Friday, November 30, 2007
Apple: 3G iPhone
Cringely: AT&T's Shot Across Apple's Bow
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Macgamestore offers Monopoly for the Mac
Apple: Back to My Mac Compatibility
Update: TechTool Pro 4.6.1
Update: iSoftPhone 1.5
Android fever, catch it: Verizon joining Open Handset Alliance?
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
In a recent chat with clients, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster did a little name dropping regarding Google's Open Handset Alliance, casually mentioning in passing that Verizon "is a member." Hold up there, chief; last time we checked, that isn't the case. Among US national carriers, only T-Mobile and Sprint have publicly thrown their hats into the Android ring, so we're not sure whether Mr. Munster knows something w e don't (which is entirely possible) or whether he's just a little confused. For what it's worth, we can understand why he'd be confused in light of Verizon's recent commitment to open its airwaves to all comers -- the initiative appears to share much of the same spirit as the OHA's charter, after all -- but by the same token, Google's intention to snap up 700MHz bandwidth would seemingly pit the two juggernauts against one another. We'll have to wait and see whether Big Red's name magically appears on the Alliance's member list, but if it does, the pressure's gonna get pretty high on AT&T to cave, eh?
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Update: iTunes Dupes Barrier
Motley Fool: AAPL is Hardly Overvalued
Update: Intel C /Fortran Compiler updates
Apple NYC Meatpacking store due to open next week?
Filed under: Retail

Oooh, the anticipation: New York's third Apple retail store now appears set to open on December 7, just in time for the shopping season (well, midway through Hannukah, but I forgive!). Backing up recent reports at ifoapplestore.com, reader David sent us a picture of the store construction wrap that leaves little doubt.
Will you be at the 14th Street store opening? We'll try to send our agents and snap some pictures.
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NEC develops real-time Japanese-to-English mobile translation software
Filed under: Cellphones
We've already seen the idea of data-to-voice translation passed around, but NEC's latest software is far beyond the drawing board. Reportedly, the firm has developed a system that can understand around 50,000 Japanese words and translate them to English text on the mobile's display in just a second or two. The software was made compact enough to "operate on a small microchip mounted in a cellphone," and was designed especially to help users convert common travel phrases. Notably, it would be technically possible to make the Engli sh translation vocal, but according to NEC spokesman Mitsumasa Fukumoto, the firm isn't looking into that possibility at the moment. No word on when we'd see this technology hit the masses, nor if any other language combinations were in the works, but this would certainly make touring English-speaking locales a lot less strenuous for Japanese speakers.[Via Physorg]
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Apple Turns the Tables on Dell with Component Costs
Beta: Skype for Mac 2.7.0.195 beta
Update: Data Rescue II 1.2
Apple threatens Danish carrier over iPhone sales
KavaSoft offers Web-based iTunes, services for OS X
Tables 1.4 intros new cell, import options
Google 700MHz bid; Zander out at Moto; analyst on next iPhone
News: NitroAV offers four-port eSATA PCIe adapter
iListen 1.8 Updated for Leopard
EmailCampaign email marketing app released
Apple iPhone greeted with hearty âbonjour!â in France; Whoâs next?
Native PCIe-based SATA II host adapter
NEC develops real-time Japanese-to-English mobile translation software
Filed under: Messaging, Software, NEC
We've already seen the idea of data-to-voice translation passed around, but NEC's latest software is far beyond the drawing board. Reportedly, the firm has developed a system that can understand around 50,000 Japanese words and translate them to English text on the mobile's display in just a second or two. The software was made compact enough to "ope rate on a small microchip mounted in a cellphone," and was designed especially to help users convert common travel phrases. Notably, it would be technically possible to make the English translation vocal, but according to NEC spokesman Mitsumasa Fukumoto, the firm isn't looking into that possibility at the moment. No word on when we'd see this technology hit the masses, nor if any other language combinations were in the works, but this would certainly make touring English-speaking locales a lot less strenuous for Japanese speakers.[Via Physorg]
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Tables 1.4 Improves ODF Support, More
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Android fever, catch it: Verizon joining Open Handset Alliance?
Filed under: Software, Verizon Wireless, Android
In a recent chat with clients, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster did a little name dropping regarding Google's Open Handset Alliance, casually mentioning in passing that Verizon "is a member." Hold up there, chief; last time we checked, that isn't the case. Among US national carriers, only T-Mo bile and Sprint have publicly thrown their hats into the Android ring, so we're not sure whether Mr. Munster knows something we don't (which is entirely possible) or whether he's just a little confused. For what it's worth, we can understand why he'd be confused in light of Verizon's recent commitment to open its airwaves to all comers -- the initiative appears to share much of the same spirit as the OHA's charter, after all -- but by the same token, Google's intention to snap up 700MHz bandwidth would seemingly pit the two juggernauts against one another. We'll have to wait and see whether Big Red's name magically appears on the Alliance's member list, but if it does, the pressure's gonna get pretty high on AT&T to cave, eh?[ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]
Joystiq Podcast 027 - Chocolate log edition
Editors' Notes: Mac-spotting at the movies: The sequel
NEC develops real-time English-to-Japanese mobile translation software
Filed under: Messaging, Software, NEC
We've already seen the idea of data-to-voice translation passed around, but NEC's latest software is far beyond the drawing board. Reportedly, the firm has developed a system that can understand around 50,000 Japanese words and translate them to English text on the mobile's display in just a second or two. The software was made compact enough to "ope rate on a small microchip mounted in a cellphone," and was designed especially to help users convert common travel phrases. Notably, it would be technically possible to make the English translation vocal, but according to NEC spokesman Mitsumasa Fukumoto, the firm isn't looking into that possibility at the moment. No word on when we'd see this technology hit the masses, nor if any other language combinations were in the works, but this would certainly make touring English-speaking locales a lot less strenuous for Japanese speakers.[Via Physorg]
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Autoblog Green Podcast #15
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Hybrid, Hydrogen, GM, Honda, Porsche, Tesla Motors, EDTA Conference, Podcasts
Sebastian and Sam are back for episode 15 of the AutoblogGreen Podcast. W e start with a recap of what Sam got to see at the LA Auto Show - the Honda FCX Clarity, Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, as well as the GM 2-Mode Hybrid trucks. While in LA, Sam got to take a thrilling ride in a Tesla Roadster with Daryl Siry of Tesla where they discuss Tesla's future plans, and the challenges you face when bringing a viable EV to market. Sebastian had the chance to talk with Jonathan Williams about a "tri-brid"fuel-cell mini-bus that also has batteries and ultracapacitors on board. There will be more on this when Sebastian reports from EVS23 next wee. The podcast clocks in at 57 minutes this week, enjoy!SUBSCRIBE to the AutoblogGreen Podcast in iTunes
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD Step behind the curtain at Ford Motor. Experience the documentary first-hand.
Five stars to iWork â08
Mac Gaming News - Macgamestore Releases Monopoly for the Mac
Macgamestore.com announced the immediate availability of Monopoly for the Mac on Friday. The Mac-based version of the classic board game includes animated player tokens, multiplayer modes, and a play against the computer mode with multiple levels of difficulty. Monopoly for the Mac is available for download at the Macgamestore.com Web site and is priced at US$19.95.
Apple patents adapter for mini optical discs
Bloomberg: China Mobile still in discussions for Appleâs iPhone [UPDATED]
Leopard Recognizes Windows Executable Format, Virtualization in the Works?
Take a CandyBar 3 video tour
Filed under: Cool tools, Tips and tricks, Odds and ends, Leopard
If you've ever used CandyBar before, you probably already grabbed version 3 when it was released the other day. But just in case you haven't seen it in action, Ged put together this great screencast of just how easy it makes controlling the look of your icons and Dock. I especially love the icons inside the iContainers in Quick Look-- such a neat, useful touch that's only possible in Leopard.
CandyBar, I think, is one of those apps that sounds like you'll never use it when you just read the text (because how often do you change your system icons, really), but once you see just how amazing it is, you can tell it's one of those reasons we're so proud to be Mac owners. I know, I sound like an infomercial, but look at that app! CandyBar 3 is available as a free 15-day/250-icon limit trial, or for the purchase price of $29.
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Apple Plans 3G iPhone for 2008
News: Virtual TimeClock Pro updated for Leopard
News: Google Maps adds locator, but not for iPhone
AAPL Clears $187
Xserve Lights-Out Management Firmware Update 1.1 available
Filed under: Hardware, Software Update, XServe
Apple released Xserve Lights-Out Management Firmware Update 1.1 on Thursday. It's for Intel-based Xserves only, and will update your firmware to version 1.2.8. The Xserve I manage at work is a G5, so no update for me. Here's what I'm missing, according to Apple:"This update includes changes to the Lights-Out Management environment of the Intel-based Xserve. It addresses the intermittent issue that causes the LOM port to be unresponsive. This update is strongly recommended for all Intel-based Xserve systems."
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News: XHub Media Center updated for Leopard
Leopard the new Vista? No, but it's not manna, either
TMO Quick Tip - Leopard: Using Expose with Spaces
Exposé is great for finding specific document windows, and Leopard's Spaces feature is great for organizing your application windows on their own virtual Desktops. Put the two together, and you have an even better tool for keeping track of everything you are working on.
Run IE on your Intel Mac, if you absolutely have to
If you're a Mac-based web developer, a sysadmin at SomeBigCo, or an Outlook Web Access user, you might find yourself needing to use MS Internet Explorer from time to time. No, not IE for Mac OS X, frozen in amber within Applications folders around the globe; I mean IE for Windows, the hairy scary Active-X enabled browser that for better or worse represents a huge chunk of the web-surfing world.Getting 'real' IE on the Mac, up until now, has meant OS emulation (Virtual PC), virtualization (Parallels/VMware), API emulation (Wine/CrossOver) or remote access (RDC). Now there's another option for Intel Mac owners: ies4osx, a Mac port of the ies4linux package. Built on top of the Darwine version of the Wine IA32 API emulation layer, ies4osx downloads and installs an official version of IE (you pick from v5, 5.5, 6 or 7) and then runs it inside the X11 environment on your Mac.
The resulting browser looks a little weird -- almost like a Bizarro version of IE, with the slightly altered type and menu look of the X11 windowing system -- but this bear can dance. OWA runs nicely, with full rich-text editing and message search, and the administration pages for MS Virtual Server also work pretty well. I wouldn't depend on ies4osx in a production role, at least not with the current build, but for one-off testing of websites in IE it's worth the (free) download. The ies4linux developer plans to roll the Mac-specific fixes back into the main package, so the next version of ies4 will probably support both Mac and Linux users from the same codebase.
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