View inline PDFs in Firefox 3 While you can view PDFs in a browser window using Safari, you have no such luxury with Firefox 3. But now there’s an extension called ‘firefox-mac-pdf’ allows you to do just that.
AudialHub 1.07 Looking for an easy way to convert audio files? The folks who brought us the excellent VisualHub have applied their considerable conversion talents to the field of audio with AudialHub.
Review: JVC Everio GZ-HD5 HD camcorder JVC’s Everio GZ-HD5 is a digital camcorder that uses three charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to record high-definition video to its built-in 60GB hard drive. The quality of the video captured on the GZ-HD5 was decent (though we’ve seen better), and the quirky methods necessary to transfer the video to your Mac are far from elegant.
DJ-1800 adds Nicecast, Hercules support DJ-1800 has been updated with the ability to Webcast mixes using Nicecast and integration with the Hercules DJ controller.
Review: KidsGoGoGo 12.6 KidsGoGoGo is a parental control and Internet filtering program that can block Web access as well as allow you to set time restrictions on Web browsers and applications. It has a few features that complement Mac OS X 10.5’s Parental Controls. But its outdated interface, odd feature execution, and a general feeling of inattentiveness from the developer detract from its usefulness.
Recording Studio: Choose the right guitar Because Jim Dalrymple records all of his music on the Mac, he tends to focus on software designed for that purpose. However, there are other important factors to consider from the outset—one of the most important is choosing the right guitar for the job.
Digidesign kicks off Pro Tools HD roadshow Digidesign is holding free seminars across North America to show how Pro Tools HD can help in music recording and post production.
Review: BeatMaker for iPhone This application from Intua is no stripped-down mobile app. The music maker boasts a number of remarkable features that make it quite unlike any other iPhone app, though it remains a work in progress.
Android phone could come in November The FCC has approved a new phone from HTC that some think could be the first phone to run Google's Linux-based Android.
Make your iPhone's camera go zoom This gadget adds a zoom lens to your iPhone's built-in camera, for those far-off difficult-to-see subjects.
Ableton updates Live audio sequencer Ableton has updated Live fixing several bugs that could cause the app to crash under certain circumstances.
Six Apple executives you need to know about Think Apple is a one-man show? Think again. While the list of critical Apple employees would be a long one, we’ve focused on half-a-dozen executives who are driving forces behind the company’s success.
Analysis: How Jobs’ profile impacts Apple Apple has more than 21,000 full-time employees, but as far as some people are concerned it’s a one-man operation. But the idea that Apple’s fortunes are tied to Steve Jobs generally does Apple more good than harm, analysts say.
Review: Unit conversion apps for the iPhone The App Store offers plenty of unit-conversion programs for your iPhone or iPod touch. Which one should you pick? The decision comes down to the app’s interface—whether it’s simple to use and navigate or too cumbersome.
Reference tracker aids researchers Reference Tracker is a new tool for students, researchers and others looking to generate Harvard and ABA-standard references.