Joost To Get Content From Viacom
Joost is what I call the "one" to watch. I have applied for an account for the beta testing, but as of yet I have not been invited. Joost, formerly an operation "under wraps" known as "The Venice...
View ArticleMicrosoft Wants To Replace JPEG Format
Microsoft is planning the end of the wide use of the JPEG format. Just in time for the JPEG copyright that is ending. Microsoft is submitting their "JPEG-Killer" as they are claiming called HD Photo...
View ArticleSlingCatcher – Place-Shifting To Come to Your TV
On what may be the eve of Apple shipping the Apple TV, I thought I might share this info on Sling Media's forthcoming SlingCatcher that was announced at CES 2007. The SlingCatcher is poised to ship in...
View ArticleVerizon’s New EV-DO Card Has MacBook Pro Support
Verizon Wireless announced that they are shipping Novatel’s V740 ExpressCard, an expansion card that enables laptops including MacBook Pros to work on Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess network at EV-DO...
View ArticleMossberg On Copyright Laws
The Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg has published, "Congress Must Make Clear Copyright Laws to Protect Consumers" telling the U.S. Congress that it’s time to pass laws to straighten out the digital...
View ArticleNike Will Make All Running Shoes iPod-compatible
Nike reported net income in the December-February period grew 8 percent to $350.8 million, or $1.37 per share, up from $325.8 million, or $1.24 per share, during the same period last year," according...
View ArticleVerizon to Release Updates to FiOS TV in NJ
Verizon will be rolling out an update to their FiOS TV offering in a few weeks, first in the New Jersey market. After this upgrade the company is expected to release this nationally. FiOS 2.0 as some...
View ArticleNew UPS Feature Allows For Redirecting Packages From Web
UPS has rolled out a new service called UPS Intercept, that allows you, to intercept packages while they're in transit and re-redirect them.Through the UPS Intercept page you can request: return to...
View ArticleGarmin Releases POI loader and WebUpdater for Macs
I meant to post this last week. Garmin has released POI loader and WebUpdater in beta for OS X. Although, I have been adding pictures and music to from OS X from day one. This makes me very happy as I...
View ArticleCablevision to Appeal for Virtual DVRs
Cablevision prepares to appeal a federal court ruling that stopped the New York-region provider from offering more potent DVR services to its customers. This case amazes me. Cablevision, created and...
View ArticleJoost Invites Sent Out
Thanks for participating in the Joost invite giveaway. And thanks for reading ReelSmart. I had fun reading your comments. If Joost hands over any more invites I will post another giveaway. To the lucky...
View ArticleRIM Moves onto Microsoft Devices
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile 6 based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to...
View ArticleCablevision Going Private to Dolan Family
According to Bloomberg, Cablevision just agreed to be taken private by the Dolan family for $10.6 billion in cash, capping their two-year effort to buy the company. The Dolans will pay $36.26 a share,...
View ArticleDigg the Code with Cali
Cali Lewis of GeekBrief.tv posted this cute video to Geoff Smith’s HD DVD code song featuring the Digg guys while doing a nice nerd version of Bob Dylan flipping out the now famous HD DVD magic crack...
View ArticleDell Defrauded PC Buyers Claims NY Top Lawyer
The New York attorney general has filed a lawsuit in Albany County Supreme Court yesterday, charging that Dell Inc. used fraud and false advertising to increase profits on PC sales. The Wall Street...
View ArticleAmazon to Sell Music Without DRM
Amazon has announced that they will be launching their own downloadable music store. All downloads will be in MP3 format that can be freely copied to any computer, cellphone or music player, including...
View ArticleXM Subscribers Destroy Radios and Cancel in Protest to Opie And Anthony...
Some Opie and Anthony fans are pretty upset with the suspension of the duo by the satellite radio provider. Some subscribers are hammering, sawing, blowtorching and smashing their XM radios. Here's a...
View ArticlePalm Intros the Foleo – Are They Out of Ideas?
OK, I got rid of my Palm sometime ago and I do not own a Treo, but I do like the Treo and was a Palm fan at one time. With that clarified, I think I can comment on the new Foleo device on they just...
View ArticleHighlights of Gates and Jobs at D5
Highlights of Gates and Jobs together at the D5: All Thing Digital Conference. See more of the Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together: Part 1 of 7 interview videos.
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