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The Moxi lets you browse the internet using MoxiNet app and stream media from any other DLNA-compliant device on the home network. The device does not yet have the ability to stream HD, but it will be able to in the near future. Digeo have added support for external storage devices to augment the main DVR’s 500GB internal device. The Moxi Mate will retail for $399 (alongside the $799 Moxi HD DVR) but there’ll also be a bundle for $999 while existing HD DVR owners can pick up a Mate for just $199.
“Today video is an essential part of the Web experience, and we believe high-quality video compression technology should be a part of the Web platform,” said Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management at Google. The search engine giant, Google, did not comment on how exactly it plans to use the On2 assets, which On2 interim CEO Matt Frost said On2 will continue to improve, support and sell throughout the transition. “Although we’re not in a position to discuss specific product plans until after the deal closes, we are committed to innovation in video quality on the Web, and we believe that On2 Technologies’ team and technology will help us further that goal,” wrote Jeremy Doig, engineering director for video, and Group Product Manager Mike Jazayeri in a blog post today. Google will most likely use On2’s technology which promises faster encoding, easier playback, smaller files, faster download times, reduced streaming delays and lower bandwidth costs without compromising visual quality to bolster YouTube. According to GigaOm’s Om Malik said, “the deal makes sense because most companies serious about video own their own video technologies: Apple, Adobe and Microsoft (Silverlight coming).” While TechCrunch’s Robin Wauters said, “Google could open source On2’s VP7 and VP8 video compression codecs as alternatives to the H.264 codecs. This would make sense, given Google’s consistent approach in releasing technologies, such as its Android mobile operating system and Chrome Web browser, as open-source software.”
The new Motorola Shules will feature a 3.7-inch 480×854 touchscreen with sliding keyboard, 5-megapixel camera, autofocus, 256 RAM, 512MB internal storage with a slot for 16GB capacity microSDHC card, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth. Other features are unknown for now. According to the reports, the phone is scheduled to be around October 2009.
MobileMe iDesk allows you to connect to your iDisk storage space from your iPhone or iPod Touch. It allows you to view the available files in different formats, including iWork, Office files, PDFs, QuickTime movies, JPEGs, and also download them right to your iPhone or iPod Touch. It will be able to cache with user-selectable size from 50-200 MB (default 100 MB). Caching is available for streaming video and audio files. Apple noted that files over 20 MB may not be viewable. You can also connect to other fellow MobileMe users’ Public folders. The free MobileMe iDisk app is available for download now from Apple App Store. For quick tutorial click here. Check it out.
Along with the free Wi-Fi offering customers will also be able to opt into personalized messages from Barnes & Noble. The content sent to those who opt-in will include coupons for the in-store café, notices on book signings and details on where to find favorite books. Customers will also have the opportunity to download free Barnes & Noble applications which will provide them with access to preview more than 700,000 eBook titles. “Barnes & Noble pioneered the concept of retail stores as community centers. By providing no-fee Wi-Fi access, we are not only meeting our customers’ needs, but extending the sense of community that has always been in our stores” said Barnes and Noble CEO, Steve Riggio. |
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Digeo announced a new device called Moxi Mate. The Moxi Mate has the ability to stream DVR programming in different rooms. It is designed to work with the Moxi HD DVR. The “virtually silent” box shuffles video recording for you from the main unit, together with Rhapsody, Flickr, Hulu and Netflix content.
Google acquires video compression software maker 
Google CEO Eric Schmidt will no longer sit on Apple’s Board of Directors after 3 years due to a conflict of interest. The break-up of Schmidt and Apple makes sense as Google and Apple are butting more heads on battlefields. Many people have always found it strange that Schmidt was on Apple’s board. But when he took the seat back in August 2006, Google was not much of a competitor to Apple’s products and services. 
Motorola’s upcoming new android-based phone called Shules (or sometimes Sholes) is spotted with Verizon logo on it.
Apple has finally delivers the long promised MobileMe iDisk app for its iPhone OS 3.0 with some interesting features.
Barnes & Noble Inc. has announced that it will be offering free Wi-Fi from AT&T to customers nationwide. New York-based Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) is the world’s largest bookseller, with 777 stores in 50 states. AT&T Wi-Fi has been available in Barnes & Noble stores since 2005 but as a pay-per use system. Unless, you have DSL Pro or higher from AT&T, which lets customers use Wi-Fi for free.