New & Noteworthy: FileMaker Pro server; House Party; XCLAIM TV; iBook 512 MB RAM; more
New & Noteworthy: FileMaker Pro server; House Party; XCLAIM TV; iBook 512 MB RAM; more
The Sims House Party 1.0 is available for preorder. This expansion pack for the popular game allows your Sims to hoedown at a country barn dance, chow down at a tropical luau, or go underground at a rave.
ATI ships XCLAIM TV USB Edition This $99 external TV tuner is now available, according to ATI. Features include channel preview, identifying keywords and phrases in a closed captioning stream, parental controls, and more.
512 MB SDRAM Memory Module for Apple iBooks Transintl is shipping a 512 MB memory module for the new iBooks (Dual USB). More.
Gefen's new ex-tend-it products set to ship in September Gefen has announced two new products set to ship next month, the ex-tend-it DVI Repeater and ex-tend-it DVI Hub. Both products allow a DVI-based monitor to be located up to 50 feet away from the CPU. The Hub adds the capability to output images to two monitors.
Microsoft antitrust case defies conventional wisdom This Washington Post article takes a look at the names of the players in the Microsoft case, many of whom have changed since the new attorney general was confirmed, and the writer speculates that the government is not going to just walk away, especially given its recent appeals court victory.
New Software, New Scrutiny for Microsoft This article in the New York Times states: "As Microsoft gets ready to ship Windows XP, antitrust regulators fear that the new operating system represents a rerun of the company's tried-and-true tactics — some of which a federal appeals court agreed in June were illegal."
Four Seasons installs 802.11 wireless internet service Looking for a way to justify staying at a posh resort for your next business trip? The Four Seasons has just finished installing AirPort Internet connectivity in 56 of its hotels worldwide. More.
Building A Better Napster This Salt Lake Tribune article takes a look at FastTrack, a new technology that its makers contend is better than Napster.