Archive for February 12th, 2009

Google Turns Off Its Radio Ad Business; Up To 40 Layoffs (AllThingsD Online via Yahoo! Finance)

A non-surprise: Google is getting out of the radio advertising business, yet another non-starter that the company is trimming from its extensive portfolio. The company says it will continue to work on audio advertising, though -- it's going to work on the nascent market for Internet audio streaming ads.

Google Turns Off Radio Ads (Search Engine Land)

In 2006, we launched Google Audio Ads and Google Radio Automation to create a new revenue stream for broadcast radio, produce more relevant advertising for listeners and streamline the buying and selling of radio ads.

Electrosonic to Debut the ES7100 Encoder for HD-SDI (Broadcast Newsroom)

Electrosonic, an established leader in image networking will debut the ES7100 encoder for HD-SDI and 3G SDI streaming over IP networks at NAB booth SL9720.

Google ends program to sell radio ads (International Herald Tribune)

Google Audio Ads, which it began in 2006, did not live up to the company's expectations, and the decision kill it may result in the layoffs of approximately 40 people, Google said in a blog post.

Up to 40 to lose jobs as Google scraps radio ads (CNET)

More economic reality sets in at Google as the company plans to exit the radio ad business. But a new team will build technology for streaming audio ads.

Up to 40 to lose jobs as Google scraps radio ads (CNET)

More economic reality sets in at Google as the company plans to exit the radio ad business. But a new team will build technology for streaming audio ads.

AT&T Delivers the Nation’s Fastest 3G Network to Kent County Delaware (Broadcast Newsroom)

DOVER, Del. , Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watch streaming video of your favorite TV show. Surf the wireless Internet at lightning speed. Share live video during a wireless call. These are just a few of the things you can do on the go with AT&T's* third-generation (3G) wireless service.

Akron Insider: Mitchell, Kayes preview big weekend for track (Akron Zips)

AKRON, Ohio – Step inside the UA podcast studios as Akron Insider Andy Harris brings you the latest news from the Zips Athletics Department. Listen now via streaming audio or download to your iPod!

Resolved Question: PSP 4000 Features – What do you think?

These are features that I think should be added to the PSP 4000: Dual analogs Touch Screen Dual Memory Card Slots 802.11g or n (Wi-Fi) Full HTML browser. Supports Flash 10. Audio/Video Streams Supports use of: Youtube Imeem Netflix Instant Built in 3.2 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder More Ram Can be used on Verizon Wireless 3G Network Built in GPS Navigational System VNC or Remote Desktop Extended Battery Life Do you guys have any more you would like to add?

Pocket Tunes 5.0 Lets Palm OS, Windows Mobile Users Sync with iTunes (Brighthand)

The latest version of NormSoft's Pocket Tunes adds a number of new features: direct podcast downloads, support for streaming audio in WMA format, and the the ability to synchronize iTunes playlists.