Five Best Media Converters [Hive Five] (26)
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We've all been there: you've downloaded an episode of your favorite TV show to watch on your commute or stream to your living room, but the file you downloaded isn't supported on the device you want to use it with. Once a significant obstacle to enjoying your media anywhere, this problem is easily solved by any number of free media converters. On Wednesday we asked you to share your favorite media converters, and today we're ...
Ffmpeg Your Way to Media Conversion Bliss [Media Conversion] (16)
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If you prefer sticking to the speed of the command line whenever possible, weblog CatsWhoCode details how to use Ffmpeg—the cross-platform command-line tool that runs in the background of most popular media conversion tools—to convert video, audio, and images to just about any format.
Why I don’t have much sympathy for traditional media… (2)
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The reason I’m increasingly lacking sympathy for the problems of traditional media is that the online world is still one of almost infinite possibilities. And yet the hand-wringing fear of not clinging onto the old way of doing things is what is hurting traditionalists - even when they’ve got access to funding, developers and research that should put them in a better position than a bedroom or garage start-up. Take music an an example. I’ve ...
VLC Updates to 0.9.2 with New Interface and Features [Featured Download] (60)
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The popular open-source VLC media player has released a significant update with an interface refresh for Windows, Linux, and Unix, improved playlist and media library tools, and a whole lot more. The release, codenamed Grishenko, also adds support for more input and codec types, which means that the media player that you can always count on to play back any file you throw at it has gotten even better. VLC 0.9.2 displays album art, includes ...
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VLC is the best media player ever. There, I said it.
MediaJoin Combines Several Media Files into One [Featured Windows Download] (10)
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Windows only: Free application MediaJoin—as its name suggests—combines several media files into one long file. Say, for example, you wanted to a three-part video or a live album into one long playable file. Just fire up MediaJoin, select the files you want to combine, and let the application do its work. MediaJoin can even string together files of different types, but be aware: doing so means transcoding files, which means you'll see some loss in ...
Musinaut launches interactive music format (1)
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Move over MP3, there’s a new music format in town, at least that’s the message from French firm, Musinaut, which today introduced its MXP4 (Multiplied Experience Platform in 4D) digital audio format. What’s interesting about MXP4 is that it combines both high-quality audio with a series of additional features designed to make files themselves more interactive [...]
Logitech Squeezbox Boom Pumps Up The Volume (1)
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So, what's the difference between the new Squeezbox Boom music streaming system and the original Squeezbox from Logitech? Well, this time, Logitech has squeezed in some real audio power meaning you don't have to hook this up to separate speakers. Inside is a 30Watt all-digital amplifier accompanied by two ¾in, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and two 3in, high-power, long-throw woofers. Logitech says the bi-amplified design 'delivers crystal clear sound with minimal noise and distortion'. There's even ...
Logitech Squeezbox Boom Pumps Up The Volume (1)
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So, what's the difference between the new Squeezbox Boom music streaming system and the original Squeezbox from Logitech? Well, this time, Logitech has squeezed in some real audio power meaning you don't have to hook this up to separate speakers. Inside is a 30Watt all-digital amplifier accompanied by two ¾in, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and two 3in, high-power, long-throw woofers. Logitech says the bi-amplified design 'delivers crystal clear sound with minimal noise and distortion'. There's even ...
Is This The New iPod nano? (1)
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Back on Rumour St. this morning and we have what looks to be one of the more credible leaks on what the new iPod nano may look like. It comes from Kevin Rose [Digg founder], who has gotten things right and, really wrong, in the past, but who is sure - thanks to 'sources' - that the squarer and chunkier nano is going to be replaced by the end of next month with a slimmer ...
Skateboard iPod Shelf For Injured Skateboarders (1)
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For anyone who has ever attempted a really high Method Air and failed, there are easier - and less painful - ways to have a skateboard in your life. Check out this X Games speaker shelf with integrated speakers and iPod dock. Perfect for students and skateboarders with broken bones, dreaming of the day when they'll be back terrorising hand rails and kerbs, and using pavements to remodel their elbows and faces. Apart from the ...
UK ISPs To Crackdown On Music Piracy (1)
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You may have seen Mamma Mia and feel an urge to download the entire Abba back catalogue from your nearest torrent site but, Whoa There! - park those Dancing Shoes because you may find yourself blacklisted and in receipt of a hamstrung Internet connection for your trouble. The UK's Big Six ISPs have agreed a plan with the British music industry - brokered by the government - to curb music piracy in a big way. ...
I Dose Sends Binaural Beats to Your Brain [White Noise] (6)
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Web site I Dose offers several downloadable, streaming binaural beats designed to alter your mood. With offerings like Intelligence Increase, Aspirin (recommended against headaches), and Chakras opening, I can't vouch for the claimed restorative benefits of binaural beats, but at the very least they provide some solid white noise. If you're looking for more binaural beat control, check out previously mentioned SBaGen. On the other hand, if you just want a quick dose of white ...
SimplyNoise Generates White Noise in Your Browser [Distraction] (6)
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Web application SimplyNoise provides a no-frills interface to configure relaxing white noise right in your browser. Just fire up the web site and adjust the sliding orb to the intensity of white noise that's your sweet spot. As the site points out, white noise can be helpful for everything from aiding sleep to blocking distraction, and SimplyNoise is a no-nonsense application that does just that. If you'd prefer a little more depth and customization from ...
More Predictions For The Demise Of The DVD… (1)
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Subtle murmurings surrounding the ultimate demise of the optical disc as an entertainment medium appear to be growing into a dull roar. The download service iLoaded has been quite vocal this week about the future of the industry following movements from itself and iTunes among others. Gary Morris, the founder of the UK-based service, predicts that consumers will be able to download Blu-Ray quality movies in around 10 minutes within the next two years, which ...
MP3-Check Finds What's Missing from Your Metadata [Featured Windows Download] (1)
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Windows only: Freeware application MP3-Check examines your music library to weed out files that are missing important metadata or those that don't match certain criteria. iTunes' built-in duplicate...
Listen to Wikipedia on Your MP3 Player with Pediaphon [Wikipedia] (1)
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Web site Pediaphon turns any Wikipedia article into an MP3. The site plugs the article into a text-to-speech synthesis app, and while the synthesis isn't the best you've ever heard (what is this lif - eh - hacker, anyway?), it's very fast, meaning you could plug in an article and sync the MP3 to your MP3 player in about a minute before you head out the door. If you plan on putting Wikipedia to heavy ...
Digital Music: The "Perfect" iTunes Equalizer Setting for MP3s (1)
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Rocker Merlin Mann posts his favorite iTunes MP3 equalizer settings as recommended by Mac OS X Hints (pictured). They are: db +3, +6, +9, +7, +6, +5, +7, +9, +11, +8 dbMerlin says it gives tracks a "nice pop." Got any equalizer settings you love? Do share in the comments. "Perfect" iTunes equalizer setting [43 Folders]
Featured Windows Download: Convert video, audio, and images with DivXMachine Shell Integrated (1)
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Windows only: Freeware media transcoder DivXMachine Shell Integrated converts pictures, audio, and video to and from a variety of formats through the Windows right-click context menu. After you install DMSI and its dependencies (there are a fair amount), just right-click on any file you want to convert—video, audio, or image—and navigate through DMSI's option tree to choose exactly what you want to convert the file to. Transcoding media (especially video) used to be territory for ...
iRiver 8GB PMP Lasts A Very Long Time (1)
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iRiver makes nice MP3 and portable media players (PMPs) and its latest is another worthy addition. The X20 PMP comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions and lands in Japan first next month before making its way to the rest of the planet - eventually. The X20 measures 33 x 73.9 x 16.6 mm and weighs in at 73g. It sports a very nice 2.2in display, capable of 260,000 colours and 320 x 240 resolution ...
