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Apple releases Security Update 2009-006 for Leopard
On Monday, Apple released a security update for users of OS X 10.5.8 and OS X Server 10.5.8.
Review: Brain Train Unotan for iPhone
This iPhone version of SoftBank Selection's popular brainteasing games entertains your noggin while also attempting to improve your memory and concentration. It's unlikely to stay on your iPhone or iPod touch for long, but while it's there, it's an entertaining enough diversion for quick-play sessions.
Apple posts Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0
Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0 is available for OS X 10.5.8 and later, allowing access to the "special features" on the Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Business use of Twitter, Facebook exploding
A survey of 200 companies worldwide found that use of social networks like Facebook and Twitter for business use has exploded in recent months.
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple released Mac OS X 10.6.2 on Monday, including a number of enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
Google, plaintiffs blow book search settlement deadline
Google, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers are asking for more time to revise their Book Search lawsuit settlement agreement.
Apple rejects app because of politician caricatures
A Mad Magazine artist's app has been rejected for including caricatures of Congressional representatives.
Review: CardPro for iPhone
This organization app lets you keep track of your contacts by snapping a picture of their business cards with the iPhone's built-in camera and entering the name and company. CardPro has the potential to save you time in organizing the business cards you collect, though there are some caveats.
Nook e-reader demand delays shipments
Barnes and Noble's Nook e-reader is in such hot demand that the company is already announcing production delays.
Shazam rolls out paid Encore app, changes free app
Shazam, creators of the popular song-identifying app for iPhone, has released a $5 version with more features and introduced limitations for new users of the free app.
Speed-up iMovie clips
Here's the way to time-compress a very long video clip.
Finding your photos online
Are you worried about photo theft? Check to see if your photos are being posted without your permission on the Web.
Google to buy AdMob mobile ad company
Google plans to buy mobile advertising provider AdMob for US$750 million stock, the search giant said on Monday.
Domain auction site faces shill bidding lawsuit
A Miami lawyer has filed a lawsuit against SnapNames.com, saying an employee bid against customers for domain names.
New iMacs get touchscreens, courtesy of Troll Touch
Troll Touch brings their touchscreen installation options to the new 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs released in late 2009.
Lawsuit claims iPhone games stole phone numbers
Storm8 is accused of gathering phone numbers from any iPhone where its free games were installed.
iPhone Hints: Take self-portraits more easily
If you've tried to take a self-portrait with the iPhone, you've probably been frustrated with the camera's controls. Here's a simple tip to make things a little easier on you.
Review: WorldVoice Radio for iPhone
There is a lot of potential with this app, which lets you create and upload podcasts to share on the Web. But there are some shortcomings, particularly when it comes to the app's browser-based experience.
Slideshow: Apple's first retail store in France
Pictures from the opening of the first Apple Store in France. The store is located in a high-end shopping mall below the courtyard of the Louvre.
Six ways to botch your backups
Shocked that a company as prominent as Danger, Inc. could lose T-Mobile's Sidekick customers' data? Protect your business backups by avoiding these six mistakes.
Integrate your iWeb site with Facebook
Here's a few tips on bringing iWeb and Facebook together.
Review: FreshBooks online bookkeeping software
FreshBooks is a Web-based and 256-bit encrypted accounting, time billing, estimate, and invoicing application that seeks to replace desktop-based accounting programs like Quicken, QuickBooks, FirstEdge, and AccountEdge.
Third Singaporean mobile operator to offer iPhone
Singaporean mobile operator StarHub will start selling Apple's iPhone before the end of this year.
Review: Cygnett Maestro iPod speaker dock
Average looks aside, the Maestro produces decent audio reproduction from a speaker dock that won’t offend the ears, or for that matter the eyes.
Analysis: The search market created Microsoft's worst enemy
Microsoft had a reputation for tenacity when it enters new markets. But its efforts have failed to pay off in the area of search.
First iPhone worm spreads Rick Astley wallpaper
The iPhone's first worm is spreading, but it only affects certain jailbroken iPhones.
Has Microsoft placed its last mobile bet?
Windows Mobile's share of the mobile market is slipping. What happened? And can Microsoft reverse the slide?
Review: HTC Droid Eris smartphone
If you want a cheaper Android-based alternative to the Droid and can live without a hardware keyboard, the Droid Eris is a good choice.
LaCie intros Network Space 2 media server and NAS
LaCie on Tuesday revealed the Network Space 2, the follow-up to its Network Space network-attached storage (NAS) and media server.
Review: Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD camcorder
There are only two reasons to buy Sanyo’s Xacti VPC-WH1 HD camcorder, but they’re good reasons: It’s inexpensive, and it’s waterproof.