The best player for movie downloads on the market: the Xbox 360, according to a story in today's New York Times tech section. From setup to signup, to selecting a title and starting the show with a press of the remote’s play button, the Xbox 360 is simple. It is as easy to use as the on-demand and pay-per-view services familiar to most watchers … [Read more...]
‘Sicko’ downloads making their rounds
Right now, I'm watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" on Google Video. Good documentary with the usual hard-left slant on the reporting. Video quality is just OK, of course. A high-quality DVD screener (DVDSCR) copy is widely available on BitTorrent outlets. The Google download is a no-hassle, zero risk way to see the film. As of this writing, it's … [Read more...]
Joost tunes in a CEO: Mike Volpi
Cisco Systems' Mike Volpi has networked himself into the CEO post at Internet TV startup Joost. The company, started by Kaza and Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, is still in beta but reportedly remains on target for a million subscribers before the test period ends at year's end. (Apparently you have to know a subscriber to join … [Read more...]
CinemaNow hears siren call of music
CinemaNow is getting back into the music video business, dueting with Warner Music Group. One problem: the $1.99 videos won't work on your iPod or iPhone. "This year, consumers headed to the Web for short-form content in record numbers, and we see great potential in music video downloads," CinemaNow chieftain Curt Marvis says. The company made … [Read more...]
Apple’s new crop: online vid rentals
Apple TV appears to be a rare critical and commercial disappointment for Steve Jobs and Co. Help could be on the way. Apple is pressing on into the online video rental business, according to Britain’s Financial Times. Apple is in advanced talks with the major studios about the service, the Times reported on its web site. Apple now sells movie … [Read more...]
