WWDC: Apple releases new MacPro, xServes; Previews Leopard
Posted by Dr. Macenstein At today’s World Wide Developer’s Conference, Apple announced a slew of exciting new innovations, from Leopard’s new Vista-bashing features, to the new line of Xserves. But the most exciting announcement for many (myself included) was the announcement of the new Mac Pro, the successor to Apple’s PowerMac desktop line. Featuring... Read More
VMware for OSX Confirmed: Beta applications being taken
Posted by Helper Monkey Looks like at least ONE potential announcement from today’s WWDC has finally made the transformation from rumor to reality. Faithful Macenstein reader rico has alerted us that VMware has finally got a (presumably) working product out, giving users “the ability to simultaneously run any PC OS—Windows, Linux, NetWare and others—on... Read More
Free on iTunes: “I Wanna Be A Soap Star� plus bonus finale sneak peak
Posted by Dr. Macenstein A slightly different twist on the whole “free iTunes TV episode� thing we’ve seen thus far. The SOAPnet series “I Wanna Be A Soap Star� is offering the 2nd to last series episode as well as a sneak peak featurette for free. Usually, networks offer up the premiere episode of a series or season to help generate some intrest. This... Read More
Apple Installs XP on Apple Store iMacs
Posted by iGor According to numerous reader submissions, Apple has reportedly installed Windows XP running Boot Camp on at least one Mac in each of its retail stores. We have as of yet been unable to confirm this for ourselves in person, but the number of reports seems to hint this is likely true. The majority of installations seem to be on iMacs, from what we are hearing. We are... Read More
NewTech releases LightWave 3D Universal binary technology preview
Posted by Dr. Macenstein NewTek, Inc. has announced a “technology previewâ€? of a Universal Binary version of its LightWave 3D application on the Mac. The announcement was made at the 2006 SIGGRAPH exposition in Boston. “We’re incredibly excited about our development plans for LightWave 3D on the Mac platform,” said Jay Roth, President, NewTek 3D Division.... Read More
Ford, General Motors & Mazda To Deliver Seamless iPod Integration
Posted by Helper Monkey Apple today announced it has teamed up with Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Mazda to deliver seamless iPod integration across the majority of their brands and models, making it easy for iPod users to enjoy and control their iPod’s high-quality sound through their car’s stereo system. With the addition of these models, more than 70 percent... Read More
Apple Joins Khronos – iPhone imminent?
Posted by Dr. Macenstein A forum posting at iPod Wizard claims that Apple has joined the mobile phone industry consortium known as Khronos. Khronos’ purpose is “to standardize mobile phone applications across the industry�. In visiting Khronos’ web site we were indeed able to confirm that Apple, along with Dell and Google, joined the group July 31st. While... Read More
CNN, Adult Swim & Cartoon Network Now Available on iTunes
Posted by Helper Monkey Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) and Apple today announced that hit programming from CNN, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com). The new content features such favorites as Cartoon Network’s “Johnny Bravo,� Adult Swim’s “Aqua Teen Hunger... Read More
Free on iTunes: Pilot Episode of “Who Wants To Be A Superhero”, and Free Episode of “30Daysâ€?
Posted by Helper Monkey Two new “freebie videos” hit the iTunes store today, and as always, we suggest you pick these up before their “free” status is revoked! First up is the pilot episode for “Who Wants to be a Superhero?â€? from the Sci-Fi Channel. The series is the realty-show brainchild of Marvel Comic’s Stan Lee, and is absolutely... Read More
Leather-trimmed iMac in a custom Mercedes CLS
Posted by Helper Monkey Ever wonder what would Jesus’ car would look like? The German custom car shop Mattes Interieurtechnik has gotten about as close as I think we’ll see with their recently upgraded Mercedes CLS. The incredibly soft-looking and heavenly bright interior has many nice appointments, but what really sets this custom job apart from the rest is a leather-trimmed... Read More
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