Apple introduces iAd Producer

Apple has introduced iAd Producer to help you create advertising for the iAd network. iAd Producer contains a visual designer, page templates, a component library, prebuilt animations and effects so you can easily create rich media and interactive content for your iAd project.

The iAd Producer also includes a simulator and validation tools so you can test out your iAd projects before submitting it to the iAd network.

iAd Producer is part of the iOS Developer program. More information here

Improving Illustrator Live Trace results with Photoshop

See how to use Photoshop to get the most out of the Live Trace feature in Illustrator.

Christmas Gift Guide

We’ve compiled a few gift ideas for christmas so you wont get stuck on Santa’s knee not knowing what to ask for!

Apple iPad
No doubt this is at the top of a lot of peoples wish lists, so much so Santa will have trouble keeping up with production. Nice to sit back with and read a few digital publications over the holidays.

iPad Camera Connection Kit

For this that already have an iPad the Camera Connection Kit will allow you to import your digital photos and videos from your camera via an SD card or USB connection.

Apple TV
Apple has refined its AppleTV and it is proving quite popular. The AppleTV makes it easy to stream video, music and photos from your computer or Apple mobile device to your TV. It is attractively priced at NZ$170.

Moshi Bassburger
These rechargeable portable speakers are great for taking away with your iPhone or iPod. Small and compact for traveling and they deliver a great sound for their diminutive size. Available in single or double speaker configurations. Available at a number of retailers including Dick Smith, Marbecks and JB Hi-Fi.

Parrot AR Drone
Need something for the person that has everything? Well get them this, if they have one already then two will be even better. The Parrot AR Drone is a Quadrocopter controlled via an iPhone/iPod Touch App with the help of a built in camera onboard the Quadrocopter.

Magic Mouse & Trackpad 101

gigaom.com have compiled a nice setup guide for the Mouse and Trackpad on modern Macs with multi-touch devices – worth a read!

Check it out here.