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AMD: company split does not violate Intel patents 
One day after Intel voiced concerns over patent violations, AMD has made an announcement on Thursday hoping to put them to rest. AMD previously said it will split its operations and enter into a joint manufacturing venture, prompting the worries from Intel. Intel said it would review its processor licensing agreement with AMD, though AMD maintains there is no need, as the new deal will not violate...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
One day after Intel voiced concerns over patent violations, AMD has made an announcement on Thursday hoping to put them to rest. AMD previously said it will split its operations and enter into a joint manufacturing venture, prompting the worries from Intel. Intel said it would review its processor licensing agreement with AMD, though AMD maintains there is no need, as the new deal will not violate...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Boris FX releases Continuum Lens Flare Unit
Boris FX has released the Continuum Lens Flare Unit, a new plug-in for Adobe CS3 and CS4, as well as Apple's Final Cut Studio 2. The program simulates the streaks and spots of light that end up on film due to reflections inside of a camera lens. Flares can be added either to a source image, or else a completely synthetic creation. Special filters are provided, meanwhile, which allow users to creat...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Boris FX has released the Continuum Lens Flare Unit, a new plug-in for Adobe CS3 and CS4, as well as Apple's Final Cut Studio 2. The program simulates the streaks and spots of light that end up on film due to reflections inside of a camera lens. Flares can be added either to a source image, or else a completely synthetic creation. Special filters are provided, meanwhile, which allow users to creat...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
First Look: Microsoft Arc Mouse
Laptop computers must rely on trackpads to save space. While many people are perfectly happy using a trackpad, many more prefer using a mouse for greater control and comfort. Carrying an ordinary desktop mouse can be cumbersome due to its size and cord length, while special mice for laptops are often compressed in size to make them easier to carry. If you prefer to use a mouse with your laptop wit...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Laptop computers must rely on trackpads to save space. While many people are perfectly happy using a trackpad, many more prefer using a mouse for greater control and comfort. Carrying an ordinary desktop mouse can be cumbersome due to its size and cord length, while special mice for laptops are often compressed in size to make them easier to carry. If you prefer to use a mouse with your laptop wit...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Security Update 2008-007 goes live
Apple on Thursday unveiled Security Update 2008-007, resolving numerous holes in the system that mainly allowed for arbitrary code execution, but also pertains to several other vulnerabilities. The Weblog server was patched to fix an issue where users with multiple short names on the access control list would cause the server not to observe access rules properly. Security Update 2008-007 is availa...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Apple on Thursday unveiled Security Update 2008-007, resolving numerous holes in the system that mainly allowed for arbitrary code execution, but also pertains to several other vulnerabilities. The Weblog server was patched to fix an issue where users with multiple short names on the access control list would cause the server not to observe access rules properly. Security Update 2008-007 is availa...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
RocketRAID 2600 series launches supporting Mac RAID 5
HighPoint has released a series of SAS Connectivity Plus RAID 5 capable PCI-Express controllers. The three new models are the RocketRAID 2644x4, RocketRAID 2640x4 and RocketRAID 2640x1. The 2644x4 connects externally, while the 2640x4 (a four-lane PCI card) and 2640x1 (a one-lane card) offer internal connections and all three connect to both SAS and SATA hard disks. The controllers offer RAID leve...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
HighPoint has released a series of SAS Connectivity Plus RAID 5 capable PCI-Express controllers. The three new models are the RocketRAID 2644x4, RocketRAID 2640x4 and RocketRAID 2640x1. The 2644x4 connects externally, while the 2640x4 (a four-lane PCI card) and 2640x1 (a one-lane card) offer internal connections and all three connect to both SAS and SATA hard disks. The controllers offer RAID leve...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Fabrix offers artistic iPhone, iPod sleeves
Fabrix has unveiled a new series of three limited edition sleeves for the iPhone, iPod touch 2G, and iPod classic. Each sleeve features colorful artistic illustrations, born of collaboration with various designers. The contemporary appearances exhibit a unique artistic style and technique from each artist. The iPhone or iPod is protected with a soft outer shell and a quilted interior lining that w...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Fabrix has unveiled a new series of three limited edition sleeves for the iPhone, iPod touch 2G, and iPod classic. Each sleeve features colorful artistic illustrations, born of collaboration with various designers. The contemporary appearances exhibit a unique artistic style and technique from each artist. The iPhone or iPod is protected with a soft outer shell and a quilted interior lining that w...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
MacWay unveils 1.5TB SilverDrive Quattro external HD
French company MacWay has unveiled the SilverDrive Quattro 1.5TB quad interface external hard drive. The new drive offers the highest storage capacity of the SilverDrive Quattro series, and supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA connections. The 7200RPM single disk drive is housed in an aluminum housing that allows for passive cooling, eliminating the need for a fan, which the company claim...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
French company MacWay has unveiled the SilverDrive Quattro 1.5TB quad interface external hard drive. The new drive offers the highest storage capacity of the SilverDrive Quattro series, and supports USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, and eSATA connections. The 7200RPM single disk drive is housed in an aluminum housing that allows for passive cooling, eliminating the need for a fan, which the company claim...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Hawking ships Wireless-300N Range Extender
Hawking Technologies has begun shipping the HWREN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender. The device takes the signal from any 802.11b/g/n access point or router and tr-transmits it at a higher rate, claimed to double the effective distance on a wireless network. Users can place the HWREN1 at the midpoint between the original access point and the area with poor connectivity. A setup wizard helps us...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Hawking Technologies has begun shipping the HWREN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N Range Extender. The device takes the signal from any 802.11b/g/n access point or router and tr-transmits it at a higher rate, claimed to double the effective distance on a wireless network. Users can place the HWREN1 at the midpoint between the original access point and the area with poor connectivity. A setup wizard helps us...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Jumsoft releases All-in-One business template packs
Jumsoft has released a series of All-in-One template packs for businesses. Three themes are available, Craft, Elite, and Rich, with each offering templates for web sites, documents, e-mails, and presentations. The iWeb templates include designs for welcome, about me, photos, albums, movie, podcast, blog, and blank pages. Brochures, envelopes, letterheads, business cards, and more document template...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Jumsoft has released a series of All-in-One template packs for businesses. Three themes are available, Craft, Elite, and Rich, with each offering templates for web sites, documents, e-mails, and presentations. The iWeb templates include designs for welcome, about me, photos, albums, movie, podcast, blog, and blank pages. Brochures, envelopes, letterheads, business cards, and more document template...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
Mac compatible USB-GPIB controllers released
National Instruments has released two new GPIB controllers, including a Mac compatible USB controller, the NI USB-GPIB-HS, and a Windows compatible low profile (LP) PCI Express controller, the NI PCIe-GPIB. The USB device is claimed to offer speeds up to 1.8MB per second using IEE 488.1 or 7.2MB per second with HS488. The cable can be connected directly between any GPIB instruments and a computer ...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55
National Instruments has released two new GPIB controllers, including a Mac compatible USB controller, the NI USB-GPIB-HS, and a Windows compatible low profile (LP) PCI Express controller, the NI PCIe-GPIB. The USB device is claimed to offer speeds up to 1.8MB per second using IEE 488.1 or 7.2MB per second with HS488. The cable can be connected directly between any GPIB instruments and a computer ...MacNN | The Macintosh News Network, 2008-10-13 03:38:55