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List of Updates:If you'd like to give it a try, the update can be downloaded for free from CyberLink's website. Add a comment
- Support BD-Video Profile 1.1.
- Improves BD-Java compatibility to enhance interactivity with some BD-ROMs.
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CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announced it is participating in the formation of a joint HD DVD patent license based on its ownership of a patent determined to be essential to the HD DVD standard.If you'd like to read more, CyberLink's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
CyberLink's patent relates to the specifications for interactive content over a network for prerecorded HD-DVD Discs, for playback according to the DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video).
"Innovation is the key to CyberLink delivering leading products to our customers as well as sustaining long-term business success," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "We're extremely proud be a part of a group of essential HD DVD patent owners who have come together voluntarily for the purpose of forming a joint license, as this is testament to the strength of our core technology."
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Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched BackOnTrack Online, a digital media storage solution that automatically and continuously protects personal data and precious family memories. Trivially easy to set up and maintain, personal content is encrypted and uploaded to a remote and secure Roxio online backup center. In the event of computer data loss due to a crash, system theft, human error or even natural disaster, consumers' digital files can be quickly restored from any Web-connected computer. Consumers can begin safeguarding their digital lives today through a risk-free, 15-day trial available directly from Roxio at www.roxio.com. A 12-month subscription offering unlimited storage space is available for $49.99.If you'd like to read more, Roxio's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that its Professional Products Group will focus its research and development resources on the creation of new applications for cutting-edge authoring of Blu-ray Disc titles that encompass the interactive and connected-content capabilities of BD-Live. The group will also increase resource allocation on developing its encoding and title creation applications that streamline the process of preparing video entertainment for digital distribution. In order to address these emerging market opportunities and optimize investment return, the Professional Products Group will conclude sales of its Scenarist HD DVD authoring product line.Things aren't looking good for HD DVD. Without products like Scenarist, its going to be much harder for studios to get their titles ready for release. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"Extending Sonic's long history of commitment and support for the professional sector, we are aligning our professional product portfolio to address the evolving needs of our high-end customers," said Dave Habiger, president and CEO, Sonic Solutions. "Our Professional Products Group plays a significant role in supporting the development of high-definition formats, including the contribution of core IP to HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc joint portfolio licenses. Going forward, the group will direct its considerable format expertise on helping our professional customers fulfill the richly interactive promise of Blu-ray Disc including BD-Live, and aligning with a broader company strategy to enable the secure and efficient digital-distribution of video entertainment."
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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announced today that Bang & Olufsen’s Serenata mobile phone and the BeoSound 6 mobile personal audio player will feature Nero Digital Audio+, which is fully compatible with the latest MPEG-4 audio standard (LC-AAC, HE-AAC and HE-AAC v2). Nero Digital Audio+ consistently wins blind listening tests when matched against other leading audio encoders by delivering the highest fidelity with distortion-free 24-bit digital output and built-in support for up to 7.1 audio channels.If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The Serenata and BeoSound 6 will both be bundled and delivered with BeoPlayer software which integrates Nero Digital Audio+ technology to play back AAC files.
