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Mortal Kombat reboot now a reality via viral YouTube video

Chris Burns, Oct 3rd 2011 Discuss [2]

If you're a fan of one of the most famous fighting-based video games of all time, Mortal Kombat, certainly you've heard of the YouTube fan series "Rebirth." Oh you haven't? You're in for a treat. Not only is the story at hand a rebirth of the film series based on the video game, its a rebirth of the career of the filmmaker whose only other notable work is an unsuccessful remake of "Fame". The short film that started it all was created out of love for the series - and a desire to reboot the series. Turns out his gamble (and the good timing with the newest installment of the video game series) payed off because Warner Bros. is giving the creators the green light. Read The Full Story

Scientists reconstruct YouTube videos from brain activity

Shane McGlaun, Sep 23rd 2011 Discuss [17]

This is pretty awesome. Researchers at UC Berkeley have been able to recreate what people are seeing as they watch YouTube videos using brain activity. The quality of the videos they recreate isn't good at all. In fact, in the video on the ABC News story the clip of the jet seems to be missing the jet. The participants in the project were members of the research team headed by Jack Gallant, a professor of psychology. Read The Full Story

Finally, a fully positive Viral Video

Chris Burns, Sep 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

There's a video out there this weekend, folks one called "Webcam 101 for Seniors", one that if you haven't already seen, you're sure as heck about to. It features a couple of United States citizens by the names of Bruce and Esther Huffman who unknowingly captured themselves in a video attempting to make their computer's webcam take a photo. While this at first may seem like any other "fail" sort of video that'd make those in the video feel embarrassed beyond belief, this complete accident is making the Huffman's smile as well. It's a joy for me to publish such a story, especially since this whole story started when the now senior Bruce Huffman was paid 5 cents to make his most impressive and professional monkey face when he was eight years old. Read The Full Story

YouTube adds basic video editing features

Rue Liu, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

YouTube unleashed an update today that adds some basic video editing features to its online video platform. Besides basic settings such as stabilization, brightness, contrast, and saturation, the update also offers special effects filters similar to those found on apps like Instagram. Read The Full Story

Google willing to spend big on Hulu

Rue Liu, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [11]

Google apparently really wants to buy premium video site Hulu. According to AllThingsD, sources familiar with the situation suggest that Google is willing to spend big for Hulu, proposing an acquisition that's much larger in scale than what's been offered by the other contenders. Google also seems to be asking for a lot more than what Hulu has put on the table. Read The Full Story

Samsung Smart TV Update includes YouTube 3D Video App

Chris Burns, Sep 1st 2011 Discuss [2]

The Samsung updates are flowing like wine here in Berlin, as Samsung's Unpacked event this week has revealed a large overflowing cup of new features for their Smart TV platform, the most interesting of which may be the fact that the next update will come with instant connectivity to YouTube's library of 3D videos through the newly updated YouTube on TV application for Smart TV. You'll be able to stream YouTube 3D videos at will, this adding countless bits of content to your relatively small set of already available 3D videos. Will this be enough for you to want a 3D television in the future? Read The Full Story

Google Nexus Contraptions Lets You Play Your Way To A Nexus S

Rue Liu, Jul 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

It was an exciting week discovering the new features of Google+ that is so far shaping up to be a worthy Facebook competitor. But that's not the only cool thing Google is bringing us this week. The company has just unleashed a game on YouTube called Nexus Contraptions just in time for our holiday weekend. Read The Full Story

Nyan Cat YouTube video gets amazing custom load bar [Video]

Chris Davies, Jun 16th 2011 Discuss [13]

Ladies and gentlemen, put down your cellphones and close your laptop lids. Well, don't, because you'll need the internet to see YouTube's latest stroke of genius. Nyan Cat is known for its beautiful Pop Tart body and tendency to leave rainbows wherever he's been, and now YouTube has given it the time bar it deserves. Read The Full Story

Xbox Live adding UI Changes, YouTube, Bing and new Kinect support

Cory Gunther, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

Microsoft isn't wasting any time just as we mentioned earlier when E3 first started. They have announced all sorts of new things for Xbox Live. One thing to note is the UI changes, from the looks of things they are streamlining everything. With Xbox Live looking closer and closer to Windows Phone 7, and the upcoming Windows 8. Read The Full Story

YouTube now offering NVIDIA 3D Vision video streaming globally

Shane McGlaun, May 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

One big factor that is holding back the adoption of 3D in the home is the lack of content. The other big factor is the high cost of 3D hardware. NVIDIA has been offering its 3D Vision system for the PC for a while and the system is reasonably priced compared to 3D TVs for the living room. NVIDIA has made a big announcement along with YouTube today. 3D Vision compatible video is now being streamed globally via YouTube. Read The Full Story

YouTube turns six: 3 billion views per day

Chris Davies, May 25th 2011 Discuss [1]

It's YouTube's sixth birthday, and if you thought online video wouldn't take off - what, really? - then prepare for the avalanche of stats. The site now sees more than 3bn views per day, with a fresh 48hrs worth of footage added every minute. Read The Full Story