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Google ratchets up VP8 video quality--but so do video rivals

The "Duclair" release brings Google's royalty-free video encoder software to version 1.0.0. But a sequel to rival H.264 is waiting in the wings, too.

Spotify to End Unlimited Free Streaming for Some Users Next Week [POLL]

Spotify's unlimited free streaming and sharing service was music to American ears when it launched in July 2011. Now comes a dissonant note: ten-hour monthly caps will be implemented on all free accounts when the six-month promotional period comes to an end for early adopters next week.

Intel paying RealNetworks $120 million for patents and software

Chipmaking giant Intel and digital media outfit Real Networks have announced a surprise deal that sees Intel paying RealNetworks $120 million for about 190 RealNetworks patents, 170 patent applications, and RealNetworks’ forthcoming next-generation video codec software. Under the deal, RealNetworks will continue to have the right to use its old patents in current and future products; however ...

App Directory: The Best Video Streaming And Live Conversion App For iPhone

With only two main options for video streaming and live conversions apps for the iPhone, it’s a tough choice. After much consideration, we believe Air Video is your best option thanks to its simple setup, great video quality and general reliability. Air Video Platform: iPhone Price: Free/$2.99 Download Page (Free Version Here) Stream videos over Wi-Fi or 3G Live c ...

Video game streaming service OnLive launching a Windows desktop cloud app for iPad

OnLive has announced that it is getting into the cloud storage and remote desktop hosting business. OnLive Desktop will offer anyone free streaming access to their own Windows 7 desktop, complete with Microsoft Office and other vital apps.