The PS3 update we talked about a couple weeks ago is on its way and should be arriving in your big black box as soon as tomorrow. The readme describes the update as being released December 18th, and not only will it update the Blu-Ray firmware to v1.1, but it will add DivX and WMV support. I don’t think that means support for the cooler XviD and H.264 codecs/containers is forthcoming, but it’ll be nice to play your old high-quality 2-CD copy of Lady and the Tramp through your favorite console. Playstation 3 update features (Version 2.10) → Read More
If you’ve been patiently waiting for the DivX Pro codec and converter but you constantly find yourself without the $19.99 necessary to purchase said tools, now’s your chance to download DivX Pro for the low, low price of free. No rebates, no hassles. Just download it and enter the serial number that’ll be sent to your e-mail address. Free DivX Pro [DivX.com] via FatWallet → Read More
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard update definitely includes support for what are "often referred to as Xvid or DivX video files." I know it’s not earth-shattering news and I know that most of you probably already know about this, but I just wanted to get it out in the open. I’m not trying to ruffle any feathers or rile anybody up. I don’t want any trouble. Just another quick note and then I’ll let you get on with your day. It’s been noted that extra DivX-specific features like menus and subtitles won’t work and that only DivX 5.0 and up files can be played. Again, I don’t want any trouble. Peter also wants me to tell you that "the update for DivX playback is a separate download from the main update. It prompts you the first time you play a video." I’ll now say thank you and bid you a fond adieu. DivX comes to the Xbox 360 [Reg Hardware] → Read More
DivX announced this morning that its technology will soon be alive and well inside your PS3 console. “Our technology will expand the multimedia functionality of PS3 by enabling users to enjoy access to the broad library of content in the DivX digital media format,” said DivX CEO Kevin Hell. I’d like to announce this morning that I’ve never known of someone with the last name "Hell" before now. Heller? Yes. Hell? No. Developers have been able to access the technology since a November 2nd upgrade of the PS3′s software developer kit so it shouldn’t be too much longer until you’ll be able to access DivX content on your console. DivX Technology to be Added to PLAYSTATION®3 [BusinessWire] → Read More
HEXUS.tv has a pretty good one-on-one video with DivX co-founder Jerome Rota about his company’s upcoming foray into the connected video box realm, where it’ll compete with AppleTV and similar devices. As reported earlier, the difference with the DivX box will be that most of the horsepower will be provided by your network-connected PC whereas AppleTV and, say, Xbox 360 are both basically small computers and have to do most of the heavy lifting themselves. → Read More
Ubergizmo got a chance to play with an in-development 720p networked media player built around the DivX platform. While they compared it to AppleTV, such a device seems more like an orange – it’s dependent upon a host PC, doesn’t have a hard drive, and doesn’t make use of content purchased from an iTunes-like store. All that aside, the device has a couple of pretty unique features… → Read More
Having traveled quite a bit in the last six months I really could have used a portable DVD player to drown out the roar of the engines, the terrible movie choices made by the airline, the crying baby two seats over, or the constant jibber-jabber from my girlfriend (just joking, M). While I haven’t had any flights during the review of the Philips DCP850, I have had a handful of train rides over 1.5 hours, including yesterday when an annoying douche sat in front of me and thought he was the next Great White Rapper. This definitely isn’t your run-of-the-mill portable DVD player either. It has a few tricks up its sleeve. → Read More
The iRiver M10 that we spotted last week has bee made official and is now known as the iRiver NV. It’s a GPS receiver with a very LG Prada look about it (and a very LG enV name about it…). The 7-inch widescreen display trumps other GPS devices on the market. Built-in DMB support and out-of-the-box compatibility with popular video formats like Divx, Xvid and H.264 further help distinguish it from the rest of the crowd crowd. There’s also not one, but two SD Card slots. Clearly iRiver has gone craaazy. Now the bad news: the NV may well be an exclusive to Asia, which is incredibly lame news to start the week with. It’s pretty obvious that its looks will be the device’s main attraction, but its innards shouldn’t be ignored. After all, as long as its beautiful on the inside… hah, right. Product Info [iRiver via dapreview.net] → Read More
Want DivX Pro Mac for free? Of course you do, who doesn’t? Today is special for some reason because the folks at DivX have lost their collective minds. Head on over now and download Pro. Not only do you get the DivX player, but you also get DivX Converter and DivX Pro Codec. Make sure you do it today because it won’t be free tomorrow. Thank me later. Oh and Windows users are privy as well. Get it while you can: DivX Pro Mac is free, today only [Macenstein] → Read More
What if I told you that somewhere on this island there’s a very small box that can play DivX video? Clever clever hackers! Some clever folks have opened up their Apple TVs, taken out the hard drive, and installed an SSH client as well as some video playing codecs. The result? An Apple TV that plays DivX, albeit with some difficulty. They’ve also discovered that the device runs a stripped down version of OS X, which is essentially BSD and Linux. Clearly, the hack isn’t for everyone, but it’s still great to see that the Apple TV is actually quite open and just waiting for hacks, hacks, and more hacks. Instructions Apple TV already hacked to run XviD, other formats [Electronista] → Read More
The Optio A30 from Pentax is a titillating piece of digital camera righteousness. Successor to the A20 (one of our favorite products from last year), the 10-megapixel digi features a 2.5-inch LCD and an intelligent zoom function that rivals the image clarity of an optical zoom. Shake Reduction is also implemented to steady that nervous twitch you have. If you’ve been looking for a DivX-certified digital camera, then you are in luck, as the A30 has such certification. The A30 can capture up to one hour of high-quality DivX video on a 1GB media card. → Read More
Wii Video 9 is a homebrew app for the Nintendo Wii that allows you to play videos on your console. The app converts video files like DivX and .avi into MPEGs, which you can then drop onto a SD Card, all you have to do after that is insert the card into your Wii, navigate to the content you want, and you’re ready to roll. You can download the app here, courtesy of Red Kawa. Watching videos on your Wii may not seem too interesting at the moment, but the fact that a homebrew app like this was created so quickly for the Wii certainly is. I’m predicting we’re going to start to see the Wii doing all kinds of crazy things come Q1 2007. I’m just waiting for some kind of DS homebrew app that will let me play Elite Beat Agents on my Wii. Your Wii can now play DivX Files [destructoid] → Read More
If you’re like us, and we know you are, you’re tired of the HD DVD vs. Blu-ray pissing match that’s making it too confusing and frustrating to get your hands on high-def DVDs to watch on that fancy boobtube of yours. Dcube, a Korean A/V company, has taken it upon itself to say “STFU” to both camps in favor of a BYO solution. Many people already (legally, we’re sure) use BitTorrent or other P2P networks to download movies and TV in high-def, generally using the fabulous DivX format. Its new HD DivX DVD player takes advantage of the popularity of the format with the new M-vision combo DVD/hard disk set-top box. You can burn your own DivX HD DVDs or send them to the unit via its integrated WiFi or Ethernet. It reads DivX, OGG, WMA and WMV and MP3 files as well, and offers 5.1-channel surround sound to boot. You also get USB 2.0 and composite and DVI out. That’s a lot of gear for a little box. We hope it finds its way to the US, but we’re not going to hold our breath, as we’d turn blue and pass out long before getting our hands on one. Dcube’s HD DivX Player ‘Mvision’ [Aving.net] → Read More
