Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… Live NASA broadcast from Space Station in HD: EngadgetHD Most PVR users watch recorded shows within three days: PVRWire How to improve the music cellphone: LiveDigitally Comcast adds HD art-on-demand: Press Release Internet TV directory beta application released: tVadio

CE Under the Tree (or Hanukkah Bush)

In the midst of today’s gadget-opia, you’d think it would be easy to pick out CE gifts for the holiday season. But the NPD Group suggests that consumers will be shunning electronics this year in favor of more �traditional� gifts like clothing and toys. And I’m not surprised. While there are plenty of new and … Read more

Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… Technology Emmy nominees announced: LiveDigitally LG HD flat panel DVR TV with CableCARD support reviewed: CNET YouTube to support mobile devices next year: TechCrunch CEA sponsors campaign protecting consumer’s digital media rights: Digital Freedom TiVoCast adds action sports and diabetes video downloads: TiVo

Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… Cingular to provide phone-based XM radio for $8.99/mo: Orbitcast MySpace moves to protect copyright holders: TechCrunch Xbox 360 upgrade enables 1080p: Microsoft Wireless HD video streaming consortium formed: eHomeUpgrade NHL interactive web-based TV app launched: ITVT

Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

Never enough time… Google monetizes video sharing: TechCrunch Cablevision Network DVR hearings begin: Digital Animators Another day, another media extender — this one in DivX HD: Gizmodo T-Mobile to test DVB-H video broadcasts: Phone Scoop

Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

Never enough time… Copy and collate Internet video with Tioti. (TechCrunch) Tag DRM-ed Amazon products as such. (Defective by Design) Buy an HD DVD player, get three HD DVDs free. (EngadgetHD) Another Apple iPod touch screen patent application. (Apple Insider)

Who You Gonna Call?

Need a little help with your gadgets? You don’t have to call tech support anymore. I’ve run across two applications recently taking different approaches to solving your gadget woes. The first is Retrevo. Launched at DEMOfall last month, Retrevo is a vertical search engine that lets you look up your devices to find product documentation, … Read more

iPod Celebrates Birthday, Dave Prepares For His

Today the iPod is officially 5 years old. What really broke the seal on the portable MP3 (or is that AAC?) player market was Apple’s intuitive UI and minimalist controls. Despite the initial price premium, they sold a ton and created an industry (iTunes probably also saved the recording industry from itself). I’ve owned a … Read more