Google's Francois Beaufort has announced that rich notifications are being implemented in Chrome for Mac which is considered a first step towards Google Now for OS X.
Apple has released iAd Producer 4.0, an update to its ad creation software that brings numerous improvements and support for iTunes LP, iTunes Extras, and iBook Author widget project types.
In 2011, Apple outspent Samsung more than three to one on advertising its mobile phones in the U.S. In 2012, Samsung launched a massive marketing campaign that resulted in its outspending Apple on ads for the year.
Rovio has announced that it will air its new animated series 'Angry Birds Toons' via its Angry Birds games, select on-demand providers, Smart TVs, connected devices, and select TV networks.
Telestream has announced the release of Flip4Mac 3.1 which allows you to play, import, convert and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac.
The Loop's Jim Dalrymple has dismissed a prediction by Jefferies analyst Peter Misek that Apple may be planning a March special event to introduce a SDK for television apps.