Pleasant Software has released a major update for Ubercaster, its all-in-one podcasting solution for the Mac. The new version sports native Skype support, Amazon S3 (TM) uploads and other requests from its current user base. Here’s what’s new in Version 1.6: German localization: Ubercaster is finally localized in German; including the build-in Help system. Native Skype support: - It’s […]

Apple has published an article looking at how the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) is using podcasting for communciations and training: The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), much like any organization with a critical mission, requires lightning-fast communications between senior staff and troops. The department also needs to deliver in-depth training, especially for situations that involve a […]

Take Control Books has published a new ebook, Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac, 2nd Edition. The ebook, by Andy J. Williams Affleck, covers what you need to begin your first podcast, without spending much (if any) money. Changes in the book include coverage of WireTap Studio and Übercaster; updated Garageband coverage and tips on getting great interviews.  […]

Ambrosia Software has released WireTap Anywhere, a low latency audio tool that lets you take the audio output from any Mac application or hardware input device and record it in your favorite audio recording application. Any program that produces audio can appear as an audio input device, letting you record or process it in any […]

Apple today introduced the new Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of its predecessor. The new Mac Pro combines two of Intel‚Äôs new 45 nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2 GHz, powerful new graphics and up to 4TB of internal storage […]

Audacity, the cross-platform audio editor that has been used by many podcasters as an entry-level podcasting tool, appears to be dead on the Mac platform. “1.3.4 for OS X will appear when someone volunteers to compile it and sort the remaining bugs out,” writes richardash1981 at the Audacity Team Forum. “There is currently no one […]

Apple today introduced the wireless Mighty Mouse, a new version of its multi-button mouse, with the added freedom of wireless connectivity. The new wireless Mighty Mouse offers a secure connection to Macs and features a new laser tracking engine that Apple says is 20 times more sensitive than standard optical mice, for better tracking on […]

Software MacKiev, a developer of consumer and education software, is demonstrating a new podcast-friendly version of its Mac OS X edition of Broderbund Kid Pix Deluxe 3X this week at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in San Diego. A presentation entitled “How To Make Podcasts Using Kid Pix” is running several times a day […]

Apple today introduced a new $899 configuration of the 17-inch iMac designed specifically for education customers, featuring a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a built-in iSight video camera and iLife ‚Äò06. The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately and will replace the eMac, Apple‚Äôs last CRT based computer. Featuring a 17-inch widescreen LCD […]