June 25 - 4:15pm EDT   Mobile YouTube uploads have shot up dramatically with the release of the iPhone 3G S, Google claims. Whereas uploads have grown approximately 1,700 percent in past the six months, Google notes that figures rose 400 percent daily on June 19th, when the 3G S was launched in eight countries. The 3G S is the only iPhone capable of video recording, and is able to upload directly to YouTube. Apple and Google maintain a close corporate partnership. [full story]

June 24 - 8:55am EDT   Apple has released a minor update to its flagship video editing suite, Final Cut Pro. The v6.0.6 patch addresses problems with real-time playback on early 2009 models of the Mac Pro and Xserve. Specifically, the hardware and software should now be better at handling complex sequences and/or formats which consume a lot of bandwidth. The update is a 19.15MB download, and requires Mac OS X 10.5.5. [full story]

June 22 - 6:00pm EDT   LodgeNet Interactive has announced a new IPTV+ system designed for use with the Mac mini. The product is geared for hotels and provides guests with access to a variety of HD or SD on-demand video, including web-based or television-based content, and an Interactive Program Guide. LodgeNet IPTV+ also offers hotel owners the option to integrate custom applications for content such as branded graphics, marketing materials or in-room booking for additional hotel services. [full story]

June 18 - 4:45pm EDT   SkypeCap has released the v2.0 Mac edition of self-titled application. The software records media during online Skype conversations. All audio and video quality is controlled by the program while recording, and it recognizes audio-specific conversations. [full story]

June 16 - 8:50pm EDT   BlobmanLabs has released V2.0 of its flagship application, Blobman. The software is used to view video of golf swings and compare the form to the swing of a computer generated model. The model is designed to showcase what a good golf swing should look like. The update boasts an AngleFinder feature that allows users to specify any viewing angle they would like to see the model from. Blobman 2.0 utilizes a video player designed for cameras that shoot video at high frame rates. [full story]

June 15 - 5:40pm EDT   ooVoo has released the newest update to its self-titled flagship application. ooVoo 2.1 is used for cross platform video conferencing. Version 2.1 includes a Web Call feature that enables users to video conference with friends who haven't downloaded ooVoo, instead using their web browser. The application's interface has also been updated to include a sidebar view mode, allowing users to view both conversation windows and their desktop or documents. [full story]

June 5 - 4:05pm EDT   Barsark has released v4.0 of Navicast, used to automate the video publishing process through compressing, publishing, distributing and presenting videos. Version 4.0 can publish for websites, podcasts, RSS feeds and mobile TV players. The update also boasts drag-and-drop commands, and a fully-automated batch compression and publication process. Video compression quality has been improved through support for MPEG-4 ISO standards. [full story]

June 4 - 7:30pm EDT   Sling Media has released its beta version of SlingPlayer for Mac OS X. Zatz Not Funny notes that the beta SlingPlayer renders video recorded on the Slingbox attached to a users television, enabling streaming over the Internet. The beta is a web browser plug-in for Safari 3 and Firefox 3, but it only works on Intel-based Macs. The software also only supports Slingbox Solo, Pro and Pro-HD models. [full story]

June 4 - 4:10pm EDT   Even as the expected announcement date for a new iPhone nears, information has emerged on some possible future iPhone technologies. Among other newly-exposed patent applications is one for multiple simultaneous file transfers, which could for instance allow someone in the middle of a video call to transmit a song, image or voicemail recording at the same time. The call interface would be minimized, bringing up a second devoted to media selection. [full story]

June 3 - 11:55pm EDT   ZeeVee has released a Mac version of its flagship program, Zinc. The application is an Internet video browser that compiles movies, television shows, news, and other videos from the Internet. The application is designed for use with either a keyboard and mouse, or a wireless remote control. Using Media RSS feeds, the program enables users to share their content with other users. [full story]

June 2 - 8:30pm EDT   Boris FX has released a new Boris Continuum unit, 3D Objects. The package is compatible with Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express, and consists of 5 filters that generate 3D animations for video and film. The unit includes Extruded Text that uses AE masks for defining custom bevels, extrusion, and text on path, as well as a Type-On-Text feature that animates 3D text. 3D Objects also features Extruded EPS for importing Adobe Illustrator layered vector logos and graphics, retaining the original file's 3D material presets. [full story]

May 31 - 9:55pm EDT   Synium has released its screen-capturing software, Screenium 1.2, as a public beta with an enhanced interface and improved stability. The latest version now places all settings in the main window and includes a revamped preference dialog. A new level-meter can be used to monitor microphones and other audio inputs. The area selection now supports textual input for position and size, while highlighting the selected area with a red frame when recording in either the fixed-area mode or the mouse-area mode. [full story]

May 29 - 5:25pm EDT   Apple has confirmed intentions to allow direct purchase of iTunes videos from an iPhone, sources close to the company's training programs say. Originally a blogger is said to have discovered the option's existence by accident, though users of the iPhone 3.0 beta can now gain a glimpse through a custom link. Graphics and downloads in the early browser are currently broken. [full story]

May 29 - 4:10pm EDT   Apple has been recruiting the help of professional video editors, asking them to test out major updates to the Final Cut line of software, say sources. The biggest of these is Final Cut Studio 3.0, incorporating Motion and Final Cut Pro among other production utilities. The suite is allegedly codenamed "Sideways," and currently in the middle of beta testing, as well as compatibility checks with Mac OS X Snow Leopard. [full story]

May 28 - 12:25pm EDT   Apple has made significant improvements to its TV offerings at Canada's iTunes Store, beginning with option of HD. Selected episodes are only rendered in 720p, and cost a minimum of $3 each, but may frequently support 5.1-channel sound and will always come with an SD-quality download meant for sync with Apple handhelds. A 2GHz dual-core processor is required, whether for a Mac or a PC. [full story]