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May 1, 2008

AT&T launches TV service on new phones, rivaling Verizon

capt.nyol55505010348.at_t_tv_nyol555.jpg AT&T Inc. is launching its new video service for cell phones Sunday on two phones, and will charge $15 per month for 10 channels. AT&T will have two exclusive channels on the service, it said Thursday. The Associated Press reports.

"AT&T already has a mobile video service called CV, which is based on different technology. It works like Internet video, providing short clips on demand.

This new service is more like regular TV broadcasts, constantly streaming shows on airwaves that run alongside regular cell-phone spectrum. Judging by V Cast Mobile TV, which is available on four phones, the quality is much higher than on-demand cell-phone clips.

... The only AT&T handsets that will initially work with the service are the ones that are going on sale Sunday: the LG Vu, a touch screen phone and the Samsung Access."

Cellphones used for medical imaging?

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A team of engineers at the University of California at Berkeley has developed a technique for transmitting medical images via cellphones.

This potentially could bring medical imaging to the 'three-quarters of the world's population which has no access to ultrasounds, X-rays, magnetic resonance images, and other medical imaging technology.'

The lead researcher said that this new system would make imaging technology inexpensive and accessible in non-industrialized countries.

[via Roland Piquipaille's Technology Trends]

Big Moving Pictures

9254_1050831842.jpg Big Moving Pictures (BMP) is a rolling television network – the company provides everything that a conventional television network does (content, distribution, sales) but without a signal that goes to your home... instead, the ‘signal’ comes to you directly at major outdoor events, via large video screens and sound systems. And soon, even to your video-equipped mobile phone and the Web.

The BMP production integrates tightly with the event you’re attending, including packaged content about the performers or competitors, information about the day’s program, and live camera shots from planes, car, motorcycles, boats and even skydivers! All with terrific music, narration and the feeling that you’re experiencing something truly powerful and exciting.

[via Gizmag]

Apple iTunes to compete "day-and-date" with DVD releases

Apple is expected to announce today an across-the-board deal to sell new release films at its iTunes Store. The deal is said to allow Apple to offer a "broad slate of top-shelf films" day-and-date with home video releases.

"... The deal includes Fox, Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, New Line and more -- all of which are currently inked to deliver rentals through iTunes. MGM is not part of the deal.

[via engadget]


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