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21 September 2011
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Apple

There's a weakness in Directory Services in Lion which means that password hashes can be viewed by non-root users. Additionally, Directory Services can also request a password change for the current user without asking for the current password — perhaps useful if you've forgotten your original password, but otherwise a pretty huge security nightmare for every Lion user.
Apple has released the first-ever update to Final Cut Pro X, which focuses on implementing the top most requested features in the newest version of Apple's flagship video editing product. The update also marks the release of a trial period of Final Cut Pro X, so prospective new users can give it a go without feeling tied in after spending a large amount.
GigaOM talk about the possibility of Apple looking into unified Apple IDs. If you've ever encountered the pain of trying to use an iTunes Store account as one Apple ID, then perhaps another one for MobileMe, and then one more for iOS or Mac development, then you'll the kind of pain we're talking about when we say that many pains can be fixed with the unification of Apple IDs.
Canon has announced AirPrint support in a few of their PIXMA series printers, as well as for any printers going forward. Score one, Apple.
