YouTube closed captioning

Uploaded YouTube videos will automatically be subtitled, using technology similar to Google voice. You can also read subtitles in different languages. Interesting. . .

Aol layoffs

Aol has interestingly sent out a memo to its employees that requests 2500 to voluntarily quit. If you are one of the 2500 who quit you will recieve a larger severence package than someone who would later be layed off.

Dvd to Blu

If you want to augment your Blu ray collection without emtying your bank accounts, you should be happy to hear that Warner Home Video has announced the online service Dvd to Blu, where you can send in used Dvd's of select titles and recieve the Blu ray versions. This costs between $8-$10, which is much cheaper than average Blu ray prices. Interesting. . .

YouTube Journalism

YouTube has just launched YouTube Direct, where TV and online news editors can request and make use of YouTube videos uploaded by amateur reporters. Interesting. . .

YouTube 1080p!!!!!

YouTube users rejoice!!! Video's can now be uploaded at full 1080 progressive resolution. Yay!

Russia Bans Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Russia has banned CODMW2, due a part of the campaign where you have to kill Russian civilians.

That's understandable, huh? I'd say so. That's why I stick with Halo. Who the hell cares about aliens?

First iPhone virus!!!

The iPhone has been infiltrated by its first virus! An Australian hacker made the virus, which only affects Australian iPhones. It changes jail-broken iPhones' wallpaper to a photo of 80's pop sensation, Rick Astley. Interesting. . .

iTunes TV?

Apple is working on a potential new $30 a month iTunes TV subscription that allows unlimited TV access. Interesting. . .