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Geographic Imager 2.5 supports spacial data formatsAvenza
systems has released v2.5 of its Adobe Photoshop mapping plug-in, Geographic Imager. The software is used to import, edit, and export geospatial images such as arial and satellite photographs. The latest version supports ECW, MrSID, and DEM files and can import and export spatial data formats with georeferencing. Version 2.5 can also crop images to a specified size while they are being impo...
macnn.com Thursday, August 06, 2009Report urges separation of science and stateScience and politics mix badly, a bipartisan report said Wednesday. It called for changes to federal agencies and expert panels ...
USATODAY Thursday, August 06, 2009Fliq Bookmarks enables Palm Pre sync with SafariMark/Space has released Fliq Bookmarks, a beta application that enables users to sync their Safari bookmarks with the Palm Pre. The application can sync both individual bookmarks as well as bookmark folders and the bookmarks bar. The software works with The Missing Sync for Palm Pre to additionally sync the device with contacts, calendars, music, ringtones, bookmarks, photos and other media. The p...
macnn.com Thursday, August 06, 2009Zaxwerks releases 3D Serpentine plug-in for AdobeZaxwerks has released 3D Serpentine, a new plug-in for Adobe After Effects that enables the creation of 3D path-extrusions, also know as animated noodles. The software works by using 3D paths to control the position, size and orientation of 3D graphics, and enables the creation of 3D effects such as shooting starts and film reels. Features include auto-orientation technology to prevent twists and ...
macnn.com Thursday, August 06, 2009Bits: Internet Ad Spending Shrinks AgainIDC said that spending on online display advertising dropped 12 percent, while classified ads lost 17 percent. Search advertising rose slightly in the second quarter.
New York Times Thursday, August 06, 2009News Corporation Posts a Loss on MySpace ChargeThe company, which also owns The Wall Street Journal and the Fox broadcast television
network, lost $203 million in the quarter.
New York Times Thursday, August 06, 2009State of the Art: New Entry in E-Books a Paper TigerBarnes & Noble's e-book store has a lot of promise, but is saddled with filler, missing some top books and has some awkward details.
New York Times Thursday, August 06, 2009Cisco's Net Income Falls but Outlook ImprovesThe world's largest
network technology company continued to suffer from the global recession, reporting Wednesday that its net income dropped sharply in its fourth quarter.
New York Times Thursday, August 06, 2009Smart Meters and Security: Locking Up the GridDespite reports earlier this year about spies penetrating the computers that help control America's electrical grid, utility companies appear to be slow in clamping down on security, and that perception has led to a tongue-lashing from a House of Representatives committee.
TechNewsWorld Thursday, August 06, 2009Online Scammers Prey on the JoblessAs the unemployment rate skirts double digits, criminals are preying on the anxiety of the jobless to relieve them of cash and their identities.
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