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Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, today announced that LaCie has selected Toast 7 for inclusion with their latest FireWire DVD double layer burners. Toast 7, which became widely available earlier this month, will empower LaCie customers to extend the functionality of the Mac OS and iLife applications and copy, save, hear and see their entire digital life on CD and DVD. The compelling combination of Roxio and LaCie technology can be purchased at the LaCie Store online (www.lacie.com/shop) and will be available throughout LaCie’s specialized dealer network later this month.

Freeverse today wrapped-up its week long series of new product launches and news items with two final announcements.

Freeverse has announced that it will be the principal sponsor of \”The OMG Cup,\” a Mac game programming contest to be held by iDevGames.com.
The contest is open to all and official rules and more information may be found at:
http://idevgames.com/index.php/contest/omg_info/omg_cup_2005

\”Freeverse Software\’s support of our annual Mac game development contest, uDevGames, has been great for independent Mac game developers and gamers alike. The OMG Cup is an extension of the spirit that both Freeverse and iDevGames share — Original Mac Games (OMG) are just more fun!\”, said Carlos Camacho, Editor-in-Chief of iDevGames. \”Through this new contest, we hope to encourage even more Mac programmers to produce games that focus on engaging gameplay.\”

Freeverse has also announced that Kill Monty, (a game that began as an entry in a previous iDevGames contest), has just been updated to version 1.0.5. A demo is available at:
http://www.freeverse.com/killmonty/

Freeverse\’s \”Big Week\” sale ends tonight at midnight, Eastern time. Until then, everything remains 25% off at http://www.freeverse.com. Among the announcements of the past week were the boxed editions of Comic Life Deluxe, Sound Studio 3, and ToySight Gold.

Griffin Technology Inc., innovator of exciting accessories for Mac and iPod, today announces the AirClick with Dock Connector, a unique wireless remote control for iPod. Unlike conventional remotes, the AirClick Remote uses RF technology that allows users to control their iPod from up to 60 ft. away. Users will not have to be in the line of sight for it to work, and RF signals also pass through walls. Each AirClick package ships with a remote, a receiver that mounts to the bottom of the iPod, and a convenient remote cradle and straps for attaching it to an automobile steering wheel, bicycle, or anything that\’s handy. The small, elegant remote control features five buttons: play/pause, next track, previous track, volume up, and volume down. It also has a hold switch, mimicking that of the iPod. A handy clip on the back provides instant access while jogging, cycling or giving a presentation. Each AirClick receiver has the ability to be paired to any remote unit. One remote can control both the AirClick iPod and the AirClick USB, or if two AirClick remotes are being used in close proximity, they could be paired to individual units, allowing maximum flexibility.

The Griffin AirClick\’s MSRP is $39.99 USD, and it is scheduled to begin shipping in mid November. Pre-orders are being accepted at www.griffintechnology.com.