Centrify DirectControl now with Snow Leopard
support

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Centrify Corporation has announced its Centrify DirectControl for the Mac now supports the latest Sn...

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iTunes 9 Breaks Palms WebOS Syncing Again

post from Daring Fireball on 09 September 2009 11:39:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Cat and mouse.

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Sprint to have unlimited cell-to-cell with any
network

post from Macnn | The Macintosh News Network on 09 September 2009 11:00:00 PM. © Macnn | The Macintosh News Network

Sprint could be on the verge of offering a near-unlimited calling plan for it subscribers, a...

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Apple podcast shows media event with Steve Jobs'
keynote

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Apple has published a podcast of its "Rock & Roll" media event held Wednesday in S...

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CableCARD tuners to be available as aftermarket
accessory

post from Macnn | The Macintosh News Network on 09 September 2009 10:00:00 PM. © Macnn | The Macintosh News Network

Microsoft, speaking at a Windows Media Center keynote at CEDIA, announced changes to the purchasing ...

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David Pogue Interviews Steve Jobs

post from Daring Fireball on 09 September 2009 09:52:00 PM. © Daring Fireball

Pretty brutal on Amazon’s Kindle:

I?m sure there will always be dedicated devices, and they may have a few advantages in doing just one thing. But I think the general-purpose devices will win the day because I think people just probably aren?t willing to pay for a dedicated device. You notice Amazon never says how much they sell; usually if they sell a lot of something, you want to tell everybody.

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Today’s Game Parade

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ipod_touch_games Now that the iPod touch is a tried and true gaming platform, not an Apple event goes by that we don’t see a smattering of developers paraded up on stage to show off their shiny baubles. Today was no exception, with reps from Ubisoft, Tapulous, Gameloft and EA all making a brief appearance.

Each studio showed off one of its new titles. While not particularly enthralling when you’re watching mostly for the thrilling possibility of revolutionary software/hardware announcements by Apple itself, considered after the fact, there were some impressive showings from third party guests at today’s presentation.

Madden NFL 10

EA presented last, but announced a title that’s nearest and dearest to my heart. Just in time for the start of the NFL’s regular season, EA released Madden NFL 10 ($7.99, iTunes link) today, after demoing it onstage at the event. It’s on sale until the real kick-off this Thursday, too.

madden The game features all 32 NFL teams, real players, and real stadiums. The playbook isn’t too shabby either, with almost 300 plays available to choose from. You can also draw your own passing routes on the screen using your finger and the iPhone or iPod touch’s screen. Season play is included, and roster updates will be part of an upcoming feature update. The game also auto-saves the state on exit, so you never have to worry about losing your game when you take a call.

Nova

Gameloft also got some facetime at today’s event, and it took advantage of the opportunity to show off its new first person shooter. Called Nova, it features a space marine hero (original!) blasting aliens, presumably in space somewhere.

Nova makes use of Gameloft’s powerful 3D graphics engine that’s found in titles like Modern Combat: Sandstorm, and has a similar control scheme, with movement on the left and firing controls on the right. Multiplayer via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is supported, as is iPod library access. Is it Halo called something else? Is Gangstar actually GTA? Either way, Gameloft is very adept at what it does, even if it’s actually only what other people have already done, except smaller.

Nova will be available later in the year. No word on pricing yet, but expect it to be somewhere around the $10 mark.

Riddim Ribbon

Presumably pronounced “Ride’em Ribbon,” this game puts you in the DJ/driver’s seat. It’s by Tapulous, makers of Tap Tap Revenge, and it follows in the popular rhythm game’s footsteps. You race down a ribbon track, and you have to follow the groove and create a dynamic track in the role of DJ in order to further your progress.

rr_Screen2 You control your racer via tilt, and use the accelerometer to jump at certain points. The Black Eyed Peas will provide featured music for the game. Completing a track essentially remixes it, and you can then share that remix with others online. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.

Assassin’s Creed 2

French Studio Ubisoft showed off the sequel to its flagship title, Assassin’s Creed today. Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery puts new emphasis on the fighting aspect of the game, featuring more realistic combat.

There are also some interesting iPhone-exclusive features, like the ability to take a photo of yourself and use it in wanted posters in the game. The iPhone and iPod touch version will be a puzzle and platform-based side-scroller, unlike its open world console counterpart. The game’s setting does match the console’s Renaissance-era backdrop, though. Expect it sometime later this year.

A lot of these games look like they will be pushing the envelope of iPod gaming, which is probably why Apple chose to highlight them today. The only one I’m picking up for sure is Madden, but that’s because I’m a degenerate Madden addict, no matter the platform. Any of these catch your eye today?

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Welcome Back: Steve Jobs Returns to the Stage

post from TheAppleBlog on 09 September 2009 09:38:00 PM. © TheAppleBlog

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The punditry were divided on whether Jobs would even show for today’s press event. Those opining he wouldn’t show claimed it was a nothing announcement — just a product refresh; no iTablet, why bother? He was done being the public face of Apple and was turning the keynotes over to Phil Schiller, VP of Marketing. He was still too weak to manage an event.

Jobs proved them wrong and surprised everyone by not only making an appearance at the “It’s Only Rock and Roll” event, he resumed his role as Master of Ceremonies.

Looking thin and a tad gaunt in his first appearance after a six-month medial leave, Jobs said to a standing ovation, “I now have the liver of a mid-20s person who died in a car crash and was generous enough to donate their organs, and I wouldn?t be here without such generosity.” Seeing how thin he is now — and assuming he’s put on some weight since his transplant — I hate to think about how thin he got.

While much has been said and joked about Jobs being the Leader of the Faithful, it was important for me to see him on stage again. It was important for me to see him take the reins and show he’s back at what, for all intents and purposes, was a meaningless event.

While Jobs makes products I enjoy using — and am able to pocket some coin writing about — I’m just happy to see him alive and well. It was nice to see him acknowledge the adoration of the Faithful and admit that he is human, and that had he not received the transplant, he would be dead. That’s a far cry from a “hormone imbalance.”

So, welcome back, Steve. We’ve missed you. It’s good to see you again.

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Griffin intros Headphone Control Adapter for iPod
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Griffin Technology has announced a new VoiceOver-compatible adapter for Appleís latest iPod ...

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Marware launches SportShell hard-case for iPhone
3GS

On Wednesday, Marware launched a new protective case for its line of iPhone 3G/3GS accessories, the ...

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