HandBrake 0.9.9 makes transcoding to MP4 or MKV video easier than ever
May 20, 2013 – 07:00 | No Comment
HandBrake 0.9.9 makes transcoding to MP4 or MKV video easier than ever

Popular cross-platform, open-source video transcoder HandBrake 0.9.9 has been released, and despite the version number increment is actually a major update. HandBrake allows users to convert video from a wide variety of formats – including …

Skype for Mac 6.4 promises better instant messaging experience
May 16, 2013 – 07:31 | No Comment
Skype for Mac 6.4 promises better instant messaging experience

Microsoft has launched Skype for Mac 6.4, a major update of its Skype chat platform for OS X users. Version 6.4 is focussed on improving Skype’s instant messaging features for better usability, while also introducing …

Google reveals Hangouts as its cross platform messaging system
May 15, 2013 – 21:13 | No Comment
Google reveals Hangouts as its cross platform messaging system

There have been a lot of big unveilings at Google I/O — an overhaul of Google+, updated maps and much more. But perhaps one of the most intriguing revelations is Hangouts. This name may …

TEncoder: a powerful, super-fast multi-threaded video converter
May 14, 2013 – 11:18 | No Comment
TEncoder: a powerful, super-fast multi-threaded video converter

Converting videos from one format to another can be a complicated business, so it’s no surprise that most conversion tools focus on ease of use above all else. But this can also mean the programs …

Latest Skype Beta extends Skype Video Messaging support to Windows – finally
April 30, 2013 – 13:17 | No Comment
Latest Skype Beta extends Skype Video Messaging support to Windows – finally

Microsoft has released Skype for Desktop 6.5 Beta, a new preview version for Windows users. The new release is notable for introducing support for Skype Video Messaging to Windows, a feature that allows users to …

VLC Media Player 2.0.6 ships with multiple bug fixes and improvements
April 12, 2013 – 10:03 | No Comment
VLC Media Player 2.0.6 ships with multiple bug fixes and improvements

Popular cross-platform, open-source VLC Media Player 2.0.6 has been released, focussing on fixing a number of regressions introduced in previous builds since its initial 2.0 release. The update also adds support for Matroska v4 files, …

CyberLink PowerDirector 11 “GM5″ adds RAW image support, promises better stability
April 10, 2013 – 09:02 | No Comment
CyberLink PowerDirector 11 “GM5″ adds RAW image support, promises better stability

Taiwanese software developer CyberLink has released PowerDirector 11 Ultra GM5 (build 2707), a notable update to its powerful consumer video-editing tool for high-end Windows PCs. The update adds support for RAW images across a wide …

Adobe Flash Player 11.7 and Adobe AIR 3.7 updated
April 9, 2013 – 08:50 | No Comment
Adobe Flash Player 11.7 and Adobe AIR 3.7 updated

Adobe has refreshed its cross-platform web media playback and runtime tools with the release of Adobe Flash Player for Other Browsers 11.7, Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11.7 and Adobe AIR 3.7.0.
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Build a dedicated – and fast-booting – XBMC media center PC with OpenElec 3.0.0
March 28, 2013 – 13:16 | No Comment
Build a dedicated – and fast-booting – XBMC media center PC with OpenElec 3.0.0

Got a lot of media stored digitally? Want access from a range of devices, including your computer, mobile and smart TV? One of the best tools for the job is the wonderful – and open-source …

Free Studio 2013 v6.1 adds XP support to Free Video Call Recorder for Skype
March 22, 2013 – 10:57 | No Comment
Free Studio 2013 v6.1 adds XP support to Free Video Call Recorder for Skype

DVDVideoSoft Ltd has released Free Studio 2013 v6.1, a minor update for its freeware media tools bundle for Windows PCs. The tool, which provides a front end of no less than 48 different tools for …

XBMC 12.1 launches with focus on improving audio support, AirPlay reliability
March 19, 2013 – 12:32 | No Comment
XBMC 12.1 launches with focus on improving audio support, AirPlay reliability

Team XBMC has released XBMC 12.1 FINAL, a major maintenance update for its open-source, cross-platform media server/center. Version 12.1 includes AirPlay optimisations, iOS 6 support on the AppleTV 2 and enables the full iPhone 5 …