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Psystar pay processor alleges it was misled on clone sales
A credit card payment processor terminated the account of the Miami company advertising Mac clones because the computer seller misrepresented what it would sell and failed to properly verify credit cards, the processor's CEO said Friday.
BusySync adds iCal to Google calendar sync
BusyMac has released a new version of their iCal sync tool that now synchronizes to Google Calendar, as well.
MagSafe modifier and a travel stand
In this week's Mobile Mac, Dan Frakes looks at a way to make the MagSafe connector stay put and a laptop stand designed for in-flight use.
Video: World Tech Update
In this week’s show: advancements in electronic paper in Japan, Google Maps host videos, a woman airs her pre-nup grievances online, NEC premieres its Lui PC, Apple’s iPhone comes down in price, Willcom creates the first device based on Intel’s Atom, the Library of Congress offers a digital experience and Sony recycles televisions.
Apple alters Windows software update tool
Apple’s Software Update for Windows users now separates updates to already installed programs from new offerings—an apparent response to criticism over the way it was pushing Safari to Windows users.
AT&T; to lay off more than 4,000 employees
AT&T; plans to lay off more than 4,000 employees, it announced Friday.
PayPal may ban Safari, older browsers
PayPal plans to take the dramatic step of locking out people using older versions of Web browsers in order to stem phishing attacks.
IBM researchers testing workplace use of Macs
IBM Thursday disclosed that 100 of its researchers are giving Apple Macintosh computers a go to find out whether they are a strong option for use in the workplace.
XRackPro2 Studio rack coming soon
GizMac is offering a new version of its XRackPro2 designed to accommodate studio equipment and home entertainment gear.
FCC Net neutrality hearing draws diverse views
The U.S. FCC heard a variety of views on network neutrality at a public hearing at Stanford University.
MacBook Air spurring LED use in screens
The MacBook Air is spurring the use of LED backlights in notebook PCs, thanks to its ultra-thin design.
Ballmer: Vista is ‘a work in progress’
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admits to partners at a Seattle event that there have been issues with Vista.
Report: Yahoo-Google deal moves forward
The Wall Street Journal reports a positive initial test of Yahoo outsourcing its search advertising to Google may lead to a deal between the two Web giants, helping Yahoo fend off Microsoft's $42 billion bid for Yahoo.
Cha-Ching personal finance manager updated
Cha-Ching has been updated fixing several issues including a Macheist Registration problem.
OWC intros 500GB portable drive
Other World Computing's newest Mercury On-The-Go portable drive is 500GB and features FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connections.
LiveQuartz photo retouching tool updated for Leopard
LiveQuartz -- the free photo retouching tool -- has been updated with new features and capabilities, and is now optimized for Leopard.
PC World: Comcast sets its sights on peer-to-peer apps
As Comcast calls for a peer-to-peer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, skeptics worry that such a plan might be light on rights.
Study: Apple the fastest-growing U.S. PC maker
Market research firm Gartner pegs Apple's year-over-year growth rate at 32.5 percent in the U.S., and said that its marketshare is at 6.6 percent.
ConceptDraw 7.6 performance, text editing improved
ConceptDraw 7.6 sports performance enhancements and a new text engine that now supports Chinese and Arabic characters.
BIAS ships Peak LE 6 audio editing software
Peak LE 6 is now available from BIAS; it's a new version of the audio mastering and editing software with features including a revised user interface, integrated podcast publishing and more.
Firefox update fixes security flaw
Mozilla updated Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey, fixing a JavaScript security issue.
MySpace hack reveals profile visitors
A security problem with MySpace has the potential to botch up law-enforcement efforts to track bad actors on the social-networking site.
Doozla introduces kids to vector graphics
Doozla is a new vector drawing app for kids. The software features four different “creativity” modes — drawing, coloring in, draw on background and webcam drawing.
Economy could slam PC shipments in US
An economic slowdown could affect PC shipments in the U.S. as consumers get more price-sensitive and companies cut budgets, IDC said.
Starbucks network switch has begun
Starbucks has begun converting the wireless service in its retail outlets to AT&T;’s network.