The new music-video site operated by Google was designed with the needs of content owners in mind, but offers nothing new for users.

Originally posted at Digital Noise: Music and Tech

Vevo is the Web music-video service built by the big record labels with help from YouTube. Can it make an MTV-like splash?

Originally posted at Media Maverick

Vevo is the Web music-video service built by the big record labels with help from YouTube. Can it make an MTV-like splash?

Originally posted at Media Maverick

Vevo, a site scheduled to launch Tuesday that hopes to become the MTV for the next generation, continues to sign licensing deals with the top labels.

Originally posted at Media Maverick

Boxee is only days away from announcing the details about its upcoming hardware venture, and the good news keeps rolling. Crackle, which is a site I’ve never heard of but is apparently a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is the latest video site to be available on Boxee. Actually, this is really good news for Boxee users. Crackle has some great shows.

Okay, maybe not. Here’s the thing. A lot of the shows listed are just 5:00 long minisode’s that have been available on YouTube, and Boxee, for years. The only shows that have full episodes are 80’s and 90’s crap like V.I.P. (3.8 rating on IMDb), S.W.A.T. (6.3 on IMDb), Max Steel (5.3 on IMDb). There are a few gems here like The Tick and News Radio, so I guess I can’t complain about the video site that much because, well, the Crackle brings more free videos to the free Boxee service.

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Jeff is taking the week off to get a head start on Thanksgiving, so Wilson and I invite Mark to help us out on today’s episode of The 404 Podcast. After spending a couple days out of the office last week, it feels great to get back in front of the mic. It’s no fun being home with the flu, but it did give me an opportunity to check out Twilight. No, not The Twilight Saga: New Moon, I meant the first one, which I never bothered to watch in theaters. I’m glad I didn’t spend $12 to watch it, too! Get all the details plus a sneak peek at the new movie in theaters now. Wilson also checked out Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey’s new movie, “Precious.” The movie also features Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, who’s up for an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Precious’ abusive mother.

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The first story of the day is about the much-publicized-but-never-materialized Hulu iPhone App. The self-proclaimed “bada**” portable player was first announced in April ’09, successfully drumming up hype for a product that never actually came out. Wilson and Mark speculate that it could be because Hulu is preparing to launch a paid version of the streaming video site, which could potentially be holding up development of the iPhone version, which leads us to pose the question: How much would YOU be willing to pay for a monthly Hulu subscription on your iPhone? Do you frequently watch video on your smartphone, and if so, how much does it eat up your battery life? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Mark and Wilson know a thing or two about Black Friday after heading out to Best Buy every year to video tape the anxious shoppers waiting in line, but this year is a different story. While those two are fast asleep in their beds, others will be pushing, fighting, and kicking to get the best deals at their local big box retailers. But as Chris Matyszczyk tells us, some of the deals might not be awesome as they seem. Watch out for deceptively low product quantities that give zero hope for anyone NOT third in line, as well as “derivatives,” aka products that are advertised as brand name but are actually “inferior models.” If you’re planning on waiting in line, be sure to listen to this segment for helpful tips on how and where to shop for the best deals this Black Friday.

We’re only recording three shows this week, but be sure to tune in LIVE tomorrow and Wednesday for a few surprise guests and more turkey talk!

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