Mac OS X Leopard on October 26th?: "Appleinsider believes that Apple is preparing for announcements late in October, specifically between the 22nd and 27th of the month.
They specifically point to October 26th as the likely ship date for Mac OS X Leopard, but don't rule ..."
MacRumors - http://www.macrumors.com
Joost 1.0b - Video service and player. (Free): "
What's Joost?MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
MarsEdit 2.0.3 - Weblog editor. (Shareware): "
MarsEdit is a weblog editor for Mac OS X that makes weblog writing like writing email, with spell-checking, drafts, multiple windows, and even AppleScript support.
It works with various weblog systems: Blogger, Blosxom, Drupal, LiveJournal, Movable Type, TypePad, WordPress, and many others.
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
Podmailing 0.9.4 - Send files by e-mail regardless of their size (was Podmailer). (Free): "
Podmailing (formerly known as Podmail) is a software that empowers you to share files by e-mail - regardless of their size - without clogging your inbox.
With Podmailer you can:
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
Mac OS X Hints: Show ungrouped Address Book contacts: "Address Book lets you group your contacts any way you like. But what if you want to find contacts that aren't in a specific group? Kirk McElhearn lets you in on a little trick.
Macworld - http://www.macworld.com/
G-Force 3.7.3 - Visualizer plug-in for iTunes. (Demo): "
G-Force is an audio visualization plug-in for media players and can also visualize auxiliary or 'line-in' audio. G-Force features fast anti-aliased effects, millions of possible effect combinations, savable and scriptable effects, video file export capabilities, and unparalleled expandability. G-Force is designed to entertain you on its own, but there are manys it can be customized and extended.
G-Force is unquestionably the most dynamic and sophisticated, yet entirely artistic, music visualization available - and it keeps getting better. This is a direct result of creator Andy O'Meara's strong roots in mathematics and computing theory combined with a passion for music and visual art. If you've seen G-Force in action, you know this isn't an exaggeration... see the screenshots for yourself. Andy's unique abilities and experiences will continue to change the face of music visualization, but it will take many months of hard work and concentration: ultra-dynamic, yet highly artistic, music visualization is uncharted waters.
WhiteCap was the first generation, G-Force is the second generation, and the new project, code-named Project X, will be the third generation of this rising class of software. As much as possible, Andy will focus his time on Project X, retrofitting WhiteCap and G-Force as is appropriate. For example, the third generation engine under development will decrease a G-Force and WhiteCap config CPU load by 100 to 10,000 times, allowing incredibly more intricate configs than previously possible. As one user said, WhiteCap will look 'less like a 'wireframe' and more like a 'square of fabric'.'
Digital connectivity and computing hardware are opening new doors for digital artists, but these doors can't be opened without user support. A free version of G-Forcewill always be available, but users can also upgrade to an enhanced version, G-Force 'Gold'. Upgrading to G-Force Gold provides more visual effects and enhanced visual functionality.
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
You just bought a 1080p TV--why listen to its lo-fi speakers?: "On the dealer's showroom floor they never have the sound turned on, and there's a good reason for that."
CNET News.com - http://www.news.com/
DrawIt 3.0.2 - Vector drawing application. (Shareware): "
DrawIt is not your typical image-editor. It does not fill up your window with lots of pallets you don't use but instead presents with just one simple and clean window. Nevertheless, DrawIt packs an impressive feature-list into this single window. DrawIt is layer-based, has a powerful vector-drawing tool, incredible support for masks and much, much more. Check the feature-list below to discover why DrawIt might be the tool you need.
You can try DrawIt for free for 15 days, or you can buy a license for only $49.
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
BusinessWeek reviews Apple’s iPod nano: for sheer multimedia portability it’s hard to beat: "The latest edition of the nano, unveiled in September, was overshadowed..."
MacDailyNews - http://www.macdailynews.com/
Cheaper, denser, faster: IBM working on new nanowire-based memory: "A new nanowire-based memory device being developed by researchers at IBM..."
MacDailyNews - http://www.macdailynews.com/
Azureus 3.0.3.4 - Java-based BitTorrent app. (Free): "
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
MoodBlast 2.49.2 - Simultaneously post your mood to several chat services and more. (Free): "
MoodBlast is s menubar/dock item (convertible) with a system-wide user-configurable hotkey that allows simultaneous posting of a 'mood' to iChat, Skype, Adium, Twitter, Jaiku, and Yappd, Facebook, or any combination of these services.MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
iFreeMem 1.6.8 - Maximize free memory for better application performance. (Shareware): "
iFreeMem... Free system memory for better application performance. A quick and easy alternative to either a reboot or RAM upgrade to get defragmented free memory.
If you are in the middle of using an application and the system becomes unresponsive for several seconds it could be the memory manager organising free memory for your application to use. IFreeMem clears Inactive memory to help your applications avoid the performance hit you get when running low on Free memory. You could think of it like an Ò$8 RAM upgradeÓ
Especially useful for users of memory hungry applications, i.e:
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
SWF & FLV Player (formerly SWF Movie Player) is a free and smart Flash movie player. It is the only stand-alone application for Mac OS that is able to playback SWF and FLV files with plenty of bonus features. It provides handy movie controls, that let you play, rewind, fast-forward and playback movie files frame-by-frame. Flash animators and FLV movie creators often hide things in single frames. Think you saw something out of the corner of your eye? You probably did. Drag along the playback bar to go frame-by-frame to find out.
SWF & FLV Player will browse any web addresses to discover and save all SWF files it uses. If any SWF file requires external resources (it may open and play other SWF or FLV files, load images, etc) SWF & FLV Player will inform you about it and offer to download all the external resources required as well.
SWF & FLV Player also lets you create and manage playlists - play FLV and SWF files randomly or one by one, repeat one item or the whole playlist, save playlists so you can load your favorite movie collection later. With our SWF & FLV Player you can zoom in the movie to see the specific part of it, fit to current window size or restore to original one. Moreover, you can set playback quality (useful for low-end or heavy-loaded systems), manage Flash security policy, check SWF/FLV file's comprehensive information and lots more.
SWF & FLV Player PRO version (available for a small fee) delivers yet more functionality to the users: ability to save currently played Flash movie no matter whether it is loaded from web or locally; switch to full-screen viewing mode; capture the current frame of the movie and produce series of screenshots out of your favorite FLV or SWF movie.
Created with the simplicity and resource efficiency in mind, SWF & FLV Player provides absolute control of the playback and lets you manage SWF and FLV movies at your fingertips. Packed with plenty of options, it provides clean and intuitive interface which will suite even the most refined taste.
"MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
RUMOR: Apple to unleash Mac OS X Leopard on Friday, October 26th: "Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard remains on track for an October release..."
MacDailyNews - http://www.macdailynews.com/
Pixsy to power video search on Veoh: "Veoh video sites to be searchable using Pixsy technology."
CNET News.com - http://www.news.com/
Lost Writers Eye The End: "
Producers of ABC's Lost told SCI FI Wire they know how the show will end, though the series finale won't happen until 2010. The producers even know what the final shot will look like, they said in interviews."
Sci Fi Wire - http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/
Gathering 'Storm' Superworm Poses Grave Threat to PC Nets: "Patient, versatile, adaptable and smart -- the humungous Storm worm represents the future of malware. Commentary by Bruce Schneier.
Wired News - http://www.wired.com/rss/index.xml
NSFW Gallery: Blu-Ray Porn, Mechanized Masturbation and Upskirts at Japan's First Sex Show: "It's definitely not safe for watching at work: We've got 15 pictures from Japan's first-ever adult expo.
Wired News - http://www.wired.com/rss/index.xml
TabMeister 2.0.5 - Organize files into tabs instead of the Dock. (Shareware): "
TabMeister is a desktop utility that allows the user to organize applications, files, and folders into ‘Tabs’ which act like pop-up windows sitting on the edge of the screen. Rather than cramming dozens of files into the Dock, these Tabs now allow for better organization of all of the files that users commonly need. TabMeister gives you immediate access to hundreds of files without cluttering the Dock or desktop."MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
Transcriva Ñ Dictaphones are yesterday's news. Transcriva turns this mechanical chore into a natural, fluid process using the power of Mac OS X.
The unique chat-like interface produces a clean, concise transcript whether you're transcribing a single speaker's dictation or the Board's meeting minutes. The audio interface provides just the right amount of control. An adjustable playback speed lets you work more slowly for fast talkers and more quickly for slow ones, while the backtrack-on-pause feature lets you easily pick up where you left off without the guesswork.
Best of all, Transcriva's most common controls are keyboard-driven, allowing you to assign shortcuts to speakers for quick transcription, as well as control the playback without constantly reaching for the mouse. When you're finished, the export feature lets you open your transcript in any standard text editor, word processor, or layout tool - even CopyWrite!
"MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
Apple Battery Updater 1.3 - MacBook Pro battery performance enhancer. (Updater): "
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
The Three Ways Facebook Could Fail: "Tough-talking Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is probably exaggerating when he says Facebook's days are numbered. But even though the social-networking site is enjoying tremendous growth and user support, it could still stumble. Facebook's three biggest risks are ...
Wired News - http://www.wired.com/rss/index.xml
News: Analysis: Amazon MP3 may emerge as iTunes rival: "Amazon MP3, launched last week, is the latest online music service to try and challenge iTunes' dominance. However, DRM-free tracks and variable pricing could give Amazon a boost that past iTunes rivals didn't have.
Macworld - http://www.macworld.com/
Toshiba's 3D memory, fuel-cell TV and Cell processors for PCs: "Company shows off its vertically stacked flash memory chip, plus its SpursEngine chip for PCs and a mini-TV powered by an integrated fuel cell."
CNET News.com - http://www.news.com/
Add Files to iTunes without Copying to Music Folder: "It's possible to add files (audio or video) to iTunes without copying them to the iTunes Music Folder, even when the preferences are set to copy files to this location. Just hold down the Command and Option keys and drag the file(s) to the main iTunes window (not the Dock icon). You'll notice that the plus-sign icon does not appear. iTunes adds the file(s) to your library, but the library's pointers are the files' location, wherever they are.
[kirkmc adds: Dang, I never knew this, and I thought I knew pretty much all of iTunes' tricks!]
Mac OS X Hints - http://www.macosxhints.com
Spyder 1.4.24 - MySpace social network browser. (Shareware): "
Spyder is a social network browser for MySpace that makes it easy to organize, browse, comment, message, and find new friends.
Spyder makes it easy to keep in touch with your friends or fan-base by message or comment. Add as many friends as you want, Spyder allows you to send friend requests too. Spyder also helps you manage all your accounts, whether you have just a personal account or an additional band or business account you can easily switch between your different accounts in Spyder. And for people that remember faces better than names Spyder downloads users pictures automatically.
MacUpdate - Universal Binary - http://www.macupdate.com/macintel.php
Del Toro Helming Madness?: "
Latino Review reported a rumor that Pan's Labyrinth helmer Guillermo del Toro will direct an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness after he completes Hellboy 2: The Golden Army."
Sci Fi Wire - http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/
Sputnik Stunned the World, and Its Rocket Scared the Pentagon: "Fifty years ago, the Soviet Union launched its technologically 'simple satellite' (or prostreishy sputnik) into orbit, setting off the space race.
Wired News - http://www.wired.com/rss/index.xml
Roseburg landmark closes with one last showing: "The old Starlite Drive-in south of Roseburg became history Friday night."
KPIC - News - Local & Regional - http://www.kpic.com/news/local
I'm sexy and available! Chat me up!: "There's nothing wrong with me, but I can stand around all night and men do nothing."
Salon - http://www.salon.com/?source=rss&aim=salon
Detective Jumps Universes: "
Multiple-award-winning fantasy author Michael Moorcock told SCI FI Wire that his latest book, The Metatemporal Detective, is about Sir Seaton Begg, a metatemporal detective working for a special department of the British Home Office."
Sci Fi Wire - http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/
Indy Extra Blabs, Gets Cut: "
Steven Spielberg has excised scenes from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in which a loose-lipped extra appeared after the extra gave away spoilers for the movie to his hometown newspaper, according to a story in the New York Post."
Sci Fi Wire - http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/
U.S. Labs Sloppy in Handling of Deadly Toxins: "As the number of laboratories handling the deadliest germs increase, so do the reports of accidents and missing shipments. Poor procedures and lousy oversight is blamed.
Wired News - http://www.wired.com/rss/index.xml