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StremDesk Ustream app for the Mac

StremDesk series of applications for the MAC.

Apple introducing new iPods on September 9th?

There’s been a lot of iPod chatter in the air lately and now MacRumors and Ars Technica say that we’ll be seeing El Steve boom-boom some new gear on September 9th. No specifics on what’s in store, but new nanos are obviously on the table, as is that rumored subscription service and possibly a new iPod touch at a lower price. Anything you guys hoping for?

(Via Engadget.)

Use any networked computer as additional display.

ScreenRecycler allows you to use your other computer as a second monitor.

Many Mac users have a second computer sitting right next to their main computer on their desk including a nice display. ScreenRecycler now enables you to use this spare computer as second display for your Mac. You can even use an idle machine for that purpose.

It’s like a dual monitor setup without the need to buy an additional monitor.
Just start ScreenRecycler on your Mac then connect to ScreenRecycler via VNC from your second machine.

Recycle your old Mac and Windows machines !

(Via MacUpdate - Mac OS X.)

Podcasting v Videocasting?

Podcasts have been around for a while - It was back in 2004 when they first caught fire. Since then, many unique and useful podcasts have risen to the top and consistently brought in audiences, most notably Diggnation and TWiT

Videocasting, on the other hand, is a new phenomenon, one that didn’t occur until the technology became available with the widespread use of YouTube, live streaming services, and better video and web cameras.

We hear less about podcasts and and more about video shows such as Epic Fu, Pop17 and even TWiT live (now streamed by StickAM). The trend seems clear - podcasting is going by the wayside and videocasting is taking the helm.

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iPhone Jailbreak Now QuickPwned

News is just out of a new way to jailbreak your iPhone, and this time the tool is specifically designed to work ‘quickly and easily, without requiring a full restore.’ Quickpwn has been released as a beta, intended to complement the main PwnageTool. It works with iPhones and iPod’s running 2.0.1 firmware, and operates very quickly without needing iTunes to rebuild/restore your device afterwards. This beta version is basically feature-complete, but lacks a ‘funky UI’ (they’re adding that soon) and is currently windows only (other OS’s are ‘coming soon’). It’s available here. Keep your eyes open for a complete version (though remember that even though it’s development software, it’s apparently ‘impossible for this to permanently damage your device’). [iPhone-Dev.org]

(Via Gizmodo.)

Qingbar iPod Projector

Qingbar probably hopes that its MP101 Mini Projector for the iPod/iPhone gets picked up en masse by business travelers looking to turn their seat backs into mini-movie theaters, but we think the image quality might deter all but the blindest travelers from abandoning their tiny screens. According to the specs and the image below, what you’re going to get with this portable projector is a 5W LED (with a lumens of 10-15), a 20,000 hour lamp life, and projected image from 15″ to 27″. It’s neat, but with no price the ’sub par’ headline stays put.

Honla via GadgetGrid]

(Via Gizmodo.)