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Apple Bonjour app ShareTool gets major new update

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Yazsoft has released a new update to ShareTool

Yazsoft has released a new update to ShareTool.

Acrylic Releases Wallet 3 for Mac and iPhone

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Added support for Apple's MobileMe

Acrylic Software, creator of Times, a RSS reader for Mac OS X, has released Wallet, a new personal information management application available on both Mac OS X and the iPhone simultaneously.

Orbitsound launches dedicated web site in time for Christmas

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Free delivery offered on iPod accessories for a limited period

Orbitsound, the UK designer and manufacturer of the critically acclaimed airSOUND powered sound systems, has launched an entirely new, dedicated e-tail website.

10,000 iPhone Apps and counting

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Apple iPhone or iPod touch now has $31,693.02 worth of Apps

In just 142 days, the iPhone Apps store has added over 10,000 applications according to figures collated by a website that tracks and reviews iPhone Apps.

Microsoft and Yahoo dismiss report of search deal

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:16:00 GMT

The Sunday Times "broad terms of a deal" has been agreed

Microsoft and Yahoo have dismissed a report that they're once again in discussions to sell Yahoo's online search business for $20 billion.

Argos buys budget brands Alba and Bush

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:11:00 GMT

But Goodmans, Grundig, Sonetik, and Ministry of Sound Audio not part of the deal

High-street catalogue-store Argos has bought the intellectual property rights to the Alba and Bush consumer electronics trademarks.

Prosecutors investigate BT over online ad system

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

CPS collecting evidence over BT's Phorm use

UK prosecutors are investigating whether incumbent operator BT illegally tested an online advertising system without users' consent.

Anti-virus no defence against botnets, says vendor

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Many anti-virus programs near to useless

A new analysis of botnets has come up with a possible reason for their prodigious ability to infect PCs - many anti-virus programs are near to useless in blocking the binaries used to spread them.

Acer plans 10.2-inch netbook, Apple iMac style desktop

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Low-cost competitor to Apple's iMac coming soon

Acer, the world's third largest PC vendor, is planning to launch a netbook next year with a 10.2-inch screen, the largest netbook screen from Acer so far, a company representative confirmed.

The Simpsons get animated over Apple

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Latest episode of The Simpsons has a laugh at (m)Apple store

In the latest episode of The Simpsons, shown on Fox in the US Sunday night, ‘MyPods and Boomsticks,’ Lisa Simpson and family are shown entering the newly open Springfield ‘Mapple’ store, a clear reference to Apple.

Black Friday sales hold steady, but signs US shoppers are cutting back

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Cyber Monday figures will also have an impact say comScore

The volume of sales at Internet retailers held steady on Friday compared to last year, despite the worsening economic outlook and signs US consumers are cutting back on spending.

Microsoft Vista SP2 due next April, says report

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Vista SP2 will include Windows Search 4, Bluetooth 2.1 wireless support, faster resume from sleep

Microsoft will deliver Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) to manufacturing in April 2009, two months after it issues a final test version to users, according to a Web site that accurately predicted several Windows ship dates in 2008.

Live BBC streaming could hit ISPs' download limits

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:55:00 GMT

Price comparison site BroadbandChoices warn of broadband usage caps

Viewers planning to watch the BBC's new online streaming service, that now includes BBC One and BBC Two, have been warned they may exceed their ISPs' download limits.

Google Earth used by terrorists in India attacks

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:14:00 GMT

Google Earth has previously come in for criticism in India

The terrorists that attacked various locations in south Mumbai last week used digital maps from Google Earth to learn their way around, according to officials investigating the attacks.

Hands on with the HTC Touch HD

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Touch HD more closely matches up to the iPhone 3G

Taiwanese smartphone developer High Tech Computer (HTC) debuted its biggest threat to the iPhone 3G yet earlier this week, the HTC Touch HD, and Macworld's Taiwanese correspondent Dan Nysted had a chance to use one for a few hours on Friday. These are his thoughts on the new device:

Intel calls EU antitrust probe 'discriminatory and partial'

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Intel also wants the EC to pay its court costs

The European Union's antitrust investigation of Intel is "discriminatory and partial," the chip maker complained in an action that's detailed in a recent edition of the EU's official journal, saying it's not being permitted to properly defend itself against the charges.

EU telecoms ministers back watered-down legal reforms

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

No new laws next year leaves industry in prolonged legal limbo

Plans to reform Europe's legal landscape for the telecoms industry remain on track, after nearly being derailed at a tense meeting of government ministers on Thursday.

Oasis star creates iTunes playlist minus Beatles

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:35:00 GMT

Hits and misses make up Apple iTunes playlist

Noel Gallagher has become the latest celebrity to select an iTunes playlist, which features tracks from some of his favourite artists.

XChange releases QuarkXPress 8 BatchPrint and Grabber XTensions

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:52:00 GMT

Math Grabber, Copy Grabber also available from XChange

XChange has released Batch Print and the Grabber XTensions, Text Grabber, Tab Grabber, Math Grabber and Copy Grabber for QuarkXPress 8.

Stephen Fry & David Pogue slam the BlackBerry Storm

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:05:00 GMT

High profile Mac celebrities call Storm an "awful" smartphone

Two high-profile Mac fans have hit out at the recently released RIM BlackBerry Storm. Comic, author, presenter and actor Stephen Fry calls the BlackBerry Storm "shockingly bad" and "embarrassingly awful". New York Times technology guru David Pogue renames it "the BlackBerry Dud".

Steven Fry & David Pogue slam the BlackBerry Storm

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:05:00 GMT

High profile Mac celebrities call Storm an "awful" smartphone

Two high-profile Mac fans have hit out at the recently released RIM BlackBerry Storm. Comic, author, presenter and actor Stephen Fry calls the BalckBerry Storm "shockingly bad" and "embarrassingly awful". New York Times technology guru David Pogue renames it "the BlackBerry Dud".

Welcome to Macintosh now available on DVD

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Explores the history, culture and worldwide impact of Apple Inc

"Welcome to Macintosh - The documentary for the rest of us" is now available to buy on DVD.

Zevrix updates plug-ins for InDesign CS4

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Zevrix makes plug-ins for InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Zevrix Solutions has announced compatible versions of its plug-ins with Adobe's Creative Suite 4 software. Zevrix makes plug-ins for InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Griffin offers iPod component, composite video cables

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Both cables feature 30-pin connectors that attach to the iPod's 30-pin Dock Connector

Griffin Technology has announced the release of its Component Video Cable and Composite Video cable for iPod. The cables are designed to connect an iPod to a home entertainment system. Each costs $49.99.

VAT rates explained on Apple Store

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:15:00 GMT

Note on Apple store explains what the VAT change-over will mean to UK shoppers

An article on the Apple Store hopes to clear up some confusion regarding the VAT rate being charged by the company.