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Apple readying dual-mode GSM/CDMA iPhone?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An analyst report sent today hints at Apple producing an iPhone that would work with both GSM and CDMA networks. The OTR Global note obtained by AppleInsider claims to know of an iPhone in development with a hybrid Qualcomm chipset that will support the two normally incompatible standards. It would support UMTS-based 3G on carriers like AT&T and would presumably support EVDO-based 3G on Verizon and similar CDMA carriers....

Radio Shack to sell iPhone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/radioshack-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Radio Shack in a terse notice today said it would begin selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS in its retail stores later this month. The initial rollout is small and will be limited to certain company-run stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as well as in New York City. Expansion to all of its stores isn't expected until 2010....

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EST

Review: LaCie Sound2 Speakers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:25:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/laciesound2-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />LaCie is without a doubt best known for its hard drives and other storage solutions, many of which are often particularly good-looking. The company's new Sound2 Speakers could also be described in just such a way. Shaped by French designer Neil Poulton and engineered by Cabasse, a French loud speaker manufacturer, the design comes across as a French supermodel. But does that mean the design is strictly superficial? Our Sound2 review finds an answer....

Jumsoft launches Aperture Themes 2.0 with 16 themes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/aperturethemes2.0-story-06.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Jumsoft has released Aperture Themes 2.0, a package of ten new themes for Apple's photography software. The new content adds to the six themes available in the previous v1.0 bundle. The styles are geared toward creating web galleries with photos via Aperture. Each of the 16 themes has up to ten different layouts for a total of 51 designs....

Italian company entering Mac clone business

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/evo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An Italian computer maker is the latest company to ignore Apple's Mac OS X license agreement and launch a new series of Mac clones, according to the Italian site Macity. The startup Engineering Project recently launched a site promoting its upcoming EVO computers, which are allegedly compatible with several platforms including Mac OS X....

Sonos Controller 3.1 for iPhone adds Twitter, improved UI

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/sonossml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sonos has released an update to its Controller app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 3.1 adds the ability to send Twitter updates with information regarding the current track. The interface has been refined, with new icons and logos on the Music Menu and a simplified layout. Users are also able to control the company's latest ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one device....

Verizon's Droid tethering plans to match iPhone's

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon late Thursday confirmed that it would add tethering to the Motorola Droid but clarified its plans. Contradicting a prior statement, it now says tethering when ready will cost $30 in addition to the phone's existing voice and data plans. It will also have a 5GB bandwidth cap before overage fees begin, though the tethering rate will be separate from the Droid's regular data....

Vers launches new Shellcases for iPhone, iPod touch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/verscases-story-06.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Vers, a company specializing in handcrafted wood, has added new open-front Shellcases to its product line. The cases allow full access to the display of an iPhone or iPod. Models are available in walnut, cherry and bamboo, and have their corners reinforced with steel pins in order to enhance the wood's resistance to impacts....

Quirky announces Beamer iPhone case with built-in light

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/beantemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Quirky has announced a new addition to its line of iPhone 3G and 3GS accessories, the Beamer. The case features a hard plastic outer shell, and a two-piece design, requiring owners to remove the base before inserting an iPhone. Giving the case its name is an LED light, which can be used either as camera flash or a standalone light. A button triggers three different functions: 10-second lighting, constant light, or simply shutting off....

Ionic batteries could multiply battery life by 11

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/macbookpro-batteryindicator.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new development by partly government-backed Fluidic Energy could potentially extend the battery life of notebooks, cars and other devices well beyond existing lithium-ion cells. Known as Metal-Air Ionic Liquid (MAIL), it would improve energy storage beyond relatively efficient zinc-air batteries by using an ionic liquid salt to conduct electricity that is much more stable and isn't prone to drying out either by accident or by eventual decay. The move would let battery makers use metals denser than zinc and therefore hold a much larger charge in a given volume....

Apple launches Reserve and Pick Up retail program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/reserve.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has unveiled a new program for its retail stores, Reserve and Pick Up. Via the company's website, shoppers can now opt to have products held for later purchase at a store they select. Only Macs and iPods are eligible however, and pickup must occur between December 15th and the 24th. As the program is meant to cope with potentially long holiday lineups, shoppers can also have some products wrapped....

Spanish translation of Mein Kampf appears on App Store

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/meinkampf.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A Spanish translation of Mein Kampf has been launched at the App Store, observers note. Written in the 1920s by Adolf Hitler, the book is both an autobiography and a charter of the fascist, anti-Semitic policies that would come to guide the Third Reich. No other version of the book is available as a standalone app, and its icon is the Nazi Party emblem, complete with swastika....

Verizon dismisses lack of Droid queues, calls lines "flashy"

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-lineup2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The absence of long lines at most Verizon stores for the Motorola Droid is a positive sign, company spokesman David Samberg claimed today. According to the representative, Verizon believes early queues as "not really the goal" and that they are "flashy" more than a sign of actual built-up demand. The carrier would prefer to see a regular flow over coming weeks rather than an initial rush....

Gideon launches Snow Leopard app updates

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/docktemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Gideon Softworks has launched updates for Dock-It, Snard and Snippet Monkey, adding Snow Leopard support to all three. Dock-It 2.7.2 is a multifunctional dock and Finder enhancement tool, enabling users to create or customize multiple docks and navigate folder contents without the need of a Finder window. Docks can be used to hold files, folders, apps and scripts; users can drag-and-drop as well as copy and paste text clippings or URLs....

Superguide developer complains of App Store review policies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/superguide.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has been criticized once again for its App Store review policies, as Macworld.com complains of frustrating inconsistencies between different members of the review team. The company has worked to publish its first book, the "iPhone & iPod touch Superguide," as both a PDF version and an app available on Apple's portable devices....

ARM provides early details of Eagle architecture

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/armcortex-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />ARM president Tudor Brown at a presentation on Friday provided early details of his company's next-generation architecture for smartphones and other handhelds. Nicknamed Eagle, the processor design will focus on speed and come with a multi-core main processor, "high-end" graphics and better security against hardware-related attacks. Power use will be kept down by using GlobalFoundries' new 28 nanometer process and should get more efficient still when the assembly process shrinks to 22 nanometers....

Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/boxee-alpha.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. The app is primarily used to stream movies and TV shows to an HDTV, including remote content from sources such as Hulu and Netflix. Music and photos can also be streamed; versions of the app have been produced for the Mac, Windows and the Apple TV....

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

iPhone hits 17% smartphone share, passed by BlackBerry

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-3sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple gained market share in the summer but slipped in the face of tougher competition, according to new IDC data. The iPhone's share of smartphones grew from 16.6 percent to 17.1 percent during the quarter but was overtaken by Research in Motion's record BlackBerry sales, which pushed it above Apple from 14.6 percent to 19 percent. The reversal is credited to the BlackBerry's wider distribution and the launch of a pair of key phones, the Tour and the Curve 8520....

Sailing Media Sync 1.1.4 gains Droid support

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sailing Software has released v1.1.4 of Sailing Media Sync, its multi-platform file transfer software. The Mac edition syncs music and podcasts from iTunes with phones other than those made by Apple. Playlists are preserved, including those created with Genius. Photos can be synced from Aperture and iPhoto....

Apple to preview Upper West Side NYC store

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/redcurtain.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has sent out media invitations for a preview of the company's fourth Manhattan retail store, scheduled to occur November 14th. The store is situated in the Upper West Side of the island, at the corner of Broadway and 67th; neighbors include the Lincoln Center and the Julliard School. It is still unknown when doors will open to the general public....

O2 UK to allow iPhone unlocks for competing carriers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/iphone3gs-black2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK iPhone owners subscribed to O2 will indeed be allowed to unlock for other carriers, according to the CEO of O2's parent company, Telefonica Europe. "Once the iPhone becomes available on other UK networks," says Matthew Key, "we will allow O2 customers to unlock their iPhones, although of course they will still need to honour any outstanding contract period they have. At the end of their contract period, they are entirely free to move to another operator -- though naturally we hope they won't want to!"...

Microsoft demos transparent, touchless interface

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/microsofttransparentdisplay.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft chief research officer Craig Mundie as part of his college tour this week demonstrated a unique concept for a future computing interface that would in many cases go without any touch input. Although it would support pens for precise input, the transparent glass display would also recognize voices and detect touch-free gestures, much as with the Xbox 360's upcoming Project Natal. The system can also detect eyes and navigate based on their gaze....

Developer spying on iPhone gamers?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/imob.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A California iPhone developer, Storm8, has been accused of spying on iPhone owners, according to court documents. A lawsuit was recently submitted on behalf of Washington resident Michael Turner, charging Storm8 with several violations including breaches of contract, the California Computer Crime Law and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. On August 26th, says Turner, the company openly admitted that its games had been illicitly collecting phone numbers....

Droid sees short launch lines [U]

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-lineup.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />(Updated with additional lineup details) Early reports have suggested relatively small lineups for the Droid at Verizon stores. Visitors to most stores have seen lines of several people or less, with others seeing no lineups even with later early opening 8AM openings. The midnight opening at Verizon's 34th Street Manhattan store has also been described as modest, with one report so far suggesting that only 20 were in queue roughly an hour before it opened and no reports of the line growing much larger by 12AM....

Windows 7 not helping long-term PC sales?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/windows7lineup.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Windows 7 isn't having as large an impact on PC sales as initially thought, sources from manufacturers said on Friday. Although US retail sales were up 49 percent, those speaking to DigiTimes say they didn't see a major spike in late October and don't expect one for the rest of 2009. The turnout has been soft enough that some notebook producers are actually facing overstock as they ordered more portables than demand required....

Epson intros line of ultra short throw projectors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/canon1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Epson has introduced its latest line of ultra-short throw projectors, the PowerLite 450W and Epson PowerLite 460. Both projectors are designed for educational purposes and draw on 3LCD projection. Each device provides a microphone input that allows users to hook up a microphone to boost their voices over the integrated 10W speaker; it also has a built-in closed captioning decoder for presentations to the hard of hearing....

Moto Droid goes on sale in NYC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-box.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As promised, Verizon tonight launched the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris at its primary retail store on 34th Street in New York City. The midnight opening is the first official launch in the country but follows numerous reports from those who have visited Best Buy and Walmart stores and successfully obtained the phone ahead of its official street date. Walmart Super Center stores are also typically opening sales at midnight, though the next earliest opportunity will involve the 7AM and 8AM openings at some non-mall Verizon stores....

BCMonaco announces point-of-sale utility for Mac

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/restotemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />BCMonaco has announced its latest point-of-sale utility designed for professional restaurants, bcResto. The software provides tools for managing daily restaurant tasks such as taxes, orders, tables and waiters, along with organizing products and prices. Users can also keep track of both sales statistics and cash, while keeping a detailed record of individual waiter bills. Additional money management features include summarized bills, tickets and receipts, and the ability to automatically change prices based on percentages....

Contax contact management software offer flexible databases

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/contax-story-05.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Arten Science has launched new contact-management software, ContaX. The new software allows storage and viewing of contacts, with communication and interaction available between contacts. It has a flexible database that can be stored anywhere, including hosted or synchronized services like an iDisk or DropBox. It can be used by individuals or expanded to small-business levels, and can communicate across OS platforms. The new software is compatible with R10Cipher for encrypt text and e-mail; it is also compatible with R10BatchMail for sending batches of e-mails....

Rumor: 4th-gen iPhone to be equipped with RFID reader

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone-1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is allegedly working on several iPhone prototypes that integrate RFID readers, according to Near Field Communications World. The report originated from a "highly reliable source" who contacted Einar Rosenberg, the CTO of Narian Technologies. Although Apple has submitted for several patents involving iPhone RFID, the report claims the technology is likely to be utilized in the next-generation handset....

RadTech launches OtterBox Commuter Series cases for iPhone

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/radtech-story-05.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RadTech has released the OtterBox Commuter Series, a new multi-layer iPhone hardcase. The inner layer is silicone for soft-surface protection from scratches and impacts, while the outer layer is hard polycarbonate for impact protection. The new cases also come with a transparent film cover for the iPhone screen. The ports are all available, with extra protection for the audio jack and 30-pin protector when not in use....

Windows 7 retail sales 234% higher than for Vista

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/windows7homepremium-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The NPD Group today revealed that initial Windows 7 sales were more than twice as strong as for Vista. Although declining to provide the number of copies estimated sold, the researchers note that boxed, retail unit sales of the new OS were 234 percent higher in the first few days than the 2007 release. The jump is credited to both to steep pre-order discounts, strong marketing and similar approaches that helped ship a large number of initial copies....

e-on ships full line of Vue 8 animation utilities

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/vue_sml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Following the release of Vue 8 Infinite and xStream this week, e-on is now shipping the rest of its Vue 8 animation utilities including Frontier, Pioneer, Esprit, Studio, and Complete. Frontier provides tools for creating scenic nature and Poser character rendering. The software supports any static Poser model and allows users to render the models using the native shading trees of Poser. A free version of SkinVue is included for enhancing skin realism....

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EST

Comcast implements new throttling system [U]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/comcastcablemodem-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />(Update clarifying timing) Comcast in a new FCC notice (PDF) revealed that it has already begun implementing a new throttling system. The approach is now service-agnostic and will lower the priority of any data packets if a user's cable modem either tops 70 percent of download or upload bandwidth for more than 15 minutes or else is flagged as bogging down the CMTS node, which manages a neighborhood's cable modem traffic....

Early Windows 7 sales smash all-time records

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/steveballmer-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sales of Windows 7 have broken Microsoft's sales records for an initial operating system launch, company CEO Steve Ballmer said at a Japanese press event today. The executive said early sales have been "fantastic" and that the new OS has generated more revenue in its first 10 days than any earlier version of Windows during a similar timeframe. He declined to provide specific revenue or unit numbers....

SwitchEasy releases CapsuleRebel M, new Cubes colors

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/switchtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />SwitchEasy has extended its iPhone and iPod accessories with the CapsuleRebel M case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and the Cubes case for the fifth-gen iPod nano, which is now available in silver and metallic gold. The CapsuleRebel M is a revised version of the company�s earlier CapsuleRebel case, and features an UltraFrame hard protection system, with soft polymer for cushioning. The case is designed to protect the back and sides of an iPhone, and includes an ergonomic spine structure for better grip....

AT&T to carry 8GB iPhone 3GS by holidays?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-2sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple and AT&T may use an 8GB iPhone 3GS as a 'secret weapon' against the launch of the Motorola Droid if a rumor proves accurate. Two separate sources of BGR's say the two iPhone partners are considering replacing the existing 8GB iPhone 3G with a 3GS variant, preserving the same capacity and $99 price. The move would undercut Verizon by offering the latest iPhone at the same price as the less ambitious Droid Eris....

e-on launches Vue 8 Infinite, xStream updates

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/vuetemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />e-on has launched Vue 8 Infinite and Vue 8 xStream, new editions of its environmental rendering software. The updates were announced in mid-October, and deliver a series of new features for 3D terrain sculpting, plus increased xStream integration for improved workflow with various CG programs. The apps also include a new shader-based OpenGL preview engine -- improving real-time performance and preview accuracy -- plus enhancements to the quality and realism of atmospheric shadows, clouds and "god" rays....

Verizon offers prepaid 3G data service

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/vzdata.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />On Thursday, Verizon Wireless said it has added three new prepaid mobile broadband data plans. Users can now opt for a $15 daily data allowance that includes 75MB of data, a $30 weekly package that includes 250MB of data and a $50 monthly offering with 500MB of data. These will be sold alongside a Verizon Wireless USB760 modem, priced at $130....

Apple to hire new iPhone security manager

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/dutchhack.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is looking to hire a new iPhone manager with significant responsibilities, observers note. In particular the company is now searching for an "iPhone OS Platform Security Manager," who will be responsible for a team securing the booting, installation and running of the firmware. The worker is also expected to help plot a roadmap for iPhone security, and bring at least three years of experience running a development team, plus hands-on knowledge in designing against hardware and software exploits....

NVIDIA Tegra 2 twice as fast as the original?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/nvidiategraapx2500.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A source today claims the sequel to NVIDIA's Tegra mobile processor could muster double the performance of the original. The new chip is purported by "high ranking" industry contacts to be switching from an ARM7 architecture to the much newer ARM9 and also to use a dual-core design. Combined with improvements to the graphics core, the updated Tegra would be roughly twice as fast overall....

Verizon to hold midnight Droid launch in NYC

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-box.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon in a last-minute update today moved up the launch of the Motorola Droid for just one of its stores. Its flagship store on 34th Street in New York City will open at 12AM tonight for two hours to sell the Droid, the HTC Droid Eris, and accessories like the Droid's horizontal dock. This and other stores in the city will still open early afterwards, with most ready between 7AM and 8AM....

AMD GPU shortage delaying new PCs?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:55:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/atiintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />PC vendors that rely on AMD graphics cards are delaying their shipments scheduled for the first quarter of 2010 by nearly two months, say sources at the manufacturers, DigiTimes claimed on Thursday. Radeon HD 5000-series GPUs and HD 4000-series GPUs are reportedly facing shortages through a combination of factors. The shortage of the 40nm Radeon HD 5000 cards is due to a low yield at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 40nm factories, while the 4000-series GPUs scarcity is allegedly AMD's own doing as it has scaled back production of older technology af...

Patent suggests simpler sync for Apple devices

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/grabgo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple may be working on an easier and more comprehensive method of syncing data between devices, a new patent application hints. Even the company's current technology, built into iTunes and iSync, is described as too complex. "Though a user may have access to two similarly capable electronic devices, sharing data between the two devices may involve a number of steps," the application reads....

Dell Adamo XPS launches above MacBook Air's price

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/delladamoxps.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dell today officially launched the Adamo XPS, the highest-end version of its designer ultraportable. The system is championed as the thinnest notebook ever and measures just 0.39 inches at its thickest point. Dell accomplishes the feat by tucking most of the computer components into the display section and relying on a unique hinge that opens underneath and acts as a built-in prop . In spite of its slimness, the notebook still has a removable battery, two USB ports and DisplayPort output but also weighs slightly more than its MacBook Air r...

EU to require right to defense in "3 strikes" cases

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:20:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/euflag-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The European Parliament today agreed on a new set of legal protections for those threatened with losing Internet access under anti-piracy rules. The new measure in the EU's Telecoms Reform Package considers Internet access a "fundamental" right and will require that EU countries implement a "fair and impartial" process if their laws allow for disconnecting alleged pirates. It will also permit those facing a disconnection to legally dispute their case, though this won't necessarily be part of the regular process....

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:20:00 EST

Orb posts Mac version of media sharing software

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/orbmac.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Orb Networks has launched a Mac port of its self-named media streaming software. The app funnels music, photos and video from a computer to other Internet-connected devices, including game consoles, notebooks and various cellphones, such as the iPhone when using the companion OrbLive app. Content is primarily sourced from an iTunes library, but can also be pulled from webcam feeds and connected gadgets....

Vizit photo frame brings AT&T data, touchscreen

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/isabellavizit.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Young startup Isabella Products today unveiled a new digital photo frame that it hopes will make Internet access an always-available feature. The Vizit uses AT&T's cellular network to go online and, even more so than Wi-Fi, is ready to send and receive photos. It can send and receive photos through an online Vizit gallery or through e-mail but can also take photos sent by MMS....

Steve Jobs takes Fortune CEO of the Decade title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/jobs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple head Steve Jobs has been chosen as Fortune's CEO of the Decade. The magazine claims that "the past decade in business belongs to Jobs," not only because of his personal and corporate wealth, but the way he has "radically and lucratively reordered three markets," specifically movies, music and cellphones. His impact is also said to extend to computers, though it is less pronounced....

Verizon ships Droid Eris, Curve 8530

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/htcdroideris.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon this morning preceded the launch of the Motorola Droid two expected new smartphones, including its second Android phone. The HTC Droid Eris, also known as the Desire, is Verizon's interpretation of the Hero and comes in an all-black design with touch-sensitive buttons below the 3.2-inch screen as well as a trackball for one-handed use. It still carries the 5-megapixel camera, GPS and Wi-Fi, and still uses HTC's original Sense UI layer and built-in web browser Flash....