Though recent versions of OS X no longer ship with a Java plug-in — and Apple has ceased developing its own versions and left compatibility to Java owner Oracle — the company is pushing an updated version of Oracle’s latest release of Java SE (version number 1.6.0 build 37) through its own Software Update mechanism. […]
Norton has released Norton Hotspot Privacy, a new service that helps protect consumers using public Wi-Fi connections. Available in the U.S. and U.K. for Mac and PC, Norton Hotspot Privacy automatically creates a private connection – or virtual private network – and allows you to control what you share online, no matter where you connect […]
Software maker Boinx has brought out a milestone release of its flagship slideshow creator, FotoMagico 4. The new version adds support for the Retina display of the new MacBook Pros, and adds a number of new features and a lengthy list of improvements, tweaks and fixes to the program, which goes beyond what Keynote, Powerpoint […]
Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm announced today a new blockbuster entertainment franchise collaboration; Angry Birds Star Wars. Launching worldwide on November 8, the unique partnership will combine all the fun of the classic Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space with the characters, stories and settings of the epic space fantasy, Star Wars. From the deserts […]
Professional audio editing software Sound Forge Pro has officially come to the Mac, following a campaign of teases and a YouTube trailer confirming its arrival. Sony says it has “rethought, reshaped and recreated” the program, which has a following in the Windows arena, with its custom-made Mac version. Sound Forge Pro Mac can record up […]
Mozilla has released Firefox 15 for desktop platforms and Android devices, along with its Thunderbird 15 e-mail client. The company has finally brought its redesigned Android browser to tablet devices, adding a tablet-optimized UI with a redesigned “Awesome Bar,” a new tabs experience that supports swipe-to-close, and many of the performance enhancements that recently arrived […]
Adobe has posted initial release candidates for two upcoming software updates, Lightroom 4.2 and Camera Raw 7.2. In both cases the updates add RAW compatibility for several cameras, such as Canon’s EOS 650D (Rebel T4i) and EOS M, and Panasonic’s FZ200, G5, and LX7. Other newly-supported cameras include the Fuji FinePix F800EXR, Nikon 1 J2, […]
A new security exploit in Java 7 is affecting Mac, Windows, and Linux users alike, according to an engineering manager for Metasploit, an open-source penetration testing framework. The vulnerability is described as “super dangerous,” since an attack can be triggered simply by visiting a hacked or intentionally malicious website. OS X Lion and Mountain Lion […]
As might be expected from such close competitors, yesterday saw announcements from both VMWare and Parallels regarding their respective virtualization software products that allow Mac users to run Windows simultaneously on their Macs. VMWare Fusion 5 is a major release with 70 new features that is available now, while Parallels 8 will be coming in […]
Apple today released OS X 10.8.1, the first maintenance update to OS X Mountain Lion. The update is available directly from Apple’s site or via the Software Update mechanism that directs users to the Mac App Store for updates. The update is Build 12B19, up two build numbers from last Friday’s developer seed. This update […]
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