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The Bleeding Edge 173: Parallels 3.0 Interview, Feature Walkthrough
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features, Microsoft, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Software, Videocasts, Videos,
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Gallery: The Bleeding Edge 173: Parallels 3.0 Interview, Feature Walkthrough
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Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac Now Available
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Hot Deals, Software,
The other day we gave you a first-hand look at some of the new features in Parallels 3.0. The guys over at Parallels just dropped us an email to let us know that the new version has just been released. You can now head on over to the Parallels website to buy version 3.0, which features Snapshots, SmartSelect, and 3D GPU graphic support. We will be heading over to Parallels HQ in an hour or so to get a first-hand look at all of the cool new features, and should have that video available for you here later this evening. Until then, check out our Parallels 3.0 gallery in case you missed it.
Read More | Parallels Blog
Gallery: Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac Now Available
Plasma Window: Think of it as a Screensaver for Your Flat Screen TV
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Software,
So your uber-expensive flat screen TV is hanging on the wall and you’re so happy. But let’s be real—when turned off, your flat screen is dull, dull, dull. Turn things around with Plasma Window, a collection of DVDs for your widescreen that displays a virtual fireplace (complete with crackling sounds), aquarium, landscape, waterfall, or even classic works of art that hang on your wall. Throwing a party? Try the disc that offers a light show. Sweet! While the Plasma Window collection is made specifically for digital, widescreen and LCD TVs, the company insists their DVDs work on any television. Each DVD is available for $15 USD and up.
Read More | Plasma Window via Red Ferret
Gallery: Plasma Window: Think of it as a Screensaver for Your Flat Screen TV
We know that all of our Mac fans out there have been waiting for the new version of Parallels to be released - you know, Parallels 3.0, which introduces 3D support? Yeah, that one. While that is the big feature that many of us have been waiting for, there are over 50 other additions and improvements waiting for you in the new version of Parallels. Things like Snapshots, which aim to make your virtual machines bulletproof, and SmartSelect, which allows you to tell Parallels which application - in which operating system - to open any sort of file type. This is all powerful stuff. We put together a photo gallery of some of the more exciting Parallels 3.0 features for you to take a look at - go check them out, and let us know what you think. We have been playing with it, and it is well worth the money. You can pick up a copy of Parallels here.
Read More | Parallels 3.0 Feature Gallery
Gallery: Parallels 3.0 Feature Gallery
Pimp Your iPod to the Extreme with iGadget
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Apple, Portable Audio / Video, Software,
So you use your iPod to play music, video, games, and maybe even utilize the notes section. Apparently the folks at Purple Ghost Software felt all this wasn’t enough, and invented iGadget, allowing you to add driving directions, weather reports, RSS, text files and even music listings to your iPod. Got Outlook? iGadget allows your iPod to utilize Outlook features such as email, appointments, tasks and contacts. There’s also software to help you recover songs from your iPod and transfer them back to your PC if your hard drive crashes. iGadget is compatible with all iPods and is available for $20 USD, but is currently on sale for $15.
Read More | Purple Ghost Software
Gallery: Pimp Your iPod to the Extreme with iGadget
This little USB flash drive looks vaguely familiar, only on a smaller scale. Take off the toed portion and kick it into your USB port with its storage capacity of 1 GB. Compatible with both Windows and Mac, the device is made of rubber, measures 65 x 25 x 25 mm, and comes with its own keychain, giving you a leg up on your business competition and a great portable commercial for Nike. The Sneaker USB is available for ¥ 2480 (~$20.00.)
Read More | esupply (translated)
Gallery: The Sole of a Training Shoe USB
Survey Says Software Piracy Decreasing
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Software,
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has released data from a study that says software piracy is dropping worldwide in 62 out of 102 countries surveyed, although not by much. The company found in this fourth annual report that losses have decreased by 15%, which translates into $40 billion worldwide.
At first glance, this may appear to be good news, but the BSA says that in 2006, 35% of software installed wasn’t purchased legally. This means that for every $2.00 spent legally, another $1.00 buys pirated software.
The lowest piracy rates are found in Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden (26%,) Japan and Denmark (25%,) New Zealand (22%,) and the U.S. (21%.) At the top of the list are Armenia with a 95% piracy rate, Moldova and Azerbaijan (94%,) and Zimbabwe (91%.) We figure this study must have been quite extensive because until today, we didn’t even realize that there was a country named Azerbaijan.
Read More | Computerworld
Gallery: Survey Says Software Piracy Decreasing
iTunes Update for Windows Vista Users
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Software,
Not too long ago, we informed you about the latest version of iTunes, which addressed most incompatibility issues with Windows Vista. Apple has now released an update that will “...correct an issue that caused some iPods to become corrupted when ejecting them using Windows Explorer or the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ function in the System Tray,” according to Microsoft’s Windows Vista Team. The team also states that “...[Microsoft and Apple] recommend you download this software.”
Read More | iLounge
Gallery: iTunes Update for Windows Vista Users
University Student Creates Downloadable Koran for PSP
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Software, Video Games,
We understand that it may be difficult for Islamic kids to stop playing their PSPs just to complete their daily studies of the Koran. Malaysian student Ikhwan Nazri Mohamad Asran designed The Raise: PSP Islamic Content after seeing a similar version of the Bible.
“For some parents, when we talk about the Internet, all they see is porn, the bad things. When we talk about the PlayStation, all they see is gaming and spending too much time not studying,” Ikhwan said. “A mother can say, ‘Read the Koran first and then I’ll let you play games.’”
He created his service between classes with the aid of 10 student volunteers. The software will become available for the portable system after May 18 to download on Ikhwan’s site for free, instructions included.
Read More | Physorg
Gallery: University Student Creates Downloadable Koran for PSP
We have discovered more yummy gadgets from USB designers. Once you have tired of your Egg Foo Yung, Freshly Baked offers a 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 2.0 drives that will hold 10 years of data with 1 million times the storage disguised as American fare. Supporting Mac or Windows ME, 2000, or XP, they feature an internal memory of 265 M, 512 M, 1 GB or 2 GB. Contact valvolo to find out when their Freshly Baked USB menu items will be ready to serve.
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