GENIUS LAUNCHES SUPER MINI WIRELESS NOTEBOOK 2.4GHZ MOUSE

 Light weight and easily transportable mouse for on-the-go work and play

MIAMI (July 21, 2010)– Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of mice, the Micro Traveler 900S with cordless high tracking precision and Stick-N-Go mount design. read the press release

Dialogic Launches Cloud-Based Developer Network

Dialogic^® inCloud9^™ Network Makes It Easier for Developers to Test Dialogic^® Products as They Build Next-Generation Voice and Video Applications

Parsippany, NJ – July 12, 2010 - Dialogic Corporation ("Dialogic"), a global provider of world-class products and technologies for multimedia and signal processing, today launched its inCloud9^™ network, a free, cloud-based developer network designed to make it easier and more efficient for developers to test Dialogic products while building new applications. Specifically, the inCloud9 network provides application developers with access to products, technical documentation and support for creating innovative new voice and video-enabled value-added services, without requiring local server hardware or a development environment. read the press release

OptiTrack's Insight VCS Brings "Avatar" Magic to Every Studio

Optical Virtual Camera System Enables Live-action Camera Work for CG Filmmaking at a Competitive Price; Compatible with all Optical Motion Capture Systems

Corvallis, Ore. - July 12, 2010 - Filmmakers and game cinematographers are increasingly turning to real-time virtual production technologies to blend real-world tools with their virtual world. At the heart of this development is the virtual camera. James Cameron revolutionized digital cinematography with his innovative control of the virtual camera using motion capture. This "Virtual V�rit�" technology is now being offered for a fraction of the cost, with OptiTrack™'s Insight VCS. read the press release

July 9, 2010 - San Diego, CA - Are you making Internet Video?

Online Video Contests - Make Money, Win Prizes and Get Famous - San Diego, CA - July 9, 2010

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The Benro A-150EXU Digital Tripod Kit: a New Standard for Entry Level Digital Photographers

Elmsford, NY - July 8, 2010 - Benro is pleased to announce the A-150EXU Digital Tripod Kit. Exceptionally compact and lightweight, it’s a tripod that’s definitely not light in features. 

Ideal for the digital photographer who recognizes the need for stability and sharp photos that only a tripod can deliver, it only weighs 2.2 lbs but can easily support cameras up to 4.4lbs.  read the press release

Hundreds of videos to help fill your plate, from gourmet to family friendly to kosher meals, now available at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—July 8, 2010—blinkx, the worlds largest video search engine, today announced partnerships with Food Wishes, Weelicious, Feed Me Bubbe and Cooking with Cathy to offer users a wide range of cooking-related programming that is sure to please every palate. Through the partnerships, content will be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with the partners. read the press release

National Peace Corps Association Holds ‘My Piece of the
 Peace Corps’ YouTube Contest in Honor of 50th

Entrants can win up to $2,500 for short videos on how the Peace Corps changed their lives read the press release

Dialogic^® PowerMedia^™ Products Enable Real-Time Multimedia Communication Applications Over Advanced Networks 

Dialogic Sets New Industry Benchmark for Range of Software-based Development APIs and Protocols that Support Advanced Voice and Video Multimedia Applications 

Parsippany, New Jersey, July 8, 2010 – Dialogic Corporation ("Dialogic"), a global provider of world-class products and technologies for multimedia and signal processing, today announced the Dialogic® PowerMedia™ media processing product family that enables customers to rapidly deliver innovative real-time multimedia communications solutions over advanced communications networks, including the 3G/4G mobile networks and the PSTN, enterprise communication networks and the Web. read the press release

Boris Continuum Complete 7 FxPlug Now Available

Over 210 comprehensive filters for Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express

Marlborough MA - July 8, 2010 - Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 7 FxPlug (BCC 7 FxPlug) is now available. BCC 7 FxPlug brings over 210 filters to Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express. The new release features a 3-way color grade filter with built-in keying and masking tools, a video noise reduction tool, an OpenGL particle engine, and real-time title flare and luma glow effects. read the press release

CAPTURE HD VIDEO AND UPLOAD QUICKLY TO YOUTUBE WITH COLORFUL DXG QUICKSHOTS CAMCORDER LINE

New Line of Digital Lifestyle Camcorders Feature True HD Video Capture, Compact Pistol-Grip Design with Simple Controls, and Five Vibrant Color Options – All for $79 read the news announcement

Johnsonville 'ShareYourVille' Video Contest

Online Video Contests - Make Money, Win Prizes and Get Famous - San Diego, CA - June 25, 2010

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June 24, 2010 - One Day on Earth is an online community of diverse perspectives that, together, will document the 24-hour period of October 10, 2010 (10.10.10) with the goal of creating a more accurate picture of life on this planet. One Day on Earth offers a new platform to celebrate and engage citizen journalists, vloggers, and documentarians. read the news

Over 50,000 videos from history's most iconic moments now available on www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—June 22, 2010—blinkx, the worlds largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with CriticalPast,www.criticalpast.com, a global online resource for royalty-free, historic video footage. CriticalPast's video library includes some of history's most iconic moments from over 4,000 locations worldwide and dating from the 1890s to modern times. This collection of over 50,000 videos will now be available at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place advertising against these videos and share resulting revenue with CriticalPast. read the press release

Temperature@lert Selected by Metro-NYC Gourmet Food Distributor Cindy Sue Products to Monitor Freezers

“Hors d'oeuvre Specialist” Ensures Food Quality and Safety with Temperature@lert Cellular Sensor Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts – June 21, 2010 – Temperature@lert (http://www.temperaturealert.com) today announced that Cindy Sue Products, a New Rochelle, NY based gourmet hors d’oeuvres distributor, is using the Temperature@lert Cellular Temperature Sensor to make sure their high quality products are safely refrigerated 24/7.  read the press release

Today, Slamdance, an international independent film festival, and Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the first annual Re-Cut Film Competition open to emerging editing talent worldwide, including film students in higher education. Entrants will have the opportunity to re-edit a scene from the indie classic MALL COP by Palm d'Or winning filmmaker and GREY’s ANATOMY editor David Greenspan. read the press release

Online Video Contests - Make Money, Win Prizes and Get Famous - San Diego, CA - June 18, 2010

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IBC2010 Press Release – 18 June 2010

IBC2010 Innovation Awards celebrate remarkable collaborations

The shortlist for the IBC2010 Innovation Awards features projects from around the world and applications from the preservation of formal content to bringing new excitement to sports coverage. The IBC Innovation Awards are unique in celebrating not just the technology but the collaboration between suppliers and end user to create commercially successful and creatively empowering solutions. read the press release

Technology Entrepreneurs and Venture Capital Leaders Celebrate

Top 100 Privately Held Companies from North America in San Diego, California on June 22-24, 2010

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Temperature@lert’s Wi-Fi Temperature Sensors Picked to Monitor Critical Building Systems at Bluefield State College

Wi-Fi temperature sensors monitor hot water temperatures in two buildings, pool temperature, and heating/cooling temperature in a third facility. 

Cambridge, Massachusetts - June 17, 2010 – Bluefield State College Research and Development Corporation, a Bluefield West Virginia based non-profit organization that provides dormitory housing for higher education, conference room facilities, technology-based small business incubator facilities, and economic development enhancement for southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia has deployed Temperature@lert’s Wi-Fi Edition (http://www.temperaturealert.com) to ensure that environmental controls and necessary amenities can be easily and safely monitored by student Resident Advisors (RA’s). read the press release

Menlo Park, Calif.—June 16, 2010—Flock, Inc, originator of the Social Web Browser™, today announced a complete redesign of their pioneering product, making it the first and only social Web browser built on the superfast Chromium open source platform. Flock® is intended for active social media users, and anyone who seeks to better manage the large volume of information and relationships they interact with online each day. The dramatically new Flock lets Internet users get more from their browser by allowing them to consume their social media and Web content as it occurs, discover the best of the Web through their friends, and better manage and nurture their valued relationships by staying connected with anyone at any time while they browse for work or fun. The company also announced that Google’s industry-leading Web search is the new default in the Flock browser. read the press release

Encoding.com Powers Integrated Video Encoding Features for Giant Realm, Kaltura, vzaar and Other Video Management Platforms

Encoding.com announces new features to its Application Programming Interface (API), enabling customers and partners to bundle Encoding.com’s powerful video encoding service within their own customer-facing platforms.

Cisco Eos, Giant Realm, Kaltura, and vzaar are early adopters of Encoding.com’s white-label solution.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 16, 2010 -- Encoding.com, the world’s largest video encoding service, today announced new features to its Application Programming Interface (API), enabling customers and partners to bundle Encoding.com’s powerful video encoding service within their own customer-facing platforms. Cisco Eos, Giant Realm, Kaltura, and vzaar are early adopters of Encoding.com’s white-label solution, which provides the seamless integration of cloud-based transcoding services directly into the video production workflow. Encoding.com customers and partners benefit from ubiquitous media format support, unmatched scalability via the utilization of cloud services, cost savings, and the assurance of timely video delivery with the industry’s only guaranteed service level agreements. read the press release

vzaar enables iPhone Users to Now Monitor and Update their Video Content

vzaar, The UK’s Largest Video Platform, Releases iPhone App

London, UK, June 15^th 2010 – Today, online video hosting platform vzaar (http://vzaar.com) released the vzaar video app for iPhones that enables their customers to update online video content while on the move.

 vzaar, whose customers include Toys”R”us and The Press Association, claims this application will give its users the ability to upload and share content when mobile as well as manage and monitor video content.

 This release comes on the back of the Objective-C Framework API that enables iPhone and iPad developers to build video apps for the Apple iFamily devices. read the press release

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Media 100 Suite Version 1.6 Now Available

Expanded Support for Tapeless Digital Formats, New Support for Adobe After Effects CS5

Marlborough MA – June 14, 2010 – Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Suite Version 1.6 is now available. Version 1.6 supports Calibrated Software’s Calibrated{Q} MXF Import, AVC-Intra Decode, and DVCProHD Decode products, allowing Media 100 Suite editors to directly open MXF files, import and playback AVC-Intra media, and playback media created in the DVCProHD codec. In addition, Version 1.6 includes Boris XML Transfer Version 2 for Media 100 Suite, giving users the ability to export Media 100 Suite timelines to Adobe After Effects CS5.

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June 11, San Diego, CA

Get Famous - Make Money. Check out these new online video contests and video festivals -

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"My Life in Musical Theatre”

Web reality show airs June 11, 2010

Local youth Marisa Acosta, creates and stars in reality show based on youth theatre in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2010) – Marisa Acosta, a 14 year old Carmel Valley student and local youth theatre performer, released episode one of her documentary style reality show entitled “My Life in Musical Theatre”. Marisa created the seven episode series along with Vanessa Rodriguez-Spencer, an accomplished Hollywood producer and casting director who also produced and directed the show. Ms. Rodriguez-Spencer is best known for her work on the popular HBO series Entourage. Marisa reports that, “Working on the show was amazing and I am grateful to be able to share this experience with anyone interested in theatre and the performing arts.  My hope is that many people will enjoy my show and some will be inspired to pursue youth theatre on their own”.  read the press release

XpanD has teamed up with Texas Instruments to deploy its DLP Digital Micro-Mirror Device Technology, which synchronizes active 3D glasses with DLP projectors and TV’s

June 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES, California – Global 3D leader XpanD begins shipping its second-generation X102 DLP-Link 3D glasses today as its 3D technology continues to lead the world in home and cinematic entertainment, as well as education.  Retailing at US $129, the X102’s work with all 3D-ready DLP projectors within a range of 140 feet, more than double the current industry standard. read the press release

blinkx Introduces Four New Internet Video Add-ons for Windows Internet Explorer 8

Makes it easier to find and playback Internet videos

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—June 9, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today launched four custom browser “add-ons” that will turn everyday Internet browsing into a true video experience for Windows Internet Explorer 8 users.

“Together or separately, these four add-ons will change the way users interact with blinkx.com, their Internet Explorer 8 browser and video on the Web,” said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. “As the Web moves increasingly towards video, our goal is to make finding that video as simple, seamless and integrated a process as possible.” read the press release

Patricia Seybold Group Spotlights Avail Behavioral Merchandising as an Outstanding Solution for Online Merchandising

Susan Aldrich, Senior VP: If you are in retail or B2B ecommerce, Avail Behavioral Merchandising should be on your short list

Palo Alto, California, June 8, 2010 - Avail Intelligence (http://www.avail.net) today announced that they received a highly favorable review from Patricia Seybold Group.  The independent research report is based on an in-depth review of Avail Behavioral Merchandising™ - a merchandising solution that enables retailers to optimize retail performance and customer engagement, by displaying the right products at the right time to each individual visitor. read the press release

vzaar's new Video Playlists make it easy for businesses and content providers to spotlight their videos

vzaar video playlist supported on the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone and iPad devices.

London, UK, June 8, 2010 - vzaar (http://www.vzaar.com) the leading professional online video hosting platform, today announced the release of video playlists - a new feature available to all of its business users.

“The vzaar video playlists allows vzaar users to create a list of videos they want viewers to access in a single video player. Previously customers would have to have a video player for each video. This new feature gives users more flexibility and control,” comments vzaar CEO Stephen McClusky.

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Makes it easy to create videos for iPAD, IpHOne and other Apple devices
 

Drag n Drop Video Converter Now Features Support for iPad Devices and WTV Files
Play Favorite TV Shows on iPad, iPod and MoreHuntington Beach, Calif. – June 7, 2010 - Pegasys, Inc. (http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com), the company that makes digital video easy, today announces the availability of Apple® iPad™ device and Windows Media Center WTV support in the newest update of its TMPGEnc® MovieStyle software. The multi-device, drag ‘n drop video conversion software allows users to import video files, apply video and audio filters, then convert and transfer to 14 popular digital devices including the new iPad. The update is available now and is free for all current owners. Product information and a free trial version can be found at http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/tms.html. Pricing starts at $29.95. read the press release

Vaddio Launches OneLINK Technology to Send Power, Video and Control over One Cat. 5e Cable - Vaddio's New OneLINK Technology Reduces Number of Cables Required for InstallationMINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 7, 2010) – Vaddio's OneLINK revolutionary digital bus technology reduces the number of cables required in any videoconferencing or presentation installation. With OneLINK, power, video and control are passed over a single bi-directional Cat. 5e cable.  read the press release

DXG Launches Professional Grade DXG-A85V High Definition Camcorder for Video Enthusiasts

 1080p HD Video Capture, 12X Optical Zoom, 10MP Still Images, Dual-Capture Recording, Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card Support, and Touch Screen Controls on a 3-inch LCD Display

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – June 3, 2010 – DXG (www.dxgusa.com) today introduced its new DXG-A85V Pro Gear™ HD camcorder, making top of the line camcorder technology available to any video enthusiast. With impressive features such as 1080p HD video capture, 12X optical zoom, a 10 megapixel still camera, touch screen controls on a 3-inch LCD display and Eye-Fi Wireless SD card support, the DXG-A85V is sure to impress. Available now, the DXG-A85V retails for $319.99. read the press release

Online Video Contests - June 4, 2010 - Win Money, Get Stuff and Make Yourself famous

Are you a video maker or filmmaker who could use some free promotion or extra cash? Check out this weeks Online Video Contests

Boris FX Announces Boris RED Version 5

New Support for Adobe CS5 and 64-bit Operating Systems, 30+ New Filters

Marlborough MA – June 2, 2010 – Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris RED Version 5. Boris RED is an integrated 3D compositing, titling, and effects application designed for Adobe, Apple, Avid, Grass Valley, Media 100, and Sony video editing software. Boris RED 5 introduces support for 64-bit applications such as Adobe CS5 and Sony Vegas 9, adds 30+ new filters, and provides a score of new user interface and workflow enhancements including ergonomic panels, a curve editor, and a spreadsheet-style keyframe editor window. read the press release

New York, NY (June 2, 2010) – ChatRoulette, the video chat sensation that became a pop culture phenomenon almost overnight, will be honored with the Webby Breakout of the Year Award at the 14th Annual Webby Awards ceremony in New York City on June 14th, organizers announced today.

Founder Andrey Ternovskiy, a Russian teenager who created the site for his friends, will be on hand to accept the honor.

By combining video-chatting technology and randomization, ChatRoulette pairs users from all over the world in arbitrary video conversations, creating an new type of online experience that can be both thrilling and exhausting. Described by New York magazine as “one of those gloriously simple ideas that manages to harness the crazy power of the Internet in a potentially revolutionary way,” Chatroulette.com now boasts tens of thousands of users online at any given moment   read the press release

June 2, 2010 - NewTek today released LiveText™ 2 remote titling software with added DataLink™.

NewTek is offering a special upgrade price to registered owners of LiveText and DataLink.

Owners of both LiveText and DataLink will receive the LiveText 2 upgrade at no charge. more info
 

Sonic to Acquire DivX

Combination Creates Digital Video Delivery Powerhouse; Streamlines "Over the Top" Distribution of Hollywood Movies

NOVATO, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC) and DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX) today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement for Sonic Solutions to acquire DivX, Inc., a leading digital media company, based in San Diego, California. Under the terms of the agreement, approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Sonic would acquire all the outstanding shares of DivX and merge DivX operations into those of Sonic. DivX stockholders would receive a combination of cash and stock equal to $3.75 in cash and 0.514 shares of Sonic common stock for each share of DivX they hold. The acquisition, which is expected to close in September 2010, is subject to approval of the shareholders of both companies as well as applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. read the press release

STREETSMART MEETING LAUNCHES OFFERING FREE CONFERENCE CALLING AND FREE CALENDARING FOR EVERYONE

 New FREE service allows users to quickly and easily calendar and invite friends, family and colleagues to conference calls

  TARZANA, Calif. (June 8, 2010) – InfoStreet Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a free calendaring and conferencing service, StreetSmart Meeting that makes group calls as easy as 1-2-3, even while on the go. With virtual meetings on the rise, conference calling has become a high demand service with premium fees attached. Now, with StreetSmart Meeting, conference calls can take place for free anytime, anywhere.  The service also offers permanent conference call numbers so people can start conferences without having to be next to a computer to schedule the call.  This feature allows for impromptu calls with colleagues without the hassle of setting up a specific event just to have a group call. read the press release

PANASONIC UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SLIM AND STYLISH HYBRID LUMIX DIGITAL CAMERA THAT SHOOTS HD VIDEO

New LUMIX FX75 Records AVCHD Lite HD Video and Features a 24mm Wide-Angle, Bright Leica Lens to Capture High-Quality Still Photos

 SECAUCUS, NJ (June 1, 2010) – Panasonic announced today the new LUMIX DMC-FX75, a super-slim digital camera that packs big features, including a 24mm ultra-wide-angle F2.2 bright LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 5x optical zoom, which  can be used while shooting High Definition video. The slim and stylish LUMIX FX75, a 14.1-megapixel digital camera is one of Panasonic’s high-performing hybrid models with the ability to not only take high-quality still photos, but can also record HD video in the AVCHD Lite format. read the press release

May 28, 2010 - San Diego, CA - You know that video you did for that brand contest way back in 2009 or early 2010? That really good one that somehow amazingly didn't win any award? We would like to see it - and maybe even give you a long awaited and well deserved award.

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vzaar rolls out Objective-C Framework for Apple OSX, iPad and iPhone

Apple developers can now quickly build video capabilities into their own applications

London, UK, May 28, 2010 - vzaar (http://www.vzaar.com) the leading professional online video hosting platform, today announced the release of Objective-C Framework for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone, iPad and desktop developers.

 “We have developed an Objective-C library for our API to help Apple developers build video apps right into their own applications," said Adrian Sevitz, Co-Founder and CTO of vzaar. "There is no quicker way to enable your iPhone or iPad application with video.” 

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IRVINE, Calif. (May 26, 2010) – WebVisible (www.WebVisible.com) today launched a nationwide contest and a new original Web video series – both calling attention to the still-vast divide that separates consumers looking for local products or services and the very businesses they’re seeking. 

            From the business owner whose daughter is helping her learn to use “Happy Face” (aka, Facebook), to the one who doesn’t believe people go online to look for a barber, it’s clear – there’s still a Great Divide.

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Best Android Apps--New from O'Reilly

The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders

May 26, 2010

Sebastopol, CA—You can choose from thousands of apps to make your Android device do just about anything you can think of—and probably a few things you'd never imagine. There are so many Android apps available, in fact, that it's been difficult to find the best of the bunch—until now.

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Online Video Contests - Weekly Contest update

San Diego, California -  May 21, 2010 - Win Money, Get Famous - Make Your Own Award Winning Video more info here

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 21, 2010 Google TV Announcement Includes Intel, Sony, Logitech, Adobe, Best Buy and DISH Network. All about GoogleTV and What You Need to Know  More Info

ESTEEMED NEW WAVE ROCK BAND, WANG CHUNG ANNOUNCES US TOUR TO COINCIDE WITH THE RELEASE OF CD

“ABDUCTED BY THE ‘80’S”

Compilation Double EP to Feature Hit Tunes As Well As Brand New Material 

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London, UK, May 20th 2010 - vzaar, the leading professional online video platform, today announced Stephen McCluskey as Chief Executive Officer. read the press release

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—May 19, 2010—blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today launched a public beta version of its world-class product that is specifically designed for mobile access at http://m.blinkx.com.

Starting today, consumers can access the blinkx Mobile Video Search beta site from any phone with a Web browser that can play MP4s, including the iPhone, Google Nexus One, HTC Desire and Magic, and also the Blackberry Bold 9700 devices. The new site leverages blinkx's extensive network of top tier content partners to enable users to search, browse and play millions of videos from a wide and varied range of broadcasters and media companies, including ITN, CelebTV, HowCast and Lonely Planet. read the press release

Avail Intelligence Now Available for US Etailers and eCommerce

European top vendor of online merchandising solutions
launches in the North American market

Palo Alto, California, May 18,, 2010 - Avail Intelligence (http://www.avail.net) today announced the immediate availability of its Avail Behavioral Merchandising™ online merchandising solution in North America, and the opening of an office in Palo Alto, California.

Founded in 2000, Avail Intelligence is Europe’s largest vendor in its sector. Drawing on the experience gained by delivering over 1 billion in sales at over 100 retailers, such as Redcats Group, Neckermann, and Game, in 25 countries, the “Avail Success”™ service concept offers retailers a proven way to maximize their returns on online merchandising. read the press release

Online Video Contests - Weekly Contest update

San Diego, California -  May 14, 2010 - Win Money, Get Famous - Make Your Own Award Winning Video more info here

DVEO’s New SD/HD MPEG-2 to H.264 Transcoders to be Featured at InfoComm, Booth N1576

 Newest MPEG Gearbox™ Systems – IP to ASI and SMPTE 310 to IP – are Now Shipping

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ERLANGER, KY, May 13, 2010 – TV One announces the release of the new CORIOview C2-6104A 4-Window Video Processor that now accepts COMPOSITE VIDEO as a new selection in addition to component video, RGB and DVI inputs to place up to four sizeable windows on a single DVI output, with each window powered by a separate CORIO®2 scaling engine providing full picture-in-picture flexibility.

This new Multiviewer from TV One has five DVI-U inputs which are the same as a DVI-I connection with the additional flexibility of accepting composite video signals using a BNC to DVI adapter. Like all products in the CORIOview range of Multiviewers, the fifth input is available for use as a background to the four windows or as a cascade input from another CORIOview product, thus adding four more windows per unit. read the press release

All About Sony's new entry-level HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder

May 13, 2010, New York, New York

Sony's entry-level HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder offers up true 1080 x 1920 high definition recording and the convenience of internal media, at an affordable price. The camera's hard disk drive holds almost 32 hours of HD video and 4MP still images, while optional Memory Stick Duo media provides additional storage. more info

Advantar Laboratories Picks Temperature@lert to Protect GMP Related Materials

Temperature@lert (http://www.temperaturealert.com) cellular temperature sensors monitor critical temperatures and provide the advanced warning needed to protect temperature sensitive materials

Cambridge, Massachusetts - May 12, 2010 - Advantar Laboratories, Inc, a San Diego based contract provider of product development services for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, read the press release

Highwinds Unleashes Infinite HD for High-Definition Streaming

CLEVELAND (May 6, 2010) – Former Apple Computer sales executive V. Michael Balas has launched a "floating video" technology product with never-before-seen customer conversion on the web.  

 “This floating video technology is so compelling because it not only engages a web surfer, but it can actually control their behavior,” said Balas, CEO of the newly-formed Vitreo Internet Video company.  “By harnessing click-through behavior your prospect will go where you need them to go for further message consumption or call-to-action.” read the press release

AtomicOnline’s GameRevolution to Exclusively Represent Destructoid

 LOS ANGELES, CA – April 12, 2010 – GameRevolution, the ultimate online destination for gamers and a publishing site of AtomicOnline, division of Evolve Media, announced today that it will exclusively represent the online ad inventory for Destructoid.com. This partnership further strengthens GameRevolution’s rising position in the gaming market, which collectively reaches over 4 million Unique Visitors per month in the United States (Comscore 2010). read the press release

WASHINGTON -- The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will present a Super Session titled "All-Star Session: Next Generation Storytelling" featuring cutting-edge demonstrations and a special 3D screening. The session takes place Tuesday, April 13 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
 

The "All-Star Session" is hosted by Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) of the Personal Systems Group at HP. Featured panelists are Ed Leonard, CTO of DreamWorks Animation; Kevin Lynch, CTO of Adobe; and Scott Dadich, Conde Nast creative director for WIRED. read the press release

GreenPeak Technologies Helps to Roll Out the New Green Wireless Network for Home and Office

Ultra Low Power ZigBee RF4CE Networks for Home Entertainment, Environment Control, Gaming and Security

No More Changing or Recharging Batteries in Remote Controls and Home Wireless Dashboards

Visit us at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) event.
Booth SU9313, South Hall Upstairs next to the Destination Broadband Pavilion and the AT&T booth

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 6, 2010 – GreenPeak Technologies, (http://www.greenpeak.com) a leading fabless semiconductor company, announced that it is teaming up with the world's leading Consumer Electronics companies, Service Providers and the ZigBee Alliance to help roll out the next big thing – The Third Wireless Network for home and office that is Green and conserves energy. Read the press release

SECAUCUS, NJ (April 5, 2010) – Panasonic Solutions Company today announced the immediate availability of the new AG-HPX370 P2 HD camcorder, an affordable second-generation, interchangeable lens camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 , independent-frame full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording.

“With a newly-developed U.L.T. imager and 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, the HPX370 is unrivaled in its class for reliable, master-quality production,” said Panasonic Solutions Company executive Robert Harris.  “Unlike its competition, the HPX370 is a fully-integrated solution that requires no third-party hardware to boost its performance.” read the press release

Sunnyvale, Calif.  April 5, 2010 - At NAB 2010 booth #SU7213 in Las Vegas from April 12-15, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase its comprehensive and market-leading portfolio of solutions for broadcast and on-demand video delivery. Latest generation technologies on display will include an impressive 3D demonstration, a new control and management system for Harmonic's contribution and distribution solution, and a live ATSC Mobile DTV (ATSC M/H) broadcast service demonstration. In addition, the company will introduce the Rhozet Workflow System (WFS) for universal media transcoding, and feature Harmonic's MediaPrism solution for converged TV Anywhere services. read the press release

TV One Introduces New HD Multiple Format Quad Color LCD Monitor

Erlanger, KY, April 5, 2010 – TV One’s newest LCD Color Monitor, the LM-404HD will be on display at the NAB 2010 Exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The LM-404HD is a High performance, High definition, Multi-format, Quad Color LCD Monitor for the broadcast and professional market. It provides four 4.3” diagonal 16x9 displays. The high brightness, wide viewing angle, excellent contrast ratio and high definition color result in an outstanding viewing image.  read the press release

VBrick Revolutionizes Remote Information Gathering with New Mobile Broadcast System

 TV Stations Replace Costly Satellite or Microwave Trucks; First Responders Gain Rapid Access to Emergency Sites.

 Wallingford, Conn. – April 5, 2010 – Against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive race to be the first to cover breaking news, IP video technology pioneer VBrick has unveiled the industry’s only complete, fully integrated Mobile Broadcast System.  The VBrick Mobile Broadcast System gives even non-technical field journalists everything they need to broadcast live stories—using live video contribution backhaul—in a single lightweight and portable back-pack. read the press release

Nero Introduces Ultimate 3-in-1 Bundle for Video Editing, Burning and Backup: Nero Multimedia Suite 10

Nero Vision Xtra, Nero Burning ROM and Nero BackItUp & Burn

Grass Valley Provides Thought Leadership on Advanced Compression Technology at NAB 2010 Conference

 Paris, France/Nevada City, Calif., April 1, 2010 — Experts from Grass Valley™ will be presenting two papers as part of the Broadcast Engineering Conference at NAB 2010. Each addresses key issues for the future of broadcasting, looking at how the latest advances in video compression algorithms can double the number of HD channels in an ATSC environment, and how it can bring the unrivalled quality of 1080p to the home. read the press release

VMIX Looks to the Future with Full Platform Support for HTML6

Plans Video Capabilities that Maximize the Hands-on Consumer Video Experience

 San Diego, CA – April 1, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – VMIX (www.vmix.com) a leading online video platform provider, today announced plans to be the world's first video platform to take advantage of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML Version 6 video standards. Support for HTML6 builds on the company's long-standing adherence to HTML5 video standards, which enable the VMIX platform to deliver video to mobile devices like Google's Android, the Apple iPhone and soon-to-be released iPad. read the press release

April 1 JOKE

CyberLink PowerDVD First PC Software to Receive Blu-ray 3D™ Player Certification from Blu-ray Disc Association

Taipei, Taiwan—April 01, 2010—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), is pleased to announce that PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (Profile 5.0).  read the press release

WASHINGTON, DC --Sony's Hiroshi Yoshioka will deliver the opening keynote on Monday, April 12 at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, show organizers announced today. Yoshioka, who oversees Sony's television, digital imaging, home audio and video businesses, will focus on the global and U.S. consumer demand for 3D technology and Sony's vision for the future of 3D technology, for consumers and professionals. read the  press release

London, UK. 31^th March 2010. Leading visual effects software company, The Foundry, are collaborating with Weta Digital to bring to market their internally developed and highly regarded 3D texture painting technology, Mari. Simultaneously, the company is announcing the latest version of Nuke – Nuke 6.1 – and a brand new range of Adobe After Effects plug-ins. All of these products will be on display for the first time at NAB 2010 in Las Vegas from 10^th-15^th April at Stand SL 2805. read the press release

New York, NY – March 31, 2010 –  Ovum believes the impression being created by bloggers, that ‘free’ will be the Internet’s natural and ultimate future, is an economic logic that is not entirely faultless. Ovum also suggest that financing “free” through advertising alone requires a scale which is unlikely to be achieved in online entertainment unless the sector undergoes a radical revolution. The following is an extract from Ovum’s new research program, examining the monetization of digital content online. Read More

REVISION 3 LAUNCHES SEASON TWO OF “WEB ZEROES”
 

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2010 – Revision3 (www.revision3.com), the leading
Internet Television network with more than 1.5 billion minutes of video served,
today announces extension of its popular show WEB ZEROES into a second season
online. read the press release

"Film Fights TV," launches pilot episode on Indy Mogul! read the press release

OFM Furniture Manufacturer Finds YouTube Videos Boost Buyer Confidence
Company sees decrease in returns on furniture showcased on Web videos  

March 24, 2010

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. – OFM, Inc., one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, says a study of its own internal data showed OFM products that were showcased in Web videos had a lower return rate indicating that end-users were more satisfied with their purchase. The company’s retailers credit the videos for increasing customer satisfaction by making the product more accessible. 

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Parsippany, New Jersey – March 24, 2010 - Dialogic Corporation (“Dialogic”), a global provider of world-class products and technologies for multimedia and signal processing, today announced support for new video codecs and wideband HD voice codecs via an upcoming release of Dialogic^® Host Media Processing Software (HMP) Release 4.1LIN.  Additionally, the new software contains patent-pending software developed by Dialogic® Media Labs to enhance the quality of mobile video with improved bit-rate control.  Specifically, the software update will provide support for native streaming of the following codecs:

• Video Codec: H.264 (aka MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding)

• HD Voice Codecs: AMR-WB (G.722.2) and G.722

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WAYNE, NJ, March 19, 2010 – JVC today announced the availability of a new high definition Everio camera with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing the camera to work with a variety of other wireless devices. In addition, the new Everio GZ-HM550 features a 10.6 megapixel CMOS sensor for recording high quality Full HD video and nine megapixel digital stills to its internal 32GB flash memory. An SD/SDHC card slot provides the camera with additional storage. read the press release

STOCKHOLM, March 19 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Spike Jonze’s highly anticipated short film, I’m Here, is globally released on http://www.imheremovie.com. This 30-minute robot love story was premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and thereafter screened at the Berlinale. Now it is made available to viewers around the world, through a striking online cinema experience. I’m Here is a creative collaboration with ABSOLUT VODKA, acknowledging the brand’s position as a pioneering and culture-shaping brand. read the press release

What is new with the HTML5 video standard and Internet Video? Kaltura, together with the Wikimedia Foundation, the Open Video Alliance and others, are launching a new website – www.html5video.org. Kaltura has released its HTML5 Media Library. Microsoft has announced that that Internet Explorer 9 will support HTML5 video. Read the Kaltura press release

CyberLink Today Launched PowerDVD 10 - Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 is  world's first universal video player, with 3D video support
 

Bodelin Technologies ProPrompter HDi, the first teleprompter to use the  new Apple iPad.

OLD LYME, Conn. – March 11, 2010 – Sennheiser, the premium-quality headphone manufacturer, announces the grand-prize winner of its $10,000 Ultimate Sound Hook Up Contest, which it launched back in November. Andrew Bean, a 22-year-old senior at Duke University, won an assortment of headphones as well as an all-expenses-paid trip for him and several of his friends to see his favorite band Muse perform anywhere in the U.S. Read the press release