Apple lays out carbon footprint data
Apple on Friday published an extensive breakdown of its greenhouse gas emissions, adding more information to the debate over what it means to have an environmentally-friendly company. More: continued here
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Mac News Briefs: BoinxTV, Cinematize add Snow Leopard compatibility
Boinx added Snow Leopard compatibility to its BoinxTV video podcasting tool, while Miraizaon did the same for its Cinematize DVD movie clip extraction offerings. Also, Werck unveiled Checkout 3, and Zervix released the new PDF Checkpoint. More: continued here
C4 notes: Is AppleScript dead?
At a developer conference in Chicago, several Mac developers suggested that AppleScript should be replaced by a JavaScript-based scripting language. Jason Snell’s not convinced. More: continued here
Autodesk opens design software to Mac via Parallels
In addition to the native Mac software it already offers, Autodesk says its Windows offerings will now run on Parallels Desktop, as it makes Parallels its preferred virtualization software. More: continued here
First Look: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
Adobe has released a new version of its consumer image-editing program, Photoshop Elements 8, which features a reworked interface and powerful new editing tools. Rick LePage gives you a hands-on tour of the changes. More: continued here
Intel’s Otellini: PC industry on brink of recovery
The PC industry is set to come out of the most damaging recession in decades as computer shipments begin to pick up, Intel CEO Paul Otellini said Tuesday. More: continued here
iTunes 9.0.1 update restores ‘maximize’ button behavior
Released Tuesday, Tunes 9.0.1 fixes a number of issues — the most obvious of which is a quick reversal of decision on the functionality of the green “maximize” button which now functions as it did prior to iTunes 9. More: continued here
Bugs & Fixes: Too many iPhone notes in Mail?
The notes syncing feature introduced in the iPhone 3.0 update could create duplicate copies of Notes in the inbox listings for each of your mail accounts. Ted Landau has a fix. More: continued here
Adobe releases Lightroom 2.5, Camera Raw 5.5
Adobe Systems has released updates to its photo management software Lightroom and Camera Raw, the software that Photoshop uses to decode raw digital camera file formats. More: continued here
Microsoft: Word legal foe paints cockeyed tale
In an ongoing dispute over the use of XML in Word, Microsoft called the claim by Canadian developer i4i that it plotted to drive the company out of business “distorted,” and “a breathless tale” that was not supported by the evidence. More: continued here
Mac News Briefs: Vectorworks 2010 products unveiled
emetschek North America released the 2010 versions of its Vectorworks line of design software, including Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Machine Design, Fundamentals, and Renderworks. Also, Prizmo 1.1 adds OCR technology to the image-processing application, Wolfram Research announced webMathematica 3, and Red Sweater Software fixed some bugs in its Black Ink crossword puzzle-solving app. More: continued…
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iTunes gains Automatically Add to iTunes feature
With iTunes 9, Apple has brought the ability to have the software automatically monitor and add media content from a folder to the library. The only thing is, its usefulness may be limited. More: continued here
See more fields in Finder Spotlight search results
Learn how to enable the Size, Version, Comments, and Label fields when viewing Finder Spotlight search results. Once enabled, you can easily sort on any field. More: continued here
Coloring with Adobe Kuler
The use of color is generally one of the most important aspects of any design. But not all designers are blessed with the ability to create color combinations that work well together. Most of us know a great color-combo when we see one, but couldn’t create one if our lives depended on it. This is…
Facebook rolls out lite version; Mac desktop app appears
Thin is in at Facebook. It introduced an alternate front door for the social network called “Facebook Lite,” a slimmed-down version of the site. There’s also a new Mac desktop notification app. More: continued here