Logitech has unveiled the Harmony 300 Remote (http://blog.logitech.com/2010/03/31/a-remote-for-everyone-logitech-harmo...), which the company says replaces up to four other remotes and gives you better control of what’s attached to your TV with the touch of one button.

Logitech’s research found that more than one-third of the 75 million U.S. and European households who have tried programming a universal remote had been dissatisfied with the process. But the Logitech Harmony 300 Remote is different, says Ashish Arora, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s digital home group. With a refreshed web-based setup designed exclusively for Logitech’s newest remote, all you have to do is connect the remote to your computer, go to myharmony.com, tell us what devices you’re using and...

Apptix (http://www.apptix.com) -- a provider of hosted Microsoft Exchange email, Microsoft SharePoint and VoIP services for businesses worldwide -- has launched Apptix Hosted Exchange for Apple, a new hosted offering that provides native integration of Apple-based communications applications with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.  

The service provides full business-class Exchange support for all Mac computers running Mac OS X 10.6.x ("Snow Leopard").  ActiveSync mobile service is also included with each Exchange mailbox for use with the soon-to-be launched iPad, as well as any iPhone or iPod touch (with Wi-Fi access) mobile digital devices.

"Apptix Hosted Exchange for Apple gives our customers all the features and functionality of hosted Microsoft Exchange, but without the need for software outside of native Mac applications," says James Bond, vice president of Software & Product Development for...

CinemaView (http://www.cinemaview.com) has announces its new Duo dual display extender for Apple computers using the Mini DisplayPort video port. The Duo works with either two 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays, creating a total 3840x1200 pixel display space, or with two CinemaView 24 LCD displays, creating a total 3840x1080 pixel display space.

The CinemaView Duo has one male Mini DisplayPort plug that connects to a Mac, and provides two female Mini DisplayPort ports into which two identical Mini DisplayPort equipped monitors can be connected. The Duo analyzes the individual screen resolution of each connected display, adds the two together, and sends a composite "extended" resolution signal to the Mac -- up to 3840x1200 pixels.

The CinemaView Duo is available for prepaid pre-order for US$149, including ground shipping to USA and Canada destinations. These pre-orders will ship to customers on or...

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find 'em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

Jungle Disk has released a free app that that allows users to access and manage their data stored with Jungle Disk via iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. As the newest addition to Jungle Disk’s portfolio of online backup and storage solutions, the app expands the number of ways Jungle Disk users can store, backup and share data in the cloud.

eBay has launched two free iPhone apps, one for the eBay.com global marketplace and one for eBay’s new classifieds site, eBayClassifieds.com. With the apps, consumers can photograph and list an item in 60 seconds or less.

Order N Development has unveiled Hearts Attack 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. The $2.99 game allows users to play any of the common variations of the hearts card game, such as omnibus,...

RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released the OtterBox Commuter case for the iPhone in new colors. The cases are US$34.95 each.

The OtterBox Commuter interactive case for iPhone incorporates three layers of impact-absorbing materials. First, a self-adhering transparent film covers and protects the touch screen. Next, a firm silicone skin completely encases the iPhone's housing. Finally, a one-piece, molded polycarbonate shell snaps tightly over the whole assembly.

All of the iPhone's buttons and controls are protected, yet remain fully accessible. Captive silicone covers keep dust, dirt and debris out of the audio jack and 30-pin docking ports when not in use. The Commuter's hard-shell exterior allows it to easily slide into and out of a pocket or purse, while the silicone side panels keep it in your grip.

Adobe has announced that Flash Media Live Encoder 3.1 for Mac OS X is now a free download. You can grab it at http://blogs.adobe.com/flashmedia/2010/03/flash_media_live_encoder_31_fo... .

Features include: the ability to perform up to three simultaneous encodes; saving to local file during encoding; auto-adjust (helps manage the stream quality to stay live under poor network conditions); and support for H.264 and VP6 codecs. Flash Media Live Encoder is designed for content owners who want to stream live events like concerts, sporting events, web casts, and news.

Apple is now the third largest company in America by market cap, having overtaken Wal-Mart for the number three position.  At $236.86 the market cap of Apple is roughly US$214.75 billion, compared to Wal-Mart at $55.95 with a $212.9 billion market cap, according to "24/7 Wall Street" (http://247wallst.com/2010/03/30/value-shock-apple-larger-than-wal-mart-m...).

On an enterprise value including debt, Wal-Mart still maintains the lead over Apple as it has over $36 billion in long-term debt versus only about $5 billion for Apple, and Apple’s longer-term liabilities are not even real debt issuance, the article adds. Our favorite tech company will probably never reach the top spot when it comes to US market cap status in the U.S. as...

Fuel Collective has released Permute (http://fuelcollective.com/permute), an US$14.95 media conversion tool for Mac OS X 10.6.x ("Snow Leopard").

It offers drag and drop video conversion with presets for devices such as the iPhone, Apple TV and XBox. You can also modify the existing presets. Permute is 64-bit and can convert .dvdmedia and VIDEO_TS folders to ISO files for better media center support.

Synium Software has released version 5.7 of MacFamilyTree (http://www.synium.de/products/macfamilytree/index.html). The new version introduces a completely overhauled source management, as well as the new facts feature.

Hair color, eye color and more are now stored. Also new: audio and video recording using a webcam and the all new Family Group Sheet or the improved Kinship Report.

You can now navigate through the three-dimensional representation of your family data and dive into your family history. MacFamilyTree 5.6 also sports an extended and much improved media management. Select persons on your family pictures and assign them to entries in your database.

MacFamilyTree 5.7 requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher. For new users the cost is US$49. It's a free upgrade to registered users of version 5.x. Upgrades from versions prior...

Apple has released Security Update 2010-002 for Leopard. It's a 78.39MB download and requires Mac OS X 10.5.8.

Apple says Security Update 2010-002 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update. You can obtain it via the Software Updates component of Mac OS X's Systems Preferences app.

Ergonis Software (http://www.ergonis.com) has released KeyCue 5.0, an update of the keyboard shortcut "cheat sheet." The new version adds an open interface that enables third party products to use KeyCue for displaying custom keyboard shortcuts, regardless whether the shortcuts are visible in the menu or not.

KeyCue detects and displays an instant overview of all shortcuts. Until now, KeyCue could show only keyboard shortcuts that are visible in a program's regular menus. Version 5 also comes with a new technique for easy installation and update and offers further improvements, like an option to specify on which display the shortcut table shall appear.

KeyCue 5.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or Mac OS X 10.5. It's Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. The upgrade to KeyCue 4.5 is free for anyone who has purchased KeyCue in the last two years. For new users the cost is US$29 for a...

Stairways Software (http://www.stairways.com) has released Keyboard Maestro 4.2, the new version of its productivity enhancer for Mac OS X. The upgrade adds MIDI triggers and actions, as well as an Execute Macro action, editing macros from the status menu or floating palette and more.

Using Keyboard Maestro's macros you can: control applications, windows, or menus; insert text; open documents, applications or URLs; execute scripts; control the system or iTunes; and more, all with the touch of a key, click of the mouse, periodically or at specific times, when an application is launched or running, or even over the Internet using Keyboard Maestro's built in web server.

Using Keyboard Maestro's Program Switcher and Window Switcher you can cycle through applications or windows, closing, hiding, launching, and more. The software lets you close or hide multiple windows or applications. Using Keyboard...