A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our friends at Last100:
Microsoft and Netflix bring streaming to Windows Media Center sans Extender support
Through a formal partnership, users of the Vista edition of Microsoft Media Center (not XP) can now access almost all of Netflix’s online features via the software’s TV-friendly “10-foot” User Interface.
Universal and Warner sue Internet TV startup Zattoo
Universal Studios and Warner Brothers are suing Zattoo for the way in which it streams German television channels ARD and ZDF, taking issue with Zattoo inserting an advertisement everytime a user switches channel.
Napster tries again, unlimited streaming and five downloads for $5 per-month
Napster is touting the combination of unlimited streaming of its 7 million strong music library in combination with 5 DRM-free downloads per month, all for a monthly subscription of just five dollars.
Sony considering PSP game rental and music download services
Sony may finally be getting serious about its download service for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), with the company considering a subscription-based game rental offering and a la carte music downloads akin to the iTunes Store.