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Real vows fight for RealDVD, adjusts outlook: Like everyone else, Real Networks is bracing for an uncertain economic future. But CEO Rob Glaser sees two potential bright spots that could help the company ride the storm. On an earnings call with analysts, Glaser said that the company's latest product, the controversial RealDVD, which allows users to import...; Tags: Revenue, Lawsuit, RealNetworks Inc., RealDVD, Operational Accounting, Finance, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-10-29
RealDVD goes live, let the lawsuits begin: ZDNet senior editor Sam Diaz offers his views on the recent lawsuits filed by the movie industry against Real Networks for its new RealDVD software. The movie studios are suing Real Networks alleging the software violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act DMCA. Diaz says consumers should be able to enjoy...; Tags: Software, Lawsuit, Movie, RealNetworks Inc., RealDVD, Movie Studio, Tools & Techniques, Management, Sam Diaz Memo, RealNetworks, Hollywood; Videos 2008-10-01
RealDVD officially launches, so do lawsuits; Is it 'StealDVD'?: Update: RealNetworks announced Tuesday that its RealDVD software, which allows you to rip and burn DVDs easily, officially launched. And the lawsuits weren't far behind. In a statement Techmeme, RealNetworks billed RealDVD as a "watershed" product. The software, which goes for $29.99 on sale, allows you to...; Tags: Lawsuit, Movie, RealNetworks Inc., RealDVD, RealDVD Software, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-30
RealNetworks: Rip those DVDs (with a dash of DRM): RealNetworks: Rip those DVDs with a dash of DRMScam for your moneyWorthless...!Since most companies are going Media Centerstyle, this is a stand alone product.Facts do not say anything about HD resolution.Only thing this would be good for is laptops and travel. Buying licenses for multiple pc's is not my idea...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Consumer electronics, Digital media, DVD, digital-rights management, RealNetworks Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-09-08
RealNetworks: Rip those DVDs (with a dash of DRM): RealNetworks on Monday launched RealDVD, an application that allows you to rip DVDs to your hard drive with limits set by digital rights management software. The company announced the software along with the opening of DemoFall in San Diego. RealDVD (Techmeme, statement, site) is supposed to make...; Tags: Digital-rights Management, RealNetworks Inc., Digital Rights Management (DRM), DVD, Consumer Electronics, Digital Media, Security, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-08

Will consumer economics have an impact on RealNetworks?: Will consumer economics have an impact on RealNetworks?Subscriptions, ah, yes...I remember back in the stone age when cable was born. Then it was, well, yes you are paying for it but NO COMMERCIALS, WOW!Years have passed and in most markets not only are you paying monthly, but there are programs...; Tags: Network technology, Advertising & Promotion, cable, consumer economic, RealNetworks Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-08-01
Will consumer economics have an impact on RealNetworks?: RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser almost made it through his company's quarterly earnings call without taking a jab at Apple and the iPhone. But near the end of the call, he took a quick mathematical poke at Apple to drive home his point that there are plenty of opportunities to launch...; Tags: Revenue, Apple iPhone, Advertisement, Mobile, RealNetworks Inc., Apple Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Operational Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-07-31
Gaping holes in RealPlayer patched: Digital media delivery firm RealNetworks has shipped a high-prority patch to cover four gaping holes in its flagship RealPlayer software, warning that the vulnerabilities could put users at risk of code execution attacks. The patch comes a few hours after Secunia released an advisory warning for one...; Tags: Vulnerability, RealNetworks Inc., RealNetworks RealPlayer, Digital Music, Digital Media, Security, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Heap-based buffer overflow reported in RealNetworks RealPlayer: Heap-based buffer overflow reported in RealNetworks RealPlayerDefinition of PoC?Forgive my ignorance when using vulnerability speak, but what does PoC stand for? I thought at first it might mean Point of Contact, but I figured I might as well ask.RE: Black Hat webcastThe Black Hat conference organisers really should know...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, SECURITY, PoC, RealNetworks RealPlayer, buffer-overflow, RealNetworks Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Heap-based buffer overflow reported in RealNetworks RealPlayer: Update 07/25/2008: Aaron Portnoy of TippingPoint's security research group was kind enough to point out that I'm actually not affected by this, since I've installed the newest version of RealPlayer. From Aaron's email: Notice the Secunia advisory states it affects RealPlayer 10.5... the latest is 11.x, which now uses...; Tags: Vulnerability, RealNetworks Inc., Buffer-overflow, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Secunia Research, Vendor, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Fast Channel Switching: Fast Channel Switching is a method of rapid channel switching that is accomplished without having to make client-side changes, including starting new client connection to the server. This is achieved by having the server maintain a connection to the client while switching the channel or input stream on the back...; Tags: Channel, RealNetworks Inc., Servers, Hardware; White papers 2008-05-12
Elton John to Larry King: I don't have a computer or a mobile phone: During last night's Larry King show, Larry asked Elton John for the Web address of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. BTW, a noble cause- a benefit for which Elton played after the Academy Awards Sunday night. As to Larry's question, Elton admitted: ...; Tags: Superstar, Phone, Mobile, RealNetworks Inc., Cell Phone, Web Site, Computer, Web Site Development, Internet, Web Technology, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2008-02-26
RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from Macrovision: RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from MacrovisionWhat is the funding?In real terms, what is the actual deal worth? Soft or hard money??????RE: RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from MacrovisionHahahahhahahahahaha! Priceless.; Tags: TryMedia, Macrovision Corp., RealNetworks Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-02-22
MTV and RealNetworks: A sound decision?: MTV and RealNetworks: A sound decision?Yikes, RealNetworksAnytime I hear 'RealNetworks' it conjures up bad vibes like as if someone said Pinto.Seriously, I have never used RealPlayer where it didn't screw up a computer, make it run slow, or hook into it in so many places that it doesn't want to...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, plot, RealNetworks Inc., RealNetworks RealPlayer, Microsoft Corp., MTV; Discussion threads 2007-08-21
Code execution hole haunts RealPlayer, HelixPlayer: RealNetworks has issued a security fix for a gaping hole in its flagship RealPlayer software but, strangely, the company has not issued a security advisory to warn its millions of customers.Instead, the required warning came from the researchers at iDefense Labs who found a remotely exploitable security hole affecting both...; Tags: Zero-day attacks, Vulnerability research, Viruses and Worms, Responsible disclosure, Pen testing, Patch Watch, Open source, Metasploit, Hackers, Exploit code, Digital rights management, Data theft, Browsers, Botnets; Blog posts 2007-06-27
YouTube videos downloadable and storable on new RealPlayer: RealNetworks says its forthcoming RealPlayer software will be configured to allow users to save YouTube videos - as well as those by other providers- for later viewing.The upgrade, which is expected in June, will also let users store these clips on DVDs.Reuters reports that this video storage option will be...; Tags: YouTube, News; Blog posts 2007-05-31
RealTime (msi): RealTime is a desktop toolbar and screensaver that brings your news, stocks, and weather directly to your desktop as it happens. Leveraging the power of RSS and an easy-to-use interface RealTime keeps you on top of the things you care about.Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced...; Tags: Software, RealNetworks Inc., RealTime, Tools & Techniques, RSS, Desktops, Management, Internet, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-02-01
RealNetworks strikes a chorus of deals: RealNetworks strikes a chorus of dealsinteresting newsI like the idea of better not just more competition in the music arena for consumers. I have never been a fan of Real's software and only use it when absolutely necessary. They do have a decent list of partners to work...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, bloatware, RealNetworks Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-01-08
RealNetworks beefs up security package: RealNetworks beefs up security packageWow.You know, for a minute there, I thought to myself, [i]"I shouldn't be judging ALL of Real's product lineup because they can't code an adequate media player."[/i] Then I read that they were using McAfee software in their package.Wow.Just wow.Shouldn't there be a law keeping companies...; Tags: security package, RealNetworks Inc., security; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
RealTime (exe): RealTime is a free desktop toolbar, news reader and screensaver that brings up-to-the-minute personalized information and images to the desktop. The program integrates with Web browsers to give users one-click access to their favorite stocks, weather, news, and blogs directly from their desktop. The screensaver rotates through favorite headlines along...; Tags: Screensaver, Toolbar, RealNetworks Inc., RealTime, Web Site Development, Desktops, Internet, Hardware; Software downloads 2006-09-27