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• Apple hoists "There's something in the air" Macworld banners - It's that time again -- the first round of vague and non-descript Apple teaser banners have begun cropping up around San Francisco's Moscone Center, the site of next week's highly-anticipated Macworld Expo. AppleInsider
• 9 Live Blogs to Check Out for Macworld Keynote Coverage - Bummed about not being able to go to Macworld but want to follow the action? No problem, many blogs will cover the event, and here they are. Applematters
• Macworld leads tech out of the desert - There may not be anything as exciting as an iPhone debut at next week's show, but Apple will own the spotlight, especially now that CES 2008 is over. (From News.com's One More Thing blog.) C|Net News
• Apple: What've you done for me lately - Shares of the iPod maker more than doubled in 2007. With Macworld coming up, what can Steve Jobs and Apple do for an encore this year? CNN Money
• 'There's something in the air' - Unfurling of MWSF banners set tongues wagging... Insanely Great Mac
• Akamai Down on 'False' Split With Cupertino - iTS services provider's shares down on rumor. Insanely Great Mac
  
• Apple Store number two for Australia? - Rumours are circulating that Apple Australia is preparing to open an Apple Store in the Chadstone shopping centre in suburban Melbourne. itwire
• Apple unfurls ‘There’s something in the air’ Macworld Expo banners - Sure to fuel rampant and widespread speculation for the next four days is a sprawling matte black banner... MacDailyNews
• Cringely: Why Apple will buy Adobe - Steve Jobs has his Macworld keynote address coming and will no doubt deliver to us... MacDailyNews
• Get your Macworld San Francisco 2008 Keynote Bingo Card today - Ah, winter in San Francisco: the time of year when a young man's fancy lightly turns to keynote bingo... MacDailyNews
• Apple.com redesign wins .Net ‘redesign of the year’ award - Apple's redesigned website took a prestigious .Net Award this year... MacDailyNews
• Former Apple employees make Macworld Expo predictions - Ahead of next week's Macworld, The Guardian asked former Apple employees... MacDailyNews
• Mac Blog Safari: Predictions Abound for Macworld '08 - The Apple and Mac-focused blogosphere has been dominated by the the upcoming Macworld show, and more importantly, what Apple CEO Steve Jobs might unveil. Last year, Jobs stole the world's attention away from the much larger Consumer Economics Show when he announced the iPhone. What's coming this year? Can anything top the iPhone? Bloggers are making their predictions -- except this year, the success of the iPhone has launched Apple into the news stratosphere. Many of the predictions are running in the mainstream press, which are threatening to drown out the Apple enthusiast sites. MacNewsWorld
• Cringely: Apple Will Buy Adobe - In his weekly column, Robert X. Cringely laid out the case for Apple to acquire Adobe in 2008. Disney was crossed off the list. Mac Observer
• C|Net: Macworld Will Lead Tech Out of the Desert - Each year, CES leaves its visitors exhausted as they trek all over Las Vegas listening to hours of boring keynotes. Right after that, comes Macworld in which Steve Jobs makes everyone forget all about CES, according to Tom Krazit at C|Net. Apple owns mid-January. Mac Observer
  
• Former Apple Employees Give Macworld Predictions - Eight former and famous Apple employees were surveyed by The Guardian to provide their predictions on what Apple will unvel at Macworld on Tuesday. They also weighed in on the smartest and dumbest things Apple has done lately. Mac Observer
• There and Back Again: Surviving Macworld Expo - TMO Quick Tip - Macworld Expo 2008 starts in a couple of days on January 14, so it's time to load up the important gear -- like your iPhone, toothbrush, and credit card -- and make the annual pilgrimage to the Moscone Center in San Francisco. While a trip without any pre-planning can make for a fun adventure, a little work ahead of time can make your Expo excursion that much more enjoyable. Mac Observer
• ‘DailyTechTalk’ announces Macworld events - Adam Jackson of DailyTechTalk is conducting the fifth year of coverage and free events for attendees of next week’s Macworld Conference & Expo 2008 in San Francisco. His annual San Francisco City Tour on Sunday, Tuesday morning pre-keynote meet-up and Wednesday evening Macworld party are taking place again this year. MacimumNews
• Apple website claims redesign praise - Apple's site redesign has been awarded as the best redesign of the year, while Microsoft takes three runners-up positions for .Net's 'infamy' award. Macworld UK
• Analysts upgrade on Apple stock - Analysts point to strong product sales and higher profits on iPod sales as proof of Apple's good fortunes in the year ahead. Macworld UK
• Macworld: There's Something Appley in the Air - Macworld banners started going up at the Moscone South today, mysteriously pronouncing: "There's Something in the Air." Could this be a reference to Steve Jobs' new and improved reality distortion field? Or maybe it's a cryptic hint that Apple has... Wired
• Analysts Ponder Macworld Possibilities - Fans of Apple and all things Mac are holding their breath as industry observers and pundits around the world make predictions about what's going to be launched at Macworld next week. Yahoo! NEWS

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Mac Hardware

• Sources: Apple Newton-tablet not ripe for Macworld - An initiative on the part of Apple Inc. to develop a modern day successor to its now defunct Newton handheld device is not expected to play a role in next week's Macworld Expo. AppleInsider
• Intel to grow next-gen notebook chip offerings - Intel Corp. plans to extend its upcoming Montevina platform to include two new classes of chips that will allow system manufacturers like Apple to build a variety of new and low-power notebook systems, according to a published report.AppleInsider
• THIS DAY IN APPLE HISTORY January 11, 2005: Mac mini Released - Mac users are nothing if not opinionated and a large number of Mac users had been screaming for the release of a “headless” iMac from the day the original iMac Applematters
• NewerTech rolls 802.11n solutions - Billed as the lowest-cost option for the fairer platform Insanely Great Mac
• HD DVD RIP: Universal, Paramount set to switch to Blu-ray - Confirmation that Universal and Paramount, the last two movie studios that support the HD DVD format, are now free to switch to Blu-ray, joining the other major studios, appears to sound the death knell for HD DVD. itwire
• Apple’s new Mac Pro creating space in product line for mid-range Mac tower? - Apple's new Mac Pro offers an incredible level of power in the default configuration... MacDailyNews
• Newer Technology Launches Low Cost 802.11/n/g/b Router - Newer Technology, Inc. announced on Friday that it will debut its low cost 802.11n/b/g wireless router at Macworld. The MAXPower 802.11n/g/b Wireless Router features a simple security initialization with the WiFi Protected Setup button. Mac Observer
• The Desktop Macs Need More Sex Appeal - Editorial - Apple makes products that people love to feel, love to own, and love to show to their friends. However, when it comes to the desktop Macs which are often married to the largest displays, Apple has taken a hard, long duration turn into ugly. That's not going to make a lot of Apple enthusiasts very happy. Mac Observer
• Reader Poll: Laptop or Desktop - Hot Forum Topic - Today TMO readers are talking about their choice for Mac computing: Desktop or laptop. Take the reader poll and let us know what you use. Mac Observer
• Great pictures, small packages - How can you make quick prints of your photos to hand out to friends and family at special occasions, such as weddings, graduations, or parties? And what if you aren’t too tech savvy and don’t wish to deal with complex image-editing programs and glitchy software drivers? Our compact photo printer roundup can help. Macworld
• PowerCast and WildCharge Demonstrate Wireless Power at CES - TMO at CES - LAS VEGAS -- Two companies, PowerCast and WildCharge, demonstrated new wireless power transmission technologies and products at CES. These new technologies are likely a precursor to major changes in the consumer electronics industry as a whole, including, one way or another, Apple's lines of Macs, iPods, and iPhones. Mac Observer
  
• Rumour: Microsoft to buy Logitech? - Could Microsoft assimilate one of the world's oldest computer peripheral manufacturers? Speculation that Redmond plans to make a bid persists, driving Logitech shares up. Macworld UK
• CES: Toshiba shows Cell-powered TV - Until CES, Toshiba hadn't shown a Cell-powered consumer device, but a pair of flat-panel TVs on its booth at the CES trade show show just a Cel-powered television is capable of. Macworld UK
• New York launches antitrust investigation of Intel - New York state attorney general Andrew Cuomo has launched an antitrust investigation of Intel, as European investigation continues. Macworld UK

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OS X & Software

• Last days to save hundreds on Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac - Microsoft Corp. next week will begin shipping the first copies of its much-anticipated Office 2008 productivity suite for the Mac, meaning there are just over three days left to take advantage of the company's "Super Suite Deal" that offers savings of up to $370 on the software. AppleInsider
• Linux gets a taste of Windows and Mac - images A major KDE overhaul gives a leading Linux interface a new look and new apps. Some features will be familiar to Windows and Mac OS X users. C|Net News
• QuickTime: The sky's [still] falling - A buffer overflow bug to affect the unwashed and, perhaps, even the rest of us Insanely Great Mac
• Microsoft’s Windows Vista, Office 2007 expelled from British schools - The agency that governs educational technology in the UK has advised schools in the country to keep Microsoft... MacDailyNews
• Windows virus steals login details for online bank accounts - Security experts are warning about a stealthy Windows virus that steals login details... MacDailyNews
• Zero-day proof-of-concept exploit for Apple’s QuickTime can affect both Mac and Windows versions - An Italian security researcher has posted a proof-of-concept exploit for a zero-day vulnerability... MacDailyNews
• Nolobe introduces Interarchy 9 - Nolobe today introduced Interarchy 9, a major update to the award-winning file transfer application for Mac OS X... MacDailyNews
• Leopard's graphics glitches - For a number of users, Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) exhibits various display glitches and distortions that were not apparent on identically configured systems running Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger). The problems include displacement of elements to other portions of the screen, inverted colors, randomly appearing artifacts and more. The problems are especially prone to occur in graphics intensive applications like Time Machine. MacFixIt
• Problems installing Boot Camp under Leopard - Several users have reported problems installing Windows XP through Boot Camp under Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). In some cases, users are presented with the error "hal.dll (Hardware Abstraction Layer) Missing or Corrupt" or a simple "Disk Error" MacFixIt
• Problems seeing wireless networks in Leopard? Remove non-ASCII characters - Use of non-ASCII characters in the names of wireless networks -- especially with third-party wireless routers -- can result in said networks not showing up in the AirPort menu. In order to resolve this issue, simply remove the non-ASCII characters. MacFixIt
• Safari won't launch: Check for corrupt bookmarks - There are a variety of causes for an inability to launch Safari, including: MacFixIt
• PRODUCT REVIEW Office for Mac 2008 Boosts Speed, Keeps Old Look - Despite the fierce rivalry between Microsoft and Apple, there is one product on which the two companies work closely together: the Macintosh version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft makes a nice chunk of change from this software suite, which includes Mac versions of the famous Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. MacNewsWorld
• Nancy's Favorite Apple Utilities - Computing with Bifocals - OK, so everyone else comes up with their end-of-the-year top list of this and that, so I have come up with the list of the Apple applications and utilities that I have found to be the most useful this past year. Taking away those things that are useful to me just because of special tasks that I have to do, these are the things that I use day in and day out and always recommend to other beginners. Mac Observer
  
• Nolobe's Interarchy 9 Has Over 100 New features - Nolobe introduced Interarchy 9 on Friday, a major update, with over 100 new features, including a brand new protocol built upon SSH combined with user interface enhancements. Mac Observer
  
• Frictional Games Launches Penumbra: Overture for the Mac - Mac Gaming News - Frictional Games announced the immediate availability of Penumbra: Overture for the Mac on Friday. The first person adventure game sports detailed 3D environments with a dark and disturbing atmosphere. Mac Observer
  
• Windows QuickTime Zero-day Flaw Discovered - A new security flaw in QuickTime 7.3.1 for Windows surfaced on Thursday that apparently lets an attacker take control of remote PCs. The vulnerability was discovered by Italian security researcher Luigi Auriemma who posted proof-of-concept code for the exploit on the Internet. Mac Observer
• Review: Need to share iCal calendar? Grab BusyMac - You would think that iCal would come with a feature that allows it to sync with other computers, but it doesn’t (though you can subscribe to other calendars). Enter BusySync from BusyMac, a must-have, US$19.95 utility for those who need to share iCal calendars. MacimumNews
• ‘MacVoices’ looks at Etelos’s CRM software - On the new MacVoices Etelos discusses their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for the Mac. MacimumNews
• Zevrix Solutions releases BatchOutput 3.0 for Adobe InDesign - Zevrix Solutions has released BatchOutput 3.0, an update to the professional solution to automate output from Adobe InDesign. BatchOutput allows users to automatically print multiple InDesign documents, as well as output them to PDF, PostScript, EPS and JPEG. MacimumNews
• Macfun.com offers new games, free Macworld Hall of Fame Game - Freeverse is proud to announce the release of three new games for the Macfun.com game portal: Chocolatier 2, the sequel to the confectionary game, Electropy, an action title with a twist, and 5 Realms of Cards, a revolutionary new solitaire game. MacimumNews
• MacPool game shoots to version 8.7 - baKno has released MacPool 8.7, an update of the US$19.95 pool simulation game for Mac OS X. MacimumNews
• Chronos releases SOHO Labels 3.5 - Chronos LC has updated SOHO Labels, a kit for designing and printing labels, envelopes and letterhead, to version 3.5. The update has several bug fixes; also, ontent is now clipped to the printable area when printing disc labels (which useful for printing directly onto discs) MacimumNews
• Interarchy update adds over 100 new features - Nolobe has updated Interarchy, its file transfer application for Mac OS X, to version 9.0. It introduces over one hundred new and improved features, including a new protocol built upon SSH, numerous enhancements to the product’s interface, and more. MacimumNews
• Sudoku-Latin Squares available from Macgamestore.com - Sudoku-Latin Squares from TikGames is now available at Macgamestore.com. It costs US$19.95; a demo is available for download. MacimumNews
• Adobe unveils Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac - Adobe on Thursday unveiled the next generation Photoshop Elements for Mac. Adobe said they did a lot to make Elements more intuitive for the users, but they also added some very cool new features they hope all photo buffs will enjoy. Macworld
• Apple offers pro training 26 March - Apple is hosting a special event for professionals in London on 26 March, where it will explore and explain its solutions for modern media. Macworld UK
• Frictional ships Penumbra: Overture for Mac - Mac market share gains help PC games developers move to embrace the platform, as Mac port of critically-welcomed title, Penumbra: Overture, finally ships for OS X. Macworld UK
• Calling all iPhone accessories at CES - There were more iPhones in the hands of attendees than there were on display at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show. But Dan Moren still found a few iPhone accessories and add-ons that piqued his interest. Macworld
  
• MWSF: Nolobe launches Interarchy 9 - Australian developers Nolobe have improved their file transfer application, introducing ninth version of Interarchy at Macworld Expo, San Francisco. Macworld UK
• Chronos updates label, clipboard apps - Chronos has released SOHO Labels 3.5 and iClipboard 1.1, the latest updates to two of its easy-to-use products. Macworld UK
• Jeff Raikes to retire from Microsoft - Jeff Raikes, the president of Microsoft's Business Division, plans to retire in September, the company said on Thursday. Macworld UK
• Traffic to online video sites doubled in 2007 - Online traffic to YouTube and other online video sites doubled last year compared with 2006, with 14 per cent of Americans posting some video online Macworld UK

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iPods, iTunes & Apple TV

• Report claims "major" Apple TV update in the pipeline - Apple is planning a major upgrade of its slow-selling Apple TV set-top box as part of a new offensive to try to boost its share of the digital video download market, according to BusinessWeek. AppleInsider
• 'Major' Apple TV update coming - But, what besides more storage can we expect under the hood? Insanely Great Mac
• Sony makes it a set - Are the labels creating a monster in order to tame iTunes Insanely Great Mac
• BusinessWeek: Apple faces challenges in bringing Hollywood into 21st century - Apple CEO Steve Jobs "plans to launch a movie rental service on iTunes for the first time... MacDailyNews
• Amazon MP3 to add DRM-free music downloads from Sony BMG - Amazon.com has announced that DRM-free MP3 music downloads from Sony BMG Music Entertainment will be available... MacDailyNews
• Canadian iPod levy quashed by Federal Court of Appeal - The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) has quashed the Copyright Board's July 19, 2007 decision... MacDailyNews
• Will Apple TV actually become a TV? - I have been surprised that while I am seeing a lot of predictions about a new Apple TV... MacDailyNews
• DRM Loses Last Friend as Sony Turns to Amazon - Amazon.com will start selling songs from the massive library of Sony BMG in a format free of restrictions on copying and playback -- a major victory for the e-tailer's fledging music store and another sign that digital rights management controls on premium digital music may soon be a thing of the past. MacNewsWorld
• Canada's "iPod Levy" Dies - iPodObserver - Canada's proposed levy on digital audio recording devices, including Apple's iPod media player, fizzled out and died on Thursday when the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Copyright Board did not have authority to impose tariffs on the devices. Had the Copyright Board gotten its way, Canadian consumers would have seen up to a CA$75 increase in the cost of media players. Mac Observer
• Sony Takes DRM-free Tunes to Amazon - iPodObserver - Sony BMG joined the rest of the big four record labels to offer copy protection-free music through the Amazon MP3 download service on Thursday. The label plans to offer its entire library through the iTunes Store rival before the end of January. Mac Observer
• SlingPlayer for iPhone and iPod Touch? - ElectricPig.tv claims (via 9to5) they have an "extremely senior source" at Sling Media who says that an iPhone/iPod Touch version of their SlingPlayer client software is coming. MacRumors.com
• Cover Stream app updated to version 1.1 - Snarb.tk has updated Cover Stream 1.0, an US$14.95 iTunes controller that gives you access to iTunes Cover Flow right from your desktop without switching applications, to version 1.1. MacimumNews
• CES: iSleep to iDream with iPod-ready bed - Tech out your sleep-time with this new bed, includes video projector, surround sound, iPod dock and so much more, shipping later this year. Macworld UK

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iPhone

• Sling coming to iPhone? - Perhaps a piece of Apple's 'There's something in the air' marketing campaign... Insanely Great Mac
• Mobile porn coming to Apple iPhone - The iPhone is definitely a sexy phone. It's also the perfect vehicle for bringing mobile porn to Americans... MacDailyNews
• Origin of the iPhone - rambilly brings us a story from Wired about the origin and development of the iPhone. From the article: "Steve Jobs had tasked about 200 of Apple's top engineers with creating the iPhone. Yet here, in Apple's boardroom, it was clear that the prototype was still a disaster. It wasn't just buggy, it flat-out didn't work. The phone dropped calls constantly, the battery stopped charging before it was full, data and applications routinely became corrupted and unusable. The list of problems seemed endless. At the end of the demo, Jobs fixed the dozen or so people in the room with a level stare and said, 'We don't have a product yet.' The effect was even more terrifying than one of Jobs' trademark tantrums. When the Apple chief screamed at his staff, it was scary but familiar. This time, his relative calm was unnerving. 'It was one of the few times at Apple when I got a chill,' says someone who was in the meeting." Slashdot

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