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MediaBox VS-2601— "Killer Application Of The Month"
iTuner Networks Corporation announced a new breakthrough in video
streaming with MediaBox VS-2601. Adjudged "Killer Application of the
Month" by Open Sound Systems (www.opensound.com), the MediaBox VS-2601
offers 'today's best srice/performance solution for video streaming,'
according to iTuner. "We have simplified video streaming by integrating
multiple encoders and servers into a single robust device. This has
enabled us to cut device and administration costs significantly," said
Raluca Neacsu, MediaBox Product Manager. According to iTuner, MediaBox
is the only range of streaming devices built on the Linux OS- the
industry standard for open platform architecture. "Its
platform-independence enables the MediaBox VS-2601 to serve thousands of
RealAudio, RealVideo, MP3, Vorbis and QTSS streams while allowing
simultaneous encoding in MP3, Vorbis and RealAudio formats. At the same
time, its browser-based administration makes for easy and profitable
deployment of video applications over the Internet." The new launch
follows close upon the heels of the widely acclaimed MediaBox AS product
family, which has already found its niche among leading radio stations.
"The MediaBox VS-2601 underlines iTuner's capability to provide a
competitive turnkey solution to Television channels in need of
high-speed network infrastructure and proven technical expertise," said
Neacsu.
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New DVD Technology Receives Patent
SpectraDisc Corporation recently announced that it had been issued an
additional US Patent Number 6,343,063 for "Machine-Readable Optical Disc
with Reading-Inhibit Agent." SpectraDisc is spin-out company of Spectra
Systems Corporation that has developed a limited-play digital disc
suitable for mass manufacturing and distribution. The limited-play disc
consists of a DVD or CD that can only be read or played for a prescribed
period of time after opening the package. The duration of play can be
controlled from minutes to weeks by modifying the composition of the
coating materials. Nabil M. Lawandy, Ph.D., CEO of SpectraDisc stated,
"This patent was of particular importance to us because it both supports
all methods relating to the use of the read out laser to affect the
limited play mechanism as well as our approach to low cost packaging of
the disc." The patent covers the use of a barrier layer that preserves
the playability of the disc throughout the distribution chain. Once the
consumer removes the barrier packaging, the limited duration in play
time begins. SpectraDisc Corporation, headquartered in Providence, RI is
spin-out subsidiary of Spectra Systems Corporation, with offices and
laboratories in East Providence, Rhode Island. SpectraDisc is focused on
the development of a limited-play CD, CD/ROM and DVD product for the
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J.Lo, aka Jennifer
Lopez, Claims The Top Spot On Billboard's Top 200 List
Singer/Songwriter/Actress Jennifer Lopez has done it again— claiming the
number 1 spot on The Billboard Top 200 with her remix album, J To Tha
L-O! with sales of 156,049 in its first week. This marks the first time
a remix album debuts at number 1 on The Billboard Top 200. J To Tha L-O!
The Remixes features 11 tracks from Jennifer's multi-platinum albums; On
The 6 and J.Lo. The album includes tracks remixed by Irv Gotti, Rodney
Jerkins, Hex Hector, Fat Joe, P.Diddy, as well as the second
collaboration from Jennifer and Ja Rule with 'Ain't It Funny'. J To Tha
L-O! also contains the number 1 radio hit (in all formats) 'I'm Real'
and the number 1 club tracks 'If You Had My Love,' 'Waiting For
Tonight,' and number 2 club track 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.' J To Tha
L-O! includes the brand new song, 'Alive,' written by Jennifer, Cris
Judd and producer Cory Rooney. 'Alive' will be featured in the May 24th
Columbia Pictures release 'Enough' starring Lopez and Billy Campbell.
The video for 'Ain't It Funny' with Ja Rule, and directed by Cris Judd
made it MTV— TRL debut today at number 3. Jennifer's 1999 debut album,
On the 6, exploded onto the music scene, selling more than 6 million
copies worldwide. Her sophomore album, J. Lo, entered the top 200 at
number 1 and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Jennifer Lopez
made history in 2001 being the first artist to have the number 1 album (J.Lo)
and feature film ('The Wedding Planner') in the same week. Jennifer
Lopez— Live In Puerto Rico (filmed for a primetime NBC special) will be
released on DVD and VHS on the 9th of April.
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