Music industry sources told "CNET" (http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20001480-261.html) this week Apple has informed label managers that a streaming music service is unlikely to be ready before the third quarter.

Some had hoped such a service might arrive when Apple unveiled the iPad tablet in January, but it didn't. "CNET" says that same month, Apple executives spoke to the major record labels about enabling people to store their music on the company's servers and access their songs with web-enabled devices. At that point, music-industry insiders speculated that Apple's new service might debut early this year.

"Besides a later-than-hoped-for start to Apple's streaming, all of this also means that music -- which has typically played an important role in most of Apple's culture-changing devices -- will be bumped to the sidelines with the iPad...

Apple has posted released AirPort Base Station Update 2010-001, which brings the Airport Utility to version 5.5.1. The update -- which requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later -- addresses two bugs and includes a security fix.

The security patch addresses an issue that would have allowed an unauthorized user to connect to an otherwise restricted network. You can obtain the update via the Software Updates component of Mac OS X's Systems Preferences app.

Maclove (www.macloveworld.com) has announced a new line of iPad cases and sleeves. The Shine case series is a thin clear polymer case with eight colors. The Aurore case series built with polycarbonate and has a frosted coat.

The Cuticle case series is a flexible silicone skin case in seven colors; it will encapsulate and protect your iPad with the Maclove cuticle. The Silver light case series is a "visual impact" case that comes in eight colors.

The GT case series has four different color GT designs on the top. The Leather Hood case series features up to 20 kinds of PU leather fabric exterior covering an ABS plastic shell and providing open access to all ports and controls. 

The Sunrise, available in seven colors, is a thermoplastic case featuring a hand hold design on both side, and open access to all ports and controls. The Titan holder for iPad is all solid aluminium construction with “M...

Ross Video (http://www.rossvideo.com will be releasing a range of CWDM optical transmitters, optical muxes and optical demuxes to allow customers to fully utilize available bandwidth on their existing fiber connections.

Releasing at NAB 2010 are eight dual CWDM transmitters for a total of 16 optical wavelengths, a four channel MUX/DMX with expansion port, an eight channel MUX/DMX and an eight channel MUX/DMX with expansion. The flexibility of these solutions allows end users to combine up to 16 channels in groups of four onto a single fiber link, says Eric Goodmurphy, gear marketing product manager, Ross Video.

openGear is an open-architecture, modular frame system designed by Ross Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers. The platform offers clients the freedom to choose technology from a wide range of products to meet the needs of a broadcast, production, or...

Newer Technology (NewerTech) NewerTech has introduced iFolio, a custom handcrafted carrying/protection case for the new iPad being introduced April 3. Made in the US from premium imported black or red Brazilian leather, it's available in black or red leather colors.

The iFolio for the iPad is available for pre-order at a special introductory price of US$99.99 (it's normally $129.99) from NewerTech's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing at http://www.macsales.com/ifolio . All pre-orders and regular orders of the NewerTech iFolio will begin shipping April 5.

Griffin Technology has unveiled two new Griffin + Threadless cases for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G, just in time for spring. The cases feature the Threadless T-shirt designs, Rainforests and Fail, and are now available at Apple retail stores nationwide.

Rainforests and Fail, like other designs selected for the Griffin + Threadless Co-Op Initiative, appear on a Griffin-engineered low-profile case. No more than a millimeter thick, a single-piece polycarbonate shell snaps into place to provide protection from dust, dings and boredom. Rainforests and Fail, $34.99, will be available April 1st at Apple Retail Stores nationwide and at http://www.griffintechnology.com .

On the new "MacVoices" (http://www.macvoices.com), organizers Daniel Berube and Michael Horton talk about what to expect at the next iteration of The Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, which is coming up at the NAB show in Las Vegas on April 13.


The duo talk about the process they use to put together more and better SuperMeets. New for Las Vegas will be the Post Pit, a stage on the NAB show floor where editing and post production tips and techniques will be demonstrated all three days of the show. Berube and Horton also talk about the latest edition of the SuperMag.

"MacVoices" is an Internet show and podcast that delivers in-depth discussions with the most influential people in the Mac industry, as well as "the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community," according to host Chuck Joiner.

In a new report "Cloud Computing and its Contribution to Climate Change," the environment group, Greenpeace (http://www.greenpeace.org), has criticized the iPad, cloud computing and "IT's growing carbon problem."

"Here's part of what they have to say: "Whether you actually want an iPad or not, there is no doubt that it is a harbinger of things to come. The iPad relies upon cloud-based computing to stream video, download music and books, and fetch email. Already, millions access the 'cloud' to make use of online social networks, watch streaming video, check email and create documents, and store thousands of digital photos online on popular web-hosted sites like Flickr and Picasa.

"The cloud is growing at a time when climate change and reducing emissions from energy use is of paramount concern. With the growth of the cloud, however, comes an increasing demand for energy. For all of this content to...

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,...