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Fixes to 76 distinct issues within the new Mac OS X have now been corrected via a new OS developer update from Apple. The update is Mac OX X 10.5.2 (9C7) and handles a variety of printing issues, adds support for SMB, plugs up some memory leaks and more. Retail copies of Leopard, which is Mac Os X 10.5.1, started selling in November, with the new Mac Os X 10.5.2 rumored to be rolling out at the huge MacWorld conference this January. Also for Leopard, Apple has seeded developers with Java SE 6 Preview 8 which is an implementation of Sun‘s Java SE 6 for Mac OS X 10.5. The update includes Java SE 6 v.1.6.0_01 and requires a 64-bit capable Intel-powered Mac.
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Mac and PC gamers, shred on! Aspyr Media has granted Macintosh and PC gamers a means of avoiding console envy… the game developer released Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for Mac and Windows PCs last week. Released in partnership with Activision, Inc. [NASDAQ: ATVI], the renowned Guitar Hero® franchise makes its debut on Macintosh and PC computers as a hybrid PC/Mac bundle that is available at major retail outlets across the country. Developed and published exclusively by Aspyr, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for Mac matches its console counterparts with a killer set list that includes many of the most popular rock songs ever recorded. Explosive content and features include a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expansive online multiplayer game modes also allow aspiring axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status with PC and Mac gamers alike. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for PC/Mac comes bundled with a wired X-Plorer guitar controller for the SRP of $79.99. This title is rated ‘T’ for Teen by the ESRB. More information here.
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eMedia Music Corp. has just released My Guitar, a unique, fun program that offers a new way for youngsters ages 6 and older to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. Multimedia lessons guide children through the use of video demos, while creatively using interactive games to help them learn chords. This “edutainment” is a great way to make learning fun and easier than other guitar teaching methods for youngsters. An animated character named Gary the Guitar teaches the lessons, written by professional instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D. There’s an easy-to-use interface, strumming chords, reading tablature and playing songs—Seattle, Washington
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Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment have selected GlobeCast for the infamous New York City Times Square 2008 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. GlobeCast will uplink coverage to satellites throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa with a potential audience of billions. This year marks the 100th birthday of the Ball Drop. Leading up to the exciting event, beginning on December 28th, will be satellite footage of a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Times Square New Year’s Eve, including the arrival and installation of the 2008 sign and the new LED Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball. Not only will there be the regular TV coverage, but this time you’ll have a bird’s eye view from proprietary camera locations on rooftops and on the street with the party goers. This unedited, uninterrupted feed will be delivered Free-to-Air by GlobeCast via fiber and satellite, where it will be accessed by broadcasters, user generated content sites and mobile phone providers around the world to create TV programming. The feed will be available in North America via Galaxy 11 and Galaxy 26, in Europe via Atlantic Bird 1, in Latin America via NSS-806, in Asia via Asiasat 2, and in Africa via Intelsat 10.
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According to Televisionpoint.com, the Indian Bombay High Court has reserved its order on an appeal filed by Sony Entertainment Television (SET) Satellite, Singapore, against payment of income tax on revenue generated in India and then relayed to it in Singapore by its agent, SET Satellite, India. The decision by the court, when pronounced, will have far reaching consequences on tax matters for other international companies operating in a similar manner. That is, having a sub in India, but sending most of the income abroad. SET Satellite, Singapore, claimed that SET Satellite, India, was indeed complying with tax claims due on its earnings, which were by way of commission on the revenue it sent to SET Satellite, Singapore. They, in turn, allowed their Indian agent to retain part of the revenue they had generated in India through advertisements and other means. The argument is that the permanent agent in India was paying tax and, therefore, there was no need to pay tax on the money sent to Singapore. The counter argument was that once a company had an economic nexus in India, a foreign company would also be taxed as “Dependent Agent Permanent Establishment“, as all of the income was generated in India!—Mumbai, India
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Seems as though all is well now between super director Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema… MGM and New Line are going to co-finance as well as co-distribute two films… yep, Tolkien returns under the artful management of Peter Jackson with The Hobbit and an untitled sequel to that title. In North America, New Line will distribute the films, with MGM handling the international chores. The Executive Directors will be, of course, Peter Jackson, and Fran Walsh, with New Line handling film production as the two features will be shot simultaneously. No information readily available as to WHO will direct, or if the sfx house WETA will be involved. All of the litigation problems ‘tween Jackson and New Line have now been settled surrounding the Lord of the Rings Trilogy films. Timed perfectly with this announcement is a new The Hobbit Official Movie Blog website. My, what a coincidence…
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Pace Micro Technology plc has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the set-top box and connectivity solutions business of Royal Philips Electronics. The Philips STB and CS Business employs approximately 335 staff predominantly based in France and is a designer and supplier of a range of digital TV products. They include satellite, cable, terrestrial and IPTV set-top box (STB) products. The proposed transaction values the business at up to 95.0 million euros. Pace and the Philips STB and CS Business each have more than 20 years experience in the STB market. The Philips STB and CS Business has long-established relationships with a number of key payTV operators in multiple geographies, major IPTV customers and a strong international retail business. As part of this transaction, Pace will be entitled to use the Philips brand in retail distribution for an agreed range of products for the next three years—West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Playback for DivX and WMV files can now be handled by your Playstation 3. The reason is that a new firmware update, v.2.10, includes support for those formats and plays them in full HD with WMV at 7.9 Mbps and at 6.8 Mbps using DivX. Additionally, you’ll note improved playback of music CDs and SACD (Super Audio CD), Blu-Ray profiles v.1.1 support, plus PiP (Picture in Picture). When can you download the new firmware? The update was just released in Japan, so figure at least 24 hours or so before globally available.
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Sega has brought their wonder character, Sonic the Hedgehog, to a variety of Apple’s mobile music appliances. The devices include the 3rdgen iPod Nano, 5thgen iPod, and the iPod Classic. This character made his first debut waaaaay back when on the Sega Genesis video game system and you control Rocket Sonic through a variety of traps, tricks and tumbles while you gather rings… these are required to halt Dr. Eggman’s scheme in his tracks as he attempts to conquer the world. Sonic to the rescue… on your iPod!
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There’s a new Sales Director, EMEA, starting January 2, 2008, at ViewCast Corporation [OTCBB:VCST]. Peter Still is joining the firm in that position and he’ll have responsibility for developing and enhancing sales of ViewCast products as well as creating new biz throughout the region. He brings to ViewCast more than 25 years of sales and sales management experience, such as International Sales Director at eg-electronics, an air traffic control display manufacturer as well as senior roles with Tech Source Inc., Tektronix, HBM GmbH, Ramtek, Megatek, VITec Corp and Biodata GmbH—Plano, Texas
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