Apple has announced that Dashboard, a feature in its Mac OS version 10.4 “Tiger” operating system, now has over 1,000 widgets available, with dozens more being added every day and many more available from other web sites. Widgets provide Mac users with dazzling new ways to instantly access important information from weather forecasts and stock… Read More Apple Widgets Top 1,000 Mark
Apple has introduced Mighty Mouse, its next generation mouse, with several features that make using a Mac even more powerful and easy. Mighty Mouse offers power users up to four independently programmable buttons, and introduces a Scroll Ball that lets users scroll in any direction—vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. “With its innovative Scroll Ball and… Read More Apple Intros Mighty Mouse
At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced plans to deliver models of its Macintosh computers using Intel microprocessors by this time next year, ending months of speculation. Apple plans to transition all of its Macs to using Intel microprocessors by the end of 2007. Apple previewed a version of Mac OS X Tiger, running on… Read More Apple Announces Mac OS X Moving to Intel in 2006
Griffin Technology has announced that they are shipping the RocketFM, a unique wireless solution for broadcasting Mac or PC audio applications to any FM radio. RocketFM uses any available FM frequency to transmit music or audio through your home or office stereo system. Applications such as iTunes, GarageBand, video soundtracks and even streaming audio can… Read More Griffin Ships RocketFM USB FM Transmitter for Desktop Computers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall in voluntary cooperation with Apple. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Description: The recalled lithium ion batteries are used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. The recalled batteries include those with model numbers… Read More Apple Recalls iBook and PowerBook Batteries
Rain Recording has introduced the LiveBook mobile audio workstation. Due to its low power consumption components and quadruple-vented convection design, the LiveBook is built to handle the demands of audio recording and mixing, even in less-than-optimal environments. The LiveBook base model features a Pentium M processor with Centrino Technology, 1 Gig of RAM, 4 USB… Read More Rain Intros Recording Laptop
Open Labs has announced that the company will be increasing the speed of the processor in the LE and GS models of its award-winning NeKo line of computer keyboard production stations as well as the OMX LE Integrated DAW with no price increase. These models will now be equipped with a 3.0 GHz Pentium 4… Read More Open Labs Boost Speeds for NeKo
Digital Audio Wave has introduced a complete new line of PC DAW systems featuring an ultra-quiet, high performance and reliable platform utilizing the BTX architecture. Audio professionals can have a variety of advanced features on the new BTX PC DAW systems. “Most audio professionals are pretty confident about what they need in a music computer… Read More Digital Audio Wave Intros New Line of Music PCs
Apple has unveiled a new iMac G5 line, with faster 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5 processors, built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger,” the latest version of the world’s most advanced operating system. The new iMac G5s also include faster graphics, a new 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support, built-in… Read More New Apple iMac G5 Line Delivers Faster Performance, Built-in Wireless & Mac OS X Tiger
Griffin Technology has announced that they are now shipping the AirClickUSB Remote, a unique wireless remote control for Mac and PC computers. The AirClickUSB Remote uses RF technology that allows users to control their computers from up to 60 ft. away. Users do not have to be in line of sight, making AirClick ideal for… Read More Griffin Releases AirClick USB Remote for Mac, PC, iPods
