VideoLAN Reaches Major Milestone with VLC Media Player version 1.0 Released to Market

Sometimes you may encounter such as situation that some media files cannot be played on your desktop due to codec type dependency. In order to reduce such an inconvenience and dependency on codec types, VideoLAN has been continuously improving its VLC media player as a free and open source multimedia framework and streaming solution for both office and home use. Just recently, VLC media player has reached a major milestone, version 1.0 with some improvements other than bug fixes.


VLC is an open source media player that is famous for its cross-platform compatibility. Without any dependency of system codecs, it is capable to play almost every type of video files seamlessly while allowing media streaming in your digital home. Some of the enhancements in the new release include new HD (High Definition) codecs support such as AES3, TrueHD, Real Video 3/4.0 and Blu-Ray Linear PCM as well as new formats such as Raw Dirac, M2TS and many more. Besides, it supports instant pausing and frame-by-frame support, live recording, finer speed controls, video scaling in full screen for much greater visual experience. Other than these, the new VLC version 1.0 is further enhanced with RTSP Trickplay support, zipped file playback, easier encoding GUI with customizable toolbars that make your media player unique from the rest.

If you have not tried VLC before, now is the time to download one here and experience it out yourself at no charge.
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Where To Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Funeral Live Streaming Video Online

The memorial service for Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, who had died on June 25th 2009 is going to start on 10 AM (Pacific Time UTC-7) or 1 PM (Eastern Time UTC-4), July 7 2009 at Staples Center arena at Los Angeles, California of United States. Staples Center is also the place where Michael Jackson last rehearsed and prepared for This Is It concerts in London.

With more than 1.6 million people went after only 17,500 lottery-draw entrance tickets to the official memory service for Michael Jackson at Staples Center and another 6,500 tickets for watching a simulcast in the nearby Nokia Theater, most has been left disappointed. Together with millions worldwide, it’s still possible to watch the memorial service, live on TV or via live streaming online on the web.

The Michael Jackson funeral will likely to be one of the most-watched events in entertainment history, exceeding 300 million and up to 1 billion online and offline, according to various pundits’ estimates, eclipsing that of Elvis Presley in 1977, which attracted 77,000 people, and of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, which saw 250,000 people gather in Hyde Park alone. The global audience is like to exceed viewers of inauguration of President Barack Obama too.

Thus, Micheal Jackson funeral cum memorial service will be broadcasting live (in fact most already started the coverage) on several TV and cable channels around the world, including news channel such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Sky News, and entertainment channels such as MTV, BET, E! Online, BBC Two, TV3, Sky Arts and RTÉ Two. Apple will stream the event to iPhone owners too.

Those who can’t receive above channels or don’t live near a place where public screenings are held can watch the live stream of the memorial and funeral of MJ online. Here’s a brief list of available online live video streaming which Michael Jackson memorial service and funeral coverage:

• CNN.com Live with Facebook
• MTV Asia
• USA Today
• ABC News
• Fox News on Hulu (USA Only)
• msnbc.com
• CBS News
• MySpace
• ET Online
• E! Online
• TMZ.com

You can watch the Michael Jackson memorial and funeral live coverage streaming right here too.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

It’s expected that casket with Michael Jackson’s body will be brought to the memorial service at Staples Arena. Among celebrities who will be attending the memorial are Ron Boyd, Madonna, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Andrae Crouch, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi, Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Lionel Richie’s daughter Nicole, Akon, Queen Latifah, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Beyonce.
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Canon New Photo Printers – Pixma MP560, Pixma MP490 And Selphy CP790

The global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions, Canon has revealed three new Photo printers, which are PIXMA MP560, PIXMA MP490 and SELPHY CP790. All of these printers have been designed to target photo lovers.



The PIXMA MP560 is the Canon smallest all-in-one inkjet with both Wi-Fi and duplex printing. It is integrated with a second-generation photo correction feature which can adjust exposure in different areas of a shot as well as brightness and saturation. Beside supporting Wi-Fi, it also supports directly printing from a flash drive or memory card. Moreover, MP560 is the fastest printer as compare to PIXMA MP490 and SELPHY CP790. It ables to print 4-inch x 6-inch shot in grayscale at 9.2 images per minute or in full color at 6 images per minute, and a full photo-grade shot takes 39 seconds.



The MP490 supports duplex printing and direct USB printing. It features a 1.8-inch LCD and is integrated with photo correction feature. However, it has slower printing speeds which print up to 8.4 images per minute in grayscale and 4.8 images in color. The SELPHY CP790 is a portable printer which supports printing from memory cards, digital cameras and Bluetooth mobile devices. Along with a 3.0-inch LCD, it also has built-in creative options like Frames, Calendars, Photo Diary Print and etc. In addition, it comes with Portrait Image Optimize feature which automatically delivers face detection, backlight correction and noise reduction.



PIXMA MP560 and MP490 are expected to be available in August for the price of $150 and $100 respectively, while SELPHY CP790 is available from July with the price of $180.
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New Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS with 4.7-Inch Touch Screen, Voice Command And Highway Lane Assist

One of the leading provide of GPS devices, Magellan has announced its new ultra-slim Magellan Maestro 4700, which combines large, wide 4.7-inch touchscreen display, larger fonts, integrated voice command capabilities and Highway Lane Assist feature in a single GPS device, aiming to provide users a robust navigation experience.


“The Magellan Maestro 4700 lets you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,” said Mike Wagner, senior director of product marketing, Magellan. “We have incorporated voice command, Bluetooth, and highway lane assist to help you reach your destination with confidence. The large 4.7-inch screen is easily viewable in all lighting conditions. Thanks to our unique OneTouch favorites menu and our AAA partnership, the Magellan Maestro 4700 makes trip planning and traveling easier and less stressful.”

Impressive features of Magellan Maestro 4700:

* Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu – Access your favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks. Reach your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch, offering an additional 12 bookmarks to save favorites.
* Bluetooth Compatible Hands-Free Calling – Make or receive calls using compatible mobile phone. Access your phone’s address book to access up to 1000 numbers right from Magellan Maestro 4700. Keeping road noise down thanks to noise-cancelling microphone.
* Predictive Traffic – Analyzes past traffic patterns while creating a route to help users avoid known delays. Options to stay on your current route or go with suggested less congested routes.
* Instant Access to All Points Of Interest (POI) – Perform one search and get results from both the standard POI database and Magellan-exclusive AAA TourBook guide.
* “Find Your Car” with Pedestrian Mode – As its name implied, “Find Your Car” can remember the location of your car in parking lots, airports, malls, universities, amusement parks or stadiums.
* QuickSpell with Smart City Search – Enables quick, single-address entry or convenient multi-destination trip planning, including route optimization.
* New Address Book – Allows users to save complete itineraries by adding an address a snap with smart address summary.
* Intuitive, Context-Driven Touch Zones – Provides drivers a completely interactive map screen.
* 3D Landmarks – Displays visual cues to help users perform maneuvers and find destinations.

The new Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS navigator that bundled with a windshield mount and cradle, 12-volt vehicle power adapter, USB cable, protective pouch and adhesive disk for alternative, on-dash mounting is available for MSRP of $299.99.
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AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 2.0.9.1 Beta For Windows Mobile

AOL has recently announced the availability of AIM 2.0.9.1 beta for Windows Mobile. The new version of AIM has been included a number of new features and changes for enhancing mobility experience. One of the notable feature is the Lifestream. The Lifestream allows users to keep tabs on what is happening with their contacts and the Lifestream tab has been added to the Buddy List for improving convenient.



The Lifestream comes with a series of features, including the ability to get AIM activities such as status updates or add Facebook and Twitter services. Moreover, the users also have the possibility to update their settings through syncing to their accounts via lifestream.aim.com.

Beside that, the users also can add YouTube or Delicious accounts, leave comments or read comments which made by their contacts. In addition, it also include Me tab feature for complement the Lifestream feature which enables users to see when their contacts leave comments or updates.

The latest version of AIM 2.0.9.1 beta for Windows Mobile is available for download. Both Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 operating systems are supported.
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New Sony VAIO W Series Mini Notebook Ideal For Casual Computing And Social Networking

The Japanese consumer electronics giant, Sony has unveiled its new family of mini notebooks – Sony VAIO W Series, which features 10.1-inch (1366 x 768 HD resolution) ultra-wide, mercury-free LED backlit display, Intel Atom processor, 160GB HDD, integrated webcam and microphone, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, dual USB ports and an isolated keyboard with springy, responsive keys aimed for comfortable and easy to use, based on Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition OS.



The Sony VAIO W Series that comes with VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming software is ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliant and EPEAT Gold registered.

“The W Series lets you quickly look something up online whether searching for a recipe in the kitchen or relaxing on your recliner – there’s no need to trudge upstairs to your office,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of the VAIO business group, Sony. “And it’s sturdy enough for the kids to use, making it perfect for every member of the family.”

The new ultra-portable Sony VAIO W Series netbook that comes in 3 vibrant colors including berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown will be available for around $500.
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Rolando 2: Quest For The Golden Orchid Hits Apple App Store

One of the leading creators and publishers of games exclusively for iPhone and iPod Touch, ngmoco has launched a new game for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch – Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid. It’s a wild adventure game which crafted by Simon Oliver’s HandCircus microstudio, and utilizes accelerometer and innovative Multi-Touch user interface of hugely-popular iPhone and iPod Touch.



“ngmoco is excited about this amazing sequel to Rolando. It’s bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever with huge additions to Rolando’s signature gameplay that fans and newcomers alike are going to love,” commented Neil Young, CEO & founder for ngmoco. “Developed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch, Rolando 2 is a classic example of just how deep, polished and meaningful pocket-sized games can be when they embrace the unique capabilities of these powerful devices.”

“We’ve pulled out all the stops for Rolando 2,” said Simon Oliver, Founder of HandCircus. “Since the release of Rolando, we have been hard at work developing all-new gameplay mechanics, a new 3-D graphics engine and much deeper story featuring all new Rolandos. The final experience will surprise and challenge iPhone and iPod touch gamers everywhere.”

Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid game that sports 46 levels and 6 unique chapters is now available on Apple App Store for around $10.

Watch the demo video of Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid below.

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Radiopaq Sound Jacket Pocket Micro Amplifier For 4th Generation iPod Nano

The Internet audio search engine and leading manufacturer of digital audio products, Radiopaq has announced the availability of its new Sound Jacket pocket micro amplifier for forth generation iPod Nano, which acts like a Graphic Equalizer (EQ) but automatically adjusts itself every second to improve the sound performance, utilizing Radiopaq’s Intelligent Audio technologies to dramatically enhance the audio quality of your favorite MP3 music tracks.


Impressive features of Radiopaq iPod Sound Jacket:

* Improves sound quality up to 60% by dynamically enhancing the audible performance of any MP3 track
* Automatically custom tunes for the best experience every time with your choice of music
* Reveals hidden detail in the music which is reduced during MP3 compression
* Adds extra warmth and bass to music when needed, not just rumble
* Expanded sound stage to make the tracks come alive
* Low distortion and wide volume range thanks to integrated micro amplifier
* Works with your beloved iPod Nano for over 12 hours with continuous listening

“The Sound Jacket marks an evolution in personal audio technology. The iPod has become virtually ubiquitous with many people only ever listening to music that has been converted into the MP3 format,” said Prash Vadgama, President of Radiopaq. “This has resulted in listeners becoming used to the inferior, compressed quality and not realising they’re missing out on the full audio experience as intended by the musician. The Sound Jacket seeks to reverse this trend and allow people to enjoy music as it should be, rich and warm with an expanded sound stage. You won’t believe what your ears have been missing.”

The new ultra-slim and lightweight Radiopaq Sound Jacket that created to fit and protect your 4th genaration iPod Nano is available through Amazon and Radiopaq.com for £69.99 (about $115).
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Digital Ruler

This wooden, yet digital, concept ruler combines "values of a traditional ruler, with advantages of a digital interface." I think it still needs lines, but how cool is it that it sets the zero point wherever you start measuring?





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Latest Xbox 360 Laptop

Features:
• Built-in Ethernet port, finally.
• Built-in WiFi adapter, as usual.
• Digital pushbutton volume control rather than a clunky knob. Different, better sounding audio amp
• Flush-mount DVD door and side panels (such as the memory card slots)
• IR sensor for the remote control.
• Two user USB ports.
• More air holes!
• Jasper motherboard.

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