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Hack allows for Magic Mouse scrolling in Windows
Apple's new Magic Mouse, billed as the world's first Multi-Touch mouse, is now reportedly available to Windows users.
Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million
Logitech has agreed to buy HD video communications company LifeSize for $405 million.
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.
xGestures updated for Snow Leopard
xGestures is a program that allows mouse movements to trigger menu items, keystrokes, and AppleScripts; it's recently been updated to work with Snow Leopard.
Apple releases Magic Mouse software updates for Leopard, Snow Leopard
Apple on Tuesday released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse.
iFixit tears down the Magic Mouse
Apple’s new touchy Magic Mouse bares all at the hands of the iFixit crew, who once again work their dastardly destruction.
First Look: Apple Magic Mouse
Apple’s Magic Mouse has a creative new design that, upon first impression, you’ll either love of hate.
Apple unveils multi-touch Magic Mouse
Apple's replaced its existing Mighty Mouse pointing device with the new Magic Mouse, which foregoes the rollerball in favor of a multi-touch surface.
Must-have apps for iPhone photographers
Lo-fi iPhone phone photography is gaining respect as a legitimate art form. Make your shots gallery-worthy with these apps.
'Mighty Mouse' trademark awarded, but not to CBS or Apple
Another company has been awarded rights to the name "Mighty Mouse," which may leave Apple in want of a new moniker.
Wacom releases new Bamboo tablet line
Wacom's new line of tablets sports a streamlined design and multi-touch gestures, and eliminates the mouse.
Smart Notebook SE debuts for Mac
Smart Notebook Student Edition (SE) ties in with Smart Technologies' Smart Board interactive whiteboard technology.
Apple releases Bluetooth, hard drive firmware updates
On Wednesday, Apple released updates for users of its wireless mouse and keyboard, as well as for recent MacBook Pro owners.
Logitech's new mice like shiny objects
Logitech has introduced a new line of mice that work on glass and other glossy surfaces.
Apple keyboard firmware vulnerability demonstrated
A presenter at last week's Black Hat security conference demonstrated a method by which a keylogging program could be inserted in Apple's keyboard firmware.
Handwriting recognition service for Mac comes to Pulse Smartpen
Livescribe and Vision Objects have teamed up to provide a Mac-friendly handwriting-to-text transcription service for the Pulse Smartpen, a computerized pen that captures audio and links it to handwritten notes.
Macally intros wireless accessories and eco laptop stands
Macally has announced a line of new Mac accessories that include Bluetooth and RF wireless input devices as well as "eco-conscious" bamboo notebook stands.
Belkin rolls out new Comfort Mice, including Bluetooth model
Belkin has introduced three new mice, including a new Bluetooth model.
Mac News Briefs: Pointer loop offers in-air control of Macs
The in-air mouse from Hillcrest Labs is targeted at users who connect their Mac or PC to a television set. Also, Shion home-automation software and the MAPublisher plug-in suite for Illustrator saw updates Monday.
KB Covers foregoes covers, intros keyboards
KB Covers has introduced a line of application-specific keyboards that put commonly used keyboard shortcuts right on the keys.
Mac News Briefs: Finale 2010 coming soon
The latest version of the music notation software was announced Thursday. Also making news were new input devices from Verbatim and a new version of ADmitMac from Thursby Software.
Mac News Briefs: Berbie Software releases Trail Runner 2.0
Trail Runner 2.0 adds a new routing server and an rewritten route editor. Also, 1Password improves its Wi-Fi syncing and LaCie releases two new USB hubs.
Mimio Studio 6 for Mac adds multimedia support
Mimio Studio 6, the software that drives the Mimio interactive whiteboard system, is coming to Mac this June.
Wacom introduces Intuos4 tablet
Wacom unveiled the Intuos4 pen tablet on Wednesday, with greatly improved pen sensitivity.
iPhone keyboard hack uses extreme geekery for heroic means
Engineers at Perceptive Development have devised a method to connect an infrared keyboard to an iPhone using a 1200 baud modem that connects to the iPhone via the headphone port.
Summary: Desktop overhaul leads busy day of Apple releases
Apple made some long-awaited changes to its desktop line, with updates to the Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models. Get a summary of those changes, along with the latest news on Apple’s updated MacBook Pro, Time Capsule, and AirPort Extreme offerings.
New wired keyboard—sans numeric keypad—ships with iMac
A third version of the Apple wired keyboard does away with the numeric keypad in favor of a more compact design.
New Bluetooth standards to bring speed, energy efficiency
If all goes according to plan, Bluetooth could soon help you monitor your heart rate.
Universal chargers to finally become a reality
An GSMA-led group plans to ensure a universal charger for mobile phones based on the Micro-USB interface will be widely used...
Keys any way you like it
The Ergodex DX-1, a free-form keyboard thingy, gets Mac software support.