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  • June 2008

    • Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 10, 08 2:44 AM CDT

      Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

      Amazon's new digital video service could be behind the glitches that have been plaguing the site, reports the New York Times . The online retailer was knocked offline for two hours last week and suffered sporadic problems yesterday. Analysts believe the company may be rejigging its distribution system ahead of the relaunch of its Amazon Unbox movie and TV download service. Outages were mostly limited to the US, where the service is expected to debut. More »

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      Amazon.com  • digital video  • Jeff Bezos  • downloads  • streaming content  • video downloads

  • May 2008

    • Planted on Networks, Phony Download Infects 500K PCs

      newser  |  BBC  |  May 8, 08 6:27 PM CDT

      Planted on Networks, Phony Download Infects 500K PCs

      Almost 500,000 people have unintentionally downloaded an adware bundle from file-sharing networks in the past week, security firm McAfee says, with ugly consequences. Disguised as a music file or popular movies, the phony file is circulating on the eDonkey and Limewire networks. It asks users to install a codec to play the file, and then overwhelms them with popup ads, the BBC reports. More »

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      file sharing  • malware  • downloads  • McAfee  • Limewire  • adware  • eDonkey  • trojans

  • January 2008

    • A Good Day for EU File Sharers

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jan 29, 08 2:46 PM CST

      A Good Day for EU File Sharers

      The EU’s high court ruled today that telecommunications companies are not obligated to turn over the personal data of individuals suspected of illegally sharing copyrighted material online, the AP reports. The European Court of Justice said member nations could create laws allowing for the disclosure of file-sharers’ info in civil suits, but said such provisions would have to strike a balance between privacy and property rights. More »

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      copyright infringement  • file sharing  • downloads  • MP3s  • European Court

    • The Real Macworld Scoop: Video Podcasts on Apple TV

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jan 16, 08 12:38 PM CST

      The Real Macworld Scoop: Video Podcasts on Apple TV

      Thin laptops and online movie rentals got the hype, but NY Times blogger Saul Hansell says the real news from Macworld is the inclusion of video podcasts on Apple TV. This opens up a new world of free, ad-supported, on-demand programming on our televisions, which he predicts will eventually outperform paid show downloads from iTunes. More »

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      Apple  • downloads  • AppleTV  • iPod video  • video podcasts

  • November 2007

    • Fans Livid Over Blocked Baseball Vids

      newser  |  Techdirt  |  Nov 7, 07 11:49 PM CST

      Fans Livid Over Blocked Baseball Vids

      Now that Major League Baseball has switched its DRM provider, fans who purchased videos and other baseball content in '06 can no longer access their downloads. A representative for the league explained that they had made one-time purchases, although a blogger says based on a phone interview with MLB officials that the league is considering renewing access in the face of online uproar. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • blogger  • downloads

  • October 2007

    • The Voodoo is Weak for Vudu Movie Box

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Oct 10, 07 12:04 PM CDT

      The Voodoo is Weak for Vudu Movie Box

      Downloading movies to your TV might seem convenient in theory, but in practice the Vudu is bad magic, the Wall Street Journal says. Sure, its setup and interface are easy, and the picture quality’s good. But sparse selection, high prices and slow downloads sink the device. Vudu’s 5,000-title selection pales before Netflix’s 85,000, and popular movies are in short supply. More »

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      gadget  • downloads  • Vudu  • movie on demand

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