Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Top Stories
Apple's AirPort Adds Home Music Streaming
Apple unveiled on Monday a $129 device that acts as both a portable wireless base station and a way to stream music throughout the home. The AirPort Express, due in July, features both analog and digital music outputs to connect to speakers or sound systems.
News
iTunes Music Store Tops 85 Million Downloads
How AirTunes Works
iTunes doe sthe heavy lifting. You're still using iTunes as your musical interface, and you've got to keep that Mac on and iTunes open in order to keep the music playing.
Apple Pumps Music Through Air
"I believe that Apple can capitalize on the fact that it can become synonymous with digital entertainment."
Apple Shares Soar On AirPort Express Intro
Jobs: Apple Developed, But Did Not Ship Apple PDA
Jobs: Apple To Grow Without Mergers
Apple Security Update Addresses Latest Issues
Apple issued a security update for Mac OS X addressing a number of issues found in the operating system.
Making The Business More Accountable
It took eight years and three accounting packages but stephen Allen, managing director of budding Australian fashion house Vallen, thinks he has finally found an acceptable solution for his accounting needs.
Opinion
AirPort Express Brings Audio, Portability To Wireless Networking
The portability of the AirPort Express shouldn't be understated.
Short And Sweet
Judging by the changes documented in the release notes, this update closes all the UPI/Launch Services-related vulnerabilities that have been publicized in the last month.
A First Take On AirPort Express
I suspect AirPort Express will really shine as an additional wireless product.
Listen To AirTunes
The biggest issue may be reliability. The spectrum used by Wi-Fi devices is a crowded neighborhood.
Why Apple's AirPort Express May Unofficially Extend Non-AirPort Networks
Linux Vs. Apple: An Uncomfortable Battle
In the end, Linux represents a threat and an opportunity for every software and hardware company. Apple is once again at the crossroads.
Review
Tech Tool Pro 4 Joins Our Disk Repair Comparison
The Office 2004 Report: At The End Of The Food Chain
Sure, applications launch faster, and some functions also seem snappier, but you cannot lose sight of the fact that the whole package remains a lumbering beast that is inclined to take unexpected naps at any moment.
Sidetrack
Rumor Today: Apple To Refresh Power Mac G5 Product-Line This Week
It's new products week from Apple!
AppleInsider: Certain resellers have been told by their regional Apple representative to expect refreshes to the Power Mac G5 line on Tuesday, June 8th.
Rumor Today: Apple's Tablet PC?
Mac Rumors: "Interactive" displays are coming soon from Apple too.
Rumor Today: Apple Projects Retail Store Revenue To Double In 2005
AppleInsider: Apple's retail stores are expected to reach over $1 billion in revenue this year and $2 billion next year.
Wintel
Microsoft, Spend Your Money!
With billions and billions of dollars, why can't Microsoft fix its software?