Nero released a new version of Nero 8 this morning. There is no change log yet. However, this new update brings the version count up to 8.1.1.0 . If you'd like to check it out, the update can be downloaded here. As usual, feel free to share your experiences in our forum. Add a comment
CyberLink sent out a press release this morning, announcing the availability of CyberLink MakeDisc 3. This new version of MakeDisc expands the functionality of Windows Vista Media Center and CyberLink PowerCinema, giving users the ability to burn data, videos, music, and photos to DVD or Blu-ray Disc.
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a leader in digital home solutions, today added to its range of enhancement software for Windows Vista Media Center with the availability of CyberLink MakeDisc 3. The latest version of MakeDisc enables authoring of video and photos, and the burning of data and music files on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs.

MakeDisc 3 with support for Blu-ray Discs is available to OEM customers that are developing solutions for the digital home, while a version supporting DVD authoring and burning is now available on the CyberLink website.
CyberLink MakeDisc 3 DVD is available now for $49.95. More information can be found on CyberLink's website. Add a comment
CyberLink sent out a press release this morning, announcing that Intel used CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra to demonstrate HD DVD and Blu-ray playback on their latest motherboard chipsets. By optimizing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra for Intel's chipsets and Core 2 Quad processors, CyberLink has been able to improve frame-rate performance by 66%.
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, announced today that Intel has demonstrated smooth, high quality video playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray with CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra and the latest Intel G33, G35, GM965, and G965 Express Chipsets. The demonstration was held at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco.

CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra is optimized with for the Intel G33, G35, GM965, and G965 Express Chipsets and takes full advantage of Intel’s Clear Video Technology to deliver smooth high definition video playback. In addition, PowerDVD Ultra is also optimized for Intel Core 2 Quad processors. The optimization delivers a performance gain of 66% for PowerDVD Ultra’s frame-rate, which reduces heavy CPU load for playing back Blu-ray and HD DVD movie titles.
If you'd like to read more, CyberLink's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Adobe sent out a press release this morning, announcing the availability of Adobe Premiere Elements 4. With this new version of Adobe's consumer video-editing software, users can create their own movies and burn them to Blu-ray Disc or upload them directly to social networking sites like Youtube.
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe Premiere Elements 4, a major upgrade to the best-selling consumer video-editing software. Available for Windows, Adobe Premiere Elements software offers easy and flexible ways to create home movies with amazing video and audio effects in just minutes, and then share them on DVDs, via mobile devices or upload them directly to YouTube and other social networking sites. Adobe Premiere Elements includes a wealth of new functionality, including an Organizer to help find and sort video clips, one-click movie themes and an improved easy-to-use interface.
Adobe Premiere Elements 4 for Windows is available now for an estimated street price of $99.99. If you'd like to read more, Adobe's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Sonic announced today that RealNetworks has licensed their AuthorScript DVD burn technology and integrated it into the new version of RealPlayer. With support for AuthorScript, RealPlayer users will now be able to burn personal content and online video to CD or DVD.
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC) today announced a multi-year, global licensing agreement with RealNetworks for Sonic AuthorScript, the company's media formatting and CD/DVD burning engine. RealNetworks has integrated the AuthorScript DVD burn technology into the new version of the RealPlayer, enabling users to reliably burn personal content and online digital media entertainment files that are not DRM protected to CD or DVDs that play on the more than one billion DVD players installed worldwide.

Users of the standard free version of the new RealPlayer can easily burn downloaded video content, including Flash video, to Video CDs for viewing on many commercial DVD players. Those interested in creating customized DVDs of their favorite online content can upgrade to the "Plus" version of the new RealPlayer for a one-time fee of $29.99 and gain access to Sonic's custom DVD burning technologies. The new DVD burning functionality forms an important bridge between the PC and the TV, enabling RealPlayer Plus users to view their online content in the comfort of their living rooms.
The new RealPlayer and premium RealPlayer Plus are available now and can be downloaded from www.realplayer.com. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment