SecuritySpy 3.3: Update to Mac OS X IP Video Surveillance Software

London, United Kingdom – Bensoftware today announced the release of SecuritySpy 3.3, an update to the premier multi-camera video surveillance software for the Mac. With features such as motion detection, real-time compression of multiple camera feeds, and network video and audio streaming, SecuritySpy is designed for demanding video surveillance applications. New features in this version include support for BlackMagic video hardware, the latest Apple FaceTime cameras, and several new network cameras.

“This update represents our ongoing commitment to maintaining top-quality software and responding to our customers’ feedback” said Ben Bird, the developer of SecuritySpy. “Combined with Mac OS X, the rock-solid operating system from Apple, SecuritySpy offers unsurpassed functionality, stability and ease of use.”

The main features of SecuritySpy are as follows:
* Display and record multiple cameras simultaneously
* Support for all major brands of IP cameras
* Support for all industry-standard media formats: JPEG, MPEG-4, MxPEG, H.264 and AAC
* ONVIF compatibility, and HTTP and RTSP streaming, for maximum camera compatibility
* Extensively multi-threaded to take advantage of multi-core computers
* Built-in web server for remote viewing and administration
* Pan/Tilt/Zoom support
* Sophisticated motion detection

SecuritySpy supports a wide variety of IP cameras and video servers, including the popular Axis, Dahua, Panasonic, Sony and Vivotek ranges. SecuritySpy features sophisticated motion detection, which can be used to trigger recording as well as email alerts and audio alarms. The built-in web server allows remote viewing of live video/audio and captured footage, as well as configuration of the software, from over the internet using a web browser or a mobile device such as an iPhone or iPad.

Pricing and Availability:
Pricing is in British Pounds, Euros or US Dollars and depends on the number of cameras used, ranging from GBP 29.90 (approx. USD $50) for the single-camera version, to GBP 649.00 (approx. $1100) for the unlimited-camera version. SecuritySpy supports any Intel Mac running OS X 10.5 “Leopard” through 10.9 “Mavericks”. A 30-day fully-featured trial of SecuritySpy is available to download.

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Bensoftware is an independent software development house focused on providing high-quality video-related software for the Macintosh platform. Copyright (C) 2014 Bensoftware. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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iBank 5 Delivers Over 120 Enhancements in Major Update

Putney, Vermont – IGG Software today announced the release of iBank 5.1, a major update to its acclaimed money management program. The most complete personal finance software available for the Mac, iBank 5.1 provides improved bank connectivity, enhanced reports, better bill pay, and superior transaction management among scores of new features and fixes.

“While iBank 5 was a huge leap forward,” says IGG president Ian Gillespie, “we didn’t stop there. We learned a lot from our customers about what they liked in version 5 and how it might be even better. This update is going to make a lot of people happy.”

Among the many refinements in iBank 5.1, those of most interest to current and future users include:

* Better updating:
Now there’s system notification when Update Everything finishes, and counters in the source list show how many new transactions are in each account.

* Enhanced transaction management:
A new menu command shows original details of imported transactions; files attach by drag-and-drop to the transaction editor; transactions can be manually merged from different sources; an “unreconciled” transaction register filter has been added.

* Improved importing:
Several fixes related to bank connections, as well as QIF, CSV and OFX imports, make data acquisition more consistent.

* Simplified bill pay:
The username field is now filled in automatically when confirming online payment, date pickers now have pop up calendars, and other fixes.

* Updated reporting options:
There’s a new “Categorized Payee” report, the addition of Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to investment reports, and better presentation of totals in Forecast reports and transaction drill-down reporting.

* Better Direct Access connectivity:
iBank 5.1 adds support for connections that require multi-factor authentication (MFA) tokens and images.

* Streamlined export:
QIF export now allows a date range to be typed, and there’s a new button to export report tables to tab-delimited text files.

* Improved loan support:
Several minor fixes improve overall functionality in areas related to the loan assistant, reminders, scheduled transactions and interest-only loans.

* Enhanced stability and performance:
Potential crashes have been eliminated and some sources of slowed response have been removed.

* Minor enhancements to key functions:
Other fixes in this update touch on sync, printing, investments, in-app purchasing, smart accounts, budgets and more.

* More polish throughout:
Numerous improvements and corrections have been made to the interface: menus, pop-ups, layouts, tooltips, etc.

* Plus dozens more changes:
With over 120 improvements in total, iBank 5.1 cleans up a lot of tiny issues to make the overall experience better for all users.

System Requirements:
* iBank requires Mac OS X 10.8 or higher and is fully compatible with 10.9 Mavericks

A free update for current users of version 5, iBank 5.1 is available immediately from the IGG online store. New customers have the option of downloading the app as a 30-day free trial. All licensed users of iBank 4 may install the app, use it in trial mode, and upgrade from within version 5; iBank’s regular price is $59.99 (USD) and the upgrade price via IGG is $29.99. Release of iBank 5.1 via the Mac App Store will follow.

For optional, automatic updating of transactions, users of iBank 5 have the opportunity to try Direct Access free for 30 days. Maintaining the service costs as little as 11 cents a day: just $4.99 per month, or $39.99 for an annual subscription; that data can be synced with iBank for iPad 2 directly from the desktop app over local Wi-Fi or via WebDAV server.

For further information, review licenses, or to schedule interviews with Ian Gillespie or CTO James Gillespie, please contact IGG Marketing Director Scott Marc Becker.

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IGG Software, Inc., was founded in 2003 by developer Ian Gillespie to offer intuitive, elegant and powerful applications for in- dividuals and small businesses. Based in Putney, Vermont, IGG develops the iBank family of apps exclusively for the Mac and for iOS devices. Copyright (C) 2003-2014 IGG Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Stitcher update brings offline radio to Android

Stitcher has rolled out its latest Android update, adding offline listening to its library of over 18,000 podcasts and radio shows.
The company claims to be the mobile leader in on-demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio, featuring favourites from BBC, NPR, TedTalks, CNN, Freakonomics and many more in its colourful tiled design.
Up until now Stitcher users have had to be connected to the internet to listen to their favourite shows, but that all changes with its latest upgrade.
A post on the company’s blog revealed: “You can now listen to your playlists anywhere with our new offline listening feature. Seamlessly access your favourite shows from our catalog of over 18,000 at work, in the gym, on the plane or anywhere else you may not have a wireless connection.”
Once you’ve selected your favourite shows, the app simply updates them in the background when a WiFi connection is available so that they’re ready for when you want to listen.
There have also been improvements made to Stitcher’s interface, which now features a sidebar that drags in from the corner of the screen.
The Stitcher blog adds: “Instead of requiring you to tap back four times in order to navigate to a different section of Stitcher, now you can swipe right from the left edge to access Stitcher’s main menu.”
The company also claims to have improved the user experience by fixing crash bugs and enhancing the app’s memory management and usability.
To put all these changes to the test, download Stitcher for free via Google Play.

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Picturelife update: I’ve now moved everything to my own S3 bucket

The overwhelming view is yes. Yes I am nuts, especially when we’re talking about irreplaceable photo (and video) memories.
I engaged the Picturelife customer support team about the possibility of them offering a dual backup option where my data is stored in their huge Amazon bucket and also ‘backed up’ or duplicated via another bucket or service.
It’s something they’ve said they’re going to look into. This is good news. I don’t want to have to manage my own 300gb photo data store myself, but I do want to ensure I’ve taken the right approach for protection. I really don’t subscribe to the view that I need to have the data physically located in my house, on my own computer. Absolutely not. I want it managed by someone who knows what they’re doing.
But yes, dear reader, I recognise I have been flying by the seat of my pants depending on Picturelife alone. I don’t even think the team at Picturelife would like to be responsible — exclusively — for my data.
So I’ve moved everything to my own Amazon S3 bucket that Picturelife is still interfacing with. Here’s the status:
I’m not sure what happened to those 2 outstanding files. I’ll sort them out shortly.
So I now have direct control of the data. And I can get it downloaded and backed up.
I still remain a Picturelife user and I’m hopeful they’ll implement an addition to the service shortly to guarantee backup.
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