Digital Video Downloads

A Video Introduction To The iPhone

Jun 22nd, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, iPods & Portable Media Players, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts

Apple has released a video introduction to using the iPhone, below. Whether or not you’re interested in getting an iPhone, it’s important to be aware of its capabilities. Based on what we’ve seen, this is what cell phones are going to look like in five years, intelligently combining mobile features with music and Internet services. […]



VeohTV Wants To Be Your Platform For Internet TV

Jun 22nd, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

Internet television company Veoh has announced the beta launch of VeohTV – a free application that acts as a specialized video browser and DVR (digital video recorder) for discovering, viewing and managing online video. VeohTV is designed to combine the breadth of the Internet with the simplicity of traditional TV. It featues a smart recommendation […]



Internet Video Audience Gets Huge

Jun 20th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video

In case you didn’t see the trend after the Online Publishers’ Association said Internet video consumption is exploding, comScore said that the Internet video viewing is exploding, or the fact that big media is figuring out that Internet tv is profitable, Magid Media Futures (MMF) is reporting a huge growth in the popularity for Americans […]



Internet Video Viewing Jumps 80%

Jun 19th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

Internet video viewing has jumped more than 80% since last year, according to new information from the Online Publishers’ Association. In March of 2006, 5% of online video viewers watched once a day and 24% watched at least once a month. Weekly viewership¬†grown significantly, with¬†44% watching weekly and 8% watching daily. The study also looked […]



Apple Promises 8 Hours Of Talk Time With iPhone

Jun 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Music, Digital Video Downloads, iPods & Portable Media Players, Mobile Podcasting, Streaming Video, Video

Apple today announced that the iPhone will deliver significantly longer battery life when it ships on June 29 than was originally estimated when iPhone was unveiled in January. The iPhone will feature up to 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback or 24 hours of audio playback. […]



Fox Offers Internet TV On Training Wheels

Jun 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, General, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

Fox has signed a deal with Internet TV service Brightcove to offer ad-supported Internet video channels for Fox, FX and Speed. “Brightcove’s tools and services enable us to quickly and easily deploy broadband video on our network Web sites while retaining control over the quality, brand experience, and monetization of our content.” said David Baron, […]



Microsoft Exec On Internet Television

Jun 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Streaming Video, Video

Microsoft today announced the availability of Microsoft Mediaroom, an update to its Internet Protocol television (IPTV) software platform. While Apple is coming at Internet TV from an end user perspective with its Apple TV/iTunes platform, Microsoft is targeting the lucrative service provider market. Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president, Microsoft TV Business, right, offered his thoughts […]



Microsoft Intros Mediaroom Internet TV Solution

Jun 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video

Microsoft today announced the availability of Microsoft Mediaroom, an update to its Internet Protocol television (IPTV) software platform. With this release, Microsoft is rebranding its IPTV platform as Microsoft Mediaroom to “reflect the broader set of new connected entertainment experiences made possible today”. Microsoft hopes that service providers will use the Mediaroom brand and identify […]



Apple Offers More Info On The iPhone

Jun 13th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, iPods & Portable Media Players, Mobile Podcasting

Apple sent an email today to people that have expressed interest in getting an iPhone. The email offers information about the new mobile device and tips on how to get ready for it. (!) The biggest news in the message is that Apple says that “To set up your iPhone, you’ll need an account with […]



Hollywood Execs Sceptical About iTunes Movie Rentals

Jun 13th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, Video

Apple is trying to work out deals with Hollywood studios to let it rent movies as digital video downloads that could be viewed on iPods, computers or Apple TV. But, while Apple may want to become a digital alternative to Blockbuster, Hollywood execs are less than thrilled by the idea. According to a Fox News […]