Apple TV users rejoice Apple quietly released an update which now gives Apple TV users the option to purchase movies directly from their set top box.

Good news, Apple has updated Final Cut Studio. The download is 63.7MB and is recommended for all users.

Apple has released a number of firmware updates for several of its Mac computers; MacBook, MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro. Along with these updates, Intel based Macs also received an update along with the two keyboards the aluminum keyboard and the aluminum wireless keyboard. The updates were released to increase the stability of your Mac computer.

Apple has filed a series of patents that indicate it may be targeting the fitness market in the near future. We already have the Nike Sport package that enhances your running experience by tying your iPod into your Nike running shoes to customize your workout songs and track your miles while you run. The patents they have filed demonstrate that Apple wants to take the concept even further.

Has Apple taken over the top spot for laptops in the US higher education market? It looks that way, in a recent speech given to Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Tim Cook, the chief operating officer for Apple stated.

Well it’s about time! Apple has finally updated the MacBook Pro. The MacBook has also received an update. The cases, for both models, have remained the same. The MacBook and the MacBook Pro feature the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives (up to 300GB) and 2GB of memory standard in most models.

If you tried to log into any of the Apple stores, you’ll find that they are all closed for maintenance. When all the online Apple stores are closed it means a major announcement is in the works. Although some Apple stores have been closed on the past three Tuesdays many online stores, from other countries, were open for business.

If you’ve been waiting for the release of Time Capsule it looks as though your wait is almost over. Best Buy is featuring Time Capsule in this week flyer. Apple had stated on their website that the Time Capsule would be released sometime in February.

Apple has released iTunes 7.6.1 through its software update utility. If you check out the notes that accompany the software update, you will note that several bugs were fixed including compatibility with Apple TV software version 2.0. Apple recently added new features to iTunes. You can now rent and download your favorite movies onto your computer or Apple TV. You’re also able to rent movies up to 720HD complete with surround sound on your Apple TV.

Apple quietly discontinued their XServe Raid boxes and replaced them with third party RAID storage hardware, Promise VTrac E-Class RAID subsystems from Promise Technology. The original Xsan was released in January 2005 and has done an excellent job of powering several high powered SANs. The Xsan has received a major upgrade. Enter the Xsan 2. Xsan 2 is a major transformation of its storage area network (SAN) file system.