OK, let’s look at the title of this post. You probably know iTunes . . . . that leaves DRM, and EMI. Here’s a quick overview: DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. It’s the stuff that keeps you from copying a music track you buy online from, say, iTunes for Rhapsody or the like. You…
Hey, you know how I go on (and on and on) about online video downloads, etc.? Well, here’s a site that just might get it right (or some form of it). It’s called Joost (www.joost.com). The end result should be a form of TV . . . without the TV. If they can get it…
And here I am again on my TiVo soap box. I remember a year or so ago, TiVo was possibly in negotiations with Netflix DVD Rentals (another favorite) to bring downloadable movies to your TiVo. Man, was I excited. I’ve already mentioned MovieLink in another posting. But, that leaves me to watch movies on my…
I think we’ve all been there – a brilliant idea pops into our head and we just know that it will be HUGE once it’s brought to life. Well, now you can find out who thought of that brainchild first. Google makes it that much easier with their new Patent Search. Actually, it’s pretty fun…
Just when you thought I’d shut up about TiVo, they announce some new great features. Yesterday (Dec 14th), TiVo announced new features for broadband connected boxes. I’ve been enjoying the TiVoCast feature where I download short shows about tech and other subjects. It looks like they’ll be expanding to lots of web content. You’ll be…
I’ve been batting around the idea of getting one of those fancy flat screen TVs. The prices are dropping quickly and the screens just get bigger and bigger. I think a 32 incher would be just right for the bedroom to catch up on some “Heroes” and “Lost”. Well, maybe I need to aim a…
I was feasting over some good ol’ turkey and dressing this past weekend with my brother-in-law. We were discussing the usual pre-Christmas stuff, mainly new gaming systems coming out this Christmas – Nintendo’s Wii was on the way, XBox 360 already had a year’s head start, and then we came to the giant, Sony Playstation. I had…
Just when I almost bought a new cell phone . . . I’ve been listening to a few podcasts today and it seems that Apple has (and this is just rumor at this point) put in a huge order for phones to a manufacturer in Asia. Now, Apple is usually late to the party for…
My reason for this rant is to expose you to some sites out there that offer unrestricted MP3 music. The prices are the same (or cheaper) than services like iTunes and once you download the song, you can use it however you want. OK, so by now you know I like the iPod, I like…
When I told Alison that Google bought YouTube for 1.65 Billion, she had to do a double take. Yup, that’s billion with a B. To me, it’s a bit unbelievable, but word is, Google has over 10 billion in the bank to fool around with, so more power to them! I thought this was a…