Catch-up TV

Last week we posted about “Download missed TV shows” and one reader asked us if we knew of any free options.

We did a little research and came up with a few options.

Option #1

We found out that some of the tv show episodes from the Nine network are relayed on a site they have.

Check it out here: Catch-up TV

All you need to do is download their video player software ($nil) and away you go!

Quick - someone get the popcorn

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Consumers show their love and appreciate to Amazon

In the six months that Amazon has been selling digital rights management (DRM)-free MP3s online, they have secured themselves a No 2 ranking for digital music sales, second only to Apple iTunes.

If numbers are correct, although Apple iTunes have over 6,000,000 songs in their catalogue, Amazon now have two and a half times the DRM-free catalogue that the iTunes store does - and that’s ever-increasing.

“So, does DRM-free music lead to higher piracy?”

Amazon’s Baltaxe says the best defense against piracy is a good offense. “Songs sold without DRM, at high quality, with album art, that’s the best way to get people to buy music instead of stealing it. DRM is a way to punish people who are buying,” he says. “Offering a great product at a great price is a way to combat piracy.”

With single MP3s only $US0.89 and album prices from $US4.99, let’s hope for the artists sake, that is correct…

Now, just like most dangled carrots, we just have to wait for Amazon in Australia! *sigh*

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Related: Yahoo News on Amazon results

Podcasting: Fresh Juice anyone?

(If you’re already a podcasting wizz, then you probably don’t need to keep reading this post, however you can let us know about your favourite podcasts…)

If you don’t know how to and/or haven’t yet tapped into the unbelievable amount of some “paid for”, but mostly “free” information, thoughts, views, radio, etc that podcasting programs can supply you with, then now is as good a time as any to start!

First things first: What is Podcasting?

The term podcast is a combination of pod (Portable On Demand) and broadcast.

Next, you’re going to need some podcasting software.

Juice: an iTunes alternative

Juice is a multi-platform (Windows and Mac) easy to use podcasting software, which supports many media players and is available for free download.

Anything you download can be listened to on your MP3, iPod, other portable digital media players, or computer. It allows you to subscribe to regular programs and podcasting feeds; and manages all of your podcast subscriptions using the one software.

Miss a broadcast? Don’t worry! You can select, schedule and download shows and music to play whenever you want.

It also has an inbuilt directory of thousands of listed podcast feeds, with more content always being added.

So, it’s Juice - and it’s fresh!

Download here:

(Important: If you’re running Windows Vista - you need to make a couple of changes - see here)

Now, come with us on the journey of discovery!

And as always, we welcome feedback and reviews. Have you discovered a podcast that you just know ALL our readers would love to share? Drop us a comment…

Of course, once your podcast subscribing skills are all polished, maybe you can start creating your own podcasts for others to subscribe to. Perhaps world domination is possible?

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Related:

Help? If you get stuck, Juice has a resources page, with user guide and support forum links.

Other software available? If you need a podcasting software in a different format, check out this extensive list on Podcasting News

“More videos AND on more handsets”

Would you like to wile away your hours on the train / bus / (insert appropriate form of public transport) by watching YouTube videos?

Reintroducing: YouTube for Mobile

If you’re one of the millions worldwide with a 3G phone - good news then (maybe?)!

YouTube for Mobile is now being offered in 17 countries (and 10 languages), though it’s not exactly clear when it will cover all the 3G handsets with streaming capability. YouTube are apparently working closely with the likes of Nokia, Motorola, LG and more. (And the iPhone comes with inbuilt YouTube).

“What can it do?”

YouTube Mobile is extending it’s catalogue to include nearly all available videos, not just the handpicked selection previously offered. The user interface is better, with access to your account, ratings, comments etc.

Oh - and you’ll also be able to upload videos directly from your mobile.

Warning: Perhaps you’ll need to keep a close eye on your mobile/video wielding mate. You know, the one who always produces embarrassing photos of you when you’re out late.

The m.youtube.com site comes with it’s own warning message:

“YouTube Mobile is a data intensive application.
We highly recommend that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan with your mobile service provider to avoid additional charges.”

Hmm - a skeptic might think that they were all in cahoots together??

Want more? CNET has a list of downloads to help with your YouTube fix.

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They were here in Oz ~ they were hot. They are: Hot Chip

Hot Chip are the much raved about indie/dance outfit from the UK.

They’ve just done some of the Big Day Out circuit here but have now returned home and are touring the UK.

Ready for the Floor is the first single off their awaited third album, Made in the Dark, with the album also being released.

For a limited time, you can listen online at ninemsn.

Once you’ve heard it, you’ll probably want to buy the album. If that’s the case, pre-order from Sanity now!

Happy listening…

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