Tired of waiting, for what seems like, an eternity to transcode your PC videos for use on your portable media players, mobile, or web page? Amazingly, a little USB stick [check prices] by ADS called Instant Video To-Go can outperform a 2.2Ghz Celeron processor by up to 3 hours when doing the same task solely through software encoding. MORE »

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The now infamous Apple TV hackers at Tutorial Ninjas have posted disturbing news (via Gizmodo) that Apple Inc. maybe fighting back and locking up modded Apple TV devices after they’ve phoned home. Tutorial Ninjas states, “This is a warning to all of you to block your Apple TV from the internet by going into your routers settings and denying it internet access! This does mean Apple may have the power to update your Apple TV, without you knowing it!” (Scary, but not surprising – if true.) MORE »

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The Marlin Developer Community (MDC) today announced a technology specification called “OMArlin” that bridges between the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) DRM v.2.0 and the Marlin DRM standards. MORE »

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Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO), a leading manufacturer of digital device accessories, today announced the immediate availability of its newest TransDock car system. Based on DLO’s award-winning TransPod FM transmitter, TransDock not only broadcasts iPod music through a car’s existing FM stereo, it also takes iPod enjoyment to the next level with the addition of mobile video capabilities. Users can now enjoy their iPod movies on their car’s video screen, while the soundtrack is played through the vehicle’s stereo system. TransDock is available immediately online at www.dlo.com and through select national iPod retailers. MORE »

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Don’t believe me, read it for yourself - Dell IDEAS IN ACTION | March 28, 2007: “Dell to Expand Linux Factory Installed Options” (cut-n-pasted below). Looks like their Linux Survey posted after all the Dell IdeaStrom hubbub has yielded some fruitful results and is helping set the course to meet the needs of the emerging Linux personal computer market. MORE »

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If you haven’t heard already, HP is dropping their set-top Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) PC lineup (aka Digital Entertainment Center). I know… I can’t believe it either. According to CE Pro, HP has decided to focus on developing and marketing their MediaSmart brand of TVs to work with Windows Media Connect-enabled (partial UPnP support) PCs – from any vendor – as a media extender device. Doug Robert, HP Channel Development Manager, states: “This not a statement about Media Center PCs. It doesn’t mean Media Center isn’t going to be successful. It’s just that we’re discontinuing development. […] Even at big companies, there are resource constraints.”

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Honestech, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of digital video software and internet protocol (IP) technology for multimedia content, announced today the release of Honestech’s MY-IPTV Anywhere Mobile™ product. MY-IPTV Anywhere Mobile enables users to access and view their favorite television programming from anywhere in the world on their mobile phone, any Windows-based Wi-Fi PDA device, and any computer with an internet connection. MORE »

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Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360™ Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox LIVE® headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games and thousands of songs, as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows and movies available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The new 120GB hard drive also will be sold as a stand-alone accessory to give current Xbox 360 owners greater choice and flexibility in their games and entertainment experience. Additional Xbox 360 Elite accessories, such as the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Play & Charge kit and the Xbox 360 rechargeable battery, will be available separately. The Xbox 360 Elite and its accessories are expected to begin arriving in U.S. stores on April 29. MORE »

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Xbox 360™ just keeps getting more entertaining. Microsoft Corp. today announced that TV series and movies from A&E Network, ADV Films, National Geographic and TotalVid.com will add to the more than 1,500 hours of downloadable entertainment content already available on Xbox LIVE® in the U.S. MORE »

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Sling Media, Inc., a digital lifestyle products company, today announced the public availability of SlingPlayer™ Mobile for Palm OS®, making it possible to watch television on the Palm OS-based Treo™ 700p smartphone. Support for other Palm OS-based devices will be included in future software releases. The software is available as a public beta for customers in the U.S. and Canada. MORE »

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