It's been behind the very slick book reading app, Classics and the stellar GPS...
Up Close With the New IPod Nano
(News) At a recent Apple music event, the company announced a new crop of iPods. Nice as it is to have a faster iPod touch, I find the 5G nano the most compelling new...
(News) At a recent Apple music event, the company announced a new crop of iPods. Nice as it is to have a faster iPod touch, I find the 5G nano the most compelling new...
Time.com Mobile for IPhone
(Reviews) It's great to see app developers step up their efforts to build visually appealing news applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Unsatisfied with merely...
(Reviews) It's great to see app developers step up their efforts to build visually appealing news applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Unsatisfied with merely...
New Material Aims to Make Lithium-ion Batteries Safer
(News) Taiwan's ITRI developed a new material that keeps lithium-ion batteries from overheating and exploding.
(News) Taiwan's ITRI developed a new material that keeps lithium-ion batteries from overheating and exploding.
Nintendo Cuts Wii Price to $200 in Console War
(News) Nintendo will cut the price of its popular Wii gaming console to $200 on Sunday, escalating a price war with rival consoles in a weak video game market.
(News) Nintendo will cut the price of its popular Wii gaming console to $200 on Sunday, escalating a price war with rival consoles in a weak video game market.
The Macalope Weekly: Money, Money, Money
(News) The Zune HD is here! It's gotten some good reviews but the Macalope thinks Microsoft might be leaving a monetization scheme on the table. Not so the recording...
(News) The Zune HD is here! It's gotten some good reviews but the Macalope thinks Microsoft might be leaving a monetization scheme on the table. Not so the recording...
Brain Quest Blast Off for IPhone
(Reviews) If you have a child in elementary school, you're probably familiar with Brain Quest: it is most visible in the children's book sections of bookstores, in the...
(Reviews) If you have a child in elementary school, you're probably familiar with Brain Quest: it is most visible in the children's book sections of bookstores, in the...
New IPod Nano and IPod Touch Disassembled
(News) You've seen Apple roll out the new iPod nano and new iPod touch. Heck, you've heard what we have to say on both the new models. But perhaps you're wondering what...
(News) You've seen Apple roll out the new iPod nano and new iPod touch. Heck, you've heard what we have to say on both the new models. But perhaps you're wondering what...
IPod Touch (late 2009)
(News) The launch of the original iPod touch in late 2007, in the aftermath of a summer of sheer iPhone frenzy, was anticlimactic. The new device was hobbled by its...
(News) The launch of the original iPod touch in late 2007, in the aftermath of a summer of sheer iPhone frenzy, was anticlimactic. The new device was hobbled by its...
Report: Skype Founders Sue Skype
(News) Skype's founders are suing Skype in a dispute over peer-to-peer technology, according to a report.
(News) Skype's founders are suing Skype in a dispute over peer-to-peer technology, according to a report.
Soon to Sink, Pirate Bay's Torrents Come Ashore
(News) A group in Germany has set up a public kiosk that serves up torrents from The Pirate Bay over Wi-Fi.
(News) A group in Germany has set up a public kiosk that serves up torrents from The Pirate Bay over Wi-Fi.
Speed Test: Third-generation IPod Touch
(News) When Apple announced the new third-generation (3G) iPod touch models at last week's Rock & Roll music event, the company's touchscreen iPod received two...
(News) When Apple announced the new third-generation (3G) iPod touch models at last week's Rock & Roll music event, the company's touchscreen iPod received two...
Fifth-generation IPod Nano
(Reviews) Apple's smallest screen-bearing iPod, the iPod nano, has evolved in impressive fashion. A highly capable and affordable performer in its previous two iterations...
(Reviews) Apple's smallest screen-bearing iPod, the iPod nano, has evolved in impressive fashion. A highly capable and affordable performer in its previous two iterations...
With New Shuffles Released, 2G Shuffles off Its Mortal Coil
(News) When Apple updated the iPod shuffle in March to its present 1.8-by-0.7-by-0.3-inch form factor, it kept around the colorful second-generation model. Presumably...
(News) When Apple updated the iPod shuffle in March to its present 1.8-by-0.7-by-0.3-inch form factor, it kept around the colorful second-generation model. Presumably...
Apple's Music Event, in Holiday Colors
(News) Media and user reaction to Wednesday's Apple "Rock and roll" event has been pretty much what it is for most Apple events: full of shock that unlikely rumors...
(News) Media and user reaction to Wednesday's Apple "Rock and roll" event has been pretty much what it is for most Apple events: full of shock that unlikely rumors...
Hands on With the IPod Nano
(Reviews) As is the tradition at its iPod-themed press briefings, Apple opened a demo area to show off the new hardware announced just minutes before at Wednesday's Rock...
(Reviews) As is the tradition at its iPod-themed press briefings, Apple opened a demo area to show off the new hardware announced just minutes before at Wednesday's Rock...
Apple Boosts IPod Touch Capacity, Cuts 8GB Price
(News) Apple cut the price on its 8GB iPod touch Wednesday while boosting the performance and capacity of the other models of its touchscreen music player. Apple made...
(News) Apple cut the price on its 8GB iPod touch Wednesday while boosting the performance and capacity of the other models of its touchscreen music player. Apple made...
New Harman Kardon AV Receiver Plays Back IPod HD Video
(News) Harman Kardon on Wednesday rolled out new home A/V receivers including the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600. The top-end AVR 3600 may be of particular interest to...
(News) Harman Kardon on Wednesday rolled out new home A/V receivers including the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600. The top-end AVR 3600 may be of particular interest to...
Apple Drops Prices on IPod Nanos, Touches, Classic
(News) What with the next Apple event just hours away, it would be nice if we had some sort of concrete sign of what they might be announcing. Instead, all we've got is...
(News) What with the next Apple event just hours away, it would be nice if we had some sort of concrete sign of what they might be announcing. Instead, all we've got is...
Apple TV and the Future
(News) Tomorrow's "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" Apple event is likely to be true to its name and focus exclusively on music--new iPods, a new version of iTunes, and...
(News) Tomorrow's "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" Apple event is likely to be true to its name and focus exclusively on music--new iPods, a new version of iTunes, and...
Amazon Offers to Return Kindle Users Orwell Book or $30
(News) Amazon.com found itself in the center of a swirling vortex of controversy in July, following its move to remotely delete copies of two George Orwell books that...
(News) Amazon.com found itself in the center of a swirling vortex of controversy in July, following its move to remotely delete copies of two George Orwell books that...
Prototype Uses Gestures to Control Appliances
(News) Germany's Fraunhofer Institute showed research that allowed users to turn on a light with a thumbs up gesture
(News) Germany's Fraunhofer Institute showed research that allowed users to turn on a light with a thumbs up gesture
DocScanner for IPhone
(Reviews) The best iPhone apps perform a unique, powerful function that's hard to mimic. DocScanner, which portends to scan a document in the same way a flatbed scanner...
(Reviews) The best iPhone apps perform a unique, powerful function that's hard to mimic. DocScanner, which portends to scan a document in the same way a flatbed scanner...
Wine Ph.D. for IPhone
(Reviews) A fine wine ages slowly and gracefully. A fine iPhone app should be graphically interesting, user friendly... and fast. With Wine Ph.D. for the iPhone and iPod...
(Reviews) A fine wine ages slowly and gracefully. A fine iPhone app should be graphically interesting, user friendly... and fast. With Wine Ph.D. for the iPhone and iPod...
The Naked Truth About IPod Cameras
(News) As I suggested the other day, there's been a lot of speculation that the next iPod models--the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod classic--will include cameras...
(News) As I suggested the other day, there's been a lot of speculation that the next iPod models--the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod classic--will include cameras...
Birdpost for IPhone
(Reviews) Birdpost is the iPhone companion to Birdpost.com, a Web site where you and others can report and share bird sightings. It's a great idea, but unfortunately the...
(Reviews) Birdpost is the iPhone companion to Birdpost.com, a Web site where you and others can report and share bird sightings. It's a great idea, but unfortunately the...
Nokia Works With Facebook on Tighter Mobile Integration
(News) Using a new smartphone app, some Nokia phone users will be able to publish their locations and status updates directly to Facebook.
(News) Using a new smartphone app, some Nokia phone users will be able to publish their locations and status updates directly to Facebook.
Assorted IPhone Zombie Apps
(Reviews) Look, the likelihood of a bona fide Romeroesque zombie takeover is slightly smaller than your odds of being struck by lightning, winning the lottery, or even...
(Reviews) Look, the likelihood of a bona fide Romeroesque zombie takeover is slightly smaller than your odds of being struck by lightning, winning the lottery, or even...
Watch Every Baseball Game With MLB's IPhone App
(News) Three months after adding live video to its iPhone app, Major League Baseball has made another change that's sure to please fans eager to follow the pennant...
(News) Three months after adding live video to its iPhone app, Major League Baseball has made another change that's sure to please fans eager to follow the pennant...
Apple Confirms Sept. 9 'rock and Roll' Event
(News) Apple is planning a special, invitation-only event for September 9, 2009, confirming rumors that have circulated on the Mac Web for the past couple of weeks.
(News) Apple is planning a special, invitation-only event for September 9, 2009, confirming rumors that have circulated on the Mac Web for the past couple of weeks.
A Utopian Musical Future One Step Closer?
(News) For nearly as long as the iPod's existed, I've written about where that device may one day take us--with the ultimate destination being All Music, All the Time...
(News) For nearly as long as the iPod's existed, I've written about where that device may one day take us--with the ultimate destination being All Music, All the Time...
Microsoft Xbox 360 Price Cuts to Come Later for Asia
(News) Price reductions on the Xbox 360 will come later for Japan and the rest of the Asia Pacific region.
(News) Price reductions on the Xbox 360 will come later for Japan and the rest of the Asia Pacific region.
IFax for IPhone
(Reviews) Attorneys, real estate agents, and accountants all have one thing in common: they're still using fax machines. When nothing else will do except a hard copy of...
(Reviews) Attorneys, real estate agents, and accountants all have one thing in common: they're still using fax machines. When nothing else will do except a hard copy of...
Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Price to Drop $100 in the US
(News) Microsoft matched Sony by slashing the price of its top-end Xbox 360 game console by $100 in the U.S.
(News) Microsoft matched Sony by slashing the price of its top-end Xbox 360 game console by $100 in the U.S.
Beats for IPhone
(Reviews) If you dance--anywhere from a rave to your junior prom--you've seen it. The music is loud, the lights are low. Dancers are moving in time to a hypnotic beat...
(Reviews) If you dance--anywhere from a rave to your junior prom--you've seen it. The music is loud, the lights are low. Dancers are moving in time to a hypnotic beat...
Advanced Wi-Fi Sinks Old Ship's Network Barriers
(News) Beam-forming Wi-Fi gear from Ruckus Wireless helps to get signals around metal walls on the Queen Mary floating hotel.
(News) Beam-forming Wi-Fi gear from Ruckus Wireless helps to get signals around metal walls on the Queen Mary floating hotel.
Airline Pilots Want Ban on Lithium Battery Shipments
(News) An airline pilot union is calling on the U.S. government to temporarily ban cargo shipments of lithium batteries.
(News) An airline pilot union is calling on the U.S. government to temporarily ban cargo shipments of lithium batteries.
Remastered Music: Making New From Old?
(News) I was recently delighted to receive a box set with re-releases of The Durutti Column's first four albums. This band, led by Vini Reilly, has been one of my...
(News) I was recently delighted to receive a box set with re-releases of The Durutti Column's first four albums. This band, led by Vini Reilly, has been one of my...
Remix David Bowie -- Space Oddity for IPhone
(Reviews) For some reason, my mother never said that to get things done, I'd better not mess with Major Tom. If she had said it--I never really understood why anyone's...
(Reviews) For some reason, my mother never said that to get things done, I'd better not mess with Major Tom. If she had said it--I never really understood why anyone's...
Microsoft Continues to Befriend Non-Windows Phones
(News) Microsoft has launched OneApp, which gives access to a Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Messenger on cheaper phones from, for example, Nokia.
(News) Microsoft has launched OneApp, which gives access to a Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Messenger on cheaper phones from, for example, Nokia.
No 'three Strikes' Law Planned for Singapore, Agency Says
(News) There are no immediate plans to propose a 'three-strikes' antipiracy law in Singapore, a government regulatory agency said Monday.
(News) There are no immediate plans to propose a 'three-strikes' antipiracy law in Singapore, a government regulatory agency said Monday.
The End of Free Lyrics?
(News) Something interesting happened to albums in the mid-60s. (No, not double-album covers and their utilitarian use.) With artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles...
(News) Something interesting happened to albums in the mid-60s. (No, not double-album covers and their utilitarian use.) With artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles...
Report: Singapore Considers 'three Strikes' Anti-piracy Law
(News) Singaporean authorities are reportedly studying the implementation of a 'three strikes' anti-piracy law.
(News) Singaporean authorities are reportedly studying the implementation of a 'three strikes' anti-piracy law.
Taiwan University Students Build Tour Guide Robot
(News) Taiwan University students showed off a new robot they developed that can create 2D and 3D maps of its surroundings using a variety of technologies.
(News) Taiwan University students showed off a new robot they developed that can create 2D and 3D maps of its surroundings using a variety of technologies.
Cut the Cable Bill
(News) Choice is great, but too many choices (and paying for them all) is a hard sell in a tough economy. Take your cable or satellite TV service, for example. Of the...
(News) Choice is great, but too many choices (and paying for them all) is a hard sell in a tough economy. Take your cable or satellite TV service, for example. Of the...
Quickoffice Mobile Office Suite for IPhone
(Reviews) It's taken a while, but the mainstay apps in mobile computing--those intended for mobile business users who need to stay productive--are making their way to the...
(Reviews) It's taken a while, but the mainstay apps in mobile computing--those intended for mobile business users who need to stay productive--are making their way to the...
New Owner Presents Details on Legal Pirate Bay
(News) Global Gaming Factory X, the prospective buyers of The Pirate Bay, will use a system that lets copyright owners remove content.
(News) Global Gaming Factory X, the prospective buyers of The Pirate Bay, will use a system that lets copyright owners remove content.
Microsoft Appeals Word Ruling, Asks for Stay
(News) Microsoft has asked a court to stay an injunction that could put a stop to Word sales.
(News) Microsoft has asked a court to stay an injunction that could put a stop to Word sales.
Report: One in Four Songs Sold in U.S. Is From ITunes
(News) The NPD Group reported Tuesday that Apple's iTunes Store is responsible for selling one in four songs in the United States.
(News) The NPD Group reported Tuesday that Apple's iTunes Store is responsible for selling one in four songs in the United States.
Beyond HandBrake's Defaults
(News) If you're a Mac user interested in ripping your commercial DVDs to a format playable on an Apple TV, iPod, or iPhone, the free video transcoder, HandBrake 0.9.3...
(News) If you're a Mac user interested in ripping your commercial DVDs to a format playable on an Apple TV, iPod, or iPhone, the free video transcoder, HandBrake 0.9.3...
Sony Moves E-reader Technology in the Right Direction
(News) I recently proclaimed the dangers of vendor lock-in in the nascent e-book reader market, so I was delighted this week to see Sony take a very positive step in...
(News) I recently proclaimed the dangers of vendor lock-in in the nascent e-book reader market, so I was delighted this week to see Sony take a very positive step in...
Space Elevator: Science Fiction or Global Warming Cure?
(News) Researchers at a conference on Thursday discussed issues with building a space elevator.
(News) Researchers at a conference on Thursday discussed issues with building a space elevator.
Zensify for IPhone
(Reviews) Over the past two years, social networks have pretty much taken over the world. For some--especially among the younger generation--services such as Facebook and...
(Reviews) Over the past two years, social networks have pretty much taken over the world. For some--especially among the younger generation--services such as Facebook and...
RealDVD Case & the Death of Fair Use
(News) Last April, when commenting on to the RealNetworks versus Media Giants case, I penned DVD Copying Case: Why You Should Care, I included these prescient words:
(News) Last April, when commenting on to the RealNetworks versus Media Giants case, I penned DVD Copying Case: Why You Should Care, I included these prescient words:
Injunction on Microsoft Word Unlikely to Halt Sales
(News) Microsoft received new fines and an injunction in a patent battle with i4i.
(News) Microsoft received new fines and an injunction in a patent battle with i4i.
Roku Player Adds Live MLB Streaming
(News) Roku on Monday announced that its $99 video player box, which previously played only Netflix and Amazon video content, would also support both live and...
(News) Roku on Monday announced that its $99 video player box, which previously played only Netflix and Amazon video content, would also support both live and...
Encyclopedia Britannica Loses Patent Ruling
(News) A Texas court ruled that two patents awarded to Encyclopedia Britannica are invalid.
(News) A Texas court ruled that two patents awarded to Encyclopedia Britannica are invalid.
Buckets for IPhone
(Reviews) Buckets, a $4 task-management app from Press Start, aims to help you take control of your task list. The app features some clever interface elements, but is...
(Reviews) Buckets, a $4 task-management app from Press Start, aims to help you take control of your task list. The app features some clever interface elements, but is...
What We're Watching and Listening to Right Now
(News) With so many great songs and albums, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks out there, it can be hard to figure out what's worth watching or listening to...
(News) With so many great songs and albums, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks out there, it can be hard to figure out what's worth watching or listening to...
Sonos Controller 200 (CR200)
(Reviews) Sonos, makers of the Sonos Multi-Room Music System ( Macworld rated 5 out of 5 mice ), made an interesting decision several months ago. The company chose to...
(Reviews) Sonos, makers of the Sonos Multi-Room Music System ( Macworld rated 5 out of 5 mice ), made an interesting decision several months ago. The company chose to...
To-Do List for IPhone
(Reviews) For just $3, To-Do List serves as a handy tool that can keep you organized in a pinch. The interface is easy to use, so it won't add to the confusion of your...
(Reviews) For just $3, To-Do List serves as a handy tool that can keep you organized in a pinch. The interface is easy to use, so it won't add to the confusion of your...
Dealing With Podcast Glut
(News) Sometimes it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Take podcasts, for example. They're free and a lot of them offer great content. But they can take up a...
(News) Sometimes it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Take podcasts, for example. They're free and a lot of them offer great content. But they can take up a...
Apple's Schiller Responds to Dictionary App Controversy
(News) We've become accustomed to the deafening sound of silence in response to criticism of the App Store, so it's surprisingly gratifying that not only has Apple...
(News) We've become accustomed to the deafening sound of silence in response to criticism of the App Store, so it's surprisingly gratifying that not only has Apple...
Make Sense of PC World's 'Find' Numbers
(How To) Ever wondered about those numbers littered throughout the magazine? Here's how they work, along with a software shortcut for using them.
(How To) Ever wondered about those numbers littered throughout the magazine? Here's how they work, along with a software shortcut for using them.
Toshiba to Launch Fuel-cell Charger Soon
(News) Toshiba plans to launch an external battery charger based on a DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell) in the next two months, its new president said on Wednesday.
(News) Toshiba plans to launch an external battery charger based on a DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell) in the next two months, its new president said on Wednesday.
CheckSheet for IPhone
(Reviews) Today's obsession with productivity has created a surplus of solutions promising to help us manage to-do lists. Included in that number is CheckSheet, a $3 app...
(Reviews) Today's obsession with productivity has created a surplus of solutions promising to help us manage to-do lists. Included in that number is CheckSheet, a $3 app...
Intuit Offers Free Credit Card Processing App for IPhone
(News) QuickBooks maker Intuit on Tuesday announced the release of GoPayment, a free application for the iPhone and iPod touch designed to help businesses process...
(News) QuickBooks maker Intuit on Tuesday announced the release of GoPayment, a free application for the iPhone and iPod touch designed to help businesses process...
Workamajig Releases Updates for IPhone Client
(News) Workamajig has updated the iPhone client for access to Workamajig Project Management Software to Version 10.0.2.7.
(News) Workamajig has updated the iPhone client for access to Workamajig Project Management Software to Version 10.0.2.7.
Android Moves Into Home Entertainment
(News) MIPS Technologies made the source code available to allow people to port Android applications to products running on MIPS chips.
(News) MIPS Technologies made the source code available to allow people to port Android applications to products running on MIPS chips.
Apple and U.K. Man Get Heated Over IPod Fire Claim
(News) Are iPods exploding all over the place? According to the Times Online, an iPod touch belonging to 11 year-old Ellie Stanborough of Liverpool, England, started...
(News) Are iPods exploding all over the place? According to the Times Online, an iPod touch belonging to 11 year-old Ellie Stanborough of Liverpool, England, started...
Reports: RIAA Wins $675k in Damages From File Swapper
(News) Joel Tenenbaum was ordered to pay $22,500 each for 30 songs that he admitted to downloading and sharing.
(News) Joel Tenenbaum was ordered to pay $22,500 each for 30 songs that he admitted to downloading and sharing.
Three Astronomy Apps for the IPhone
(News) With the recent news about outer space--the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the July 15 Space Shuttle launch and today's landing, the Jupiter impact--it's...
(News) With the recent news about outer space--the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the July 15 Space Shuttle launch and today's landing, the Jupiter impact--it's...
Microsoft Plots Mobile Group Improvements
(News) Microsoft acknowledged to financial analysts that Windows Mobile has not performed well and it is working to turn that segment around.
(News) Microsoft acknowledged to financial analysts that Windows Mobile has not performed well and it is working to turn that segment around.
Adapter Takes Mini DisplayPort Video, USB Audio to HDMI
(News) Apple's new MacBooks and Mac minis come with snazzy Mini DisplayPort connectors, but if you want to hook one up to your HDTV via its HDMI port, Apple can't...
(News) Apple's new MacBooks and Mac minis come with snazzy Mini DisplayPort connectors, but if you want to hook one up to your HDTV via its HDMI port, Apple can't...
PDF Reader Pro for IPhone
(Reviews) Does the iPhone really need a dedicated app for reading PDFs? After all, you can download them right from the phone's Safari browser or when you receive a PDF...
(Reviews) Does the iPhone really need a dedicated app for reading PDFs? After all, you can download them right from the phone's Safari browser or when you receive a PDF...
Apple Re-enables Promo Codes for 17+ Apps
(News) At least one probably-unintended consequence of Apple's recently imposed rating system for iPhone apps has been undone. An iPhone developer has confirmed to...
(News) At least one probably-unintended consequence of Apple's recently imposed rating system for iPhone apps has been undone. An iPhone developer has confirmed to...
Twitterena for IPhone
(Reviews) The fact that the App Store boasts an already-crowded lineup of Twitter clients speaks to the exploding popularity of the microblogging service. Still, ask five...
(Reviews) The fact that the App Store boasts an already-crowded lineup of Twitter clients speaks to the exploding popularity of the microblogging service. Still, ask five...
Verizon Adds Hotspots to Consumer Broadband
(News) Verizon offered most of its wired broadband customers free access to Wi-Fi hotspots around the U.S.
(News) Verizon offered most of its wired broadband customers free access to Wi-Fi hotspots around the U.S.
Panasonic's Tricycling Robot to Tackle Le Mans 24 Hours
(News) A Panasonic-developed tricycling robot will next week attempt to run around the Le Mans circuit for 24 hours on a single set of AA batteries.
(News) A Panasonic-developed tricycling robot will next week attempt to run around the Le Mans circuit for 24 hours on a single set of AA batteries.
Comics by Comixology on IPhone
(Reviews) The smell of fanboys is in the air in San Diego, and that can only mean one thing -- it's time for Comic-Con again. On Thursday, coinciding with the first day of...
(Reviews) The smell of fanboys is in the air in San Diego, and that can only mean one thing -- it's time for Comic-Con again. On Thursday, coinciding with the first day of...
Wi-Fi Group's Basic Test Won't Change With Final 11n
(News) The Wi-Fi Alliance will not change the basic requirements of its IEEE 802.11n certification process when the standard is finished later this year.
(News) The Wi-Fi Alliance will not change the basic requirements of its IEEE 802.11n certification process when the standard is finished later this year.
Apple Drops DRM Case Against Bluwiki
(News) The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Apple are standing down over a legal dispute involving the Web site Bluwiki. Apple is no longer going after...
(News) The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Apple are standing down over a legal dispute involving the Web site Bluwiki. Apple is no longer going after...
MIT Electric Car May Rival Gas Models on Performance
(News) Inside a plain-looking garage on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's campus, undergraduate Radu Gogoana and his team of fellow students are working on a...
(News) Inside a plain-looking garage on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's campus, undergraduate Radu Gogoana and his team of fellow students are working on a...
IPod Touch Ascendant as Traditional IPod Sales Fall
(News) Apple's record-setting quarterly financial results, released Tuesday, point out that the economic and marketing powerhouse that was the iPod has been eclipsed...
(News) Apple's record-setting quarterly financial results, released Tuesday, point out that the economic and marketing powerhouse that was the iPod has been eclipsed...
IEEE 802.11n Heads for a Finish in September
(News) The IEEE is expected to make 802.11n into a formal wireless LAN standard in September.
(News) The IEEE is expected to make 802.11n into a formal wireless LAN standard in September.
How Much Would You Pay to Go Eye-to-eye With Gundam?
(News) An online charity auction that had been running all week ended Friday with a winning bid of¥ 2.6M (US$27,742) to go up to the top of the Tokyo Gundam statue.
(News) An online charity auction that had been running all week ended Friday with a winning bid of
IBank Mobile Finance App Debuts for IPhone
(News) This week IGG Software debuted their online banking application iBank Mobile for the iPhone and iPod Touch. iBank Mobile is designed as a companion to IGG's...
(News) This week IGG Software debuted their online banking application iBank Mobile for the iPhone and iPod Touch. iBank Mobile is designed as a companion to IGG's...
Taiwan's Wicatch Turns Back the Clock to Offer Free Wi-Fi
(News) Wicatch is moving forward with plans to offer free Wi-Fi wireless Internet service in Taiwan despite looming competition from WiMax technology.
(News) Wicatch is moving forward with plans to offer free Wi-Fi wireless Internet service in Taiwan despite looming competition from WiMax technology.
Computer Modeling Helps Build Sun-powered Stadium
(News) When the 8th World Games opens in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a bold new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to...
(News) When the 8th World Games opens in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a bold new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to...
Microsoft Aims Windows Embedded at Smartbooks
(News) Microsoft plans to use Windows Embedded to combat rival operating systems in smartbooks and a number of other devices meant to always be connected to the...
(News) Microsoft plans to use Windows Embedded to combat rival operating systems in smartbooks and a number of other devices meant to always be connected to the...
PC Makers Less Upbeat Than Google About Chrome OS
(News) PC vendors Google listed as Chrome OS partners said they are merely evaluating whether to work with the OS
(News) PC vendors Google listed as Chrome OS partners said they are merely evaluating whether to work with the OS
Todo+Cal+Sync for IPhone
(Reviews) There's certainly no shortage of to-do list managers available in the App Store, but Todo+Cal+Sync tries to put its own spin on things with support for the...
(Reviews) There's certainly no shortage of to-do list managers available in the App Store, but Todo+Cal+Sync tries to put its own spin on things with support for the...
What's Goin Down 2.0 Adds New User Interface
(News) What's Goin Down 2.0, from Random Ideas, is a new release of the "professional-grade" TCP server network monitoring tool for the iPhone. The $5 application...
(News) What's Goin Down 2.0, from Random Ideas, is a new release of the "professional-grade" TCP server network monitoring tool for the iPhone. The $5 application...
Music: Then, Now, and Tomorrow
(News) I was taking a car trip a few weeks ago, driving from the village where I live in the French Alps to Aix-en-Provence and back, about a 6-hour drive round-trip...
(News) I was taking a car trip a few weeks ago, driving from the village where I live in the French Alps to Aix-en-Provence and back, about a 6-hour drive round-trip...
8Bitone for IPhone
(Reviews) A few iPhone apps are just a bit... unworldly. Leaf Trombone ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) is one example--it's basically Guitar Hero with leaves. Shazam (...
(Reviews) A few iPhone apps are just a bit... unworldly. Leaf Trombone ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) is one example--it's basically Guitar Hero with leaves. Shazam (...
Korean Operators Join Forces on New Mobile Services
(News) South Korean operators KT, SK Telecom and LG Telecom have become the first to launch mobile services based on the Rich Communication Suite.
(News) South Korean operators KT, SK Telecom and LG Telecom have become the first to launch mobile services based on the Rich Communication Suite.
ZigBee Develops Standard for Devices Without Batteries
(News) The ZigBee Alliance is working on a standard that will let products power themselves using energy harvesting techniques, it said on Monday.
(News) The ZigBee Alliance is working on a standard that will let products power themselves using energy harvesting techniques, it said on Monday.
Toyota Research Achieves Brain Control of Wheelchair
(News) Researchers at Toyota and government-affiliated Riken have developed a brain-machine interface that allows for control of a wheelchair using thought.
(News) Researchers at Toyota and government-affiliated Riken have developed a brain-machine interface that allows for control of a wheelchair using thought.
Lithium Ion Batteries Heating up Japan-Korea Trade Tensions
(News) Japan is threatening to complain to the World Trade Organization if South Korea goes through with plans to require certification for lithium ion batteries.
(News) Japan is threatening to complain to the World Trade Organization if South Korea goes through with plans to require certification for lithium ion batteries.
Bugs & Fixes: Apple TV Deletes Files
(News) You launch iTunes. It immediately recognizes that your Apple TV is connected and initiates a sync. Nothing unusual so far.
(News) You launch iTunes. It immediately recognizes that your Apple TV is connected and initiates a sync. Nothing unusual so far.
Asian Mobile Operators Team up for Android
(News) A group including some of Asia's most powerful mobile phone operators launched a campaign to encourage Android application development.
(News) A group including some of Asia's most powerful mobile phone operators launched a campaign to encourage Android application development.
WLAN Market Slammed, but 802.11n Gains
(News) Dell'Oro said wireless LAN sales plummeted worldwide in the first quarter of this year.
(News) Dell'Oro said wireless LAN sales plummeted worldwide in the first quarter of this year.
Mariner Calc 1.2 for IPhone
(Reviews) Back in March, I reviewed Mariner Calc 1.0 ( Macworld rated 2.5 out of 5 mice ), a program that lets you edit Excel spreadsheets on your iPhone or iPod touch. At...
(Reviews) Back in March, I reviewed Mariner Calc 1.0 ( Macworld rated 2.5 out of 5 mice ), a program that lets you edit Excel spreadsheets on your iPhone or iPod touch. At...
Two Useful IChat 4.0 Features
(News) Here are a couple of basic little iChat features you may not have discovered just yet. I believe both of these features require iChat 4.0, which shipped with OS...
(News) Here are a couple of basic little iChat features you may not have discovered just yet. I believe both of these features require iChat 4.0, which shipped with OS...
Toodledo for IPhone
(Reviews) I'm always on the lookout for ways to improve my productivity. I've tried many task managers and to-do lists in my day. Toodledo, a US$4 app from Toodledo...
(Reviews) I'm always on the lookout for ways to improve my productivity. I've tried many task managers and to-do lists in my day. Toodledo, a US$4 app from Toodledo...
Rambus Pulls Some Infringement Claims Against Nvidia
(News) Nvidia on Monday said Rambus had filed motions with the U.S. ITC to stop investigating claims of Nvidia's alleged infringement on four patents.
(News) Nvidia on Monday said Rambus had filed motions with the U.S. ITC to stop investigating claims of Nvidia's alleged infringement on four patents.
QlikView for IPhone
(Reviews) The concept of "business intelligence" is a misnomer, depending on where you work. Even with ubiquitous connections and vast storage, finding data about a...
(Reviews) The concept of "business intelligence" is a misnomer, depending on where you work. Even with ubiquitous connections and vast storage, finding data about a...
Ming Dynasty Vase With Intel Atom, Anyone?
(News) ECS built a nifty living room computer based on Intel Atom processors camouflaged as a blue and white Ming Dynasty vase.
(News) ECS built a nifty living room computer based on Intel Atom processors camouflaged as a blue and white Ming Dynasty vase.
Mac News Briefs: LaCie Intros Home Media Players
(News) LaCie has released a pair of wireless high-definition media players aimed at allowing users to access and play content from their HD televisions.
(News) LaCie has released a pair of wireless high-definition media players aimed at allowing users to access and play content from their HD televisions.
Windows Server 2008 R2 to Be Released in October
(News) Microsoft said on Wednesday that its latest server product, Windows Server 2008 R2, will be broadly available on Oct. 22, the same time as Windows 7.
(News) Microsoft said on Wednesday that its latest server product, Windows Server 2008 R2, will be broadly available on Oct. 22, the same time as Windows 7.
London 'Pod Theft' Signs Warn of Risky Streets
(News) It looks like the officials of the Lambeth borough of London are fed up with the rampant "pod" theft that's been plaguing their region. Streets known to be...
(News) It looks like the officials of the Lambeth borough of London are fed up with the rampant "pod" theft that's been plaguing their region. Streets known to be...
Xbox 360 Service Improvements Put Apple TV to Shame
(News) Microsoft's new plans to enhance its Xbox 360 video game console's potential as a home entertainment hub may ultimately put pressure on Apple to improve the...
(News) Microsoft's new plans to enhance its Xbox 360 video game console's potential as a home entertainment hub may ultimately put pressure on Apple to improve the...
DSLR Camera Remote for IPhone Controls Canon Digital Cameras
(News) OnOne Software on Monday introduced DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone, an iPhone or iPod touch application that lets you control a Canon EOS digital camera tethered...
(News) OnOne Software on Monday introduced DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone, an iPhone or iPod touch application that lets you control a Canon EOS digital camera tethered...
Zune HD = IPod Touch? Uh, No....
(News) Blame it on the rain, the resulting muck and mire, or the redwood curtain that separates Cupertino from Redmond, but it appears that news travels very slowly...
(News) Blame it on the rain, the resulting muck and mire, or the redwood curtain that separates Cupertino from Redmond, but it appears that news travels very slowly...
Microsoft's Zune HD Coming in Fall With OLED, HD Radio
(News) Microsoft's Zune HD Coming in Fall With OLED, HD Radio
(News) Microsoft's Zune HD Coming in Fall With OLED, HD Radio
Judge Weighs Testimony in RealDVD Copy Case
(News) Preliminary testimony has ended in the RealDVD case.
(News) Preliminary testimony has ended in the RealDVD case.
CES Expands Size of IPod, IPhone Showcase at 2010 Event
(News) The Consumer Electronics Association, which organizes the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas every January, plans to more than quintuple the size of...
(News) The Consumer Electronics Association, which organizes the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas every January, plans to more than quintuple the size of...
Google Street View Hits Privacy Gridlock in Germany
(News) Germany and Google remained at odds Wednesday over how the company holds certain data used for its Street View map imagery.
(News) Germany and Google remained at odds Wednesday over how the company holds certain data used for its Street View map imagery.
RoamBi Offers a New Look at Data on the IPhone
(News) To be sure, there's much to be said for the iPhone's multitouch interface, which allows Apple to deliver many of the comforts of desktop computing to a mobile...
(News) To be sure, there's much to be said for the iPhone's multitouch interface, which allows Apple to deliver many of the comforts of desktop computing to a mobile...
ABetterCal for IPhone
(Reviews) The calendar may have been around since the days of the Egyptians, but calendaring software has yet to be perfected. Pdashes.com is the latest to try its hand at...
(Reviews) The calendar may have been around since the days of the Egyptians, but calendaring software has yet to be perfected. Pdashes.com is the latest to try its hand at...
Terminator Movie Spawns 'machinima' Series on ITunes
(News) Halcyon Games on Tuesday announced the launch of Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series, a new animated drama whose first episode is now available for...
(News) Halcyon Games on Tuesday announced the launch of Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series, a new animated drama whose first episode is now available for...
Bento for IPhone
(Reviews) If you're familiar with Bento 2 ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ), the easy-to-use personal database application for your Mac, then you won't be surprised to...
(Reviews) If you're familiar with Bento 2 ( Macworld rated 4.5 out of 5 mice ), the easy-to-use personal database application for your Mac, then you won't be surprised to...
The Macalope Weekly: Fight, Fight, Fight!
(News) Microsoft and Apple are at it again. Or, well, still. But who thought Steve Jobs would be back for WWDC? No one with reading-comprehension skills. And are...
(News) Microsoft and Apple are at it again. Or, well, still. But who thought Steve Jobs would be back for WWDC? No one with reading-comprehension skills. And are...
Sony CEO: Company Shoulda Beaten Apple
(News) While Sony may have invented the Walkman, the Japanese stalwart is looking a little old and busted these days. In theory, Sony could have used its success with...
(News) While Sony may have invented the Walkman, the Japanese stalwart is looking a little old and busted these days. In theory, Sony could have used its success with...
Microsoft Zune Ad Takes a Shot at ITunes
(News) Oh, Microsoft. You're really letting that envy get the best of you, huh? Not content to reserve its vitriol for Apple's Mac line, the latest ad from Redmond...
(News) Oh, Microsoft. You're really letting that envy get the best of you, huh? Not content to reserve its vitriol for Apple's Mac line, the latest ad from Redmond...
Portsmouth Police to Fight Theft With IPod Registry
(News) Now here's an idea that might be worth trying out in other cities: Police in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are putting together an iPod/MP3 player registry to deter...
(News) Now here's an idea that might be worth trying out in other cities: Police in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are putting together an iPod/MP3 player registry to deter...
Wi-Fi Hotspots Get a Second Wind
(News) Wi-Fi hotspots are back in the spotlight. Cheaper international data roaming and better indoor coverage will help hotspots remain relevant.
(News) Wi-Fi hotspots are back in the spotlight. Cheaper international data roaming and better indoor coverage will help hotspots remain relevant.
Favorite IPhone Twitter Clients
(News) I'm a big user of Twitter, especially on the iPhone. Twitter and the iPhone are a perfect match of service and device. The Iconfactory's Twitterrific 2.0 for...
(News) I'm a big user of Twitter, especially on the iPhone. Twitter and the iPhone are a perfect match of service and device. The Iconfactory's Twitterrific 2.0 for...
Twitterrific 2 for IPhone
(Reviews) Being first out the door can be good. Twitterrific was probably the first Twitter client on the Mac, a version of it appeared on the iPhone early on in the...
(Reviews) Being first out the door can be good. Twitterrific was probably the first Twitter client on the Mac, a version of it appeared on the iPhone early on in the...
Oracle Sued by I2 for Patent Infringement
(News) The company says Oracle infringed on 11 patents related to supply chain management
(News) The company says Oracle infringed on 11 patents related to supply chain management
SpiderOak Delivers New Online Backup and Synchronization
(News) SpiderOak has released version 3.0 of their online backup and synchronization technology. The service is free for up to 2GB;...
(News) SpiderOak has released version 3.0 of their online backup and synchronization technology. The service is free for up to 2GB;...
Amazon.com Eyes CIOs With Its AWS Cloud IT Services
(News) The company says it has a long-term commitment to this market
(News) The company says it has a long-term commitment to this market
Wii Console Sales Hit 8 Million in Japan as Growth Slows
(News) The console has outsold its competition two-to-one in Japan, and remains popular although sales are starting to slow.
(News) The console has outsold its competition two-to-one in Japan, and remains popular although sales are starting to slow.
U.S. Military Extensively Using IPod Touch
(News) While we knew that  some companies were trying to make iPod software to help military personnel, we didn't realize just to what...
(News) While we knew that
Consumers Want Useful Robots, Executive Says
(News) Affordability and simplicity are also keys to success, according to KumoTek's founder
(News) Affordability and simplicity are also keys to success, according to KumoTek's founder
SwitchEasy Imitates Chocolatiers With ChocoShuffle
(News) Accessory maker SwitchEasy on Friday announced the ChocoShuffle, a protective case for the third-generation iPod shuffle. The...
(News) Accessory maker SwitchEasy on Friday announced the ChocoShuffle, a protective case for the third-generation iPod shuffle. The...
For the Converts, Pocket Informant Comes to the IPhone
(News) Pocket Informant from WebIS has been giving Blackberry and Windows Mobile users a solid PIM for the past 8 years. They have...
(News) Pocket Informant from WebIS has been giving Blackberry and Windows Mobile users a solid PIM for the past 8 years. They have...
Hands on With Sony's New X-series Walkman
(News) Sony is refreshing its Walkman line with new flagship models that pack noise cancelling, a bright touchscreen display, mobile...
(News) Sony is refreshing its Walkman line with new flagship models that pack noise cancelling, a bright touchscreen display, mobile...
Price of Prince IPod Will Make Doves Cry
(News) Do you like Prince? Like, a lot? If so, then you may be the prime candidate for this limited edition iPod commemorating the...
(News) Do you like Prince? Like, a lot? If so, then you may be the prime candidate for this limited edition iPod commemorating the...
InTouch Contacts for IPhone
(Reviews) Regardless of whether you're striving to wring the last bit of productivity from your iPhone--or are simply organizationally...
(Reviews) Regardless of whether you're striving to wring the last bit of productivity from your iPhone--or are simply organizationally...
No Price Cuts for Now, Says Nintendo President
(News) Lowering the price to spur demand during a recession doesn't make sense for video games, he said.
(News) Lowering the price to spur demand during a recession doesn't make sense for video games, he said.
Wii Sports Resort Coming in June in Japan, July Overseas
(News) The long-awaited sequel to Wii Sports will take players onto the beach
(News) The long-awaited sequel to Wii Sports will take players onto the beach
Jury Awards $388 Million in Microsoft Patent Violation Case
(News) Microsoft violated a patent used to protect software from unauthorized duplication and use
(News) Microsoft violated a patent used to protect software from unauthorized duplication and use
DRM-free ITunes: What It Means for You
(News) Today's the day when the music at the iTunes Store is unshackled from the bonds of digital rights management (DRM). And...
(News) Today's the day when the music at the iTunes Store is unshackled from the bonds of digital rights management (DRM). And...
Citrix App Receiver for IPhone
(News) Recently, Citrix announced and demoed their App Receiver for iPhone product, which will allow iPhone users working for a...
(News) Recently, Citrix announced and demoed their App Receiver for iPhone product, which will allow iPhone users working for a...
The IPod's Alarming Options
(News) Most of us are accustomed to using our iPods in our waking hours--for the morning commute, afternoon workout, and ride home...
(News) Most of us are accustomed to using our iPods in our waking hours--for the morning commute, afternoon workout, and ride home...
Sony Cuts PlayStation 2 Price by 25 Percent
(News) The price cut should ensure the console remains popular even with the more advanced PlayStation 3 on shelves
(News) The price cut should ensure the console remains popular even with the more advanced PlayStation 3 on shelves
PS3, Xbox 360 Hit Console Sales Milestones in Japan
(News) The latest sales data shows the Xbox 360 is doing much better in the tough Japanese market than its predecessor
(News) The latest sales data shows the Xbox 360 is doing much better in the tough Japanese market than its predecessor
Honda Develops Brain Interface for Robot Control
(News) In experiments the technology allowed researchers to control a robot through thought alone.
(News) In experiments the technology allowed researchers to control a robot through thought alone.
Air Sharing for IPhone
(Reviews) Air Sharing lets you easily copy files between your iPhone and a wirelessly-connected Mac. By doing so, Avatron Software's app...
(Reviews) Air Sharing lets you easily copy files between your iPhone and a wirelessly-connected Mac. By doing so, Avatron Software's app...
Loving the IPod Shuffle
(News) I don't know if I've ever received so many e-mails and phone calls as I did on the morning Apple released the third-generation...
(News) I don't know if I've ever received so many e-mails and phone calls as I did on the morning Apple released the third-generation...
Chinese YouTube Rival Adopts US Firm's Copyright Filter
(News) The move places 56.com a step ahead of its biggest Chinese rivals in combating copyrighted content
(News) The move places 56.com a step ahead of its biggest Chinese rivals in combating copyrighted content
Robot Takes to the Runway at Japan Fashion Show
(News) Multimillion dollar robot makes an appearance but won't be putting models out of a job anytime soon
(News) Multimillion dollar robot makes an appearance but won't be putting models out of a job anytime soon
Toshiba Delays First Fuel Cell Product Launch
(News) Problems securing some components will delay its fuel cell battery charger by several months
(News) Problems securing some components will delay its fuel cell battery charger by several months
Apple TV's Missed Opportunity
(News) Thursday's announcement of HD movies sales being added to the iTunes Store may have been good news for consumers of...
(News) Thursday's announcement of HD movies sales being added to the iTunes Store may have been good news for consumers of...
AutoCue for IPhone
(Reviews) Popular folklore tells us Abraham Lincoln wrote his historic Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope. Today's orators...
(Reviews) Popular folklore tells us Abraham Lincoln wrote his historic Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope. Today's orators...
IPod Shuffle Gets a Little Color in Its Cheeks
(News) Displeased with the new iPod shuffle's shift from an extensive spectrum of colors to the monochromatic options of gray and...
(News) Displeased with the new iPod shuffle's shift from an extensive spectrum of colors to the monochromatic options of gray and...
Chinese Portal Sohu's Online Game Firm Files for IPO in US
(News) Changyou.com plans to operate MMORPGs in the US from a base it opened there in January.
(News) Changyou.com plans to operate MMORPGs in the US from a base it opened there in January.
Sun Begins New Push Into Cloud Services Market
(News) Sun's cloud storage and cloud compute services will compete with similar offerings from Amazon Web Services
(News) Sun's cloud storage and cloud compute services will compete with similar offerings from Amazon Web Services
Discovery Sues Amazon Over Kindle
(News) The lawsuit alleges that both versions of the Kindle infringe a patent created by Discovery's founder
(News) The lawsuit alleges that both versions of the Kindle infringe a patent created by Discovery's founder
Summary: IPhone 3.0 Update to Offer 100 New Features
(News) iPhone users and app developers got a sneak preview at what the future holds for them on Tuesday, when Apple showcased its...
(News) iPhone users and app developers got a sneak preview at what the future holds for them on Tuesday, when Apple showcased its...
SiK Introduces IPod, IPhone Auto Charger With Audio Output
(News) Accessory vendor SiK has announced the Pimp automobile charger and audio accessory. The unfortunately-named Pimp--which...
(News) Accessory vendor SiK has announced the Pimp automobile charger and audio accessory. The unfortunately-named Pimp--which...
Dexim Announces IPod Shuffle Sync Adapter
(News) Accessory vendor Dexim has announced a compact syncing adapter, the Shu-Lip, for Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle. To be...
(News) Accessory vendor Dexim has announced a compact syncing adapter, the Shu-Lip, for Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle. To be...
Vendors Confirm IPod Headphone-chip Rumors
(News) Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle no longer includes the familiar control pad of previous models, instead providing a...
(News) Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle no longer includes the familiar control pad of previous models, instead providing a...
Mariner Calc for IPhone
(Reviews) Mariner Calc is the newest entrant in the growing field of iPhone/iPod touch applications designed to let you work with and...
(Reviews) Mariner Calc is the newest entrant in the growing field of iPhone/iPod touch applications designed to let you work with and...
Third-generation IPod Shuffle
(Reviews) Allow me to save some of you the trouble of reading this review in its entirety. If you want an inexpensive iPod that holds...
(Reviews) Allow me to save some of you the trouble of reading this review in its entirety. If you want an inexpensive iPod that holds...
ITunes Autofill Opens up
(News) Back in February 2006, over three years ago, I wrote an editorial asking--in fact, nearly begging--Apple to make the iPod...
(News) Back in February 2006, over three years ago, I wrote an editorial asking--in fact, nearly begging--Apple to make the iPod...
The Headphone Shuffle
(News) Apple's announcement of the third-generation iPod shuffle brought something many of us never thought we'd see (other than in a...
(News) Apple's announcement of the third-generation iPod shuffle brought something many of us never thought we'd see (other than in a...
IFixit Publishes Customary Tear-down of 3G IPod Shuffle
(News) It seems almost cruel doing this to something so minuscule, but the size of the iPod shuffle didn't stop the guys at iFixit...
(News) It seems almost cruel doing this to something so minuscule, but the size of the iPod shuffle didn't stop the guys at iFixit...
JetSet Expenses for IPhone
(Reviews) For business travelers, expenses are, well, expensive, both in terms of money and time. There's time spent tracking down...
(Reviews) For business travelers, expenses are, well, expensive, both in terms of money and time. There's time spent tracking down...
Hands-on the New IPod Shuffle
(News) The fourth-generation iPod shuffle was unveiled Tuesday and arrived in our offices Thursday. In this Macworld Video, I give...
(News) The fourth-generation iPod shuffle was unveiled Tuesday and arrived in our offices Thursday. In this Macworld Video, I give...
March Madness Hits the IPhone
(News) The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament--March Madness to you and me--starts next week, and with it comes equal doses...
(News) The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament--March Madness to you and me--starts next week, and with it comes equal doses...
Macalope Weekly: Mythical Creature High School Musical
(News) Apple delivers a new iPod shuffle that asks the musical question "You didn't like your old headphones, did you?" The company...
(News) Apple delivers a new iPod shuffle that asks the musical question "You didn't like your old headphones, did you?" The company...
New IPod Shuffle: What You Need to Know
(News) The third-generation iPod shuffle is here--and by here, I don't mean in the insubstantial "floating in the air of human...
(News) The third-generation iPod shuffle is here--and by here, I don't mean in the insubstantial "floating in the air of human...
Life Imitates Art: SNL Predicted New IPod Shuffle
(News) In what is no doubt a coup for the 2005 writing staff of Saturday Night Live, Lance Ulanoff, editor-in-chief of...
(News) In what is no doubt a coup for the 2005 writing staff of Saturday Night Live, Lance Ulanoff, editor-in-chief of...
TEAC Offers HD Radio IPod Docking System
(News) TEAC on Thursday announced the HD-1, a new tabletop iPod and iPhone docking system equipped with HD Radio technology. It's...
(News) TEAC on Thursday announced the HD-1, a new tabletop iPod and iPhone docking system equipped with HD Radio technology. It's...
MIT Breakthrough Promises Lighter, Fast-charging Batteries
(News) MIT scientists have developed a surface material that could lead to smaller, faster-charging batteries.
(News) MIT scientists have developed a surface material that could lead to smaller, faster-charging batteries.
LDAPeople for IPhone
(Reviews) Like a lot of IT people in a mostly-Mac company, my organization has a directory service set up to help manage our users and...
(Reviews) Like a lot of IT people in a mostly-Mac company, my organization has a directory service set up to help manage our users and...
Another Take on Apple's New IPod Shuffle
(News) After Apple released a redesigned iPod shuffle on Wednesday, my colleague Dan Moren posted an entry in this blog criticizing...
(News) After Apple released a redesigned iPod shuffle on Wednesday, my colleague Dan Moren posted an entry in this blog criticizing...
Google Blocks Popular IPhone SMS App
(News) Google this week will block an iPhone app that used its chat program to grant unlimited free text messaging after users...
(News) Google this week will block an iPhone app that used its chat program to grant unlimited free text messaging after users...
Sony Provides More Details of OLED Touchscreen Walkman
(News) Sony has provided some detailed specifications for its promised touchscreen OLED X-series Walkman but the launch date remains...
(News) Sony has provided some detailed specifications for its promised touchscreen OLED X-series Walkman but the launch date remains...
A Personal Assistant Premium for IPhone
(Reviews) Many of us struggle with managing all our personal information--social network connections, bank statements, and bills...
(Reviews) Many of us struggle with managing all our personal information--social network connections, bank statements, and bills...
Ruckus Wi-Fi Gear Goes Upmarket
(News) Ruckus Wireless is taking aim at larger enterprises with an access point and controller to be introduced Monday.
(News) Ruckus Wireless is taking aim at larger enterprises with an access point and controller to be introduced Monday.
Stay Safe Managing Your IPod
(News) Despite our lawmakers' best efforts to keep us from doing incredibly stupid and dangerous things while driving, some motorists...
(News) Despite our lawmakers' best efforts to keep us from doing incredibly stupid and dangerous things while driving, some motorists...
Mariner Calc Brings Excel Editing to the IPhone
(News) Mariner Software on Thursday released Mariner Calc for the iPhone, giving users the ability to work with spreadsheets on the...
(News) Mariner Software on Thursday released Mariner Calc for the iPhone, giving users the ability to work with spreadsheets on the...
Analytics App for IPhone
(Reviews) Analytics App puts Google Analytics in the palm of your hand, giving you instant access to all your Web sites and the data...
(Reviews) Analytics App puts Google Analytics in the palm of your hand, giving you instant access to all your Web sites and the data...
This Year's Free SXSW Music Flood
(News) The South-by-Southwest (SXSW) festivals and conferences kick off at the end of next week and that means it's free-music time...
(News) The South-by-Southwest (SXSW) festivals and conferences kick off at the end of next week and that means it's free-music time...
Bill Clinton-signed IPod on the Auction Block
(News) The  Gibson Foundation for Music Rising is holding an auction of a number of celebrity-signed iPods. In addition to iPods...
(News) The
IPod: the Latest Soccer Accessory
(News) Being an American, I don't know much about soccer, which the rest of the world knows as football. But I do know that iPods are...
(News) Being an American, I don't know much about soccer, which the rest of the world knows as football. But I do know that iPods are...
US Lawmakers Take Another Shot at Patent Reform
(News) U.S. lawmakers have proposed patent reforms that would reduce the amount of money paid out following patent disputes.
(News) U.S. lawmakers have proposed patent reforms that would reduce the amount of money paid out following patent disputes.
Layoff & Hiring News for IPhone
(Reviews) Few headlines are as depressing as those announcing the yet another round of layoffs from yet another struggling company. On...
(Reviews) Few headlines are as depressing as those announcing the yet another round of layoffs from yet another struggling company. On...
Eminem's Ex-publisher Wants More Money for Digital Downloads
(News) Just in case the legal comings-and-goings of Psystar weren't enough for you, another California courtroom is playing host to a...
(News) Just in case the legal comings-and-goings of Psystar weren't enough for you, another California courtroom is playing host to a...
Deutsche Telekom Tries to Stay Ahead of Regulators
(News) Deutsche Telekom will open up its VDSL network to competitors and start selling a wholesale service, it announced on Monday.
(News) Deutsche Telekom will open up its VDSL network to competitors and start selling a wholesale service, it announced on Monday.
China's First Lunar Probe Crashes Into the Moon
(News) China's first lunar probe ended its mission by crashing successfully into the moon.
(News) China's first lunar probe ended its mission by crashing successfully into the moon.
Alaska Becomes Latest Airline With Wi-Fi
(News) Alaska Airlines has begun a trial of in-flight Wi-Fi.
(News) Alaska Airlines has begun a trial of in-flight Wi-Fi.
Microsoft Takes TomTom to Court in Patent Dispute
(News) Microsoft filed a patent infringement lawsuit against GPS vendor TomTom on Wednesday.
(News) Microsoft filed a patent infringement lawsuit against GPS vendor TomTom on Wednesday.
ISignature for IPhone
(Reviews) I deal with a fairly large volume of e-mail, and I like to sign messages differently depending on the recipient and the...
(Reviews) I deal with a fairly large volume of e-mail, and I like to sign messages differently depending on the recipient and the...
ISignature for IPhone
(Reviews) I deal with a fairly large volume of e-mail, and I like to sign messages differently depending on the recipient and the...
(Reviews) I deal with a fairly large volume of e-mail, and I like to sign messages differently depending on the recipient and the...
Tiny IPod Microphone Is Almost Microscopic
(News) Microphones that plug into the iPod have been around for quite some time, but oftentimes they've been bulky apparatuses that...
(News) Microphones that plug into the iPod have been around for quite some time, but oftentimes they've been bulky apparatuses that...
Device Helps Newer IPhones, IPods Work With Old Docks
(News) Scosche Industries has announced the release of its Passport Home Dock, a charging adapter for iPod docking stations that...
(News) Scosche Industries has announced the release of its Passport Home Dock, a charging adapter for iPod docking stations that...
Yammer for IPhone
(Reviews) Do you Twitter? If so, you might want to Yammer too. Think of Yammer as Twitter for the enterprise. It is completely separate...
(Reviews) Do you Twitter? If so, you might want to Yammer too. Think of Yammer as Twitter for the enterprise. It is completely separate...
What's at Stake in the Apple-Psystar Case
(News) Apple and Mac clone maker Psystar spent much of 2008 trading allegations in court filings. And with the companies' ongoing...
(News) Apple and Mac clone maker Psystar spent much of 2008 trading allegations in court filings. And with the companies' ongoing...
Hulu and Boxee Disconnect
(News) Mere hours ago, Hulu's CEO Jason Kilar, in his Doing Hard Things blog entry, announced that Hulu's content would soon be...
(News) Mere hours ago, Hulu's CEO Jason Kilar, in his Doing Hard Things blog entry, announced that Hulu's content would soon be...
Keynote Controllers for the IPhone
(Reviews) Along with the release of iWork '09 at Macworld Expo in January, Apple also introduced Keynote Remote, an app for the iPhone...
(Reviews) Along with the release of iWork '09 at Macworld Expo in January, Apple also introduced Keynote Remote, an app for the iPhone...
Interview Questions for IPhone
(Reviews) Looking for a job can be a nightmare, but a little advance preparation can make the process a little more bearable. People in...
(Reviews) Looking for a job can be a nightmare, but a little advance preparation can make the process a little more bearable. People in...
Pirate Bay Trial Gets Massive Online Coverage
(News) The eyes of the file-sharing community remained on Sweden on Tuesday as the trial of four men from The Pirate Bay search...
(News) The eyes of the file-sharing community remained on Sweden on Tuesday as the trial of four men from The Pirate Bay search...
Spreadsheet Editing Apps for the IPhone
(Reviews) Thanks to a suggestion from Macworld reader David Erato, I've spent the last couple of weeks immersed in spreadsheet...
(Reviews) Thanks to a suggestion from Macworld reader David Erato, I've spent the last couple of weeks immersed in spreadsheet...
Our Changing TV Habits
(News) Nielsen, the company tasked with tracking television viewing, has released some interesting data. In its first public release...
(News) Nielsen, the company tasked with tracking television viewing, has released some interesting data. In its first public release...
MIT Guitar Combines Acoustics and Electronics
(News) MIT student combines acoustics and electronics to create Chameleon Guitar.
(News) MIT student combines acoustics and electronics to create Chameleon Guitar.
Dell Hurls out Another Adamo Teaser
(News) Dell is inviting users to take a look at its Adamo ultraportable as its launch unfolds.
(News) Dell is inviting users to take a look at its Adamo ultraportable as its launch unfolds.
DVDs and a DRM-free Future
(News) I recently put together a document that answered common questions about ripping commercial DVDs for archival purposes. As...
(News) I recently put together a document that answered common questions about ripping commercial DVDs for archival purposes. As...
DVD Ripping FAQ
(News) As often as we write about taking the DVDs you own and converting them to a format you can enjoy on all your media players...
(News) As often as we write about taking the DVDs you own and converting them to a format you can enjoy on all your media players...
Mac Documentary to Show at User Groups
(News) The makers of the Mac documentary film Welcome to Macintosh --which covers Apple's history, its future, and its committed user...
(News) The makers of the Mac documentary film Welcome to Macintosh --which covers Apple's history, its future, and its committed user...
Facebook Celebrates 5th Birthday
(News) Everyone's favorite means of stalking people they kind of know but would like to get to know better, turns five today. To...
(News) Everyone's favorite means of stalking people they kind of know but would like to get to know better, turns five today. To...
Microsoft May Go Open Source With Danger
(News) Microsoft may be working on an open-source operating system to run Danger mobile phones.
(News) Microsoft may be working on an open-source operating system to run Danger mobile phones.
Flutter and Palringo for IPhone
(Reviews) Palringo and Flutter both attempt to fill the void left by the iPhone's built-in Text app. While Text can send SMS messages...
(Reviews) Palringo and Flutter both attempt to fill the void left by the iPhone's built-in Text app. While Text can send SMS messages...
Crash Report for IPhone
(Reviews) Life is unpredictable. One minute you're driving to the supermarket to get some milk; the next thing you know you're in a...
(Reviews) Life is unpredictable. One minute you're driving to the supermarket to get some milk; the next thing you know you're in a...
LaCie Intros 8x Blu-ray Disc Burner
(News) LaCie on Monday introduced its 8x d2 Blu-ray Disc drive. It's priced at US$449.99.
(News) LaCie on Monday introduced its 8x d2 Blu-ray Disc drive. It's priced at US$449.99.
Cartoonizeme for IPhone
(Reviews) If doodling horns, glasses and scars on pictures of politicians in the Sunday paper is your idea of fun then Cartoonizeme from...
(Reviews) If doodling horns, glasses and scars on pictures of politicians in the Sunday paper is your idea of fun then Cartoonizeme from...
Wi-Fi Provider Signs Deal With BART
(News) The San Francisco area's BART rail system has signed a deal for a passenger Wi-Fi network throughout the system.
(News) The San Francisco area's BART rail system has signed a deal for a passenger Wi-Fi network throughout the system.
Alesis Offers USB-equipped Audio Cassette Deck
(News) Alesis has introduced the TapeLink USB. Its suggested retail price is US$299.99 (street price is $199.99).
(News) Alesis has introduced the TapeLink USB. Its suggested retail price is US$299.99 (street price is $199.99).
Elton John-signed IPods Benefit Charity, Look Fabulous
(News) Here at MacUser, we know who our target demographic is and we know what they want. And we think it can best be summed up in...
(News) Here at MacUser, we know who our target demographic is and we know what they want. And we think it can best be summed up in...
Surf Report for IPhone
(Reviews) If the only time you set your iPhone down is to catch a wave, then Surf Report from Oakley deserves a spot on your mobile...
(Reviews) If the only time you set your iPhone down is to catch a wave, then Surf Report from Oakley deserves a spot on your mobile...
Insomnia Film Festival Canceled, Students Go Back to Sleep
(News) Apple's been running the Insomnia Film Festival competition for the last few years, encouraging students to create 3-minute...
(News) Apple's been running the Insomnia Film Festival competition for the last few years, encouraging students to create 3-minute...
Why CableCard Isn't on the Mac
(News) Over the last year there's one question that keeps floating up in e-mail I get from readers and on our forums: Why can't Mac...
(News) Over the last year there's one question that keeps floating up in e-mail I get from readers and on our forums: Why can't Mac...
TapIt4Me Released for IPhone
(News) Ettore Software has announced the release of TapIt4Me for iPhone and iPod touch. Available for download from the App Store...
(News) Ettore Software has announced the release of TapIt4Me for iPhone and iPod touch. Available for download from the App Store...
Rowmote Brings Apple Remote Functions to IPhone, IPod Touch
(News) Apple's free Remote application lets you control your Apple TV or iTunes on your computer from the comfort of your iPhone or...
(News) Apple's free Remote application lets you control your Apple TV or iTunes on your computer from the comfort of your iPhone or...
Create Unique IChat Status Messages
(News) Have you ever noticed a buddy in iChat with a really unique status message? Perhaps their text is upside down, or contains...
(News) Have you ever noticed a buddy in iChat with a really unique status message? Perhaps their text is upside down, or contains...
ITunes Plus Goes a La Carte
(News) If you've been skipping the daily double-wet-cappuccino in order to save enough money to upgrade your iTunes library to the...
(News) If you've been skipping the daily double-wet-cappuccino in order to save enough money to upgrade your iTunes library to the...
Big Fish Audio Releases Ambient Works Audio Loops
(News) Big Fish Audio released a new collection of loops, called Ambient Works, that the company says is targeted to people that make...
(News) Big Fish Audio released a new collection of loops, called Ambient Works, that the company says is targeted to people that make...
Toshiba's Fuel-cell Charger Is Coming This Quarter
(News) Toshiba is set to deliver on its promise to commercialize direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology during the current...
(News) Toshiba is set to deliver on its promise to commercialize direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology during the current...
IPhone Apps Round-up: The Sporting Life
(News) The moment the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers settle matters on Sunday at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, we enter a...
(News) The moment the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers settle matters on Sunday at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, we enter a...
GarageBand '09 a Boon for Guitar Players
(News) I use GarageBand quite a bit, and like most people, I'm drawn to its ease of use. However, until now GarageBand's guitar rigs...
(News) I use GarageBand quite a bit, and like most people, I'm drawn to its ease of use. However, until now GarageBand's guitar rigs...
Smart Dial for IPhone
(Reviews) Whatever details, factoids, and minutiae you can rattle off about the people who make up the Contacts stored on your iPhone...
(Reviews) Whatever details, factoids, and minutiae you can rattle off about the people who make up the Contacts stored on your iPhone...
EC Panel Considers Hearing Loss From Music Players
(News) The European Commission convened a panel of experts in Brussels on Tuesday to consider the risks to hearing caused by...
(News) The European Commission convened a panel of experts in Brussels on Tuesday to consider the risks to hearing caused by...
Pinboard for IPhone
(Reviews) Years ago, a friend of mine and I managed to wangle our way as VIPs for the filming of a network sitcom. We had the run of the...
(Reviews) Years ago, a friend of mine and I managed to wangle our way as VIPs for the filming of a network sitcom. We had the run of the...
Sun's Revenue Drops 11 Percent in Q2
(News) Sun's revenue dropped 11 percent for its second fiscal quarter, but it still surprised analysts with better-than-expected...
(News) Sun's revenue dropped 11 percent for its second fiscal quarter, but it still surprised analysts with better-than-expected...
Apple Secures Multitouch Technology Patent
(News) We just discussed the saber-rattling from Palm and Apple, but here's another data point to throw into the mix. According to...
(News) We just discussed the saber-rattling from Palm and Apple, but here's another data point to throw into the mix. According to...
WD Introduces 2 Terabyte Hard Drive
(News) Western Digital announced Tuesday the first 2 terabyte (TB) hard disk drive, a new addition to its Caviar Green product line...
(News) Western Digital announced Tuesday the first 2 terabyte (TB) hard disk drive, a new addition to its Caviar Green product line...
Podcaster Finally Makes It to App Store as RSS Player
(News) Apple has now allowed the infamous Podcaster iPhone app to surface in the App Store under a new name:  RSS Player. As many of...
(News) Apple has now allowed the infamous Podcaster iPhone app to surface in the App Store under a new name:
Monitor Your Mac From Your IPhone
(News) iStat has been one of my favorite widgets since the inception of Dashboard. Along with the ever-useful Easy Envelopes and...
(News) iStat has been one of my favorite widgets since the inception of Dashboard. Along with the ever-useful Easy Envelopes and...
Apple Releases IPhone Software 2.2.1
(News) Apple on Tuesday released a software update for its iPhone and iPhone 3G devices.
(News) Apple on Tuesday released a software update for its iPhone and iPhone 3G devices.
Nissan Navigation Systems to Warn Expressway Drivers
(News) Nissan Motor will soon begin trials of a system to warn drivers when they are heading in the wrong direction on an expressway...
(News) Nissan Motor will soon begin trials of a system to warn drivers when they are heading in the wrong direction on an expressway...
NI Releases Acoustic Refractions Soundpack
(News) Native Instruments on Monday introduced a new Kore Soundpack called Acoustic Refractions.
(News) Native Instruments on Monday introduced a new Kore Soundpack called Acoustic Refractions.
Apple Releases Server Admin Tools 10.5.6
(News) Apple on Friday released an update for its remote administration tools.
(News) Apple on Friday released an update for its remote administration tools.
Collapse Collections in IPhoto '08's Photos Library
(News) In iPhoto '08, there are two entries in the Library section of the sidebar--Events, which splits your library according to the...
(News) In iPhoto '08, there are two entries in the Library section of the sidebar--Events, which splits your library according to the...
The Mac at 25: Storage
(News) In the beginning--that is, 1984--a Mac could store 400K on a painfully slow 3.5-inch floppy disk. Today, your MobileMe...
(News) In the beginning--that is, 1984--a Mac could store 400K on a painfully slow 3.5-inch floppy disk. Today, your MobileMe...
Disable the Dock's 'bounce to Alert' Behavior
(News) Are you annoyed by bouncing icons in the Dock--and I'm not talking about the bounce when you open an application, but when a...
(News) Are you annoyed by bouncing icons in the Dock--and I'm not talking about the bounce when you open an application, but when a...
MiniStation TurboUSB Portable Hard Drive 500GB
(Reviews) With the lack of FireWire ports in the current MacBook and MacBook Air, USB-only drives have re-emerged as attractive storage...
(Reviews) With the lack of FireWire ports in the current MacBook and MacBook Air, USB-only drives have re-emerged as attractive storage...
Seagate Releases New Firmware for Broken Hard Drives
(News) Seagate has now released new firmware for all models of hard drives affected by a software flaw, the company said Thursday.
(News) Seagate has now released new firmware for all models of hard drives affected by a software flaw, the company said Thursday.
Three Things OS X Could Learn From the Classic Mac OS
(News) Editor's Note: Apple made a clean break from the classic Mac OS in 2001 when it introduced Mac OS X. The operating system...
(News) Editor's Note: Apple made a clean break from the classic Mac OS in 2001 when it introduced Mac OS X. The operating system...
QuickTime Update Increases H.264 Encoding Quality
(News) Apple on Wednesday released an update for its multimedia software, QuickTime.
(News) Apple on Wednesday released an update for its multimedia software, QuickTime.
Native Instruments Intros Guitar Rig Mobile
(News) Native Instruments unveiled a new hardware component for its popular guitar effects and amp modeling software, Guitar Rig.
(News) Native Instruments unveiled a new hardware component for its popular guitar effects and amp modeling software, Guitar Rig.
MOTU Introduces Volta Virtual Instrument
(News) MOTU unveiled a new virtual instrument called Volta that allows users to play and automate modular synthesizers.
(News) MOTU unveiled a new virtual instrument called Volta that allows users to play and automate modular synthesizers.
Seagate to Issue Fixes for Troublesome Hard Drives Soon
(News) Seagate will issue fixes soon for faulty firmware that is causing several models of the company's hard drives to freeze.
(News) Seagate will issue fixes soon for faulty firmware that is causing several models of the company's hard drives to freeze.
Picturesque 2.0.3
(Reviews) If you've spent any amount of time reading blogs online or flipping through a brochure, you've no doubt noticed that the...
(Reviews) If you've spent any amount of time reading blogs online or flipping through a brochure, you've no doubt noticed that the...
Sandvox Adds Support for JS-Kit Comment Service
(News) Karelia Software has released Sandvox 1.5.4, a new version of their visual Web site editing software for Mac OS X. A free...
(News) Karelia Software has released Sandvox 1.5.4, a new version of their visual Web site editing software for Mac OS X. A free...
Peak Pro 6
(Reviews) BIAS' Peak Pro is a longtime standby for audio production on the Mac, used by musicians, podcasters, sound designers, and...
(Reviews) BIAS' Peak Pro is a longtime standby for audio production on the Mac, used by musicians, podcasters, sound designers, and...
Change IDVD's Apple Logo Watermark
(News) If you use iDVD much, you're probably familiar with the Apple logo watermark that (optionally) appears on your DVD's menu...
(News) If you use iDVD much, you're probably familiar with the Apple logo watermark that (optionally) appears on your DVD's menu...
NAMM: Ableton Announces Live 8, Suite 8
(News) At a press conference at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Ableton announced the next versions of its Live...
(News) At a press conference at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Ableton announced the next versions of its Live...
NAMM: Digidesign Outlines New Pro Tools 8 LE Bundles
(News) Digidesign on Thursday released details of two new system bundles available for its Pro Tools LE customers.
(News) Digidesign on Thursday released details of two new system bundles available for its Pro Tools LE customers.
NAMM: Toontrack Releases Drumtracker Audio to MIDI Converter
(News) Virtual instrument drum specialist, Toontrack, shipped Drumtracker at the NAMM music show being held this week in Anaheim...
(News) Virtual instrument drum specialist, Toontrack, shipped Drumtracker at the NAMM music show being held this week in Anaheim...
NAMM: AmpliTube Fender Guitar Software Coming in Feb.
(News) IK Multimedia on Thursday announced the upcoming release of AmpliTube Fender, the newest member of the AmpliTube guitar amp...
(News) IK Multimedia on Thursday announced the upcoming release of AmpliTube Fender, the newest member of the AmpliTube guitar amp...
NAMM: DigiTech Ships the RP1000 Guitar Pedalboard
(News) DigiTech began shipping a new pedalboard for guitarists. It allows users to play live or connect to their Mac and record their...
(News) DigiTech began shipping a new pedalboard for guitarists. It allows users to play live or connect to their Mac and record their...
NAMM: Melodyne Editor Gets Direct Note Access
(News) Celemony will demo a new version of its pitch correction application, Melodyne, at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif.
(News) Celemony will demo a new version of its pitch correction application, Melodyne, at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif.
NAMM: IK Releases Wah Pedal Audio Interface
(News) AmpliTube-maker IK Multimedia used the NAMM music show to introduce a new idea in audio interfaces. StealthPedal is a Wah-like...
(News) AmpliTube-maker IK Multimedia used the NAMM music show to introduce a new idea in audio interfaces. StealthPedal is a Wah-like...
NAMM: McDSP Intros New Channel Audio Plug-ins
(News) Audio plug-in maker McDSP introduced the Channel G Surround and Channel G Compact plug-ins at the NAMM music show in Anaheim...
(News) Audio plug-in maker McDSP introduced the Channel G Surround and Channel G Compact plug-ins at the NAMM music show in Anaheim...
Toontrack Releases Jazz Drum Expansion Pack
(News) In addition to releasing Drumtracker at the NAMM music show, Toontrack also announced a new expansion pack for users of its...
(News) In addition to releasing Drumtracker at the NAMM music show, Toontrack also announced a new expansion pack for users of its...
URS Releases Saturation Plug-in 2.5
(News) Long time Macintosh audio software developer, Unique Recording Software (URS), introduced the latest in its line of audio...
(News) Long time Macintosh audio software developer, Unique Recording Software (URS), introduced the latest in its line of audio...
McDSP Unveils the Retro Pack Audio Plug-ins
(News) Plug-in-maker McDSP released a new plug-in pack that allows users to mix and master their recorded music.
(News) Plug-in-maker McDSP released a new plug-in pack that allows users to mix and master their recorded music.
PreSonus Releases Digital Mixer, Recording Software
(News) PreSonus released a new digital mixer and a new software application for the Mac, making it easier for users to plug in and...
(News) PreSonus released a new digital mixer and a new software application for the Mac, making it easier for users to plug in and...
Zork to Return as Web-based Casual MMO
(News) Ready to be eaten by a Grue? Jolt Online Gaming on Wednesday announced Legends of Zork, a Web browser-based game based on the...
(News) Ready to be eaten by a Grue? Jolt Online Gaming on Wednesday announced Legends of Zork, a Web browser-based game based on the...
Import Old Contacts Into Entourage
(News) Reader Donna Younglove is ready to trade up in regard to her contacts, yet she's unsure how to move from the old world to the...
(News) Reader Donna Younglove is ready to trade up in regard to her contacts, yet she's unsure how to move from the old world to the...
Apple on IPhoto '09 Changes
(News) When Apple sat down to tackle an update for iPhoto, it knew what features it wanted to tackle--the ones that other image...
(News) When Apple sat down to tackle an update for iPhoto, it knew what features it wanted to tackle--the ones that other image...
Mac Pundit Showdown
(News) We posted a series of informative podcasts throughout Macworld Expo, with developers, users, and experts sharing their...
(News) We posted a series of informative podcasts throughout Macworld Expo, with developers, users, and experts sharing their...
NAMM: Native Instruments Updates Guitar Rig 3
(News) Native Instruments updated its guitar amp modeling and effects software, Guitar Rig 3, adding several new features and fixing...
(News) Native Instruments updated its guitar amp modeling and effects software, Guitar Rig 3, adding several new features and fixing...
Covering the Expo With an IPhone
(News) As you've probably noticed, Macworld's staff spent last week covering Macworld Conference & Expo here in San Francisco. In...
(News) As you've probably noticed, Macworld's staff spent last week covering Macworld Conference & Expo here in San Francisco. In...
Online QuickBooks to Soon Hit Safari
(News) Let's conclude my trilogy of reports from Intuit's booth at Macworld Expo, by circling back to the very first one--a story on...
(News) Let's conclude my trilogy of reports from Intuit's booth at Macworld Expo, by circling back to the very first one--a story on...
Cartoon Network Launches Fusion Fall MMOG on Wed
(News) Cartoon Network has announced plans to launch its massively multiplayer online game Fusion Fall on Wednesday, January 14...
(News) Cartoon Network has announced plans to launch its massively multiplayer online game Fusion Fall on Wednesday, January 14...
Force Dock to Hide Programs on Switch
(News) As you may know, you can force OS X to hide all open windows by holding down Command and Option before clicking on a program...
(News) As you may know, you can force OS X to hide all open windows by holding down Command and Option before clicking on a program...
Five Adobe CS4 Goodies for Photographers
(News) As you might expect, Adobe's US$699 Adobe Photoshop CS4 contains a treasure trove of goodies for pixel-pushing photographers...
(News) As you might expect, Adobe's US$699 Adobe Photoshop CS4 contains a treasure trove of goodies for pixel-pushing photographers...
With Release in Sight, Retrospect 8 in Public Beta
(News) The folks from EMC and Iomega--which EMC bought in April 2008--were united at this Macworld Expo, showing off a number of new...
(News) The folks from EMC and Iomega--which EMC bought in April 2008--were united at this Macworld Expo, showing off a number of new...
Death, Taxes and TurboTax Updates
(News) I don't know about you, but a dozen days into January is a little bit too early for me to think about filing my tax returns...
(News) I don't know about you, but a dozen days into January is a little bit too early for me to think about filing my tax returns...
EVE Online Game Box Hits Stores in March With New Mac Client
(News) CCP Games has announced plans to release the tenth expansion pack for EVE Online, its massively multiplayer online role...
(News) CCP Games has announced plans to release the tenth expansion pack for EVE Online, its massively multiplayer online role...
Chrome Puts a Shine on Macs in Early 2009
(News) I'm sure you've all been waiting, hearts in your throats, to find out when Google will bring its fancy new Chrome browser to...
(News) I'm sure you've all been waiting, hearts in your throats, to find out when Google will bring its fancy new Chrome browser to...
CES Attendance Could Be Below Estimates
(News) CES attendance was more than 110,000 people, according to the preliminary estimates from the Consumer Electronics Association...
(News) CES attendance was more than 110,000 people, according to the preliminary estimates from the Consumer Electronics Association...
Power Can Be Pretty
(News) Uninterruptible Power Supplies are usually something hidden under a desk. Sure, they can save your bacon during a power...
(News) Uninterruptible Power Supplies are usually something hidden under a desk. Sure, they can save your bacon during a power...
Jing, a Year Later
(News) A year ago, I wrote about the Jing Project, an innovative and easy-to-use screenshot- and screen movie-sharing program. Over...
(News) A year ago, I wrote about the Jing Project, an innovative and easy-to-use screenshot- and screen movie-sharing program. Over...
Magic Bullet Looks Video Color Correction Tool Ships
(News) Red Giant Software on Monday announced the release of Magic Bullet Looks, a new color correction tool designed to work with...
(News) Red Giant Software on Monday announced the release of Magic Bullet Looks, a new color correction tool designed to work with...
Windows 7 Beta Available for Public Download
(News) Microsoft made the Windows 7 beta available for public download Saturday, lifting the limit on the number of users who...
(News) Microsoft made the Windows 7 beta available for public download Saturday, lifting the limit on the number of users who...
Shuttle's Eee Top Rival to Debut in April for US$599
(News) Shuttle to start selling X50 all-in-one PC in US in April for $599.
(News) Shuttle to start selling X50 all-in-one PC in US in April for $599.
MSI U115 Hybrid Netbook to Launch in US This Feb.
(News) MSI will launch its U115 netbook with hybrid storage and extra long battery life in the U.S. for under $700 this February.
(News) MSI will launch its U115 netbook with hybrid storage and extra long battery life in the U.S. for under $700 this February.
Microsoft Makes Windows 7 Beta Available
(News) Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for download SaturdayMicrosoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for...
(News) Microsoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for download SaturdayMicrosoft has made the Windows 7 beta available for...
SongGenie Fills in Missing ITunes Info
(News) SongGenie is the latest app from equinux that aims to make your iTunes library a little more organized and useful. If you're...
(News) SongGenie is the latest app from equinux that aims to make your iTunes library a little more organized and useful. If you're...
IPhoto '09: What You Need to Know
(News) Apple's iPhoto has always been a rich and satisfying consumer-level photo-editing program with lots of neat extras thrown in...
(News) Apple's iPhoto has always been a rich and satisfying consumer-level photo-editing program with lots of neat extras thrown in...
Memeo Makes an Offer
(News) The other day, I wrote about Memeo, the video- and image-sharing that debuted at this year's Expo. In that article, I noted...
(News) The other day, I wrote about Memeo, the video- and image-sharing that debuted at this year's Expo. In that article, I noted...
The Needle and the (hard Drive) Damage Done
(News) The people from DriveSavers really know how to make a point about data recovery.
(News) The people from DriveSavers really know how to make a point about data recovery.
Avid Media Composer 3.0
(Reviews) The release of Media Composer 3.0.5 marks a major metamorphosis for Avid Technology: With this version, the company has...
(Reviews) The release of Media Composer 3.0.5 marks a major metamorphosis for Avid Technology: With this version, the company has...
Get Slick
(News) At Macworld Expo this week, I talked to Bruce Gee of GeeThree fame, as he demonstrated his company's latest batch of SlickFX...
(News) At Macworld Expo this week, I talked to Bruce Gee of GeeThree fame, as he demonstrated his company's latest batch of SlickFX...
GarageBand '09: What You Need to Know
(News) Those who witnessed Phil Schiller's keynote presentation at Macworld Expo Tuesday got a taste of what's new in GarageBand...
(News) Those who witnessed Phil Schiller's keynote presentation at Macworld Expo Tuesday got a taste of what's new in GarageBand...
See More Recent Folders in Open Dialogs
(News) When you use File -> Open within an OS X application, you can click the drop-down menu at the top of the window to see both...
(News) When you use File -> Open within an OS X application, you can click the drop-down menu at the top of the window to see both...
LiveScribe Booth Is Just Packed
(News) I wouldn't go so far as to call the North Hall at Macworld Expo the Isle of Misfit Toys but it's close. Traditionally Macworld...
(News) I wouldn't go so far as to call the North Hall at Macworld Expo the Isle of Misfit Toys but it's close. Traditionally Macworld...
Big Skype Update Coming Next Month
(News) Skype is releasing a major, video-centric upgrade to its PC client next month, the company said.
(News) Skype is releasing a major, video-centric upgrade to its PC client next month, the company said.
Memeo Puts You in Sharing Mood
(News) Memeo is a Mac (and Windows) application that makes it super-simple to share photos and videos with friends and colleagues...
(News) Memeo is a Mac (and Windows) application that makes it super-simple to share photos and videos with friends and colleagues...
IMovie '09: What You Need to Know
(News) iMovie '08 was one of the most controversial Apple products in recent memory. While touted as a rewrite of iMovie HD aimed at...
(News) iMovie '08 was one of the most controversial Apple products in recent memory. While touted as a rewrite of iMovie HD aimed at...
Sony's New Alarm Clock Brings Music Videos, Photos
(News) Sony has unveiled a prototype alarm clock that looks like a picture frame and can download Internet content.
(News) Sony has unveiled a prototype alarm clock that looks like a picture frame and can download Internet content.
Alternative Methods of Zooming in Excel 2008
(News) One of the things I don't like about Excel 2008 is that setting zoom levels is a bit more complex than it need be. If you use...
(News) One of the things I don't like about Excel 2008 is that setting zoom levels is a bit more complex than it need be. If you use...
Intuit Prepping Native App for Quicken.com Users
(News) While Intuit is in the midst of overhauling the Mac version of its Quicken personal finance app, the online version of Quicken...
(News) While Intuit is in the midst of overhauling the Mac version of its Quicken personal finance app, the online version of Quicken...
Autodesk Offers Three New Mac Creative Software Tools
(News) Autodesk, which is not participating in Macworld Expo this week, introduced three new creative software tools for the Mac...
(News) Autodesk, which is not participating in Macworld Expo this week, introduced three new creative software tools for the Mac...
MacProVideo.com Offers MainStage, Pro Tools Tutorials
(News) MacProVideo.com has announced the release of new tutorials to help users get the most out of MainStage, a component of Apple's...
(News) MacProVideo.com has announced the release of new tutorials to help users get the most out of MainStage, a component of Apple's...
D-Link Hails 802.11n, Announces Three Products
(News) D-Link is seeing increased interest in the 802.11n wireless standard and is releasing products to meet this demand.
(News) D-Link is seeing increased interest in the 802.11n wireless standard and is releasing products to meet this demand.
Punch Knocks out Home Design Studio for Mac
(News) A QuickStart system that facilitates fast home design and a decidedly green focus are hallmarks of the Punch Home and...
(News) A QuickStart system that facilitates fast home design and a decidedly green focus are hallmarks of the Punch Home and...
Mac Developer Meets Mac Collector
(News) A disparate pair of Mac notables stop by the Macworld Podcast Loft in this special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcast. I'm...
(News) A disparate pair of Mac notables stop by the Macworld Podcast Loft in this special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcast. I'm...
Vista's Flaws Surface Again on Eve of Windows 7 Beta
(News) Conference attendees Tuesday were reminded of Vista's failings a day before the Windows 7 beta is expected to be publicly...
(News) Conference attendees Tuesday were reminded of Vista's failings a day before the Windows 7 beta is expected to be publicly...
IPhone News a No-show During Keynote
(News) For a product that seems to dominate most everything Apple does these days, the iPhone was curiously absent from Tuesday's...
(News) For a product that seems to dominate most everything Apple does these days, the iPhone was curiously absent from Tuesday's...
Best Buy Offers Refurbished IPhones
(News) Retailer Best Buy said it has begun selling refurbished iPhones for a discounted price.
(News) Retailer Best Buy said it has begun selling refurbished iPhones for a discounted price.
Apple Introduces ILife '09
(News) Apple on Tuesday introduced a new version of iLife, its software suite that it includes with new Macs.
(News) Apple on Tuesday introduced a new version of iLife, its software suite that it includes with new Macs.
Quickly Reveal Obscured Desktop Icons
(News) Given the plethora of other Mac news likely to appear Tuesday, this Mac OS X Hint is short, sweet, and to the point. As you...
(News) Given the plethora of other Mac news likely to appear Tuesday, this Mac OS X Hint is short, sweet, and to the point. As you...
Livetweeting the Keynote
(News) What would an Apple Keynote at Macworld Expo be without a liveblog from our very own Jason Snell and Dan Moren? Both of them...
(News) What would an Apple Keynote at Macworld Expo be without a liveblog from our very own Jason Snell and Dan Moren? Both of them...
Sync Multiple IPods to One Mac
(News) When you're alone with your iPod and your Mac, it's easy to manage your library and sync your music, videos, audiobooks and...
(News) When you're alone with your iPod and your Mac, it's easy to manage your library and sync your music, videos, audiobooks and...
A Special Keynote Coverage Page for Your IPhone
(News) Fear not gentle readers. Our new digs may be a bit elaborate for your iPhone, particularly as you relentlessly try to reload...
(News) Fear not gentle readers. Our new digs may be a bit elaborate for your iPhone, particularly as you relentlessly try to reload...
Keynote: The Recap, in Advance
(News) (Editor's Note: Due to the tight deadlines required for publication, Mr. Moltz's column on the Macworld Expo Keynote was due...
(News) (Editor's Note: Due to the tight deadlines required for publication, Mr. Moltz's column on the Macworld Expo Keynote was due...
Bar Fight: Android Versus IPhone
(News) A typical Saturday night at my favorite San Francisco dive bar: Zeitgeist in the Mission District. A filthy place populated...
(News) A typical Saturday night at my favorite San Francisco dive bar: Zeitgeist in the Mission District. A filthy place populated...
Google Releases Picasa for Mac Beta
(News) Google on Monday afternoon released a public beta of its Picasa for Mac desktop software for organizing, editing, and...
(News) Google on Monday afternoon released a public beta of its Picasa for Mac desktop software for organizing, editing, and...
JVC to Debut Final Cut Pro Acquisition Product
(News) JVC Professional will use this week's Final Cut Pro User Group (FCPUG) SuperMeet to show off its first video acquisition...
(News) JVC Professional will use this week's Final Cut Pro User Group (FCPUG) SuperMeet to show off its first video acquisition...
Rogue Amoeba Pulsar for XM and Sirius Streams
(Reviews) Rogue Amoeba Software on Friday released a Public Preview version of Pulsar, its new software for listening to streaming XM...
(Reviews) Rogue Amoeba Software on Friday released a Public Preview version of Pulsar, its new software for listening to streaming XM...
Samsung to Launch Thin Blu-ray Disc Player at CES
(News) Samsung will unveil a Blu-ray Disc player that's 39 millimeters thick at this week's CES in Las Vegas, it said Monday.
(News) Samsung will unveil a Blu-ray Disc player that's 39 millimeters thick at this week's CES in Las Vegas, it said Monday.
Zune Chokes on Leap-year Bug
(News) Microsoft says that Zune 30GB players were frozen today because of a bug in the device's internal clock driver.
(News) Microsoft says that Zune 30GB players were frozen today because of a bug in the device's internal clock driver.
BandmateLoops Releases New Music Loop Collections
(News) Music loop specialists Bandmateloops on Wednesday introduced four new loops collections and two Multisample packages.
(News) Music loop specialists Bandmateloops on Wednesday introduced four new loops collections and two Multisample packages.
Baseline 1.4.2
(Reviews) One of the most common issues I hear about from readers-via email or in the Macworld forums-is that their hard drives are...
(Reviews) One of the most common issues I hear about from readers-via email or in the Macworld forums-is that their hard drives are...
Expo: Hydra 2.0 Aperture Plug-in Coming at Expo
(News) Creaceed said on Tuesday that users can expect a new version of its Hydra plug-in for Aperture at next week's Macworld...
(News) Creaceed said on Tuesday that users can expect a new version of its Hydra plug-in for Aperture at next week's Macworld...
Five Top Tips for New IPhone Users
(News) If it turned out that the big lump at the bottom of your stocking wasn't in fact coal, but rather a happy, shiny new iPhone...
(News) If it turned out that the big lump at the bottom of your stocking wasn't in fact coal, but rather a happy, shiny new iPhone...
OS X Looks Before It Leaps
(News) Everybody knows about leap years: once every four years, we throw an extra day into the calendar so that we can laugh about...
(News) Everybody knows about leap years: once every four years, we throw an extra day into the calendar so that we can laugh about...
2008 in Review: The IPhone Comes of Age
(News) If 2007 was Year Zero in the life of the Phone That Changed Everything, then 2008 skyrocketed forward to the year that the...
(News) If 2007 was Year Zero in the life of the Phone That Changed Everything, then 2008 skyrocketed forward to the year that the...
Intuit Hopes New Quicken Leads to Summer of Love
(News) One of the more impressive demos I saw at last January's Macworld Expo involved Intuit's overhaul of Quicken. It's been a good...
(News) One of the more impressive demos I saw at last January's Macworld Expo involved Intuit's overhaul of Quicken. It's been a good...
Sony Cuts PlayStation 3 Component Costs by 35 Percent
(News) Sony has managed to cut the cost of components used to make the PS3 by 35 percent, iSuppli said Monday.
(News) Sony has managed to cut the cost of components used to make the PS3 by 35 percent, iSuppli said Monday.
Refurbished IPhones Now Starting From $99 at AT&T
(News) If you thought the prices of iPhones couldn't get any lower, be prepared for shock and amazement. Earlier this month, we...
(News) If you thought the prices of iPhones couldn't get any lower, be prepared for shock and amazement. Earlier this month, we...
Rogue Amoeba Releases Audio Hijack Pro 2.9
(News) Rogue Amoeba on Monday released an update for its audio recording tool, Audio Hijack Pro, bringing the current version to 2.9...
(News) Rogue Amoeba on Monday released an update for its audio recording tool, Audio Hijack Pro, bringing the current version to 2.9...
IBank Gets Maintenance Update
(News) IGG Software released a bug fix update for its personal finance manager, iBank.
(News) IGG Software released a bug fix update for its personal finance manager, iBank.
Print Non-contiguous Pages in Leopard's Preview
(News) One of the handy new features in the OS X 10.5 version of Preview-I'm pretty sure this is 10.5-only, at least-is the ability...
(News) One of the handy new features in the OS X 10.5 version of Preview-I'm pretty sure this is 10.5-only, at least-is the ability...
Delete Files to Prevent Crashes in OS X 10.5.6
(News) Apple has recently posted several articles that offer advice on how to prevent crashes and freezes related to the Mac OS X...
(News) Apple has recently posted several articles that offer advice on how to prevent crashes and freezes related to the Mac OS X...
Satyam Hires Merrill Lynch to Review Its 'strategic Options'
(News) Troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam has hired Merrill Lynch to help review its "strategic options."
(News) Troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam has hired Merrill Lynch to help review its "strategic options."
Wal-Mart to Sell IPhone 3G Starting Dec. 28
(News) Wal-Mart Friday announced the long-rumored availability of the iPhone 3G at almost 2,500 Wal-Mart stores beginning Sunday.
(News) Wal-Mart Friday announced the long-rumored availability of the iPhone 3G at almost 2,500 Wal-Mart stores beginning Sunday.
Altec Lansing Moondance Glow
(Reviews) You wouldn't necessarily think of the alarm clock as a technology category desperately in need of sexing up, but Altec Lansing...
(Reviews) You wouldn't necessarily think of the alarm clock as a technology category desperately in need of sexing up, but Altec Lansing...
Soghoian's AppleScript 1-2-3 Book Now Available
(News) Peachpit Press has announced the long-awaited release of AppleScript 1-2-3, a new book penned by Sal Soghoian and Bill...
(News) Peachpit Press has announced the long-awaited release of AppleScript 1-2-3, a new book penned by Sal Soghoian and Bill...
Stylus Makes MacBook Trackpad Work Like Pen Tablet
(News) Ten One Design has introduced Pogo Sketch, a new stylus made specifically for Apple's newest MacBook models and their...
(News) Ten One Design has introduced Pogo Sketch, a new stylus made specifically for Apple's newest MacBook models and their...
Billings 3
(Reviews) Since making its debut on the Mac platform in 2005, Billings has established itself as a suitable program for people who needs...
(Reviews) Since making its debut on the Mac platform in 2005, Billings has established itself as a suitable program for people who needs...
Manga Studio 4 Improves Text Input, Adds More Screen Tones
(News) Smith Micro on Tuesday announced the release of Manga Studio 4 for the Mac, a new version of its manga and comic art creation...
(News) Smith Micro on Tuesday announced the release of Manga Studio 4 for the Mac, a new version of its manga and comic art creation...
IPhone Gift-giving Tips
(News) Back when we were assembling the Winter Gear Guide that appeared in the December 2008 edition of Macworld, I asked my...
(News) Back when we were assembling the Winter Gear Guide that appeared in the December 2008 edition of Macworld, I asked my...
Get Backup 2 Adds File Sync
(News) BeLight Software has announced the release of Get Backup version 2, an update to their backup and archival software for Mac OS...
(News) BeLight Software has announced the release of Get Backup version 2, an update to their backup and archival software for Mac OS...
Apple Confirms Glitch in Updating Leopard
(News) Apple confirmed a glitch that prevents some users from updating their Mac OS X Leopard machines using the built-in software...
(News) Apple confirmed a glitch that prevents some users from updating their Mac OS X Leopard machines using the built-in software...
Apple Shocks World, Reveals It Is a Huge Corporation
(News) I'm just as bummed as you are that this Macworld Expo will be Apple's last (and that last year's Expo was apparently Steve...
(News) I'm just as bummed as you are that this Macworld Expo will be Apple's last (and that last year's Expo was apparently Steve...
Temporarily Disable Laptop Screen Dimming
(News) If you use a laptop on battery power, you're probably well aware of its penchant for slightly dimming the screen after a...
(News) If you use a laptop on battery power, you're probably well aware of its penchant for slightly dimming the screen after a...
Blogging Gets a Pro Look With ITheme Designs
(Reviews) I've been blogging on my personal site for several years. What bothers me the most about blogs is that, for the most part...
(Reviews) I've been blogging on my personal site for several years. What bothers me the most about blogs is that, for the most part...
The Ever-evolving Macworld Expo
(News) I've been attending Macworld Expos regularly since about 1991 or so, first as a civilian, then as a booth worker, and, for the...
(News) I've been attending Macworld Expos regularly since about 1991 or so, first as a civilian, then as a booth worker, and, for the...
Pirates of the Caribbean Online
(Reviews) I've looked forward to Pirates of the Caribbean MMORPG, though with trepid enthusiasm. Games with movie tie-ins (this game is...
(Reviews) I've looked forward to Pirates of the Caribbean MMORPG, though with trepid enthusiasm. Games with movie tie-ins (this game is...
Teen Uses GarageBand, MacBook to Record Album
(News) I've had the opportunity to meet and talk music with some great talents in the music industry. Little did I know that a young...
(News) I've had the opportunity to meet and talk music with some great talents in the music industry. Little did I know that a young...
Ad Stats: IPhone Users Sure Love Wi-Fi
(News) Yeah, your iPhone has access to that high-speed cellular data network. But admit it: you use Wi-Fi whenever you can, right...
(News) Yeah, your iPhone has access to that high-speed cellular data network. But admit it: you use Wi-Fi whenever you can, right...
Bugs & Fixes: The IPhone 'dead Strip'
(News) Last week, I encountered the dreaded iPhone "dead strip." This is when a rectangular strip of the iPhone's screen, typically...
(News) Last week, I encountered the dreaded iPhone "dead strip." This is when a rectangular strip of the iPhone's screen, typically...
Apple Releases Camera Raw Compatibility Update
(News) Apple on Thursday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.4, extending the Raw file compatibility for Aperture 2...
(News) Apple on Thursday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.4, extending the Raw file compatibility for Aperture 2...
Microsoft Arc Mouse
(Reviews) Mice come in all shapes and sizes--some are clunky, ergonomic beasts that seem to have a nook and cranny tailor-made for every...
(Reviews) Mice come in all shapes and sizes--some are clunky, ergonomic beasts that seem to have a nook and cranny tailor-made for every...
Wireless Power Consortium to Unleash Electronic Gadgets
(News) Several companies will start work on a standard for induction chargers used to power devices without wires.
(News) Several companies will start work on a standard for induction chargers used to power devices without wires.
Panasonic to Launch Tender Offer for Sanyo
(News) Panasonic plans to launch a tender offer for shares of Sanyo Electric with the hope of acquiring a majority stake in the...
(News) Panasonic plans to launch a tender offer for shares of Sanyo Electric with the hope of acquiring a majority stake in the...
Toshiba 512G-byte Solid-state Drives Due Soon
(News) Toshiba said that it will offer samples of 512G-byte solid-state drives, which could be seen in laptops and other devices by...
(News) Toshiba said that it will offer samples of 512G-byte solid-state drives, which could be seen in laptops and other devices by...
Symantec Unveils Norton Internet Security for Mac 4.0
(News) Symantec on Thursday unveiled a significant upgrade for its Norton line of security software. Norton Internet Security for Mac...
(News) Symantec on Thursday unveiled a significant upgrade for its Norton line of security software. Norton Internet Security for Mac...
Positivo Rejects Lenovo Offer, but Open for Alliance
(News) Brazilian PC maker Positivo Informatica rejects Lenovo's acquisition offer, but is open to the idea of entering an alliance.
(News) Brazilian PC maker Positivo Informatica rejects Lenovo's acquisition offer, but is open to the idea of entering an alliance.
Keynote Backgrounds FX 3.0 Released
(News) Jumsoft has released Keynote Backgrounds FX 3.0, a package of movies for presentation backgrounds in Apple's Keynote software...
(News) Jumsoft has released Keynote Backgrounds FX 3.0, a package of movies for presentation backgrounds in Apple's Keynote software...
Apple Updates Color Application
(News) Apple on Wednesday evening released the Pro Applcations Updates 2008-005, which includes an updated version of Color, Apple's...
(News) Apple on Wednesday evening released the Pro Applcations Updates 2008-005, which includes an updated version of Color, Apple's...
RipIt 1.1.5
(Reviews) As any respectable road warrior knows, transferring movies from DVDs to your hard drive -- "ripping" the discs -- is great for...
(Reviews) As any respectable road warrior knows, transferring movies from DVDs to your hard drive -- "ripping" the discs -- is great for...
How to Buy a Netbook
(News) Four months ago, we published a buyers guide for small, lightweight laptops titled, 'How to buy a mini-laptop.'
(News) Four months ago, we published a buyers guide for small, lightweight laptops titled, 'How to buy a mini-laptop.'
Wi-Fi Coming to Japan's Bullet Trains Next Year
(News) Passengers on Japan's super-fast bullet trains will be able to surf the Web while travelling at 270 kph thanks to a new...
(News) Passengers on Japan's super-fast bullet trains will be able to surf the Web while travelling at 270 kph thanks to a new...
Intel to Show Touch-screen Laptops at CES
(News) Intel is set to show its third-generation Classmate laptop, which includes a touch screen, next month at CES.
(News) Intel is set to show its third-generation Classmate laptop, which includes a touch screen, next month at CES.
Quadriplegic Mac User Launches Apparel Line
(News) Assistive technology has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few decades, thanks largely to the birth of the personal...
(News) Assistive technology has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few decades, thanks largely to the birth of the personal...
Digidesign Releases Pro Tools 8
(News) Professional audio software-maker Digidesign on Wednesday released Pro Tools 8, a significant update to the company's digital...
(News) Professional audio software-maker Digidesign on Wednesday released Pro Tools 8, a significant update to the company's digital...
CheckUp 2.0 Diagnostic App Improves Interface
(News) App4Mac has released CheckUp 2.0 as a public beta. The new version of the diagnostic utility for Mac OS X will cost $29...
(News) App4Mac has released CheckUp 2.0 as a public beta. The new version of the diagnostic utility for Mac OS X will cost $29...
802.11n Boosts WLAN Use in Enterprises
(News) Increasing popularity of 802.11n is helping the enterprise WLAN market to cope with the tough economic climate, according to...
(News) Increasing popularity of 802.11n is helping the enterprise WLAN market to cope with the tough economic climate, according to...
Speculation Mounts Over Lenovo Bid for Brazil's Positivo
(News) Speculation continues to mount that Lenovo will make an acquisition bid for Brazil's Positivo.
(News) Speculation continues to mount that Lenovo will make an acquisition bid for Brazil's Positivo.
Copy Tags to Other Music Tracks
(News) When you by a new CD and slip it into your computer's optical drive to rip it, iTunes automatically queries an Internet-based...
(News) When you by a new CD and slip it into your computer's optical drive to rip it, iTunes automatically queries an Internet-based...
AT&T Now Selling Refurbished IPhone 3G Units
(News) I have a friend who refuses to buy anything used: he insists that all his purchases be untouched by human hands before his...
(News) I have a friend who refuses to buy anything used: he insists that all his purchases be untouched by human hands before his...
Lightroom Update Adds Raw Support for Seven Cameras
(News) Adobe released an update for its professional photography application, Lightroom.
(News) Adobe released an update for its professional photography application, Lightroom.
IPhone 3G Successfully Unlocked by Hackers
(News) Five months after the release of the iPhone 3G last July, a team of hackers has finally figured out a way to alter the...
(News) Five months after the release of the iPhone 3G last July, a team of hackers has finally figured out a way to alter the...
A Deeper Look at Mac OS X 10.5.6
(News) Monday's release of OS X 10.5.6 included a number of updates that fix bugs, improve security, and in some cases, add new (or...
(News) Monday's release of OS X 10.5.6 included a number of updates that fix bugs, improve security, and in some cases, add new (or...
Go for a Spin With 3D Orbita Mouse
(News) Have you ever thought to yourself that using your pointing device in just two dimensions was a little too limited? After all...
(News) Have you ever thought to yourself that using your pointing device in just two dimensions was a little too limited? After all...
Easy Holiday Photo Projects
(News) Bring out the tinsel and spike the eggnog -- the holidays are almost here. That means it's the perfect time to find uses for...
(News) Bring out the tinsel and spike the eggnog -- the holidays are almost here. That means it's the perfect time to find uses for...
Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.6
(News) Apple on Monday released an update for Mac OS X Leopard that fixes almost 40 issues related to the operating system.
(News) Apple on Monday released an update for Mac OS X Leopard that fixes almost 40 issues related to the operating system.
Bandmateloops Releases Oriental Loops, Scandinavian VI
(News) Music loop company Bandmateloops released a new loop package and a virtual instrument on Monday. The new collections come as a...
(News) Music loop company Bandmateloops released a new loop package and a virtual instrument on Monday. The new collections come as a...
Bugs & Fixes: Office 2008, Leopard's Spaces Don't Mix
(News) Microsoft Office 2008 applications, especially Word, do not work well with the Spaces feature in Leopard. This is not a newly...
(News) Microsoft Office 2008 applications, especially Word, do not work well with the Spaces feature in Leopard. This is not a newly...
Analyst: WiMax Market Will Decline in 2009
(News) The market for WiMax is predicted to decline in 2009, as mobile WiMax is hit both by the economic squeeze and competition from...
(News) The market for WiMax is predicted to decline in 2009, as mobile WiMax is hit both by the economic squeeze and competition from...
Assign Finder Labels via the Keyboard
(News) As someone who prefers using the keyboard over the mouse, the Finder's color labels annoy me to no end--there's simply no way...
(News) As someone who prefers using the keyboard over the mouse, the Finder's color labels annoy me to no end--there's simply no way...
Get Better Group Photos
(News) You love your family--you really do--but trying to capture a good group photo for your annual greeting card can be enough to...
(News) You love your family--you really do--but trying to capture a good group photo for your annual greeting card can be enough to...
Djay Music Software Adds Multi-touch Trackpad Control
(News) Algoriddim on Friday announced the release of Djay 2.2, an update to their DJ music software for Mac OS X. Djay costs...
(News) Algoriddim on Friday announced the release of Djay 2.2, an update to their DJ music software for Mac OS X. Djay costs...
Western Digital My Passport Studio 500GB
(Reviews) On paper, the My Passport Studio 500GB has a lot going for it. It's compact, offers three different connection types, has a...
(Reviews) On paper, the My Passport Studio 500GB has a lot going for it. It's compact, offers three different connection types, has a...
MacProVideo Releases IWeb and Keynote Tutorials
(News) If you're wondering how to get the most out of Apple's Website building application, iWeb, or its presentation package...
(News) If you're wondering how to get the most out of Apple's Website building application, iWeb, or its presentation package...
RIM Buys Content Delivery Company
(News) RIM has offered to buy Chalk Media, a company with a mobile content delivery platform.
(News) RIM has offered to buy Chalk Media, a company with a mobile content delivery platform.
NewerTech Releases the MAXPower USB Wireless Adapter
(News) NewerTech on Thursday released the MAXPower 802.11g/b Wireless USB 2.0 Stick Adapter, giving Mac desktop and notebook users...
(News) NewerTech on Thursday released the MAXPower 802.11g/b Wireless USB 2.0 Stick Adapter, giving Mac desktop and notebook users...
Adobe After Effects CS4 Gets Updated
(News) Adobe updated its visual effects and motion graphics application, After Effects, bringing the current version to 9.0.1.
(News) Adobe updated its visual effects and motion graphics application, After Effects, bringing the current version to 9.0.1.
Newer Technology Portable Toolkit
(Reviews) If, like me, you're someone who tends to take apart your computers, having the right tools is important. Unfortunately, many...
(Reviews) If, like me, you're someone who tends to take apart your computers, having the right tools is important. Unfortunately, many...
What We Want to See at CES 2009
(News) Every year tens of thousands of people attend the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and each likely turns...
(News) Every year tens of thousands of people attend the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and each likely turns...
A 40-year-old Demo That Still Amazes
(News) A 1968 demonstration of hyperlinks, videoconferencing and a mouse was commemorated Tuesday at Stanford University.
(News) A 1968 demonstration of hyperlinks, videoconferencing and a mouse was commemorated Tuesday at Stanford University.
IPhone Developer Writes Open Letter on App Store
(News) And so, with the death of the restrictive terms in the iPhone development non-disclosure agreement and the refinement of...
(News) And so, with the death of the restrictive terms in the iPhone development non-disclosure agreement and the refinement of...
T-RackS Audio Mastering Software Updated
(News) IK Multimedia updated its mastering and mixing software, T-RackS. The company also released a new set of instructional videos...
(News) IK Multimedia updated its mastering and mixing software, T-RackS. The company also released a new set of instructional videos...
Snow Leopard Pulling Into Grand Central
(News) Grand Central is the latest Apple trademark. No, it has nothing to do with the Google service of the same name or, for that...
(News) Grand Central is the latest Apple trademark. No, it has nothing to do with the Google service of the same name or, for that...
Sandvox Website Building Tool Gets Updated
(News) Karelia Software on Wednesday released an update for Sandvox, the company's visual Website building application.
(News) Karelia Software on Wednesday released an update for Sandvox, the company's visual Website building application.
The Computer Mouse Turns 40
(News) From the halls of a university research lab to the desks of hundreds of millions of computer users, the computer mouse has...
(News) From the halls of a university research lab to the desks of hundreds of millions of computer users, the computer mouse has...
The Best Mice (which Aren't Always Mice)
(News) It's difficult to believe the mouse has been around for 40 years. (Even more difficult to believe, for me personally, is that...
(News) It's difficult to believe the mouse has been around for 40 years. (Even more difficult to believe, for me personally, is that...
Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800/400 + USB 2.0
(Reviews) OWC's Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800/400 + USB 2.0 is a Mac-ready, fast, bus-powered portable hard drive that eschews style...
(Reviews) OWC's Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800/400 + USB 2.0 is a Mac-ready, fast, bus-powered portable hard drive that eschews style...
OpenCL 1.0 Specification Published
(News) The Khronos Group has announced the ratification and public release of the OpenCL 1.0 specification. OpenCL will be a key...
(News) The Khronos Group has announced the ratification and public release of the OpenCL 1.0 specification. OpenCL will be a key...
Samsung Upgrades Could Lower SSD Prices, Executives Say
(News) Samsung on Monday said it is upgrading its memory and manufacturing technology that could drop solid-state drive prices.
(News) Samsung on Monday said it is upgrading its memory and manufacturing technology that could drop solid-state drive prices.
Better Color Management With ColorMunki
(Reviews) One of the most difficult aspects of graphic design is color management. It's one of those things you know you should do, but...
(Reviews) One of the most difficult aspects of graphic design is color management. It's one of those things you know you should do, but...
Genuine Fractals 6 Adds Batch Processing
(News) onOne Software on Monday announced the release of Genuine Fractals 6, a new version of their image resizing software. It costs...
(News) onOne Software on Monday announced the release of Genuine Fractals 6, a new version of their image resizing software. It costs...
Air-sickness Bag Makes a Great IPhone Stand
(News) So, you're on a plane--wait, you're not on a plane? Okay, bear with me. You're on a hypothetical plane, and you've brought...
(News) So, you're on a plane--wait, you're not on a plane? Okay, bear with me. You're on a hypothetical plane, and you've brought...
SimpleMovieX Simplifies Movie Clip Merging
(News) Aero Quartet has released SimpleMovieX 3.8, a "lightweight" movie editor for Mac OS X. It costs $35. The upgrade is free for...
(News) Aero Quartet has released SimpleMovieX 3.8, a "lightweight" movie editor for Mac OS X. It costs $35. The upgrade is free for...
Native Instruments Releases Reaktor Spark
(News) Native Instruments (NI) on Friday released a new Kore Soundpack called Reaktor Spark. The soundpack is based on the "Spark"...
(News) Native Instruments (NI) on Friday released a new Kore Soundpack called Reaktor Spark. The soundpack is based on the "Spark"...
Symbian Foundation Says It's on Track
(News) The Symbian Foundation said it is on track to take over Symbian as an open-source operating system in 2010.
(News) The Symbian Foundation said it is on track to take over Symbian as an open-source operating system in 2010.
Modify ICal Events in 10.5 via Drag-and-drop
(News) As much as I dislike the event info window in OS X 10.5's version of iCal--I dislike it enough that it made my list of Leopard...
(News) As much as I dislike the event info window in OS X 10.5's version of iCal--I dislike it enough that it made my list of Leopard...
Fluid Tunes Lets You Control ITunes With No Touch
(News) Blah, blah, blah, everybody's talking about multi-touch these days when it comes to emerging interfaces. But what if you could...
(News) Blah, blah, blah, everybody's talking about multi-touch these days when it comes to emerging interfaces. But what if you could...
IPhone Shows 327 Percent Market Share Gain in Q3
(News) Apple's iPhone showed a 327.5 percent market share gain in worldwide smartphone sales for the third-quarter as the overall...
(News) Apple's iPhone showed a 327.5 percent market share gain in worldwide smartphone sales for the third-quarter as the overall...
Eddy Winner: Ableton Live 7
(News) If pressed for a quick description, I'd probably call Ableton Live 7 a digital audio workstation--a music application that...
(News) If pressed for a quick description, I'd probably call Ableton Live 7 a digital audio workstation--a music application that...
Eddy Winner: CSSEdit 2.6
(News) CSSEdit isn't a full-blown Web design program like Dreamweaver. Instead, it focuses solely on helping you create Cascading...
(News) CSSEdit isn't a full-blown Web design program like Dreamweaver. Instead, it focuses solely on helping you create Cascading...
Eddy Winner: JamVox
(News) Amp-modeling software--which lets you re-create the sound of different guitars and amplifiers on your Mac--is not new. But...
(News) Amp-modeling software--which lets you re-create the sound of different guitars and amplifiers on your Mac--is not new. But...
Eddy Winner: Freeway 5 Pro
(News) When it's time for you or your business to post or update a professional-looking Web site, you can either hire a designer or...
(News) When it's time for you or your business to post or update a professional-looking Web site, you can either hire a designer or...
Eddy Winner: Airfoil 3.1
(News) The diminutive AirPort Express is one of the unsung heroes of the Apple hardware lineup. While you can use it to easily stream...
(News) The diminutive AirPort Express is one of the unsung heroes of the Apple hardware lineup. While you can use it to easily stream...
Eddy Winner: Photoshop Lightroom 2
(News) Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe's first attempt at a photo-management and -editing tool for photographers, was a solid application...
(News) Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe's first attempt at a photo-management and -editing tool for photographers, was a solid application...
IPhoto, the Secret Disk Space Thief
(News) 'Tis the season for taking lots and lots of digital photos. As families gather across the world to celebrate a variety of...
(News) 'Tis the season for taking lots and lots of digital photos. As families gather across the world to celebrate a variety of...
EA Buys J2MSoft in Another Move Into Online Games in Asia
(News) EA bought South Korean game developer J2MSoft to beef up its online game development for Asia.
(News) EA bought South Korean game developer J2MSoft to beef up its online game development for Asia.
Save Time With OS X Services
(News) As a Mac user, you're primed to look for time-savers that help you be more productive. But you may not be taking advantage of...
(News) As a Mac user, you're primed to look for time-savers that help you be more productive. But you may not be taking advantage of...
Windows Market Share Drops Under 90 Percent
(News) The analysis firm Net Applications uses a certain set of websites to monitor OS and browser usage. Last month, the company did...
(News) The analysis firm Net Applications uses a certain set of websites to monitor OS and browser usage. Last month, the company did...
Newer Introduces Quad Interface Hard Drive Dock
(News) Mac peripheral maker Newer Technology on Tuesday introduced a new quad interface hard drive docking station.
(News) Mac peripheral maker Newer Technology on Tuesday introduced a new quad interface hard drive docking station.
Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
(Reviews) USB is usually a safe bet, and equipping an external hard drive exclusively with USB 2.0 means that almost any modern computer...
(Reviews) USB is usually a safe bet, and equipping an external hard drive exclusively with USB 2.0 means that almost any modern computer...
Netbooks Dominate Cyber Monday on Amazon
(News) Netbooks dominated Amazon.com's computing bestseller list on Cyber Monday.
(News) Netbooks dominated Amazon.com's computing bestseller list on Cyber Monday.
Hitachi GST, Intel Team up for Solid-state Drives
(News) Hitachi GST and Intel plan to jointly develop high-end SSDs for servers and workstations.
(News) Hitachi GST and Intel plan to jointly develop high-end SSDs for servers and workstations.
Obama Web Site Promotes 'Remixing' of Content
(News) Change.gov embraces looser copyright licensing policy and creates citizen forum.
(News) Change.gov embraces looser copyright licensing policy and creates citizen forum.
China's NetDragon Teams With EA on Online Game
(News) NetDragon will work with EA to develop a multiplayer online version of EA's popular Dragon Keeper game.
(News) NetDragon will work with EA to develop a multiplayer online version of EA's popular Dragon Keeper game.
Analyst: Mobile Data Will Continue Boom in '09
(News) There will be more than 36 million laptops connected to mobile data networks in Western Europe in 2009.
(News) There will be more than 36 million laptops connected to mobile data networks in Western Europe in 2009.
First Look: Microsoft Arc Mouse
(Reviews) Microsoft's Arc Mouse takes a different and unique approach to mouse design. It looks like, well...an arc. And it actually...
(Reviews) Microsoft's Arc Mouse takes a different and unique approach to mouse design. It looks like, well...an arc. And it actually...
Asustek to Unveil US$200 Eee PC Netbook Next Year
(News) Asustek plans to unveil a new US$200 Eee PC in the first quarter of next year.
(News) Asustek plans to unveil a new US$200 Eee PC in the first quarter of next year.
PhotoCopy IPhoto/Flickr Tool Gains Speed, Stability
(News) 24x7digital has updated PhotoCopy to version 1.1. It's a free update for registered users. PhotoCopy costs US$20 to register...
(News) 24x7digital has updated PhotoCopy to version 1.1. It's a free update for registered users. PhotoCopy costs US$20 to register...
Seagate Fixes Bug in 1.5T Barracuda Drives
(News) Seagate is issuing a fix for a bug affecting its 1.5T Barracuda drives.
(News) Seagate is issuing a fix for a bug affecting its 1.5T Barracuda drives.
Pixelmator Update Adds New Color Management Sheet
(News) Image editing software Pixelmator was updated on Wednesday adding a couple of new features and numerous improvements.
(News) Image editing software Pixelmator was updated on Wednesday adding a couple of new features and numerous improvements.
QuickTime Update Allows SD Movies on External Displays
(News) Apple released an update for its QuickTime media technology, fixing an issue for users of Apple's new MacBook, MacBook Pro and...
(News) Apple released an update for its QuickTime media technology, fixing an issue for users of Apple's new MacBook, MacBook Pro and...
Latest Greenpeace Rankings Still Put Apple Down
(News) It's almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: arguments and bickering. Apple and Greenpeace are going at in style:...
(News) It's almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: arguments and bickering. Apple and Greenpeace are going at in style:...
Adobe Updates Version Cue Server
(News) Adobe on Wednesday released an update to its version management software, Version Cue.
(News) Adobe on Wednesday released an update to its version management software, Version Cue.
U.K. Advertising Watchdog Bans 'misleading' IPhone Ad
(News) How fast is "really fast"? Well, according the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Agency, it's not nearly fast enough. At...
(News) How fast is "really fast"? Well, according the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Agency, it's not nearly fast enough. At...
Analyst Claims Apple to Release Netbook in 2009
(News) So it's no secret that lots of people (including our own Peter Cohen) are desperately pining for a netbook, a small...
(News) So it's no secret that lots of people (including our own Peter Cohen) are desperately pining for a netbook, a small...
Apple Working on Always-on Status Indicators for IPhone?
(News) One of the features the iPhone lacks is the ability to display status indicators when the phone is in sleep mode. If you're...
(News) One of the features the iPhone lacks is the ability to display status indicators when the phone is in sleep mode. If you're...
Final Cut Studio 2 Is Free If You Ask Nicely
(News) Our friends at Gizmodo have the details on yet another random act of Steve. It seems an up-and-coming filmmaker, who happens...
(News) Our friends at Gizmodo have the details on yet another random act of Steve. It seems an up-and-coming filmmaker, who happens...
Adobe Updates Camera Raw, DNG Converter
(News) Adobe Systems has released an update to its Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop. Available for free download from Adobe's Web...
(News) Adobe Systems has released an update to its Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop. Available for free download from Adobe's Web...
Japan Consumer Electronics Shipments Turn Negative
(News) Consumer electronics shipments in Japan registered their first year-on-year fall in 17 months in October as consumers cut-back...
(News) Consumer electronics shipments in Japan registered their first year-on-year fall in 17 months in October as consumers cut-back...
Intel, Micron Venture Starts Making 34nm Flash Chips
(News) Intel and Micron's flash memory joint venture has started manufacturing chips using 34-nanometer technology.
(News) Intel and Micron's flash memory joint venture has started manufacturing chips using 34-nanometer technology.
Real Dan Lyons Goes the Way of Fake Steve Jobs
(News) The man behind Fake Steve Jobs has bid adieu...to himself. Newsweek's Dan Lyons will cease posting to his "Real Dan Lyons"...
(News) The man behind Fake Steve Jobs has bid adieu...to himself. Newsweek's Dan Lyons will cease posting to his "Real Dan Lyons"...
Aimersoft Total Media Converter Released for Mac
(News) Aimersoft has announced the release of Total Media Converter for Mac. It costs $49.
(News) Aimersoft has announced the release of Total Media Converter for Mac. It costs $49.
Bugs & Fixes: Dealing With Data Backup Problems
(News) With backup software, the one thing you want more than anything else is reliability. With your data's survival on the line...
(News) With backup software, the one thing you want more than anything else is reliability. With your data's survival on the line...
Contribute CS4
(Reviews) Adobe Contribute CS4 allows Web site content contributors (writers, editors, artists, and other non-technical folk) to easily...
(Reviews) Adobe Contribute CS4 allows Web site content contributors (writers, editors, artists, and other non-technical folk) to easily...
Economic Woes Hit CES as Hotels Slash Rates
(News) Most major Las Vegas hotels still have rooms available for CES and some hotels are cutting rates to attract visitors.
(News) Most major Las Vegas hotels still have rooms available for CES and some hotels are cutting rates to attract visitors.
Six Apart Updates TypePad Blogging Service
(News) Six Apart is enhancing its TypePad blog publishing service with new profiles and comment features.
(News) Six Apart is enhancing its TypePad blog publishing service with new profiles and comment features.
Samsung Starts Mass Production of 256GB SSDs
(News) Samsung on Thursday said it has started mass production 256G-byte solid-state drives, which could make its way to notebooks in...
(News) Samsung on Thursday said it has started mass production 256G-byte solid-state drives, which could make its way to notebooks in...
Microsoft Was Worried About Mac Besting Vista in '05
(News) According to some newly released court documents in the "Vista Capable" class-action lawsuit, Microsoft was worried about...
(News) According to some newly released court documents in the "Vista Capable" class-action lawsuit, Microsoft was worried about...
Freeway Web Editing Tool Adds 'iPhone Actions'
(News) Softpress Systems on Thursday announced the release of Freeway 5.3, an update to its Web design software. A free update for...
(News) Softpress Systems on Thursday announced the release of Freeway 5.3, an update to its Web design software. A free update for...
Remove Duplicate ICal Birthday Reminders
(News) Here's a super-simple Thursday tip regarding iCal and the Birthdays calendar. The Birthdays calendar is a special one that...
(News) Here's a super-simple Thursday tip regarding iCal and the Birthdays calendar. The Birthdays calendar is a special one that...
DiscLabel Adds Holiday, Business Designs
(News) SmileOnMyMac has released DiscLabel 5.4, an update to its CD and DVD label design software for Mac OS X. A free update for...
(News) SmileOnMyMac has released DiscLabel 5.4, an update to its CD and DVD label design software for Mac OS X. A free update for...
OmniGraffle 5.1 Improves Visio Compatibility
(News) The Omni Group has released OmniGraffle 5.1, an update to their diagramming and layout program for Mac OS X. It's a free...
(News) The Omni Group has released OmniGraffle 5.1, an update to their diagramming and layout program for Mac OS X. It's a free...
Growth in US Online Advertising Slows Down Further in Q3
(News) The slowdown in U.S. online ad spending growth continued in the third quarter.
(News) The slowdown in U.S. online ad spending growth continued in the third quarter.
Premiere Pro CS4 Improves Final Cut Pro Exchange
(News) Adobe Systems on Thursday announced the release of Premiere Pro CS4 4.0.1, an update to its video editing software that's part...
(News) Adobe Systems on Thursday announced the release of Premiere Pro CS4 4.0.1, an update to its video editing software that's part...
Adobe Soundbooth CS4
(Reviews) Like its predecessor, Adobe's audio editing application, Soundbooth CS4, is a compromise. Although it includes more advanced...
(Reviews) Like its predecessor, Adobe's audio editing application, Soundbooth CS4, is a compromise. Although it includes more advanced...
Microsoft Zune Users Now Get to Keep Some Tracks
(News) Microsoft modifies Zune music subscription plan to allow users to keep some tracks even if their subscription is terminated.
(News) Microsoft modifies Zune music subscription plan to allow users to keep some tracks even if their subscription is terminated.
Rumors Suggest Wal-Mart to Sell IPhone 3G
(News) So you know you can buy your iPhone at an Apple Store or an AT&T store--nothing new there. And as of a couple months ago...
(News) So you know you can buy your iPhone at an Apple Store or an AT&T store--nothing new there. And as of a couple months ago...
Intel Launches Core I7 as PC Demand Softens
(News) Intel is releasing its Core i7 desktop processors on Monday, after launching them in Japan over the weekend.
(News) Intel is releasing its Core i7 desktop processors on Monday, after launching them in Japan over the weekend.