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News Corp buys Photobucket and Flektor
$300 million and an undisclosed sum 31 May 2007 18:40 GMT TweetAs reported at the beginning of the month, News Corp has confirmed that it has bought photo sharing website Photobucket for $300 million dollars.
In a separate deal, News Corp. said it is also acquiring real-time video and audio editing... -
Google gets into internet security
Buys GreenBorder security software specialist 30 May 2007 14:00 GMT TweetAfter Google launched a new blog that focused on online security, as we reported last week, our eyes were firmly on the search engine super-power to see if they were going to launch some form of antivirus software.
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Disney sells millions through iTunes
23.7 million TV shows and 2 million movies to be exact 11 May 2007 13:17 GMT TweetFigures have been released from The Walt Disney Company's most recent fiscal quarter, and the company have reported very strong sales through Apple's iTunes store, totalling 23.7 million television episodes and two million movies, according to Disney...
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MySpace blocks Photobucket
The social networking site throws its weight around again 12 April 2007 12:11 GMT TweetMySpace is further considering expanding its range of features it offers to users to prevent third parties cashing in on its phenomenon.
This week, MySpace blocked all video and slideshow content from Photobucket because it apparently broke... -
Vonage win reprieve in patent case
The case continues 8 April 2007 7:00 GMT TweetVonage, the VoIP provider in the UK and US has avoided closer thanks to a last minute reprieve from a federal judge on Friday.
Following a patent dispute with Verizon in America, Vonage has managed to stave off closure even though a judge... -
Pinnacle PCTV To Go LocationFree system launched
Watch TV anywhere as long as you've got an internet connection 1 March 2007 21:09 GMT TweetPinnacle Systems has launched Pinnacle PCTV To Go, a LocationFree system similar to Sony's and Slingbox's current offering so users can watch their own television signal via an internet connection.
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Miglia unveils Mac software for Sony LocationFree
Third-party application makes LocationFree work on an Apple 27 February 2007 17:40 GMT TweetThere's another choice of software for Mac users with Sony LocationFree boxes now that Miglia has launched its own application.
The LocationFree Base Station streams wirelessly your TV or video signal to your computer, wherever you may be. -
Apple rumoured to release three new iPods next year
When, however, is anyone's guess 8 December 2006 16:29 GMT TweetApple's plan for the next year is for three new iPod models to hit the market, including the oft wished-for widescreen model.
Sources have told AppleInsider that a new video-centric model will either replace or supplant the current fifth-generation... -
Sony Ericsson confirms working with Sony to realise mobile TV
More details confirmed on the story we broke in August 27 November 2006 0:52 GMT TweetSony Ericsson has confirmed rumours Pocket-lint first covered in August, that it is working with Sony to expand its cooperation beyond cell phones to mobile and broadband TV.
Per Nordlof, Ericsson's director of product strategy and portfolio... -
More delays hit Sony with BDP-S1 and LocationFree box pushed back
Sony seems unable to hit its deadlines 23 October 2006 10:42 GMT TweetMore of Sony's products have been hit with delays after the news that there might be a problem with delivering on the target launch date for the PS3 in the US.
A quick look at Sony's website for the US shows that its Blu-ray player, the BDP-S1... -
Stream your home TV via LocationFree to the Sony Ericsson P990 smartphone
Watch what's playing on your TV on your mobile 17 October 2006 12:28 GMT TweetYour entertainment system can now be enjoyed in a slightly smaller format on the Sony Ericsson P990 smartphone because of a linkup with Sony's LocationFree device.
The LocationFree connects your home entertainment system as well as your broadband... -
Sony launches two new LocationFree Base Stations, plus a TV Box
TV Box adds new functionality to the set up 6 September 2006 10:41 GMT TweetSony has unveiled another three devices in its LocationFree range that lets users stream broadcasts to any broadband-connected PC.
Two of the devices – the LF-B10 and LF-B20 – are new base stations, while the third is a LocationFree TV Box,... -
Apple settles with Creative for $100 million
Paid-up license to use Creative's recently awarded patent in all Apple products 24 August 2006 0:18 GMT TweetApple and Creative has today announced a broad settlement ending all legal disputes between the two companies.
Apple will pay Creative $100 million for a paid-up license to use Creative's recently awarded patent in all Apple products. ... -
SlingMedia looking for Mac beta testers
Guinea pigs wanted 12 July 2006 11:04 GMT TweetSlingMedia, makers of the Slingbox, a device that allows you to watch your television on a laptop anywhere in the world via an internet connection, is looking for beta Testers to test out the Mac version of its software
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Sony LocationFree TV review
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Slingbox or Sony? We give you the verdict
29 June 2006 0:00 GMT
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Like SlingMedia's Slingbox, Sony too has a LocationFree device that allows you to watch your home television anywhere in the world as long as you've got a PSP and a Wi-Fi connection.
So what's the difference, and which one should you opt for?...
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