Reprinted from TidBITS#910/14-Jan-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#910/14-Jan-08 ===================== Issue link: We're on the ground at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, waiting for things to kick off Tuesday (so be sure to check our Web site for breaking news from the show!). But before the keynote and ensuing craziness of the show, we have plenty of news to pass along. Apple surprised us last week by announcing new eight-core Mac Pros and Xserves, adding more intrigue to what might be announced tomorrow. Adam looks at the recent news of Amazon MP3 gaining more DRM-free music and wonders if a change at the iTunes Store is in the cards. If you're coming to San Francisco or travelling in general, be sure to read our coverage of new rules for flying with computer and camera batteries, as well as Glenn Fleishman's advice for protecting your wireless connections while at the show. We also note the releases of a beta of Parallels Server, NetNewsWire 3.1 (now free!), Interarchy 9, and Airfoil 3, with a peek at Rogue Amoeba's Live Disc utility for distributing current software versions on CD. Lastly, Macworld Expo isn't the only big tech event this month: our intrepid correspondent Jeff Porten reports on the latest gizmos, gadgets, and gewgaws from last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Articles Flying to Macworld? Carry On Your Batteries! Amazon MP3 Scores DRM-Free Music: What About Apple? Parallels Server Brings Virtualization to Leopard Server NewsGator Turns NetNewsWire Loose for Free Nolobe Ships Major Interarchy Update Airfoil 3 Spreads Music Streaming Beyond AirPort Express Rogue Amoeba's Live Disc Avoids Wasting CDs New Mac Pro Goes Eight-Core Before Macworld Expo New Xserve Goes Eight-Core Too Secure Your iPhone Connections at Macworld Expo - and Beyond CES 2008 Day 1: Finding My Bearings CES 2008 Day 1: Keyboards, Power, Eyewear, and More CES 2008 Day 2: From iPods to iShoes CES 2008 Day 3: Robots and Wrap-up Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/14-Jan-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Joe Baram, Jeffrey Smith, Irving Alan Sparks, and Mark J. Miller for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 has a new look for Leopard, and new support for Leopard technologies. And you can upload with the oldest technology of all, Copy and Paste! Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: The Missing Sync provides the very best in synchronization for Mac users with BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile devices. Integrates with Address Book, iCal, Entourage, iPhoto, and iTunes. * Seamlessly run Windows on your Mac with VMware Fusion! Run Windows, Linux, and Solaris simultaneously without rebooting. Customizable toolbars, easy to manage virtual packages, and more. VMware Fusion: $69.99! * Freeverse, Inc.'s SOUND STUDIO 3.5.5 - Sound Studio is for anyone who needs to record or edit audio with a professional tool, but at a consumer price. Perfect for Podcasts, Music, More! Now updated for OS X 10.5 Leopard. * DealBITS: Get the word out about your product AND generate sales! It's easy: give away a few copies and offer a discount to entrants. A DealBITS drawing is quick to set up and can easily pay for itself. For more info and rates, visit . ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .