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YouTube on Apple TV Image Gallery Walkthrough

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Features, Home Entertainment, Internet,

So yesterday we let you know that YouTube is now on Apple TV. We decided to put together a gallery showing off the slick YouTube interface that Apple put together to turn YouTube into a living room experience. We show you everything, from downloading the update, to the menu system, to our YouTube username (hint: it’s gearlive - subscribe to us!). As we said yesterday, YouTube videos on Apple TV are encoded in H.264 format, so they are very watchable - even in the ten foot experience. Click on for the full gallery, which includes 15 images.

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YouTube Arrives on Apple TV

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Home Entertainment, Internet, Software,

Steve Jobs announced it at All Things D, and earlier today Apple released the first software update for the Apple TV, which included the addition of YouTube to the device. As we noted previously, YouTube has begun to encode videos in the H.264 codec, and these are the videos you are able to see on Apple TV. This should result in higher quality visuals, and YouTube plans to have 10,000 videos encoded by June 29th, and will continue adding more each week. If you have an Apple TV, be sure to fire up software update for YouTube functionality.

Independent Filmmakers Recoup Losses with YouTube

Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: Independent, Distribution, Filmmaking, Technology,

In the ever-changing world of independent film, directors are constantly looking for new ways to market their movies. While the Internet has long been one of these tools, two filmmakers are taking things to the next level. Not only are Arin Crumley and Susan Buice putting their entire full-length film, Four Eyed Monsters, on YouTube for all to see, they’ve also found a way to make some money and get out of debt. For one week, Spout, a place where people can go to talk about movies, will give the pair one dollar for every person who subscribes to their site. We here at FilmCrunch love the site and believe anyone who likes movies should be a member, but now you also have a chance to monetarily support independent film from the comfort of your couch – I’d call that a win-win. The donations are already up to $17,500.00, but the goal is substantially higher; check out the video for more info.

Video: iPhone Launches June 29, Get In Line Now

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, Videos,

As evidenced by the video above, found on YouTube by one of our readers, the Apple iPhone now has an official launch date: June 29, 2007. The commercial first aired this evening during an episode of 60 Minutes. The announcement of the release date was subtle, and was featured at the end of the spot, which showcase a few of the iPhone’s functions. We were expecting Steve Jobs to announce the launch date at WWDC, but what do we know? All that matters now is that the biggest mobile phone launch in history is just a few weeks away.

UPDATE: Apple just posted three new iPhone commercials, all featuring the June 29 launch date.

Video: Steve Jobs All Things Digital Interview Highlights

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Home Entertainment, PC / Laptop, Videos,

Earlier today, Walt Mossberg interviewed Steve Jobs about all things Apple, including the name change, the iPhone, DRM-free music, and YouTube coming to Apple TV. Brightcove is hosting a few video clips of the All Things Digital conference, and we thought we might share the Steve Jobs interview highlight with you. There is some good information here, plus you get a look at the Apple TV YouTube interface. Give it a look, and let us know what you think.

Tons Of Crackdown Content Coming

Posted by Chris Pereira Categories: Action, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace,

As if your Crackdown disc didn’t already have enough worth – it’s your key into the Halo 3 beta, after all – Microsoft and developer Real Time Worlds are planning on releasing nothing short of a mammoth load of content for the game. Through a combination of a title update and two content packs – one free, and one premium – there will be plenty of reasons to keep Crackdown in your 360 drive long after the Halo 3 beta ends.

Before getting into this laundry list of content, one nifty feature that has been implemented is basically a “try before you buy” system. Join up in a co-op game with someone that owns the “Getting’ Busy Bonus Pack” (the name of the 800 Microsoft Point premium content pack) and you’ll temporarily be given full access to everything included in the pack.

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YouTube Banned in Thailand

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Corporate News, Google, Internet,

YouTube banned logo Here we go again. We recently reported on how YouTube was banned in Turkey (for a few days), due to clips deemed insulting to Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Prior to that it was Brazil, which banned the website after sexy videos of a Brazilian actress were constantly being uploaded. Now it’s Thailand’s turn, which has blocked the popular website because of a short, crude clip mocking their king, Bhumibol Adulyadej—after YouTube owner Google refused to remove the clip. Insulting the king is a criminal offense in Thailand, as a Swiss man discovered the hard way last week, after being sentenced 10 years for defacing images of Thailand’s monarchy. The offending Thai YouTube clip was viewed more than 16,000 times, and was uploaded by someone using the moniker Paddidda, now one of Thailand’s most wanted.

YouTube Announces “Tubey” Winners

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Movies, Music,

Dony Permedi’s animated video “Kiwi!” has won one of 7 of what we at Gear Live refer to as “Tubey” awards. Announced today, it joins other winners “OK Go’s” music video, “Ask a Ninja,” Terra Naomi’s “Say It’s Possible,” a vlogger known as “the winekone,” Australian Juan Mann’s “Free Hugs Campaign,” and Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, also known as “Smosh.” Jamie Byrne, head of product marketing, sees the competition as a way of rewarding the creativity on its site.

If you missed any of them or would like to see the other finalists, hang out at YouTube for a bit. Gear Live would like to congratulate all the winners as well as the runners up on behalf of vloggers everywhere.

Bank Robber Visible on YouTube

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Internet, Videos,

Listen up, all you Gear Livers. Last week we told you about the robber with his own MySpace entry, in an effort to apprehend him somewhere between Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Sgt. Jarrad Copeland has told Gear Live that he has also posted on YouTube. Take a good look and if you think you have seen the alleged perpetrator, become a superhero and turn in the guy. We’d rather not meet him at our local convenience store and assume you probably would feel the same way.

Viacom Sues YouTube for $1 Billion

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Google, Internet, Videos,

YouTube logo In the continuing struggle with YouTube, Viacom, which is owned by Google, has taken YouTube to court for the astounding sum of $1 billion. Viacom claims that the site has shown 160,000 of its videos without express permission.

“Their business model, which is based on building traffic and selling advertising off of unlicensed content, is clearly illegal and is in obvious conflict with copyright laws,” Viacom said.
We’re thinking that this may be the first in a long series of lawsuits to get YouTube to respect the legal rights of copywritten material. The list will probably include such companies as GE and NBC. News Corp and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have already begun legal proceedings against the media giant.

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