Portland, Oregon – Dejal Systems, LLC and Mariner Software, Inc today announced the acquisition of Narrator by Minneapolis-based Mariner Software. Narrator is a popular Mac OS X software that allows the user to read stories out loud using speech synthesis. With no plans at this time to change the application’s title, the software product will be rereleased under the Mariner brand in the near future.

Parrot has launched the Parrot RKi8400, a car stereo system for both the iPhone and the iPod, in the United States. Debuting at SEMA, the new device continues Parrot’s groundbreaking development of hands-free Bluetooth communication systems.

Parrot RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS car stereo that features multiple connections for digital music and advanced hands-free telephony functions.

A first in the industry, the RKi8400 is designed with a storage compartment behind the removable front panel, ideal for protecting and recharging an iPhoneâ„¢ or iPod.