Google has released its first developer preview of an “experimental” search application for Mac that allows you to search for files and applications on your computer as well as initiate a Google Web Search. This seems a lot like Google Desktop to me. [via Google Mac Blog]
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Here are some highlights from Phil Schiller’s keynote: Last year was the biggest year ever for Apple, selling 9.7 million Macs. Today, iLife ‘09 is introduced. iPhoto ‘09 includes a new feature called “Faces”. Photos can now be organized by person with face detection technology. Faces can be tagged. Face detection is also used in slideshow creation to [...]
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I must give you some background before proceeding, because otherwise, the task being performed might seem utterly useless, or just plain strange. I am one of a few network administrators that has access to an entire network of computers. These computers include some Macs that capture surveillance video using SecuritySpy. A problem occurs when archived video [...]
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Psystar filed a countersuit against Apple back in August of 2008 claiming that Apple was engaging in monopolistic and anti-competitive practices by tying the sale of one product (operating system) to the sale of another product (computer). Judge William Alsup ruled Apple’s products don’t constitute a market to dominate. As a consequence, Apple then can’t be [...]
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I stumbled across this PC Magazine interview with Steve Balmer via The Mac Observer. Ballmer uses the interview to talk about Microsoft, himself, and Apple. The interview is quite long, especially when you consider how it is lacking in any information of value. In the end, Ballmer has a difficult time hiding his ignorance. Steve Ballmer talking [...]
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If you’re a student, teacher, or staff member and you buy a Mac with your education discount before September 15, 2008, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano after rebate.* Click here for to get a free iPod with the purchase of a Mac for college. * Buy a qualifying Mac and iPod with [...]
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