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Month: May 2003
Panther vs. Longhorn: The Rematch
While Steve Jobs and Bill Gates may both say the desktop wars are over, don’t try telling that to the legions of Windows and Mac partisans…
New iMac owner Michael P. updates us on his new-to-Mac experience
Michael P. has sent us another email updating us on the results of his trip to his local Apple Store…
NewsFlash: Consumer Reports says Macs most reliable personal computers
In a survey of 39,000 Consumer Reports readers, Apple was tops…
Microsoft – AOL alliance might pose threat to AAC
Despite the years of acrimony, the new alliance seems to fit the needs of both parties…
Microsoft pays $750 million settlement to AOL; companies will ‘cooperate on digital media’
This deal could hurt AAC (Apple’s chosen delivery format for its iTunes Music Store) big time…
‘Pixel : Pop v.2’ icons released
Featuring 22 high quality icons, ‘Pixel : Pop v.2’ features icons…
Power your new iPod with ‘AA’ alkalines; 15-20 hours battery life
The Belkin Backup Battery Pack keeps the music playing by letting you power your iPod device with replaceable batteries…
Apple iTunes Music Store sold 3 million songs in first month
Brief note: The New York Times is reporting that…
mac2phone freeware application updated
mac2phone is a Voice over IP client which is written in Java…
Apple releases Slot Combo Drive Update
Apple has released the Slot Combo Drive Update for PowerBooks and Xserves…
NY Times: Apple has ‘future of online music in its hands’
Apple Computer seems to have the future of online music in its hands for the moment…
AAC gains momentum with AOL switch
America Online plans to use Dolby Laboratories’ streaming audio technology in its Internet radio products…
Fortune: Steve Jobs’ track record ‘remarkable and more apparent now than ever’
This is almost embarrassing, but I actually want to say really nice things about someone: Steve Jobs…
USA Today: ‘iPod is an All-Star; outclasses every other portable player’
It’s Apple’s iPod vs. the new Neuros MP3 Digital Audio Computer in today’s USA Today…
Whamb digital audio player for Mac OS X updated
Whamb is a Digital Audio Player developed only for Mac OS X…
Windows user Michael P. responds to ‘Mad at Apple; wants his iTunes’ feedback
Windows XP user Michael P. sent us a followup email today…
Prototype lets you control your Apple iPod with most common remote controls
Scant information is available currently, but prototype information is online stating…
Listen.com fires shot over Apple’s bow; lowers burning fee to 79 cents per song
The online music price war has begun…
MacExclusives Website Debuts Today
The SiteLink Network today announced the debut of a unique new website devoted to offering exclusive deals…
Apple adds ‘New Music Tuesdays’ tracks to iTunes Music Store
Apple’s “New Music Tuesdays” continue to roll…
Apple releases iTunes 4.0.1; ‘Net sharing killed
Apple has released an update to iTunes 4, bringing it to version 4.0.1…
ADWEEK: Apple’s iTMS TV ads ‘easy and joyous fun’
On the surface, these commercials seem so basic, like “Switchers” but without all the angst and the tics…
RUMOR: PowerPC 970’s already boxed and ready to ship on pallets?
Before arriving at the heart of the subject, remember that what follows is a rumor, without tangible proof…
Memix ships 128MB USB Memory Wristwatch
UK-based Memix Direct has begun shipping its USB Memory Watch…
Windows XP user mad at Apple; wants his iTunes Music Store
We received an email this morning from a Windows XP user, Michael P., that we feel sheds some light…
Freeware Pac Man clone released for Mac OS X
Pac the Man 2 is a clone of one of history’s greatest arcade games, Pac-Man…
Here come the Apple iTunes Music Store copycats
MusicMatch and Radio Free Virign are planning to add paid digital downloads to their services within the next nine months…
The Denver Post: ‘underappreciated’ Apple’s iTMS ‘brilliantly simple’
So what can you get for a buck these days, besides an overpriced 1-800 phone call?
Headache 1.0 freeware game for Mac OS X now available
Headache is a freeware game of color matching with a jungle theme for Mac OS X 10.1 and later…
OS Shootout gets own website: Mac OS X vs. Windows XP
Is it no longer true Macs are easier than PCs? Has Windows XP finally caught up with (and maybe even surpassed) Mac OS X?
iLyric for iTunes downloads lyrics for your iTunes Library; supports iPod
iLyric searches the internet and downloads the lyrics for the music listed in your iTunes library…
Nielsen/NetRatings report: Apple.com is number one computer hardware site
Apple Computer Inc.’s Apple.com led all computer hardware sites in number of shoppers for the week that ended May 11…
Microsoft preparing counterattack against Apple’s iTunes Music Store
While Apple Computer grabs publicity for its new 99 cent music download store, Microsoft is quietly preparing for a counterattack…
Skunk Studios releases games for Mac OS X
Skunk Studios has announced continued support for the Macintosh by releasing its top-selling games for Mac OS X…
New iPod and old Burton AMP Jacket? Here’s your answer
AMP Interface allows owners of Burton’s Amp Jacket to use their new third generation iPod…
Microsoft’s ‘Longhorn’ Windows version UI demo videos posted in QuickTime
Extreme Tech has posted a few short videos showing some of the features of Windows “Longhorn” 3D user interface…
MacSurfShop taking a break; announces Memorial Day clearance sale
Everything is on clearance sale this Memorial Day weekend at MacSurfshop…
Kazaa claims its software ‘most downloaded program on web’ (Did they forget about Apple’s QuickTime?
Sharman Networks said its Kazaa file-sharing software was on track to set a record Friday as it becomes the most-popular free program on the Web…
YazSoft updates Speed Download to version 1.9.9
YazSoft has released Speed Download 1.9.9…
AOL 9 client to drop RealOne player in favor of QuickTime? [UPDATED]
Potentially very big, very good news for QuickTime…
AOL 9 client to drop RealOne player in favor of QuickTime? [UPDATED]
Potentially very big, very good news for QuickTime…
