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Record labels trying to push yet another file format for music

by Shawn Ingram on Aug 11, 2009 at 02:18 PM

In yet another example of the music industry trying to say that they understand what’s going on with distributing music through the web, the record labels are trying to push a new format that will attempt to replace the album.  The format, called CMX, will be a single download that… Continue Reading »

Onkyo announces home theater receiver with Internet music services

by Shawn Ingram on Aug 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM

With the allure of Internet music services like Pandora and Rhapsody setting up a home theater system that incorporate them can be a bit difficult without having to put a whole computer in the system.  Sure, having a computer in the setup would be cool, but when’s the last time… Continue Reading »

TiVo to support more web video including podcasts via RSS

by Merlyn Akhtar on Aug 6, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Thought having Season Pass recording, direct Amazon movie downloads, and Netflix Watch Instantly was enough for TiVo?  Think again.  Starting August 5, 2009, TiVo will be offering over 100 free podcast channels, including content from networks such as G4, FOX, and CBS.  Beyond these channels, independent video podcast providers can… Continue Reading »

Google purchases On2 Technologies, looks to improve video quality

by Natesh Sood on Aug 5, 2009 at 04:11 PM

Google and YouTube has long been under fire due to low video quality, however, they have recently taken measures to improve video quality.  In recent years, many new video websites have emerged such as Vimeo and SmugMug, both of these sites offer high quality video resolution such as 720p and… Continue Reading »

Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: August 03, 2009

by Iyaz Akhtar on Aug 3, 2009 at 07:11 AM

The world of tech moves fast.  If you don’t slow down, you might miss it.  This week, plenty of stories:  The Palm Pre is all over the place.  Blip.TV partners with TiVo, Roku, and plenty more.  The official Google Voice app rejected by Apple’s App Store.  iTablet rumors picking up… Continue Reading »

RIAA wins $675k judgement against student

by Sue Walsh on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:29 AM

The RIAA has won another outrageous settlement.  A Boston student has been ordered to pay $22,500 each for the 30 songs he admitted to downloading and sharing.  That’s a total of $675,000.  A judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts found him guilty of infringement and asked the jury… Continue Reading »

Cable about to bite it?  Blip.tv gets broad distrbution deal and new partners

by JG Mason on Jul 28, 2009 at 02:11 PM

You know how the big three networks are all over Hulu and YouTube about copyright and how they fear/need the internet to survive?  Blip.tv is what they fear.  Today, Blip announced some big changes that are going to mean something to anyone with a TiVo, has Verizon FIOS, or a… Continue Reading »

Pirate Bay announces new business plan

by Shawn Ingram on Jul 20, 2009 at 09:17 AM

Last month, when The Pirate Bay announced its sale to Global Gaming Factory X (GGF), there was much cause for concern.  The firm promised to legalize and monetize the site in a way that wasn’t all that clear to anyone.  The thought scared many people into thinking they may have… Continue Reading »

Get caught up in the week in tech with InterrupTech: July 20, 2009

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jul 20, 2009 at 07:00 AM

Download: iPod version (mp4) | Audio version (mp3) Welcome back to InterrupTech.  Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry.  Unlike other tech shows, we’ve got a clock that tells us when it’s time to move on to the next topic. This week we cover: Microsoft… Continue Reading »

5 Questions with TechVi’s Randall Bennett

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jul 17, 2009 at 04:13 PM

Every now and then, Gadgetell writers appear on TechVi.  If you’ve ever wondered who that host fellow is, here’s your chance to get to know Randall Bennett.  He’s the brains behind TechVi and was one of the original hosts of CNET’s “The 404” podcast.  A true tech junkie, what is… Continue Reading »

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