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MozyPro for Mac brings backup to business
EMC has announced MozyPro for Mac, a version of the online backup service targeted at businesses.
Analysis: How Facebook changed gaming
The booming resurgence of casual games—games that don’t a huge time commitment—was the focus of some speakers at the E For All Expo this past weekend.
So many SMS messages, so little time to delete them
Apple introduced the ability to delete multiple email messages in iPhone 2.0, but what about SMS messages?
Report: SEC investigating false Jobs heart attack rumor
Bloomberg reports that the SEC is probing whether a false report of a Steve Jobs heart attack was posted in order to drive down Apple’s stock price.
One in three iPhone 3G customers ditch their carriers
A new report from market research firm NPD Group shows above average carrier defections for iPhone customers.
eBay buys payment firm, lays off over 1,000
EBay announced two acquisitions Monday, at the same time saying it will lay off more than 1,000 staff worldwide and cut back on recruitment.
PC World: Amazon Kindle 2 details and pictures leaked
PC World reports on leaked pictures of the forthcoming incarnation of Amazon’s ebook reader, which appeared on the Web over the weekend.
Podcaster returns under jailbreak
Podcaster, the application booted from the App Store for reportedly duplicating the podcasting functionality of the iPhone, is now being distributed via the open-source installer used to place applications on jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches. Christopher Breen has the details.
Sanyo laser to enable faster, higher capacity Blu-ray Discs
Sanyo Electric has developed a laser diode that will help lay the ground towards higher capacity and faster Blu-ray Disc systems.
Mac Security: Do you need a third-party firewall?
OS X has not just one, but two, firewalls built in. So when, if ever, do you need a third-party firewall program? Chris Pepper and Rich Mogull explain.
Review: Gas station finders for the iPhone
Several apps take advantage of the iPhone’s ability to pinpoint your location in order to help you find nearby gas stations offering the least expensive gas. Rob Griffiths takes three of these gas finders out for a test spin.
Etiquette and the BCC field
An email message's To field is not a plaything. Be respectful of others' addresses by putting the BCC field to good use.
Sequence screen capture app adds sound recording
The screen capture app Sequence can now record sound from your Mac.
Color Expert app for designers released for iPhone
Color Expert is a new color chooser and comparison app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Sportsuit Convertible protects fourth-gen iPod nano
Marware's Sportsuit Convertible is a three-in-one case for the new iPod nano.
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones comes to Mac
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is now available for Mac, thanks to Ubisoft and TransGaming.
Review: Razer ProClick Mobile Notebook Mouse
The ProClick Mobile takes Razer’s excellent high-precision 1,200 dpi optical resolution technology, and packages it into a smaller wireless body. The ProClick Mobile is available in four colors.
Fretlight guitar Lesson Player software released for Mac
Fretlight's Lesson Player software is now available for the Mac.
Dream Capture adds H.264 support
Dream Capture, an iSight video recording app, has been updated with H.264 encoding support and other changes.
IPhone gets first major corporate customer in Japan
Japan's Softbank Mobile has will supply 1,000 iPhones to BearingPoint in Japan, it said Monday.
Excerpt: Choosing a microphone and other podcasting hardware
Want to try your hand at podcasting? You’ll need to pick out some necessary hardware first. In this excerpt from his Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac e-book, Andy Williams Affleck tells you what to consider when picking out a microphone, breakout box, or mixer for putting your podcasts together.
A visit with Guy Kawasaki
Jason Snell sits down for a brief chat with Apple veteran Guy Kawasaki to talk Alltop, App Store evangelism, and old columns.
Where classical music and iPhone apps converge
Apple's progress in handling classical music on iTunes suggests the App Store's design will also gradually improve.
App Store successful, but shows flaws
Apple's App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch has been a big success so far. But there are still numerous usability issues that might hinder further growth.
Video: World Tech Update
In this week’s show we're at Ceatec where we find cell phones that split in two, a unicycling robot and get hands-on with a fuel cell. Plus news on Nintendo's DSi and a concept car instrument panel from BMW Mini.
Hands on with the Kodak Zi6
The small digital camera found in pockets and purses across the globe may soon have a companion—the pocket digital camcorder. These diminutive moving-picture makers produce quality good enough for casual viewing and YouTube and cost less than $200.
Steve Jobs heart attack post highlights citizen journalism perils
A false CNN iReport post claiming that Steve Jobs had a heart attack caused Apple’s stock price to temporarily tumble Friday. But it also raised questions about potential pitfalls posed by citizen journalism, Computerworld says.
iPod case roundup: Give your old iPod touch a new case
Roman Loyola takes a look at three cases for the original iPod touch: Core Cases' Aluminum Slider Case, OtterBox's Defender, and Speck's TechStyle Classic.
Improve readability of notes in iCal
Here’s a very simple tip to make your iCal notes a bit more readable.
Orange to rate environmental impact of mobile phones
Network operator Orange will rate the environmental impact of the fixed-line and mobile phones it sells.