Flip4Mac 2.1 Universal binary released
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Telestream has released an update to their Flip4Mac Windows Media playback software, finally adding support for Intel Macs. Flip4Mac runs as a plug-in to QuickTime, and allows for the seamless playback of Windows Media audio and video via Apple’s QuickTime player. In addition to adding Intel support, the update also brings “significantly faster... Read More
Intel unveils Core 2 Duo
Posted by Helper Monkey As the demand for energy conservation continues to grow, corporations are tailoring their products to better meet consumers’ needs. Computer chip maker, Intel, demonstrated this trend by unveiling 10 new Intel Core 2 Duo and Core Extreme processors on July 27. The new processors are designed to conserve energy by more than 40 percent while simultaneously... Read More
Apple adds E! programming to iTunes
Posted by Helper Monkey Apple today announced it has added “hit� programs from the E! Entertainment Television Network to the iTunes store. These shows include: Season 1 of the Playboy realty show “The Girls Next Door�, Season 3 of the pop-culture talk show “The Soup�, both “The Simple Life: ‘Til Death Do Us Part� and “The... Read More
Apple releases Bluetooth Mighty Mouse
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple today released a new Bluetooth version of its popular Mighty Mouse. Although it looks identical, the $69 mouse is more than just a cordless version of its predecessor. The new Mighty Mouse is a “laser� mouse, allowing for up to 20 times more accurate tracking (especially on smooth surfaces) than the old “optical� Mighty Mouse.... Read More
Free on iTunes: Bravo’s “Tabloid Wars� Series Premiere
Posted by Helper Monkey Another week, another free Bravo series premiere on iTunes. This week’s free video is for the new Bravo reality show Tabloid Wars. The show follows the exploits the New York Daily News staff as they try to out-scoop their bitter rivals, the New York Post. It’s a game of “beat-the-clock” to get the paper out the door and into the... Read More
Now on iTunes: WB shows Friends, Aquaman, The Flintstones and more
Posted by Helper Monkey There have been a couple noteworthy additions from Warner Brothers to the iTunes store this week. First up, Season One of Friends, the show that pretty much defined Thursday night for NBC for about 10 years or so (luckily, they did NOT add Joey). Since this is only season one, the friend’s hairstyles and original noses might be the funniest thing... Read More
AMD looks to acquire ATI for $5.4 Billion
Posted by Helper Monkey After months of rumors, AMD and ATI announced today a plan to join forces in a transaction that will combine AMD’s technology leadership in microprocessors with ATI’s strengths in graphics, chipsets and consumer electronics. The result (they claim) is a new competitor, better equipped to drive growth, innovation and choice for its customers... Read More
Free on iTunes: Bravo’s “Work Out� Series Premiere
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Another week, another free series premiere on iTunes. This week’s free video is for the new Bravo reality fitness show entitled Workout. The show follows the exploits of Jackie Warner (the owner of the exclusive Sky Sport & Spa) as she tries to build the ultimate LA gym via gorgeous trainers, penthouse views, and “VIP ACCESS TO YOUR ULTIMATE... Read More
LoJack for Macs
Posted by iGor Did you know that a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds? Me either. That adds up to about 525,000 laptops a year. Using the logic that the only laptop worth stealing is an Apple laptop, that means a full ¼ of all Mac laptops are stolen! Well, MacBook owners no longer have anything to fear. Absolute Software has released a Mac version of its Computrace LoJack for... Read More
Free “Project Runway” special on iTunes
Posted by Helper Monkey Yet another free goodie today on the iTunes store, yet this time the value is more debatable (yes, I know I said it’s free). A free “casting special” from Season 3 of the “hit” show (for Bravo, anyway) Project Runway. Entitled “Road to Runway“, the special “… follows auditions across the country in... Read More
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