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Jessica Dolcourtse, wrote a hands-on review of Google’s new voice service. She talks about last week’s Google rollout of a new program that allows you to add voice to Gmails built-in Google Talk. Is uses a plugin that lets you use a dial pad so you can launch VoIP calls from the Gmail.com in-box, or from within iGoogle. Of course, it is currently only to U.S. Gmail users.
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ProteMac has announced the release and immediate availability of ProteMac Meter 3.7, an update to their network Activity monitor and network traffic logger utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, ProteMac Meter allows control network activity for every application on your Mac, showing you exactly what was transmitted and to where. The capability to audit what flows in and out of every piece of software is critical for security aware users. ProteMac Meter provides real-time processes (applications and services) monitoring and shows the history of every network activity.
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Is your Internet connection as fast as it could be? Google has an application called NameBench that will look for the fastest DNS server in your area.
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This week’s iPad piece looks at * how other high-tech gadget trends differ by region * Doubt Clouds Windows Tablets vs. iPad, Android * Jailbreak for iPad, iPhone on iOS 4: JailbreakMe; unlock soon * Samsung Galaxy tablet aims its sights on Apple iPad * Apple iPad Mini and iPhone 5: Expectations * Apple to issue patch for browser flaw * This Is Your Grandfather’s IPad * Gizmo | Meet the rivals for Apple’s iPad’s tablet * Apple Adds Email-Based FaceTime Support in iOS 4.1 Beta 3 … and more

I recently got Soulver for the Mac, but there are also versions for the iPad and iPhone. It helps you work things out. It’s quicker to use than a spreadsheet, and smarter and clearer than a traditional calculator. It is used to play around with numbers, do “back of the envelope” quick calculations, and solve day-to-day problems.
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This sounds like it could be useful for iPad owners who also have Macs. (Note that there is a PowerPC version too.)

iPad Transfer for Mac can help iPad fans to transfer Videos Music Photos TV shows Podcasts from iPad to Apple Mac, or import files to iPad from your local hard disc without iTunes. It is also a good iPad video converter that can convert DVDs/videos/audio to iPad compatible format on your Mac, and import to iPad directly.
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Back in May, Joshua Johnson posted this article on free applications for the Mac. Yes, I know yet another list.
This time it is a list of 100 free applications. And there are many here that I didn’t know about.
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This is a blog after my heart. It concentrates on Freeware for the Mac. (But also has a section for iPad.)
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Eltima Software has launched the release of SWF & FLV Player for Mac version 3.8 that features greatly improved downloading online Flash movies and videos option. Continue reading »

On April 10th, Independent software developer Reggie Ashworth announced AppDelete 3.1, an update to his very popular application deletion utility for Mac OS X. With a simple Drag & Drop, AppDelete will uninstall anything along with all of the associated items. Mac users will no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually.
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Popular Macintosh software developer, freshcode, today announced the formal launch of its renowned Mac discovery and download application, Bodega, version 1.0.
The Beta launched in August 2009, freshcode’s Bodega provides convenient, intuitive ‘corner store’ access to the latest and hottest apps for the Macintosh. Bodega dramatically assists users with the process of Macintosh app discovery, version update maintenance, application downloading and purchasing, and so much more, all from a gorgeous, intuitive interface right on the user’s desktop.
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The original article title included the iPhone, I guess you could reduce your bill to the minimum dictated by AT&T, but I really think this applies more to other phone bills.
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Are you ready for a return to prehistoric times? What to kill a little time? Independent game developer Enkord, Ltd. has rolled out Jurassic Realm, their new action puzzle game for Mac OS X. Continue reading »

This seems to tie in with the impending release of the Three Stooge movie.

Slap Happy Apps has announced iStooges 1.0, a fun new app for iPhone and iPod touch. More than just your typical sound board app, with iStooges you can recreate those classic slap fights made famous by The Three Stooges(R). The app includes 72 hilarious motion-activated sound effects and voice clips from your three favorite knuckleheads. Version 1.0 features Larry, Moe, and Curly.
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