GigaVox Media has introduced a new free tool for enhancing podcast audio files prior to posting them online. The Levelator is a Java application that automatically adjusts the audio levels within your podcast, compressing and normalizing the file to provide more even sound levels. The tool is designed to take audio files and even out […]

Motor Trend has announced the launch of a new podcast, Motor Trend Radio. The four-hour weekly radio show is archived and available in its entirety and commercial-freeas a podcast, starting with broadcasts from June 2006. Additionally, a monthly 30-minute ‚ÄúBest of‚Äù podcast recapping the highlights of the month‚Äôs finest radio moments will be available on […]

The National Association for Music Education announced a new podcast series, Notes from the Clef. The series will feature interviews with MENC members, MENC leaders, professional musicians, and individuals representing MENC‚Äôs many partners in the world of music education and music advocacy. The first podcast (MP3) features an interview with MENC president Lynn Brinckmeyer by […]

Santa Monica College has announced the launch of SMC on iTunes U, making a wide range of podcasts available to students and the public alike. SMC is among a growing number of colleges and universities turning to podcasting as an educational tool, including Stanford, UCLA and Duke in North Carolina. SMC on iTunes U features […]

Russell Holliman took a few minutes to talk with Elisabeth Lewin, Publisher of Podcasting News, at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo. Holliman discussed his company, Podcast Ready, and their podcast client, MyPodder. “Our company started [at the first PME] last year,” said Holliman said. “We found our first hardware partner here, and our backer. […]

PodZinger today announced the launch of its advertising platform, with free opt-in for podcasters. PodZinger’s service is designed to solve the problem of connecting consumers with relevant advertising in online audio and video content. With PodZinger, advertisers are able to mine multimedia search data and leverage usage and topic filters to arrive at a better […]

Organizers have announced Jornadas de Podcasting Barcelona 2006 (Spanish), a 3-day podcasting event scheduled for October 20-22 in Barcelona, Spain. The meeting in the capital of Catalunya is expected to gather podcasters from all over Spain. Conferences and workshops about podcasting scheduled. The event is free and open to all. The best reason to go? […]

Organizers have announced another PodCamp event, PodCampWest, scheduled for November 18-19th, 2006 in San Francisco. PodCamps are free unconferences in the tradition of BarCamp, an ad-hoc gathering to share information in an open manner. PodCampWest will be free to attend and is inspired by the PodCamp Boston. Here is a list of sessions that organizers […]

Nokia has introduced an new wireless technology, Wibree, that promises to significantly expand the range of portable devices that can be networked.¬†According to¬†Nokia, the technology extends network connectivity to small, low-power portable devices such as watches, wireless keyboards, toys and sports sensors. This new radio technology complements other local connectivity technologies, but consumes only a […]

The¬†Podcast Peer Awards, a podcasting award chosen by members of the Podcast Peers¬†site, have been announced. The most honored show was Digital Flotsam, which won in three categories: Favorite, Best Production, and Best Storytelling. “I am thrilled, amazed, and grateful for the votes I received,” said P.W. Fenton, the creator and producer of the show. […]