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AOL to Launch Test Version of Free Video Portal

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:55pm.

Dulles, Va. - Looking to ramp up its free content in an effort to draw visitors, AOL said on Monday that it will launch a beta version of its new video portal later this week.

Dolby, Germany's Infitec to Develop 3D Digital Cinema System

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:53pm.

San Francisco - Dolby Laboratories, the developer of digital audio and surround-sound technologies, announced on Monday that it has partnered with Germany-based Infitec to develop a new 3D digital cinema delivery system.

CNN Launches News Site Featuring Amateur Video, Images, Stories

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:51pm.

Atlanta - Time Warner's CNN on Monday launched CNN Exchange, a new feature on its news website that will offer user-submitted stories, pictures and video.

Verizon Offers Cheaper Mobile Song Downloads; New LG "Chocolate" Phone

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:50pm.

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless on Monday announced a number of changes to its V CAST mobile music service, including eliminating the necessity to subscribe to Verizon's $15-per-month V Cast VPak in order to buy songs, and new support for playing existing MP3 files on music phones.

Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake in Musictoday

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:46pm.

Los Angeles - Live Nation, a concert promotion and venue management company, announced on Monday that it has acquired a majority stake in Musictoday, a service that provides artists with online features like Internet fan clubs, e-commerce and fulfillment, VIP packaging and secondary market ticketing.

SanDisk to Acquire Flash Memory Firm Msystems for About $1.3 Billion

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:44pm.

Milpitas, Calif. - SanDisk, a maker of flash memory data storage cards, said that it will buy Israel's msystems for about $1.3 billion in stock.

Video-Sharing Site Revver Gets Investments from Comcast, Turner

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:40pm.

Los Angeles - Revver, a video-sharing site that compensates uploaders of popular videos with a cut of ad revenue, announced on Monday that it has expanded its second round of venture capital financing with new investments from Comcast Interactive Capital and Turner Broadcasting.

Online Video Technology Firm Reality Digital Raises $2 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:38pm.

San Francisco - Reality Digital, a provider of technology that aids companies looking to add user-generated video to their websites, has raised $2 million from undisclosed investors in its first round of venture capital financing, VentureWire reported.

Nareos Licenses AudioID, Launches P2P Downloads to Mobile Phones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:36pm.

Beverly Hills, Calif. - Nareos, a developer of file-sharing technology for mobile phones, on Monday announced a partnership with audio fingerprinting technology firm m2any, and the official launch of its PeerBox Mobile service.

Mitsubishi to Offer Sirius on All Car Models Next Year

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:34pm.

New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with over 4 million subscribers, announced on Monday that it Mitsubishi will offer Sirius as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the entire 2008 Mitsubishi model line next year. New York-based Sirius also has deals with automakers BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, Kia and Volkswagen.

LG Launches U400 Phone with DJ Scratch Scroll Wheel in U.K

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:32pm.

London - Korean consumer electronics firm LG has introduced a new handset model in the U.K., which features an external scroll wheel that can be used to "scratch" tracks like a DJ does on a turntable. Offered through U.K. wireless carrier 3, the LG U400 allows users to scratch tracks loaded onto the phone, and also add any of 14 percussion sound effects by pressing other buttons on the phone. The company said it partnered with DMC to pre-load ten exclusive "scratch ringtones" on the handset.

SingShot Launches Online Karaoke Community

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:30pm.

San Francisco - SingShot, a start-up digital music company founded by former RealNetworks employees who worked on the Rhapsody music service, on Monday announced the launch of their American Idol-style online karaoke community. The site lets users record their own karaoke versions of thousands of available songs and post them online; other users can then rate and comment on their recordings. SingShot performances can also be embedded into users' personal blogs and MySpace pages, and shared via e-mail. A two-week free trial of the service is available, after which time SingShot is available for between $4.95 and $9.95 per month, depending on the subscription plan.

Rehearsals.com to Provide Online Video, Voting for NBC's "StarTomorrow"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:28pm.

Burbank, Calif. - CenterStaging, a developer of digital video and music entertainment content, announced on Monday that its Rehearsals.com will provide high-definition digital production for NBC's new "battle of the bands" reality series, "StarTomorrow." The company will provide weekly streaming broadcasts of the series, as well as the ability for viewers to vote for their favorite group, which will win a development and distribution deal with Warner Music Group.

HD Digital Radio Alliance Details $200 Million Ad Campaign

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:26pm.

Orlando, Fla. - The HD Digital Radio Alliance on Monday provided details on a $200 million ad campaign for the emerging technology that will launch in 50 U.S. radio markets. The "Discover It!" campaign will entice consumers to purchase HD digital radios, which can pick up the digital "stations between the stations" that radio stations broadcasting an HD Radio signal provide. The group also said that Amazon.com has been added to its roster of retailers selling HD radio receivers, joining RadioShack, Tweeter and Crutchfield. Members of the HD Digital Radio Alliance include radio station owners ABC Radio, CBS Radio, Citadel, Clear Channel, Cumulus, Emmis, Entercom and Greater Media.

The Tube Music TV Channel Names Chairman, CEO

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:23pm.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - The Tube Media Corp., which recently launched a new 24-hour music television network, announced on Monday that it has named Pat LaPlatney as CEO and Shane Coppola as chairman of the board. Previously, LaPlatney was an executive vice president at radio and TV programming provider Westwood One; Coppola was previously president and CEO of Westwood One. The Tube's network is currently available on select free over-the-air digital systems and cable TV systems from Tribune, Sinclair and Raycom.

Gotuit Media Debuts Broadband Video Portal

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:21pm.

Woburn, Mass. - Gotuit Media, a provider of video-on-demand delivery technology to cable TV and broadband firms, announced that it has launched its own broadband video portal. Gotuit.com utilizes the Massachusetts-based company's search and navigation technology and features music, news, sports and entertainment content from providers including Universal Music, Reuters, the Associated Press and AccuWeather.

Entertainment Tonight's Mark Steines Signed to Host AOL "Gold Rush"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:18pm.

Los Angeles - AOL announced on Monday that it has signed a deal with Entertainment Tonight co-anchor Mark Steines to host "Gold Rush," an online interactive reality series created by Mark Burnett Productions and AOL. Launching in September, the seven-week game will challenge players to solve clues online, on CBS and in magazines to find over $2 million in gold hidden across the U.S.

Time Out New York Launches Broadband Video Channel

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:16pm.

New York - Time Out New York announced on Monday the launch of a broadband video channel, which will provide hundreds of free video profiles and reviews of New York restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Maven Networks is powering the on-demand service, which was initially launched in late 2005 as a free video-on-demand channel on Time Warner Cable systems.

SmartVideo to Power Ad-Supported Mobile News for MSNBC.com

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:12pm.

Atlanta - SmartVideo Technologies announced on Monday that MSNBC.com will use its technology to offer an ad-supported mobile news service for cell phones. Following a successful beta test with Atlanta-based SmartVideo, MSNBC.com plans to officially launch the free mobile news service for cell phones in November.

MLB.com Debuts New "Shuffle" Online Baseball Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:09pm.

New York - MLB.com on Monday announced the launch of a new online baseball game, MLB.com Shuffle. Developed by Carlsbad, Calif.-based Sandcastle Studios, the game combines elements of a fantasy baseball game with a hold-and-draw card game, and can be played in five to ten minutes. A free trial is available on the site; unlimited use of the game costs $19.95.

AOL to Launch Test Version of Free Video Portal

Dolby, Germany's Infitec to Develop 3D Digital Cinema System

CNN Launches News Site Featuring Amateur Video, Images, Stories

Verizon Offers Cheaper Mobile Song Downloads; New LG "Chocolate" Phone

Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake in Musictoday

SanDisk to Acquire Flash Memory Firm Msystems for About $1.3 Billion

Video-Sharing Site Revver Gets Investments from Comcast, Turner

Online Video Technology Firm Reality Digital Raises $2 Million

Nareos Licenses AudioID, Launches P2P Downloads to Mobile Phones

Mitsubishi to Offer Sirius on All Car Models Next Year

LG Launches U400 Phone with DJ Scratch Scroll Wheel in U.K

SingShot Launches Online Karaoke Community

Rehearsals.com to Provide Online Video, Voting for NBC's "StarTomorrow"

HD Digital Radio Alliance Details $200 Million Ad Campaign

The Tube Music TV Channel Names Chairman, CEO

Gotuit Media Debuts Broadband Video Portal

Entertainment Tonight's Mark Steines Signed to Host AOL "Gold Rush"

Time Out New York Launches Broadband Video Channel

SmartVideo to Power Ad-Supported Mobile News for MSNBC.com

MLB.com Debuts New "Shuffle" Online Baseball Game

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