Windows 7 a huge hit: TechVi Now
Microsoft has sold 90 million copies of Windows 7 since its release in October 2009. Also, Apple boots out another class of apps from its App Store. Find out more on TechVi Now.
App Store drama, Wal-Mart to buy Vudu plus more on the Weekly Wrapup
This week on the Weekly Wrapup, Apple pull all "sexy" apps from the App Store, Wal-Mart are buying Vudu, a popular movie streaming service, Google employees end up in jail over a video they have no connection with plus more hot stories from technology this week.
YouTube video lands Google execs in jail: TechVi Now
An Italian court has sentenced three Google executives to jail for a video that appeared on YouTube. Find about that story and more on TechVi Now.
YouTube introduces Safety Mode: TechVi Now Morning Edition
Safety Mode will filter out objectionable material if a user prefers. Also, Opera will be showing off a new version of Opera Mini, this time for the iPhone - the big question is whether Apple will allow it in the App Store. Those stories and more on TechVi Now.
President Obama to answer questions from YouTube: TechVi Now Afternoon Edition
The President will answer video questions submitted to YouTube.com/CitizenTube after his "State of the Union" address. Also, Walmart denies any Google's Nexus One rumors while Google Voice just got a whole lot better on the iPhone and the webOS. Those stories and more on TechVi Now.
YouTube to charge for shows?
We're hearing via Peter Kafka that YouTube is slated to charge $1.99 to view TV shows commercial free. Is this something people want, and what's going to get people to pay to watch TV? We ask Paul Miller from Engadget, and Nicholas Carlson from The Business Insider about YouTube's alleged strategy, and how they think things should work.
Do you agree? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think.
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Bing Video consolidates online video
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Microsoft put together a new unified location to find content from CBS, Hulu, YouTube and many more video sites at Bing. After checking it out, we think the Bing team may be on to something.
YouTube employees may have uploaded unauthorized content
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Viacom's lawyers may have uncovered evidence that suggests YouTube employees uploaded unauthorized content onto the video sharing site, says CNET. Furthermore, evidence revealed that YouTube managers discussed the presence of videos containing unauthorized material with employees and decided not to take the offending content down.
If proven, this new information could deal a major blow to YouTube, as it makes the company ineligible for protection under the DMCA's safe harbor provision.
Netgear releases Internet-connected set-top box
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Netgear, known for its computer networking products, has thrown its hat in the set-top box ring. Its offering, the Digital Entertainer Live, streams video directly from a number of web sites such as YouTube, Hulu, and Netflix via PlayOn. The unit will also play HD video and music, and display photos, from a PC, network attached storage, or USB drive, and is available now for $149.
Music videos for UK YouTube users return
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Google has finally resolved a licensing issue with PRS, the royalty collection agency for artists in the UK, to bring music videos back to YouTube after being blocked for six months. The new agreement lasts until 2012, but the terms have not been released other than Google paying a lump sum to the PRS.