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HP Updates MediaSmart Server Software

From HP: HP today announced the release of a software update for the HP MediaSmart Server (EX485/EX487 models), providing remote video streaming and video conversion of unprotected content. The new software enables the HP MediaSmart Server to automatically convert videos (including unprotected DVDs)...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-13-2009
Windows 7 to support third-party codecs… like all other Windows versions

Rafael obtains a quote from Microsoft about a recent erroneous report. (No, not that one. Not yet): In a typical inaccuracy-laden FUD-like fashion, Gizmodo ran a story on March 26th regurgitating some rumblings from Damien Bain-Thouverez, a ffdshow (Tryout fork) developer, indicating that Windows 7 may...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-03-2009
iTunes Store goes HD for movie purchases, rentals

I was wondering when this would happen. Previously, you could only rent TV shows and movies in HD via the Apple TV. Now you can buy , and do it all from the PC: Apple today announced that iTunes customers can purchase and rent box office favorites including "Quantum of Solace" and "Twilight"...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-19-2009
Songbird 1.1 now available

I received an email earlier today heralding the arrival of a new version of the Firefox-like music jukebox: Download Songbird 1.1 Almost a million people have given Songbird 1.0 a warm welcome. We thank you for that. We've listened to your feedback on Get Satisfaction , our blog and Bugzilla . We...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-13-2009
Apple Announces New iPod shuffle

Apple PR confirms that the company will not stop short of ludicrously small in its devices: World’s Smallest Music Player Now Talks to You Apple today introduced the all-new iPod shuffle, the world’s smallest music player at nearly half of the size of the previous model, and the first music player that...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-11-2009
MSN Wallpaper

Microsoft has released what I think is a new desktop wallpaper solution through its MSN arm that looks really interesting: MSN Wallpaper will automatically check for updates from Microsoft. You can choose whether to accept the updates at the time of download. Choose from our amazing collection of wallpapers...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-11-2009
Roku flips switch, enables Amazon on Demand

I love the little Roku Netflix box, which apparently needs to be called by its rightful name, the Roku Digital Video Player, because it does Amazon on Demand now as well: ROKU NOW OFFERS ACCESS TO AMAZON VIDEO ON DEMAND Digital Video Player Instantly Connects Consumers To Over 40,000 New Titles Roku...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 03-03-2009
Microsoft splits Zune team in two

An interesting and timely report from Ina Fried over at CNET. I've emphasized a few important bits... Microsoft has quietly reorganized its Zune team, splitting up the hardware and software teams , CNET News has learned. The software and services portion of the Zune team--the bulk of its staff--will...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 02-13-2009
New Windows ad is out

Microsoft is apparently starting a new set of TV ads (called "Rookies") and the first, shown at the Grammys, is now available and focuses on Windows Live Photo Gallery: Video: Kylie uses Windows Live Photo Gallery Kylie uses Windows Live Photo Gallery More about the campaign here : Meet Kylie...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 02-09-2009
iTunes Plus upgrades go a la carte

When Apple announced that they were going fully DRM-free earlier this month, I hailed it as a good sign. In fact, with Windows 7 picking up AAC compatibility across the board, iTunes’ use of 256 Mbps non-protected AAC files suddenly makes more sense, and that service is among those offering the highest...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 01-29-2009

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