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Software
RealPlayer SP Update Brings Video Trimming
1:00AM Don Nguyen | In addition to ripping, sharing and converting videos, the most recent update to RealPlayer SP allows users to quickly trim clips without affecting video quality. The player is still bloated, unfortunately, but most folks will find the new tools easy to figure out. [Real]
Business
Real Networks Spins Off Rhapsody (Which Leaves What, Exactly?)
9:17AM John Herrman | For Viacom, Real Networks’ partner in the Rhapsody venture, a spinoff is a chance to get rid of a bleeding appendage. For Real, it’s like losing a failing – but vital – organ. More »
Software
RealPlayer SP Rips, Converts, Shares And Syncs Internet Video
5:00PM Dan Nosowitz | Real’s new RealPlayer SP software, currently in beta, adds functionality to rip YouTube and other streaming videos from the Internet and get them onto whatever handheld you choose. It works well enough, but it’s also crammed full of unnecessary features. More »
Music
iPod Video Unlocked: RealPlayer Now Available
12:30PM Sean Fallon | After a five month beta, iPod owners can finally look outside of iTunes for their video content thanks to RealPlayer. As part of the RealPlayer Plus package, it is now possible to transfer downloaded video content to the Apple iPod Nano, iPod Classic and iPod Video. Naturally, that opens up a world choc-full of non-DRM protected videos for users to enjoy. A beta version for Mac users is also available. The RealPlayer Plus package will set you back $39.99 —a small price to pay if you ask me. [RealPlayer] More »
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