AMD To Compete With Apple’s iTV?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a new technology, active-TV, that will wirelessly stream content from a computer in one room to a TV in another. It uses a remote control but also requires a set-top box or other device – connected to the TV set – which will be loaded with special software. [via ComputerWorld] So far, it doesn’t sound like much of a threat to the Apple iTV.

Money For Nothing: Going To Digital TV
The US government will be spending about US$1.5B to help consumers convert their televisions to receive digital broadcasts. Consumers will receive up to two $40 coupons. Each coupon will defray the $50 cost of a converter. All this is in preparation for the end of analog TV broadcasts in Feb 2009. [via NY Times (reg required)]

Battlestar Galactica Homebrew Site
All you fracking Battlestar Galactica fans can now upload your own homebrew videos to a special area on the Sci Fi website. What’s more, they’re giving you 20 a/v effects to play with, for various digital formats. One fan video will be aired on an upcoming episode.

Money For Nothing: Online Video Sites
Light Reading has a list of 75 video sharing sites, and point the ones that are sharing revenue with contributors. [via TVover.net] If you’re looking to get a bit of a return on your short films, check out this list. Also, don’t forget to check out the online video festival site Short Movement by 901am’s Minic Rivera.

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