Nero Move it: The Rosetta Stone for digital media?
It's fairly easy to use iTunes to get music, photos, and video onto your iPod. But what if you've got a video that you didn't buy on the iTunes Store? Or you want to get those files onto a PSP--or a Nokia phone? How about getting 6-megapixel photos from your camera to your Sony Ericsson Walkman phone? It's for those sort of digital back-and-forths that Nero's created Move it. The new Windows software lets you transfer most digital photos, audio, and video files between a variety of portable devices using your PC as the middleman.According to Nero, Move it will offer compatibility with a wide range of devices including the iPod and the PSP. The aim is to make transfers as close to plug-and-play as possible--to that end, the software will automatically convert and transcode files to preoptimized formats and resolutions as necessary. Also of note: Move it can interface with online social networks and sharing sites such as MySpace and YouTube. (Nero is pledging free downloadable updates that will add interoperability with more devices and services.)Notably, Move it is only compatible with DRM-free files. Don't expect to use it for ripping DVDs or transferring iTunes Store videos to non-Apple products. There are plenty of commercial and freeware programs around that do exactly the same sort of thing. (Check out Format Factory, for instance.) But Nero's hoping that Move it's ease of use and wide-ranging compatibility will set it apart in the mass market. The software will soon be available in two forms: as a shrink-wrapped box in stores for $50, or as a download for $40. My questions to you: Would you consider Move it as a worthwhile addition to your digital toolbox? Perhaps more importantly: do you think Move it would be recommendable to your non-techie friends? Or do you have a suggested freeware alternative?
Judge tells Apple and HTC to start talking settlement
Judge tells Apple and HTC to start talking settlement
Apple and HTC need to make up.At least, that's according to the U.S. District Court of Delaware, which ordered the two companies to discuss a potential settlement. The talks would be moderated by Judge Sherry Fallon, Foss Patents reported today.The order comes after two key HTC smartphones, the Evo 4G LTE and the One X, were barred from coming into the U.S. as a result of the companies' ongoing dispute. The embargo was related to a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling from last year over a data tapping patent, which HTC was supposed to have removed at this point. Related storiesAnalysts predict bold growth for Google AndroidHTC expecting sales turnaround with new lineupHTC's next super phones waiting in the wingsThe 411: Sorry, no Chocolate for youWanted at Google: Nexus One phone support Courts have increasingly pushed companies to opt for the settlement talk route, rather than drag out an exhaustive legal battle over patents. Apple and HTC's legal fight has been among the longest; HTC was the first Android partner that Apple sued.According to the order, Apple and HTC must send parties with the authority to act on behalf of their respective companies, although it's unclear who will attend the talks, according to Foss Patents. While the companies are expected to talk in good faith, it's unlikely a settlement will be reached, Foss Patents' Florian Mueller said. While the ITC case has been decided, there are several outstanding lawsuits still going through multiple courts around the world. Related video:This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apple and HTC need to make up.At least, that's according to the U.S. District Court of Delaware, which ordered the two companies to discuss a potential settlement. The talks would be moderated by Judge Sherry Fallon, Foss Patents reported today.The order comes after two key HTC smartphones, the Evo 4G LTE and the One X, were barred from coming into the U.S. as a result of the companies' ongoing dispute. The embargo was related to a U.S. International Trade Commission ruling from last year over a data tapping patent, which HTC was supposed to have removed at this point. Related storiesAnalysts predict bold growth for Google AndroidHTC expecting sales turnaround with new lineupHTC's next super phones waiting in the wingsThe 411: Sorry, no Chocolate for youWanted at Google: Nexus One phone support Courts have increasingly pushed companies to opt for the settlement talk route, rather than drag out an exhaustive legal battle over patents. Apple and HTC's legal fight has been among the longest; HTC was the first Android partner that Apple sued.According to the order, Apple and HTC must send parties with the authority to act on behalf of their respective companies, although it's unclear who will attend the talks, according to Foss Patents. While the companies are expected to talk in good faith, it's unlikely a settlement will be reached, Foss Patents' Florian Mueller said. While the ITC case has been decided, there are several outstanding lawsuits still going through multiple courts around the world. Related video:This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Join us now for Tim Cook's chat from D10
Join us now for Tim Cook's chat from D10
Tim Cook, right, sits with All Things D conference founders Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher.Editor's note: This live blog of Apple CEO Tim Cook's talk at D10 is ongoing. Click below to join in the live blog. Or click here for a story on what he's covered so far.Set your smartphone alarm: CNET will be on the scene to bring you all the news and details from Apple CEO Tim Cook's chat at the D10 conference, which kicks off tonight around 6:30 p.m. PT. The stage is set.The public interview will be Cook's second in recent months. In mid-February, Cook appeared at the Goldman Sachs' annual Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco to discuss worker safety, financials, products, and Apple's culture. Tonight's chat is expected to touch on a similarly broad range of topics.Cook's predecessor, Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs, attended the D conference series in previous years. At the fifth D conference, Jobs shared the stage with Microsoft chairman Bill Gates. Unlike other companies, Apple has never used the opportunity to launch a product. The same is expected tonight. Apple's own annual developers conference is kicking off in just a few weeks, and that's where Apple has said it will show off "the future" of OS X and iOS.We'll be liveblogging Cook's appearance at D10 in this post. Come back at 6:30 p.m. PT for live text and photos.Editors' note: The original, bare-bones version of this story was posted today at 4 a.m. PT.
Tim Cook, right, sits with All Things D conference founders Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher.Editor's note: This live blog of Apple CEO Tim Cook's talk at D10 is ongoing. Click below to join in the live blog. Or click here for a story on what he's covered so far.Set your smartphone alarm: CNET will be on the scene to bring you all the news and details from Apple CEO Tim Cook's chat at the D10 conference, which kicks off tonight around 6:30 p.m. PT. The stage is set.The public interview will be Cook's second in recent months. In mid-February, Cook appeared at the Goldman Sachs' annual Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco to discuss worker safety, financials, products, and Apple's culture. Tonight's chat is expected to touch on a similarly broad range of topics.Cook's predecessor, Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs, attended the D conference series in previous years. At the fifth D conference, Jobs shared the stage with Microsoft chairman Bill Gates. Unlike other companies, Apple has never used the opportunity to launch a product. The same is expected tonight. Apple's own annual developers conference is kicking off in just a few weeks, and that's where Apple has said it will show off "the future" of OS X and iOS.We'll be liveblogging Cook's appearance at D10 in this post. Come back at 6:30 p.m. PT for live text and photos.Editors' note: The original, bare-bones version of this story was posted today at 4 a.m. PT.
'Jobs' biopic starring Ashton Kutcher to hit theaters April 19
'Jobs' biopic starring Ashton Kutcher to hit theaters April 19
The Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher will open in theaters on April 19, the movie's distributor announced today.The indie film, which is set to debut Friday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, covers Jobs' life during the years 1971 through 2000 -- a time frame that includes the founding of Apple, as well as his ouster, the formation of Next and Pixar, and then Jobs' return to the company when Apple acquired Next.The movie should not be confused with a separate production penned by "The Social Network" and "The West Wing" writer Aaron Sorkin. That movie is said to be based on Walter Isaacson's biography, while "Jobs" is based on widely available information. Related storiesPatents suggest stylus; Mode-based interface customizationWhat the tech industry can learn from Detroit20 percent of Brits thinks Steve Jobs is a soccer playerPrincipal photography on "Jobs" began at Jobs' childhood home in Los Altos, Calif., in June. Photos from the production have since leaked out, showing Kutcher and others in character.Along with Kutcher, the movie also stars Matthew Modine as former Apple CEO John Sculley, Josh Gad as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and "The Help" star Ahna O'Reilly playing Chris-Ann Brennan, Jobs' girlfriend, and the mother of his daughter Lisa. Other additions include J.K. Simmons and Kevin Dunn, who will play venture capitalist Arthur Rock and former Apple CEO Gil Amelio, respectively.Steve Jobs at Apple: A retrospective (pi...See full gallery1 - 4 / 27NextPrev
The Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher will open in theaters on April 19, the movie's distributor announced today.The indie film, which is set to debut Friday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, covers Jobs' life during the years 1971 through 2000 -- a time frame that includes the founding of Apple, as well as his ouster, the formation of Next and Pixar, and then Jobs' return to the company when Apple acquired Next.The movie should not be confused with a separate production penned by "The Social Network" and "The West Wing" writer Aaron Sorkin. That movie is said to be based on Walter Isaacson's biography, while "Jobs" is based on widely available information. Related storiesPatents suggest stylus; Mode-based interface customizationWhat the tech industry can learn from Detroit20 percent of Brits thinks Steve Jobs is a soccer playerPrincipal photography on "Jobs" began at Jobs' childhood home in Los Altos, Calif., in June. Photos from the production have since leaked out, showing Kutcher and others in character.Along with Kutcher, the movie also stars Matthew Modine as former Apple CEO John Sculley, Josh Gad as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and "The Help" star Ahna O'Reilly playing Chris-Ann Brennan, Jobs' girlfriend, and the mother of his daughter Lisa. Other additions include J.K. Simmons and Kevin Dunn, who will play venture capitalist Arthur Rock and former Apple CEO Gil Amelio, respectively.Steve Jobs at Apple: A retrospective (pi...See full gallery1 - 4 / 27NextPrev
Job posting hints at mid-August iPhone 5 release
Job posting hints at mid-August iPhone 5 release
Our CNET UK colleagues have a juicy find today. It centers around job postings for an influx of temporary workers to help sell Apple's iPhone, right around when the iPhone 5 is expected to hit.The post--there are several in various regions around the U.K.--seeks an "Apple iPhone sales specialist" to work for two and a half months in Apple retail stores beginning in mid-August for what recruiter Gekko calls "an exciting project": "Our client, Apple, one of the largest consumer electronic hardware and software companies in the world are seeking full-time iPhone Sales Staff for an exciting project to work 5 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) for the period 16th August - 29th October within key retail stores," the posting reads. Gekko notes that those who get the gig need to attend a four-day "training event" during the second week of August, presumably to be briefed on any new product information. Apple has released a new iPhone every year since unleashing the original model on June 29, 2007. The latest, the iPhone 4, is now more than a year old, andmultiple reports of Apple delivering a next-generation version of the handset have pointed to a release in the August/September time frame. It's worth noting that the iPhone 4 was released in the U.S. and the U.K. on the same day last year. Alongside new hardware, another key release to expect in the fall is iOS 5, the next version of the system software that powers the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Apple this week delivered the third beta of that software to developers so they can ready their apps ahead of a public release.
Our CNET UK colleagues have a juicy find today. It centers around job postings for an influx of temporary workers to help sell Apple's iPhone, right around when the iPhone 5 is expected to hit.The post--there are several in various regions around the U.K.--seeks an "Apple iPhone sales specialist" to work for two and a half months in Apple retail stores beginning in mid-August for what recruiter Gekko calls "an exciting project": "Our client, Apple, one of the largest consumer electronic hardware and software companies in the world are seeking full-time iPhone Sales Staff for an exciting project to work 5 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) for the period 16th August - 29th October within key retail stores," the posting reads. Gekko notes that those who get the gig need to attend a four-day "training event" during the second week of August, presumably to be briefed on any new product information. Apple has released a new iPhone every year since unleashing the original model on June 29, 2007. The latest, the iPhone 4, is now more than a year old, andmultiple reports of Apple delivering a next-generation version of the handset have pointed to a release in the August/September time frame. It's worth noting that the iPhone 4 was released in the U.S. and the U.K. on the same day last year. Alongside new hardware, another key release to expect in the fall is iOS 5, the next version of the system software that powers the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Apple this week delivered the third beta of that software to developers so they can ready their apps ahead of a public release.
Japan's NTT Docomo, China Telecom said to get next iPhones
Japan's NTT Docomo, China Telecom said to get next iPhones
Two large overseas carriers are said to be getting Apple's next iPhones ahead of next week's anticipated unveiling of those devices.Japan's NTT Docomo, which owns more than half of that country's wireless subscribers, plans to sell Apple's next iPhone for the first time, according to Nikkei (subscription required). Citing sources, the news outlet says the Japanese carrier will begin selling Apple's next iPhone as soon as it's released, following up on a previous report that the devices would go on sale in Japan on September 20.Apple already sells the iPhone through local carriers SoftBank and KDDI in the country, but has not reached any deals with NTT Docomo. An NTT Docomo executive last week noted that if the carrier were to sell the device, it wouldn't be before September 10, when Apple is holding its media event.Separately, China Telecom, which already carries the iPhone, may have let slip that it will be in the first group of launch partners. The carrier posted a message noting it will offer the iPhone 5S and 5C, and gave customers an option to pre-order the devices in return for a gift bag. The posting was up briefly before being pulled down, and was spotted by Chinese site TechWeb. Apple is holding its press event at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters, where the company is expected to unveil both devices. CNET will be there to bring you all the news. Stay tuned for more details on how to watch.
Two large overseas carriers are said to be getting Apple's next iPhones ahead of next week's anticipated unveiling of those devices.Japan's NTT Docomo, which owns more than half of that country's wireless subscribers, plans to sell Apple's next iPhone for the first time, according to Nikkei (subscription required). Citing sources, the news outlet says the Japanese carrier will begin selling Apple's next iPhone as soon as it's released, following up on a previous report that the devices would go on sale in Japan on September 20.Apple already sells the iPhone through local carriers SoftBank and KDDI in the country, but has not reached any deals with NTT Docomo. An NTT Docomo executive last week noted that if the carrier were to sell the device, it wouldn't be before September 10, when Apple is holding its media event.Separately, China Telecom, which already carries the iPhone, may have let slip that it will be in the first group of launch partners. The carrier posted a message noting it will offer the iPhone 5S and 5C, and gave customers an option to pre-order the devices in return for a gift bag. The posting was up briefly before being pulled down, and was spotted by Chinese site TechWeb. Apple is holding its press event at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters, where the company is expected to unveil both devices. CNET will be there to bring you all the news. Stay tuned for more details on how to watch.
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