Understanding Codecs: Part 2-MPEG-4 Part 2

Sep 2, 2009 by Adam Thursby

This week we delve into one of the more widely used codecs out there. You may not even know you’re using it due to the fact that different organizations have taken MPEG-4 Part 2 and modified it for their own uses. For that reason, I’ll spend just a small bit of time talking about the...

DivX Announces 64-bit MKV Tech Preview for Windows 7

Aug 19, 2009 by Josh Pollard

We brought you the news back in June when DivX had first announced their tech preview that brings MKV playback support to Windows 7 via Media Foundation. The great thing about the tech preview is that because it is using Media Foundation it also allows playback of MKV files on Media Center...

The Now and Future of MKV

Jun 6, 2009 by Adam Thursby

Many people who use Media Center are also techno buffs. As such, most of us know about codecs, containers and the whatnot. What we don’t often get to hear about is the development and future of different aspects of the industry. Davis Freeberg of ZatzNotFunny recently had a chance to speak...

Playing MKVs in Media Center and on Extenders

Jun 5, 2009 by Adam Thursby

The story broke a little while back that Divx was releasing a tech preview to provide support for MKVs within Windows 7. The great part about this news was that not only would it provide support on your PC itself but because the preview introduced support for Media Foundation, this opened up...

LG and Divx Team Up for First Divx HD 1080p Certified Blu-Ray Player

May 19, 2009 by Adam Thursby

Divx today announced that they have come together with LG to create the world’s first Divx HD Certified Blu-Ray player. The LG BD390, a Wi-Fi connected Blu-Ray player, allows consumers to play DivX HD content from the PC through the player right to the TV. I personally don’t yet own a...