Alle JustMac-News vom 26.12.2008

Nokia dreams up four-way folding Communicator

Not that Nokia's current Communicator is in need of a major refacing or anything, but we're always up for some innovation. A recent patent application from the outfit showcases a completely bizarre four-way folding Communicator, chock full of hinges, keys and pixels. In fact, the verbiage spells out a future device consisting of "at least four device parts," leaving open the option for a handset that miraculously unfolds to completely e

26.12.2008 23:51 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Review: Television for iPhone

Television does serve a useful purpose as a reasonably well-organized clearinghouse for TV news. But it suffers from some limitations that show just how far developers have to go before getting video on the iPhone and iPod touch right.

26.12.2008 23:35 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Walmart starts selling iPhones but AT&T is the one with the $99 iPhone deal

As expected, Walmart announced they will be selling iPhones with a big fat $2 discount.  No surprises there.  Best Buy actually has better prices on iPhones. The big news comes to us from 9to5mac.com/toys where the fabled $99 iPhone comes to us in refurbished 8Gb form direct

26.12.2008 23:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac, Permalink

2008 in Review: The year in Mac gaming

Mobile gaming ruled the roost in 2008, as game makers focused on the iPhone. Chris Holt looks back at the past 12 months of highlights and lowlights in the Mac gaming market.

26.12.2008 23:20 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Apple’s Mac mini a bait and switch scheme?

I do think the Mac mini was simply meant to be a product to get people in the door

26.12.2008 23:20 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Apple refurbs: Shuffle, MacBook, Mac Pro, more

Apple's online store is currently offering a wide variety of refurbished products from iPods to Mac Pros. One and two gigabyte iPod shuffles are priced at $39 and $59 respectively and come in silver, blue, purple and green. The 160GB iPod classic is available in black or silver for $249. MacBooks start at $849 for the 2.1GHz model with 1GB of memory and 120GB hard drive. The 2.0GHz Mac mini wi

26.12.2008 23:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

DealNN: bargain Blu-ray players, hard drives, more

DealNN deals for today include a variety of products from Blu-ray players to iPod docks. First up is the refurbished Sharp Blu-ray disk player priced at $179.99 at SecondAct.com. For a limited time Frys.com is offering the SimpleTech 250GB signature mini USB portable hard drive in pink for $67. CompUSA.com has a mail in rebate offer that drops the price down to $9.97 on the OCZ 4GB memory kit.

26.12.2008 23:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

iPhone nano clones spotted in Thailand

Adding to the confusion surrounding the rumors of an iPhone "nano," images have surfaced that suggest the unconfirmed devices have already been replicated by knockoff manufacturers, according to AppleInsider. The fakes are built with a smaller form-factor than the iPhone 3G and even include Apple logos on the back panel. When the devices are turned on, the menu layout is similar to the genuine int

26.12.2008 22:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

NVIDIA reportedly urging customers to buy new problem-free GPUs

NVIDIA has yet to step in and confirm this publicly, but a purported leaked memo from the outfit has been posted over at VR-Zone. What's it say, you ask? Only that the company "strongly recommends that customers transition to the latest revision of the NB8E-SET GPUs as soon as possible." Said revision taps a new Hitachi underfill packaging material that "improves product quality and enhances operating life by improved thermal cycling reliability." If you'll recall, certain PC vendors such as Dell issued their own firmware updates to combat the weak packaging set in the chip maker's

26.12.2008 22:21 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Erste Netzteile von Ikonik im Handel

Auf der diesjährigen Computex vorgestellt, haben es die ersten Netzteile von Ikonik mittlerweile in den deutschen Handel geschafft. Von den damals vier vorgestellten Netzteilserien haben es, zumindest vorerst, jedoch nur zwei – die „Gaia“- und die „Vulcan“-Serie – bis in den Handel geschafft.

26.12.2008 22:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

iTunes: 12 Tage kostenlose Downloads

Apple beschenkt iTunes-User zu Weihnachten: Vom 26. Dezember bis 6. Januar gibt es im iTunes Store jeden Tag neue Gratis-Downloads.

26.12.2008 22:05 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Print non-contiguous pages in Leopard’s Preview

Learn how to print selected non-contiguous pages—and how to print just one page from a Web site—in the 10.5 version of Preview

26.12.2008 21:50 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Wal-Mart announces iPhone availability beginning Sunday

Wal-Mart on Friday formally announced plans to begin carrying the iPhone later this week but will not be selling the device at rock bottom prices as once rumored.

26.12.2008 21:50 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

iPhone nano knockoffs already on sale in Thailand (photos)

Those eagerly anticipating next month's Macworld and the prospects of a smaller iPhone should beware, as a slew of tiny clones are introducing confusion as they reach store shelves.

26.12.2008 21:50 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

The best iPhone apps not in the App Store

All week long, Macworld editors have picked their favorite App Store offerings. But Christopher Breen notes that some very useful apps don’t have Apple’s official seal of approval. Here are the top applications for jailbroken iPhones.

26.12.2008 21:20 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

iPod touch browser share explodes on Christmas

Amid reports that the iPod touch was one of the best-selling holiday gadgets, website visitor data also indicates that the new owners more than quadrupled its browser share on Christmas, according to Silicon Alley Insider. Two percent of the readers navigated to the news site from the iPod's Safari browser, an increase of 456 percent year-over-year and 525 percent when comparing the average from D

26.12.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

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26.12.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

iPod touch clone selling at large Canadian retailer

Southern California-based Visual Land's V-Touch VL-875 multimedia player is being sold on Boxing day, Friday, at Future Shop, a major Canadian electronics chain store owned by Best Buy. The 8GB gadget, which bears a striking resemblance to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, sports a 2.8-inch, 240x320 resolution resistive touchscreen and is part of Visual Land's VL-805-series of personal multimedia pla

26.12.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

AT&T letting go of 8GB refurb iPhone 3Gs for $99 on contract

Ha, you or someone you love just paid full retail for an iPhone 3G a few days ago, didn't you? We've always heard that the best deals come after Christmas, but people just never learn. All smack talk aside, those who didn't get a new cellie under the tree, but did acquire a Benjamin or so courtesy of cash-stuffed holiday cards, can certainly score a big deal today. AT&T is now offering the 8GB iPhone 3G in refurbished form for just $99 with a two-year agreement, while the 16GB refurb is $199 on contract in either black or white. Call us crazy, but we don't foresee these hanging around in stock for too awfully long.

26.12.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Archos to make surprise announcement at CES

Portable GPS, Internet media tablet and personal electronics maker Archos recently announced it will unveil a surprise new product at the CES show on January 10th in addition to the Archos 7 Internet media tablet already on sale. At the press conference, Archos CEO Ron Ferguson and director of marketing and business development Frederic Balay will make the presentation at the MGM Hotel Towers in L

26.12.2008 20:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Review: iHunt for iPhone

iHunt is a simple shooting game that features three distinct shooting experiences: deer, pheasant and clay pigeons. It uses the iPhone’s built-in accelerometer to adjust your sights, and touchscreen buttons provide the ability to change your view and fire.

26.12.2008 20:35 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Sonoma updates RiffWorks for Mac, FourTrack for iPhone

Sonoma Wire Works updated two of its applications, integrating functions of the apps.

26.12.2008 20:35 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Top Download-Specials: Games, Tools & Wallpaper

Wer sich für Weihnachten noch mit feinen Leckereien eindecken möchte, bekommt hier eine Übersicht der besten Gratis-Download-Specials von CHIP Online beschert.

26.12.2008 20:35 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Apple, Google and Microsoft sued over thumbnails

Apple, Google and Microsoft have all been targeted in a lawsuit related to software technology, reports say. The three have been accused by Cygnus System of violating US patent 7,346,850, System and method for iconic software environment management. In depth, the patent describes "a method and system for storing, navigating, and accessing files within an operating system through the use of a gra

26.12.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

TEAC intros 2.1-channel iPod docking station

TEAC Japan has recently introduced a 2.1-channel home stereo system, the TD-X300i, which includes an iPod dock and CD drive, as well as built-in AM/FM radio tuner with 10 station presets. The system will play back MP3-encoded CD-Rs and CD-RWs via its flat-panel, NXT speakers. The subwoofer has a 4-inch diameter and is rated at 15W, while each speaker is rated at 5W of power.

26.12.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Elpida and Taiwanese DRAM makers in tie-up talks

Asian DRAM makers Elpida, Powerchip and ProMOS have begun talks on bringing their companies together under a single group, Elpida said Friday.

26.12.2008 20:05 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Dell Adamo rumored for Blu-ray, lower base price

More leaks surfacing today regarding the Dell Adamo have hinted at the initial notebook's early features and at a lower than expected price. A Google cache of information on Dell's own site indicates that the purported MacBook Air competitor will use DisplayPort for video out and eSATA storage and will have a number of peripherals ready on or near launch, including a 2X Blu-ray combo drive as wel

26.12.2008 20:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Energizer to debut solar battery charger at CES

Battery and associated peripherals maker Energizer recently announced it will introduce a portable and solar-powered AA and AAA battery charger at CES at the start of January. The charger will also include a USB output to charge cellphones and other personal electronics, and users will have the option of plugging it into a conventional AC wall plug when indoors and away from windows or on dark, cl

26.12.2008 20:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Review: OpenMind 2.0

Matchware’s OpenMind 2.0 is a powerful mind mapping application that’s very flexible and versatile, yet simple to use.

26.12.2008 19:50 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

iPod touch, Office for Mac rank high in Amazon sales

Two Apple-related products performed extremely well at Amazon during the holiday season, the latter company has announced. Tracking orders from November 15th through to December 19th, the online retailer notes that one of the bestselling electronics items was the second-generation iPod touch, specifically in its 8GB capacity rather than 16 or 32GB. Apple's chief competition was split between a 5

26.12.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Merb und Ruby on Rails verschmelzen

26.12.2008 19:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Quality-Apps: Beispiel-Code als App vermarkten

26.12.2008 19:36 Uhr, iPhone-ticker, Permalink

Apps for Google’s Android that aren’t available for Apple’s iPhone - yet

Two months after the first Android phone was released, there are more than 400 free programs

26.12.2008 19:35 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

ASUS offers up branded keyboard / mouse combo, remote for Eee Box

If your Eee Box experience is lacking something that you can't quite put your finger on, we're 85.32% sure we know what'll fill that void. According to Eee PC News, ASUS is gearing up to ship an Eee-branded wireless keyboard / mouse combo in both black and white motifs, and if that's still not enough Eee to cure your fever, the multi-function remote should handle those media center duties with ease. There's no mention of a price or release date, so we suppose you should assume these are completely fictional until proven otherwise.Filed under:

26.12.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Morgen: Chaos Communication Congress & Video-Streaming

26.12.2008 18:51 Uhr, iPhone-ticker, Permalink

Bugs & Fixes: Delete files to prevent crashes in OS X 10.5.6

Apple’s advice on fixing some crashes and freezes related to the Mac OS X 10.5.6 update all involve deleting files. Since many of these files are little-known, Ted Landau takes a closer look.

26.12.2008 18:50 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Businesses make the move to Apple’s Mac OS X

Lately there's been a lot of discussion that Apple may be about to make a big push into the enterprise market

26.12.2008 18:50 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Wal-Mart to Sell iPhone Starting Sunday

Image from SkippyThorson Wal-Mart officially announced that the company will start selling Apple's iPhone on Sunday, December 28th. The news confirms multiple reports about the impending sale. The report also confirms that rumors of

26.12.2008 18:50 Uhr, Macrumors, Permalink

Swipe commands coming to keyboards on iPhone, Touch?

Apple may be looking to implement swipe gestures into the iPhone and iPod touch's virtual keyboard, a newly-published patent application hints. Submitted to the the US Patent and Trademark Office, the patent -- simply titled Swipe Gestures for Touch Screen Keyboards -- describes a means of substituting swipes for commands that would normally require extra tapping. Users of handhelds could, for i

26.12.2008 18:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Am 28.12. ist das iPhone auch bei Walmart zu kaufen

Laut MacNN.com soll nach vielen Gerüchten am kommenden Samstag das iPhone auch bei Walmart in den USA verkauft werden. Die 8 GB-Version wird für 197 US$ verkauft, die 16 GB-Variante für 297 US$. Dies ist allerdings nur 2 US$ günstiger als bei Apple. Wie in Deutschland lässt sich das Gerät nur zusammen mit einem 2-jährigen Vertrag kaufen. Erst vor wenigen Wochen sind Gerüchte aufgekommen, dass Walmart ein speziell für die Retail-Kette gef

26.12.2008 18:50 Uhr, MacTechNews, Permalink

Panasonic to show powerline network prototypes at CES

Panasonic a prototype HD-PLC device for remotely monitoring an electric car while it is charging at the upcoming CES show in Las Vegas.

26.12.2008 18:35 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

NVIDIA asking PC makers to buy bug-free GPUs?

NVIDIA is urging notebook manufacturers to buy into a new generation of graphics hardware to avoid a chronic failure problem with the earlier hardware's material, a memo obtained by VR-Zone reveals. The graphics company reportedly "strongly recommends" that partners making certain GeForce 8700M, 8800M and 9650M video chipsets switch to a revision with a Hitachi underfill, or contact bump material

26.12.2008 18:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Wal-Mart to start selling iPhone on Sunday

The retail giant confirmed rumors that it would join Best Buy as an independent reseller of Apple’s iPhone 3G. The 8GB and 16GB models will sell for a $2 discount at Wal-Mart.

26.12.2008 18:20 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Report: Scanners

more DPI, LPI and screening details

26.12.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: Apple TV

stuttering cause and fix

26.12.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Apple: Walmart iPhones

Buy iPhones at Walmart starting Sunday at $197.

26.12.2008 18:05 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Stars & Models: Die besten Bilder fürs Handy-Display

Lindsay Lohan, Carmen Electra - und immer wieder Paris Hilton: Stars in freizügigen Posen finden sich auf vielen Handy-Displays, nicht nur auf dem iPhone.

26.12.2008 17:50 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Walmart confirms Dec. 28th iPhone launch

Walmart has confirmed long-standing rumors, and will soon begin selling the iPhone 3G, according to an announcement. As expected, the phone will become available on December 28th from the low-end retailer, and sell in an 8GB model for $197 or a 16GB version for $297 -- in each case, just $2 less than the prices offered by Apple, AT&T and Best Buy. Shoppers will still require a two-year contract

26.12.2008 17:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Dr. Herbert Schlangemann - oder die Geschichte eines pseudowissenschaftlichen Nonsens-Papiers

26.12.2008 17:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Zukünftige Straßenbeleuchtung nutzt LED-Technolige

Straßenlaternen waren für die meisten Menschen wohl bisher eigentlich nur Mittel zum Zweck. Würde man jedoch den Stromverbrauch aller Leuchten weltweit zusammenzählen, dürfte man diese Auffassung schnell revidieren. Für Strom- und Elektronik-Konzerne liegt es also nahe, dass man auch hier neuartige Lösungen erfindet, um Strom zu sparen. In einem Darmstädter Forschungsprojekt werden deshalb momentan Straßenleuchten getestet, die über LEDs verfügen.

26.12.2008 17:36 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Neues vom Patentamt: Zusätzliche Swipe-Gesten

26.12.2008 17:21 Uhr, iPhone-ticker, Permalink

Firefox-Add-on für synchronisierbare Notizzettel

Programme zum Verwalten von Notizen auf dem Computer sind zugegebener Maßen keine Neuerung. Doch eine Synchronisationsfunktion für die Nutzung auf mehreren Rechnern dürften die wenigsten von ihnen bieten. Hier kommt „List-it“ ins Spiel, das die Notizen auf Wunsch über eine SSL-Verbindung automatisch online synchronisiert.

26.12.2008 17:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Apple patent application details Multi-Touch™ swipe gestures for iPhone touch screen keyboard

Despite the Christmas holiday, the U.S. Patent Office continues to be churning away and has revealed

26.12.2008 17:20 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

BlackBerry Media Sync: Preview-Version für den Mac

Auch im nächsten Jahr darf sich Apple auf einen harten Kampf mit den Mobiltelefon-Konkurrenten einstellen. RIM hat kürzlich sein BlackBerry Storm auf den Markt gebracht und verkauft dieses wohl recht erfolgreich. Für das neueste Mitglied der BlackBerry-Familie und die anderen Modelle bietet man nun eine Synchronisations-Software für iTunes an.

26.12.2008 17:06 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Apple files patent for gesture-based text editing

An Apple patent unearthed by Mac Rumors named Swipe Gestures for Touch Screen Keyboards suggests a future direction the company might be taking which would substantially change interaction with devices like the iPhone. According to the document, the new system would allow for simple finger gestures like swipes to the left or right to control basic functions of text editing. Some movements outlined in the application include a left swipe for deletion of characters, right swipes for a space, and a swipe down in place of the return key. Of course, these types of gestures are nothing new (and fran

26.12.2008 17:06 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Stars & Erotik: Die besten Bilder fürs Handy-Display

Lindsay Lohan, Carmen Electra - und immer wieder Paris Hilton: Stars in freizügigen Posen finden sich auf vielen Handy-Displays, nicht nur auf dem iPhone.

26.12.2008 17:05 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Wired’s Top Technology Breakthroughs of 2008: Apple’s App Store #1

The economy may be tanking, but innovation is alive and well. Here's our countdown of what rocked our world in 2008

26.12.2008 17:05 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Mac OS X 10.5.6 crashes related to older firmware?

On older MacBook Pros, at least, some of the recent crashes triggered by the Mac OS X 10.5.6 update may be related to outdated firmware, experimentation suggests. A Pro owner who has managed to fix problems with v10.5.6 notes that he was never alerted to the existence of a newer firmware update from April. After installing the update, the owner claims that his Pro is functioning fine under v10.5

26.12.2008 17:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Hands-on with the Chill Mat for Mac

Mac laptops can get hot, and one of the biggest liabilities of laptop computing is a burned-out lap. Jackie Dove takes a look at the Chill Mat for Mac, a mat that sits underneath your laptop and keeps your laptop (and your lap) cool.

26.12.2008 16:50 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Recording Studio: Podcasting guide

With some good hardware and a few tips, you can create your own high-quality podcasts to share with the world.

26.12.2008 16:50 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

Analyst: Apple to unveil updated iMacs, Mac OS X Snow Leopard at Macworld Expo

Apple Inc. will probably update its line of aluminum-cased iMac desktop computers and unveil

26.12.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Amazon: 2008 holiday season was ‘best ever,’ Apple’s iPod touch among bestsellers

Amazon.com Inc. said Friday that the 2008 holiday season was the online retailer's 'best ever,' with more than

26.12.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Congrats, you just got a new Mac! The get-started guide for Windows users

This article shows new Mac users how to move comfortably from Windows

26.12.2008 16:35 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Analyst: Apple to unveil updated iMacs, Mac OS X Snow Leopard to Macworld Expo

Apple Inc. will probably update its line of aluminum-cased iMac desktop computers and unveil

26.12.2008 16:35 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Test: TankPro

In Zeiten der Finanzkrise schaut man schon genauer auf seine Ausgaben. Jeder “Boxenstop” an der Tankstelle wird bei den derzeitigen Ölpreisen zur Großinvestition.

26.12.2008 16:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE, Permalink

No barrier to 9400M for Atom after all?

An Intel spokesman now denies statements made that suggest the company is blocking NVIDIA's Ion for use with Intel Atom processors. Company official Bill Calder insists to InternetNews that there is "nothing" stopping system creators from buying Atom chips alone and thus that they can combine the processor with the faster, GeForce 9400M-level hardware or any other mainboard chipset.

26.12.2008 16:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

iPhone nano knockoffs already available

There is probably some witty thing to say about the fact that Chinese manufacturers are already cloning an as yet (and probably never) revealed product.  No wonder Apple is so secretive about its products. via Gizmodo

26.12.2008 15:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac, Permalink

Creative's Zii "Stemcell Computing" is not likely to be awesome

Look, we have no idea what's going on here, and you know what? Maybe it's better that way. Creative -- a company always on the edge -- has clearly gone off the deep end. A new teaser on its site promises that "Everything you know is about to change" and forwards on to the dubious Zii.com -- with a logo that couldn't be more obvious about its Wii inspiration. Four leaf clovers shimmer and shake, and a trademarked term chills us to our very core: Stemcell Computing. Yeah, how about no. If this is at all interesting to you, we recommend registering for updates soon, before this company manages to implode the Earth with its mad, mad science.[Thanks, Grayson S.]Filed under:

26.12.2008 15:51 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Onyx 2.0 verfügbar

Das Systemverwaltungs-Tool Onyx (mehr dazu bei uns) ist in neuer Version 2.0 verfügbar. Unter anderem sollen die Cacheverwaltung und die Hilfedatei verbessert worden sein.

26.12.2008 15:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE, Permalink

Amazon’s Christmas bestsellers: Apple MacBooks and a bunch of cheap netbooks

Look what Santa left under Amazon.com’s tree this Christmas morning

26.12.2008 15:50 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Wal-Mart announces availability of Apple iPhone 3G, starting Sunday, December 28

Wal-Mart has officially announced the availability of the revolutionary Apple iPhone 3G at nearly 2,500 Wal-Mart stores

26.12.2008 15:50 Uhr, MacDailyNews, Permalink

Orange-less iPhone goes on sale in France

People looking for an iPhone in France can now buy one without having to go through the country's official carrier, Orange, a local retailer has announced. FNAC is now selling a contract-free version of the iPhone 3G, though at a significant markup. An 8GB version of the phone is priced at €799 ($1,123), while black or white 16B models are selling for €899 ($1,263). By contrast, similar options

26.12.2008 15:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

OnyX OS X maintenance tool update to 2.0

OS X maintenance tool has been updated fixing several issues the utility had with cleaning up items in the operating system.

26.12.2008 15:35 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

iTunes Store: 12 Tage kostenlose Titel - die komplette Liste

26.12.2008 15:35 Uhr, fscklog, Permalink

Amazon: O du fröhliche...Einkaufszeit

26.12.2008 15:35 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

DRAM-Hersteller wollen fusionieren

Elpida Memory, Japans größter Hersteller von Arbeitsspeicher, führt Fusionsverhandlungen mit drei taiwanischen Konkurrenten. "Im Idealfall wird aus vier Unternehmen eines", sagte Elpida-Chef Yukio Sakamoto.

26.12.2008 15:05 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Apple: MobileMe Service Updates

Apple revealed further updates made to MobileMe recently, including faster searching in large address books, sorting of To Do items by calendar or title, and others.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Apple: Mail Update 1.0

"After updating to Mac OS X 10.5.6, Mail may unexpectedly quit. This can be caused by using a copy of Mail that wasn't updated properly (you may need to install the Mail Update.)"

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Beta: Stainless 0.4.5

The Google Chrome-like web browser adds dynamic loading of WebKit nightly frameworks, full-screen Flash playback, fixes for browser launch from Adobe AIR applications, JavaScript fixes, and other changes.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: MacFamilyTree 5.3.7

Synium Software's genealogy program adds a full user guide, many performance improvements in the Virtual Tree, and minor bug fixes and tweaks.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: Blogo 1.2

The weblog editor adds offline editing, HTML source editing, improved Safari integration, support for ExpressionEngine, Twitter search, and posting of status updates via Ping.fm.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: OnyX 2.0

The maintenance, optimization, and personalization utility updates the uninstaller, improves deletion of application and Internet caches, adds rebuilding of Mail's Envelope Index to the Automation panel, and makes other changes.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: FlightGear 1.9.0

The open source flight simulator now comes with a GUI launcher, the ability to fly with wingmates, an integrated voice chat client, integration of the Atlas navigation map, and more.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: Lynkeos 2.4

The astronomical image processor adds support for floating point TIFF, a cache for image processing, refactored process chaining, correction of TIFF display on Intel Macs, and other changes.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Update: Manga Studio EX 4.0

Smith Micro's manga and comics software now features millions of colors, specialized color tools, a story editor, image filters, a Mesh Transform tool, and other improvements.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

New: Qu-s 1.0

Qu-s lets you take notes and add them to the Desktop, with projects for organizing notes into groups, lists with bullets or numbers, file and Internet links with previews, and more.

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

25c3: Live-Videostreams aus dem Berliner Congress Center

26.12.2008 14:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

AMD's Phenom II CPU goes on sale online in a curious, quiet fashion

Uh, AMD? We know most of your staffers are probably throwing back a glass of Egg Nog right about now, but you might want to get out something akin to a simple press release acknowledging the release of your dual-core Phenom II processor. For those keeping track, we've now seen the CPU announced via an outlet other than AMD, purchased by a normal citizen without access to AMD's labs and now, for sale on the world wide web. Word has it that the units will start shipping on December 27th, which will pr

26.12.2008 14:36 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Macheist III

Weihnachtliche Softwaregeschenke

26.12.2008 14:20 Uhr, Mac Essentials, Permalink

Google, Apple und Microsoft wegen Dateivorschau verklagt

Cygnus Systems, ein kleines indisches Unternehmen hat Google, Apple und Microsoft verklagt, dass diese ein Patent des Unternehmens verletzt hätten. Es dreht sich um das Anzeigen des Dateiinhalts ohne die Datei selbst öffnen zu müssen, wie dies seit einigen Jahren in Betriebssystemen üblich ist. Cygnus hat dieses Patent aber schon in 2001 angemeldet und verklagt deshalb die oben genannten Firmen auf Schadensersatz und eine Nutzungsgebühr.

26.12.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacTechNews, Permalink

Google: Smartphone statt Weihnachtsgeld für alle

Der Suchmaschinenbetreiber Google muss sparen und verzichtet in diesem Jahr auf die Zahlung von Weihnachtsgeld. Stattdessen bekommen die rund 20.100 Beschäftigten des Unternehmens ein Smartphone geschenkt. (Weiter lesen)

26.12.2008 14:06 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Get more iPhone games out of that iTunes gift card

Peter Cohen offers some suggestions for games to buy for your iPhone and iPod touch using that iTunes gift card you got for Christmas.

26.12.2008 14:05 Uhr, Macworld, Permalink

ASUS officially launches iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio

Not that this debut is anything shocking (thanks, FCC!), but we're still stoked to see ASUS get all official with its AIR3 sound system. Sure, it's not exactly treading on new ground, but for those looking for a touch more functionality in their iPod sound system, the internet radio inclusion is one that's much appreciated. ASUS talks pretty big about the device's audio prowess, noting that it utilizes a Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier and HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified drivers. Also of note, the unit includes S-Video / compo

26.12.2008 13:51 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Netbooks: Londoner Anwalt verschickt Abmahnungen

Der Begriff "Netbook" hat sich inzwischen als Beschreibung für die kleinen Subnotebooks durchgesetzt. Ein Londoner Anwalt, der sich auf Patent- und Markenrecht spezialisiert hat, verschickt nun allerdings (Weiter lesen)

26.12.2008 13:51 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Unternehmen aus Dubai übernimmt Arvato Mobile von Bertelsmann

26.12.2008 13:35 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Weihnachtsaktion im iTunes Store startet heute

Heute am 26.12. startet die Weihnachtsaktion im iTunes Store, bei der sich 12 Tage lang jeden Tag ein anderes Lied, Musikvideo oder Serienfolge aus dem iTunes Store kostenlos herunterladen lässt. Man kann sich bequem mit seiner Email-Adresse registrieren und erhält direkt bei Verfügbarkeit eines neuen kostenlosen Downloads eine Benachrichtigung. Der erste kostenlose Download ist das Musikvideo von "The Ting Tings" - "That's Not My Name".

26.12.2008 13:05 Uhr, MacTechNews, Permalink

Bloggen Sie noch oder twittern Sie schon?

Wenige Anwendungen haben die Web-2.0-Szene so schnell erobert wie die Mikroblogging-Plattform Twitter. Millionen von Menschen weltweit nutzen den webbasierten Benachrichtigungsdienst im SMS-Stil für Kommunikation, Marketing, PR und Kundenbindung.

26.12.2008 12:50 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Ab heute: 12 Tage kostenlose iTunes-Downloads

Vor ein paar Tagen berichteten wir über Apples Weihnachtsangebot im iTunes Store. 12 Tage lang wird jeden Tag ein Song kostenlos zum Download für 24 Stunden angeboten. Heute morgen begann man mit dieser Aktion, die bis zum 6. Januar läuft.

26.12.2008 12:36 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Systemwartungs-Tool Onyx 2.0 verfügbar

Wer einen Mac hat, muss sich normalerweise nicht mit großen Aufräumaktionen verwaister Dateien auseinander setzen. Ein bisschen Frühjahrsputz kommt aber auch Mac OS X nicht immer ungelegen. Mit Programmen wie Cocktail oder Onyx stehen gute Tools zur Verfügung, die mit einer umfassenden Systemwartung dienen können. Diese finale Ausgabe steht nun seit gestern zum kostenlosen Download für Mac OS X 10.5 bereit.

26.12.2008 12:21 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

PureDarwin - auf dem Weg zum Open-Source-Leopard

Eine neue Vorschauversion des Open-Source-Betriebssystems PureDarwin mit Codenamen "Xmas" lädt zum Ausprobieren und Mitentwickeln ein. PureDarwin basiert auf Apples Darwin-9-Quellcode und weiteren Open-Source-Projekten wie X11 - und braucht noch Unterstützung.

26.12.2008 12:20 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Dürfen Netbooks weiter Netbooks heißen?

26.12.2008 12:20 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Internet für Nachrichten wichtiger als die Zeitung

Das Internet ist für US-Bürger inzwischen eine wichtigere Bezugsquelle für nationale und internationale Nachrichten als Tageszeitungen. Nur das Fernsehen nimmt noch eine bedeutendere Stellung ein. Das geht aus (Weiter lesen)

26.12.2008 11:51 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Zum Stöbern: Weitere News über die Feiertage

Liegt Ihnen die Gans schwer im Magen? Legen Sie die Beine hoch, lehnen Sie sich zurück und stöbern Sie durch unsere Zusammenfassung interessanter wie skurriler Links und Neuigkeiten über die Weihnachtsfeiertage.

26.12.2008 11:50 Uhr, MacNews, Permalink

Nicht verpassen: Zwölf Tage lang Geschenke im iTunes Store

Heute, am 26. Dezember, geht es los und soll bis Dreikönig nicht enden. Im iTunes Store findet man jeden Tag einen kostenlosen Download , darunter Singles, Livetitel, kostenlose Musikvideos und TV-Sendungen. Heute mit The Ting Tings und dem Titel "That's Not My Name" als Musikvideo. Die Initiatoren schreiben: "Katie White und Jules De Martino,

26.12.2008 11:20 Uhr, MacNews, Permalink

OnyX 2.0 wartet den Mac

Die französische Wartungs-Software OnyX ist in einer finalen Version 2.0 erschienen: Sie räumt Macs auf, führt Wartungsskripte aus und löscht defekte Caches - jetzt laut Herstellerangaben noch zuverlässiger. Außerdem kann der Anwender mit OnyX versteckte Funktionen in Mac OS X und verschiedenen Programmen freischalten. Jetzt löscht die

26.12.2008 11:20 Uhr, MacNews, Permalink

Autos klauen statt Finanzkrise - Spiele 2008

Das Spielejahr 2008 stand im Schatten von GTA 4. Kein anderer Titel hat die Deutschen auf Konsole und auf PC mehr bewegt als das Meisterwerk von Rockstar Games. Doch es gab noch mehr als Niko Bellic & Co. (DirectX, Grand Theft Auto)

26.12.2008 10:50 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Neue Schriftenerkennung für neue Modbooks

Neuigkeiten auf der Macworld Expo 2009 in San Francisco wird es auch von Axiotron geben, dem Hersteller des Modbook. Für den selbstgebauten TabletMac ( wir berichteten n), der in neuer Version erscheint, wird er unter anderem auch Quickscript vorstellen. Diese Software hat er gemeinsam mit Vision Objects entwickelt. Sie soll die Erkennung von

26.12.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNews, Permalink

Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIII: 8-bit Xbox 360 / PS3 consoles only serve to dash dreams

We've seen some pretty low tricks when it comes to giving what appears to be a gaming console to a junior, but we're pleading -- nay, insisting -- that you don't ever buy in on either of these in an attempt to pull the wool over a kiddo's eyes. Straight from a shady warehouse in China comes Rodisson Technologies' totally ridiculous Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 clones, both of which can only play 8-bit titles. The worst part, however, isn't the complete lack of effort in knocking these systems off with any level of pride; rather, it's the 10,000 item minimum order quantity. Thanks, but no thanks.[Via technabob]

26.12.2008 10:36 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

"Sitzen in der Technikfalle" - Hamburgs Datenschützer zieht Bilanz

26.12.2008 10:35 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Nvidia arbeitet an Grafikchips mit GDDR5-Support

Der GPU-Hersteller Nvidia arbeitet derzeit bereits an neuen Grafikprozessoren, die den neuen Speicherstandard GDDR5 unterstützen. Der GDDR4-Standard wird damit offenbar komplett übersprungen. Das geht aus dem (Weiter lesen)

26.12.2008 10:21 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Enthüllt: Sonys Vaio-Netbook

Offenbar hat ein übereifriger Mitarbeiter bei Sony schon vorab Informationen über den für Anfang Januar angekündigten Einstieg des Elektronik-Riesen in das Netbook-Segment veröffentlicht.

26.12.2008 10:20 Uhr, CHIP, Permalink

Netbook: Psion pocht auf Markenrecht

Psion geht derzeit gegen die Nutzung des Wortes Netbook vor, denn das Unternehmen hält die Markenrechte an dem Begriff. Das Unternehmen bot mit dem Psion netBook einst selbst einen mobilen Netzwerk-Computer an. (Netbook, Mini-Notebook)

26.12.2008 10:20 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Österreich: Die Faxrechnung lebt

26.12.2008 10:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

MacHeist III - Die Jagd geht weiter

Was gibt es schöneres als eine entspannende Knobelei, bei der man auch noch etwas lernen kann? Wer ein wenig Spürsinn und Spaß am Rätseln hat wird sicher Gefallen finden an dem klugen Marketing-Gag von MacHeist.com. Ähnlich den MacUpdate-Bundles stellen die Macher ein Paket mit nützlicher Mac-Software zu einem unschlagbaren Preis zusammen. Zuvor können angemeldete Mitglieder an einer Jagd durch die Wirren des Internet teilnehmen, in deren Verlauf der eine oder andere Schatz in Form von kostenlosen Programmen oder attraktiven Rabatten zu holen ist.

26.12.2008 09:51 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Nintendo dominiert weltweite Konsolenverkäufe

Zu Zeiten des GameCubes lag Nintendo auf dem Konsolenmarkt abgeschlagen auf dem dritten Rang hinter Sony und Microsoft. Dass sich die Situation seit der Einführung der Wii wieder deutlich gewandelt hat, zeigen einmal mehr die geschätzten Hardwareverkäufe der 51. Kalenderwoche, deren Verkäufe bis zum 20. Dezember gezählt wurden.

26.12.2008 09:50 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Firefox-Plugin für synchronisierbare Notizzettel

Programme zum Verwalten von Notizen auf dem Computer sind zugegebener Maßen keine Neuerung. Doch eine Synchronisationsfunktion für die Nutzung auf mehreren Rechnern dürften die wenigsten von ihnen bieten. Hier kommt „List-it“ ins Spiel, das die Notizen auf Wunsch über eine SSL-Verbindung automatisch online synchronisiert.

26.12.2008 09:50 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Weihnachts-Smartphone für Google-Mitarbeiter

Google gehört wohl neben Apple und Yahoo zu den beliebtesten Arbeitgebern im Silicon Valley. Die Mitarbeiter bekommen ihr Mittagessen auf dem Google-Campus gratis und auch an Pausen-Aktivitäten fehlt es nicht. Allerdings spürt auch der Suchmaschinen-Gigant die Folgen der Wirtschaftskrise und kürzt der Belegschaft das Weihnachtsgeld. Statt eines Schecks bekommen sie allesamt ein Smartphone geschenkt.

26.12.2008 09:21 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Ting Tings: Kostenloses Musikvideo bei iTunes

26.12.2008 08:51 Uhr, iPhone-ticker, Permalink

Windows 7 beta schon Anfang Januar?

Der Leistungsdruck, der momentan auf den OS-Entwicklern bei Microsoft lastet, muss unermesslich sein. Irgendwie müssen die klugen Köpfe aus Redmond es schaffen, das Vista-Debakel vergessen zu machen. Ein Weg dies zu erreichen, besteht darin, möglichst schnell eine komplett neue, überzeugende Version des Windows-Betriebssystems zu veröffentlichen. An Windows 7 wird daher hart gearbeitet und es gibt Hinweise, dass Teilnehmer einer Entwickler-Konferenz Anfang Januar bereits einen Blick auf den neuesten Streich von Microsoft werfen dürften.

26.12.2008 08:51 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Mercedes' E-Class to get Attention Assist, still won't need assistance in getting your attention

We first caught wind of Mercedes Benz's Attention Assist system just over a year ago, but new details have emerged that pin the E-Class as the first model to bring the innovative tech to well-heeled buyers. By monitoring brainwaves, Mercedes' engineers were able to identify approximately 70 parameters that can be used to judge fatigue. The whole system, however, depends upon a much more accurate steering sensor that can pick up on sluggishness or other behaviors which could indicate drowsiness or distraction. When the system deems you to be sufficiently distracted or sleepy, it beeps loudly and displays a coffee cup in the dashboard, indicating that a little caff

26.12.2008 07:51 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Cowon S9 firmware update adds Bluetooth speaker support

For early adopters who have already taken delivery of their shiny new Cowon S9, they've already sucked down one firmware update to fix some of the more obvious issues. Now, there's round number two (v2.06) to endure. The company has loosed the second firmware update for its just birthed PMP, with this one adding JPG album art support (for files with the .jpg extension) and fixing a bug that occasionally caused a system reboot after the "remove hardware from PC" message appeared. Most notable, however, is the new inclusion of Bluetooth speaker support, meaning that this device can now stream tun

26.12.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Ask Engadget: Best consumer-level HDD camcorder?

Seems like the holidays are always good for sparking up a discussion on camcorders -- after all, what better time to have one than when everyone in your extended family's family is gathered together at your house? Take a break from the turkey and gift bags and give Chaz's question some thought. "I've been looking for a decent HDD-based camcorder. I just want to use it for normal everyday use, and maybe to record some live performances, like dance shows and stuff like that. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, and I'm obviously looking for the biggest bang for my buck. Thanks for any advice!" Chaz might just be onto something here, as these memories you're making this week will be lost forevers and evers unless someone pulls out the camcorder and lights up the red light. If you've recently

26.12.2008 04:36 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

iTunes-Tag 1: The Ting Tings - »That’s Not My Name«

Am ersten Tag, da schenkte iTunes mir: The Ting Tings - »That's Not My Name«

26.12.2008 04:35 Uhr, Mac Essentials, Permalink

Multi-Touch Swipe Gestures for iPhone Keyboard

Despite the Christmas holiday, the U.S. Patent Office continues to be churning away and has revealed this interesting new patent application from Apple called Swipe Gestures for Touch Screen Keyboards. The patent application is authored by Wayne Wes

26.12.2008 02:20 Uhr, Macrumors, Permalink

Dashboard Devices to debut ENV line of in-car computers at CES

While we can't quite decide whether the carputer is a dying breed or simply a niche that never really took off, Dashboard Devices is hoping to revive it either way come January. The outfit will reportedly debut its ENV (Entertainment and Navigation for Vehicles) line as a two-part system. First comes the ENV-XC, which houses the main processor, graphics unit and other basic functionality; said brain can be paired with a choice of head units, including the double-DIN ENV-100 or the single-DIN ENV-50. Word has it that the double-DIN package will ring up at a staggeringly high $2,700, but we're also hearing that it'll offer "true dual zone" control, meaning that your robustious youngsters can have their own set of preferences in the rear whi

26.12.2008 02:06 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Intel put the kibosh on anti-Ion hubbub, welcomes standalone Atom sales

A nasty rumor had been making the rounds about Intel, something along the lines of it wouldn't sell its Atom CPUs to netbook vendors without its 945 chipset in tow. If true, the move would essentially act to block graphical entrants such as NVIDIA from making a move into the netbook GPU space. An unnamed Intel spokesman chimed in on the whispers today by outrightly denying the claims, telling InternetNews that "there is nothing preventing vendors from using [NVIDIA's] Ion platform; [Intel] sells Atom as a standalone proc

26.12.2008 01:36 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Sony's new high end Netbook is called "Pocket"

Sony's slowly pulling the curtains back on their new laptop. What we've gathered so far is pretty interesting. On the one hand it has a 1600x768 display on an 8 inch diagonal display.  Apple has a difficult time putting 1600 pixels on a 17 inch diagonal display.  We'll wait until we see it but have a feeling there will be some squinting involved. Also, it will be running Vista on a 1.33Ghz (probably Atom) processor.  Have fun with that

26.12.2008 00:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac, Permalink

Engadget HD's Holiday Giveaway: win a VUDU movie set-top-box!

The giving souls over at Engadget HD aren't done yet, as they've got a VUDU movie set-top-box awaiting a new owner. If your unwrapping ceremony this morning wasn't all gumdrops and lollipops like you had hoped, there's hardly a better way to remedy the situation than to bring home an on-demand movie box. Head on over and drop your name in the hat -- Kris Kringle just might have a little somethin' (more) for ya.Filed under:

26.12.2008 00:21 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Kühler-Montage-Kit für AMD-Sockel von Scythe

Der japanische Kühlungsspezialist Scythe stellt mit dem „CPU Cooler Stabilizer K8/AM2“ ein alternatives Montagesystem für die AMD-Sockel AM2/AM2+ und 939 vor. Mit der 126 g schwere Backplate/Schrauben-Lösung sollen sich alle Kühler für einen noch sichereren Halt nachrüsten lassen.

26.12.2008 00:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Dell stellt XPS 730X mit Core i7 vor

XPS 730X heißt der neueste Spiele-PC aus dem Hause Dell. Angetrieben von Intels Core-i7-Prozessoren – derzeit steht nur der Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 mit vier Kernen und 3,2 GHz Takt zur Wahl – und aktuellen Grafiklösungen von ATi und Nvidia soll für alle aktuellen Spiele ausreichend Rechenleistung zur Verfügung stehen.

26.12.2008 00:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Umfrage: Schwedische Piratenpartei bei Europawahlen zwischen 7 und 21 Prozent

26.12.2008 00:20 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

12 Tage iTunes-Geschenke - Tag 1: The Ting Tings

12 Tage, 12 Downloads: Jeweils kostenlos gibt es vom 26. Dezember bis 6. Januar täglich einen neuen Leckerbissen aus der iTunes-Sammlung. Freut euch auf seltene Singles, exklusive Live-Titel und kostenlose Musikvideos von einigen der berühmtesten Interpreten weltweit sowie die eine oder andere unterhaltsame TV-Folge. Heute gibt es das Musikvideo zum Ting Tings-Hit "That's not my name" kostenlos.

26.12.2008 00:05 Uhr, iFun.de, Permalink

Account 2.4 - Manage your expenses, mileage or times and have them added.

Manage your expenses, mileage or times and have them added.

26.12.2008 07:20 Uhr, VersionTracker PALM, Permalink

MSDict Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8.30.75 - Brush up your English vocabulary before the exam, get definition and collocation.

Brush up your English vocabulary before the exam, get definition and collocation.

26.12.2008 07:20 Uhr, VersionTracker PALM, Permalink