Video iPod

Video iPod

Apple rocked the computing world again by releasing a new video iPod. The current proposed uses are TV shows and music videos that can be purchased from the iTunes store. Obviously movies will be next. I think the future implications of the format have really been overlooked. Anyone can create their own content via a Quicktime H.264 codec. With that ability it is just a matter of time before we see videocasts. Some Podcasters already do video feeds too, but they are not served the same way and they lack the portability of their audio counterparts. This levels the playing field. What were What were looking at here is worldwide public access shows.

At the same time Congress is considering a plan by broadcasters to control all content via a digital flag. This means that broadcasters could decide what you can record to time shift. With this technology they could disallow recording of programs or restrict use of programing. I suggest everyone tell their
representative that they oppose this measure.

There is a clown that drives around Downtown Portland at lunch time. He has an oddly painted van, a couple of sock puppets and he sings to the radio. This city is strange.