MediaMelon has launched what it calls a “pioneering Video Delivery Network” that enables content owners to deliver high-resolution videos on the Internet. According to MediaMelon, they are the first service to offer video downloads to be accessed and played from a web browser. Unfortunately, the MediaMelon site requires a software install in order to work, […]

TuneCore, a music delivery and distribution service, has released the 34 Stars compilation, which is available for free download on iTunes starting today.The album is made up exclusively of TuneCore customers, including Public Enemy, The Dandy Warhols, Steve Vai, Izzy Stadlin (of Guns n‚Äô Roses), recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Bill Medley […]

The Guardian reports that the BBC is introducing music podcasts, featuring highlights from their radio programming and short music clips in “top 40” style format. Starting Saturday, November 17, the offerings will include Folk & Acoustic with Mike Harding from Radio 2, Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone from 6 Music and the Asian Network Chart. 1Xtra […]

by James Lewin Apple today released Final Cut Express 4, a update to its popular video editing software, with a new price of $199. With the reduced price, this looks to be the option for video podcasters and vloggers that found iMovie 8 to be incomplete and dumbed down. Final Cut Express 4 adds: support […]

YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has confirmed that high-quality YouTube video streams are coming soon. The site is testing a player that detects the speed of the viewer’s Net connection and serves up higher-quality video if they want it. Chen expects that high-quality YouTube vids will be available to everyone within three months. Chen also confirmed […]

User Centric, a Chicago-based usability consultancy, has published a new study examining the usability of typing on Apple‚Äôs iPhone. The study found that – hold onto something – typing on the iPhone isn’t as accurate as typing on QWERTY phones. You’re More Than Twice As Likely To Type Something Stupid With An iPhone When compared […]

It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled…..but the wait is over. Led Zeppelin are now available in iTunes – the complete mamajama collection, remastered. Each of Zep’s individual albums is available, or you can get everything for $99. Check it out. (iTunes link) We’re going to get the tracks off the one […]

IBM says that advertising as we know it is dead – most of us just haven’t realized it yet. IBM’s report, The End of Advertising as We Know It, forecasts greater disruption for the advertising industry in the next five years than occurred in the previous 50. IBM surveyed more than 2,400 consumers and 80 […]

Microsoft has published the info on updating first-generation Zunes to the latest software – the software that finally supports podcasts and even lets you sync wirelessly. The current version of the Zune device software is version 2.1. This version includes the latest enhancement and all past enhancements. To view the details about the enhancements, see […]

Here’s a collection of Zune videos that introduce the Zune and highlight its features. Microsoft Zune Team Intros The Zune 2 More videos below, including Bill Gates pimping the Zune, unboxing walkthroughs and video overviews of second generation Zune features…