AMD To Compete With Apple’s iTV?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a new technology, active-TV, that will wirelessly stream content from a computer in one room to a TV in another. It uses a remote control but also requires a set-top box or other device – connected to the TV set – which will be loaded with special software. [via ComputerWorld] So far, it doesn’t sound like much of a threat to the Apple iTV.
Money For Nothing: Going To Digital TV
The US government will be spending about US$1.5B to help consumers convert their televisions to receive digital broadcasts. Consumers will receive up to two $40 coupons. Each coupon will defray the $50 cost of a converter. All this is in preparation for the end of analog TV broadcasts in Feb 2009. [via NY Times (reg required)]
Battlestar Galactica Homebrew Site
All you fracking Battlestar Galactica fans can now upload your own homebrew videos to a special area on the Sci Fi website. What’s more, they’re giving you 20 a/v effects to play with, for various digital formats. One fan video will be aired on an upcoming episode.
Money For Nothing: Online Video Sites
Light Reading has a list of 75 video sharing sites, and point the ones that are sharing revenue with contributors. [via TVover.net] If you’re looking to get a bit of a return on your short films, check out this list. Also, don’t forget to check out the online video festival site Short Movement by 901am’s Minic Rivera.
Originally posted on March 14, 2007 @ 5:38 pm