Yahoo! News: Digital Video/TV Technology

Google Sees YouTube Products Soon, Warm On Yahoo (TechWeb)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:24 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Google expects to launch new products for its YouTube Web video service in the next few months and sees reason for closer cooperation with Yahoo, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said Thursday.

Samsung Launches HD Flash Camcorder With Slow-motion Video (PC World)

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:20:09 GMT

PC World - Samsung has launched a high-definition (HD) video camera that can also snap high-resolution digital photos and take smooth...

In TV dealmaking season, business may be slow (Reuters)

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:40:36 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080509/media_nm/usa_television_upfronts_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080509/2008_05_08t172352_450x299_us_usa_television_upfronts.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=7PJwwfr0gB4P88SJ7dg.YA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Leslie Moonves, president and CEO of the CBS Corp., watches a video during his keynote address at the 2007 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 9, 2007. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Television is recovering from one labor strike and could face another, it's contending with digital video records, competing with new media, and trying to lock up advertising dollars in a rotten economy.

Google sees YouTube products soon; warm on Yahoo (Reuters)

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:57:15 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080508/wr_nm/google_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080509/2008_05_08t195328_450x318_us_google.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=S_Ajr967nZ856RCoYymOtQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="People ride their bikes past Google Inc. headquarters in Mountain View, California, May 8, 2008. (Kimberly White/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Google Inc expects to launch new products for its YouTube Web video service in the next few months and sees reason for closer cooperation with Yahoo Inc, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Thursday.

On the Net: A bug's life thrives online (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:30:54 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080508/ap_en_ot/on_the_net"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080507/capt.ce0e7c8a1f8948428646b3d5850ac0c1.on_the_net_nyet106.jpg?x=92&y=130&q=85&sig=UxSjlHC2dWxTvKM0t9oudw--" align="left" height="130" width="92" alt="In this image released by the Sundance Channel, Isabella Rossellini's is shown as a spider in the short film series 'Green Porno.' (AP Photo/Sundance Channel, Brian Jacson)" border="0" /></a>AP - Online video might still be relegated to relatively small screens, but the size is just right for bugs.

DirecTV profit rises 10 pct on US subscriber growth (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:20:11 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080507/ap_on_hi_te/earns_directv"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080507/capt.b7239e2cea534e5d9f85e7a17cbc3978.earns_directv_carf101.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=a5pbJON_3AdRXAKXzlIz0Q--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="A security guard exits DirecTV's Los Angeles broadcast center Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Marina Del Rey section of Los Angeles. Satellite television company DirecTV said Wednesday its first-quarter earnings rose 10.4 percent, as it acquired more subscribers in the U.S. and Latin America and customers spent more on high-definition and video recording services. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)" border="0" /></a>AP - Satellite television company DirecTV Group Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter earnings rose 10.4 percent after acquiring a surprising number of new U.S. subscribers amid a major housing meltdown.

Microsoft Adds Sociability to its Zune Brand (NewsFactor)

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:04:57 GMT

NewsFactor - Microsoft placed a bigger bet on Zune this week, as it announced enhancements it hopes will solidify Zune as "the company's all-in-one digital entertainment brand." The Zune brand includes digital audio players, software, and an online music store.

Hacker Kept On NDS Payroll After Accused Of Piracy (TechWeb)

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:44 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - A high-ranking News Corp. official testified Tuesday that he kept two hackers on the payroll for years after one of them was accused of infiltrating the security system of rival satellite television company Dish Network.

DirecTV posts higher profit (Reuters)

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:10:24 GMT

Reuters - U.S. satellite television service provider DirecTV Group Inc posted a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday as it added more subscribers than expected.

'It's the Wild West' now for Web video (USATODAY.com)

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:40:00 GMT

USATODAY.com - HOLLYWOOD - - What's the best way to seduce a star into joining your online venture? "Leave your lawyer at home," says Chuck D, founding member of seminal rap group Public Enemy and guiding force behind the all-things-hip-hop site RapStation.com. "Too often I'm approached by people who don't really try to understand what we're aiming for."

YouTube Launches Site for India (PC World)

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:40:10 GMT

PC World - Google's video sharing subsidiary YouTube launched an Indian version of its site YouTube on Wednesday.

Hacker kept on NDS payroll after accused of piracy (Reuters)

Wed, 07 May 2008 01:23:33 GMT

Reuters - A high-ranking News Corp official testified on Tuesday that he kept two hackers on the payroll for years after one of them was accused of infiltrating the security system of rival satellite television company DISH Network Corp.

AT&T Cell-Phone TV Service Runs on its Own Network (NewsFactor)

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:24:24 GMT

NewsFactor - If being away from your television leaves you nervous about missing the latest wisdom from Anderson Cooper or SpongeBob SquarePants, AT&T has some reassuring news for you. Its AT&T Mobile TV will provide round-the-clock access to popular TV fare on your cell phone.

AT&T Launches Mobile TV Service For Cell Phones (TechWeb)

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:43:00 GMT

TechWeb - The AT&T service will be available 58 markets and give customers access to more than 150 programs from a variety of TV networks, cable channels, and exclusive content providers.

Apple's iTunes sells movies on DVD release date (Reuters)

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:23:47 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080502/wr_nm/apple_itunes_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080502/2008_05_01t101552_450x284_us_apple_itunes.jpg?x=130&y=82&q=85&sig=UAMJygaeHLQXdBOL9teVkQ--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="Shoppers make their way past the Apple Store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, October 22, 2007. (John Gress/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Apple Inc said on Thursday it reached deals with top Hollywood studios to sell movies on its iTunes download service on the same day as the titles are released in DVD form, bringing its clout to a nascent market for video entertainment.

For $$, AT&T Lets You Squint at TV on Your Cell Phone (NewsFactor)

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:55:58 GMT

NewsFactor - Would Dick Tracy watch TV on his wristwatch? AT&T and Verizon hope so. AT&T Mobile TV is the latest offering in what the telcos hope is an emerging market for cell phones -- and the subscription fees that come with them.

iTunes movie downloads to be available day of DVD release (AP)

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:30:56 GMT

AP - Apple Inc. said Thursday that new movies from a slate of major studios will now be available for purchase over iTunes the same day they're released on DVD.

AT&T to Launch Mobile TV in 58 US Markets (PC World)

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:30:11 GMT

PC World - AT&T will launch its mobile television service on Sunday, behind schedule and nearly a year after competitor Verizon...

AT&T launches TV service on new phones, rivaling Verizon (AP)

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:38:15 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/digitalvideo/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080501/ap_on_hi_te/at_t_tv"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080501/capt.nyol55505010348.at_t_tv_nyol555.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=VcHOK4CiSjSGKiWdbO4gSQ--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="An AT&T retail store is shown in New York in this March 18, 2008 file photo. AT&T Inc. is launching its new video service for cell phones Sunday on two phones, and will charge $15 per month for 10 channels. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - AT&T Inc. is launching its new video service for cell phones Sunday on two phones, and will charge $15 per month for 10 channels.

Google's New Mantra: Make Money Off YouTube (TechWeb)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:21:17 GMT

TechWeb - CEO Eric Schmidt hints at "participative" products and other new products coming out later this year aimed at generating advertising revenue.