Late Wednesday, Apple released a software update that allows the Windows operating systems to use its new Magic Trackpad input device. The update, which is available as a 7 megabyte download for the 32-bit version and a 4 megabyte download for the 64-bit version, adds the driver where needed. The update requires Windows XP, Vista […]
Month: September 2010
If you’re going to be in the market with the 800 pound gorilla, it’s advisable not to infringe on said 800 pound gorilla’s patents. Or at least try to be subtle about it. Per AppleInsider, Apple has filed a lawsuit against Sanho Corporation, maker of the HyperMac line of accessories, alleging violation of patents it […]
Software giant Adobe on Tuesday announced the launch of Photoshop Elements 9, the company’s consumer-level photo editing application, for both Mac and Windows. The new version boasts a number of features that are new to Mac users, most notably the bundled Elements Organizer, which acts as a hub for importing, managing, and viewing photo and […]
It’s the stuff Apple buys out that makes future technology speculation kind of fun. Per TechCrunch, Apple is rumored to have bought a Swedish company Polar Rose. The company has created technology for facial recognition, which could allow for software and devices to recognize unique users. Though neither party has officially confirmed the purchase, Polar […]
On Monday, Apple released its Security Update 2010-006 patch, a tiny 1.8 megabyte download that fixes one specific bug in Mac OS X 10.6.4’s AFP file sharing implementation that could allow remote attackers to bypass the password validation system if they know the name of an account on the Mac. Fortunately, previous versions of Mac […]