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Jun 7, 2009 - XviD Codec v1.2.2 Released
The XviD team today released the long awaited XviD codec v1.2.2, which
primarily is a bugfix release that addresses various bugs that have been
reported about the XviD codec v1.1.2. It should be compatible with all previous
XviD codec releases and also includes some security-related fixes,
so an update is highly recommended. As usual, you can download the
latest version of the XviD codec right here.
XviD codec | Source: XviD.org
Nov 1, 2006 - XviD Codec v1.1.2 Released
The XviD development team has just released the XviD codec v1.1.2, which
primarily is a bugfix release that addresses various bugs that have been
reported about the XviD codec v1.1.0. Among other things the new version
fixes some problems in the xvidcore library, VFW frontend, as well as the
DShow frontend. You can as usual download the latest version of the
XviD codec directly
from our site. Also, make sure to spread the word and tell your friends
about it.
XviD codec | Source: XviD.org
Jan 6, 2006 - Google Partners with DivX® for Video Download Service
DivX Inc. and Google Inc. today announced that they will co-operate
on Google Video to make it accessible on CE devices, allowing consumers
to bring their video downloads into the connected home and with them
wherever they go. "Our goal with Google Video is to make the world's video
content accessible to people, and working with DivX® is a very important
step toward extending that service beyond the PC to consumer electronics
devices," said Susan Wojcicki, vice president of product management at
Google Inc. "We want to reach a point when consumers can easily access
the content that is important to them from Google whenever they want,
and enjoy that content on a variety of devices."
Read more | Source: DivX, Inc.
Dec 30, 2005 - XviD Codec v1.1 Released
The XviD development team has finally released the final version of the XviD
codec v1.1, which has been in development for over a year now. It features
improved low bitrate quality, improved VBV support, a rate-distortion mode
for b-frames, new postprocessing functions, various decoder and encoder
speedups, as well as the usual bug fixes. You can download the new version
of the XviD codec directly
from our site.
XviD codec | Source: XviD.org
Sep 2, 2005 - DivX® Ultra Certification Program Launched
DivX, Inc. today announced the launch of the DivX® Ultra Certification program
for consumer electronics devices. The DivX® Ultra Certification program will bring
consumers a fully interactive, cutting edge digital media experience by enabling
next generation consumer electronics devices to support the advanced features of
the DivX® Media Format. Key elements of the DivX® Media Format include interactive
video menus, multiple subtitles, alternate audio tracks, video tags and chapter
points. The first devices bearing the DivX® Ultra Certified logo are expected to
hit retail shelves in late 2005.
Read more | Source: DivX, Inc.
Mar 10, 2005 - DivX® 6 Garners Support from Leading Technology Companies
DivXNetworks today announced that a wide range of partners from the software
and consumer electronics industries plan to support the upcoming DivX® 6 multimedia
technology in their product offerings. "We are extremely gratified to see such
early, widespread support for DivX® 6 from a variety of companies across the
technology industry," said Jordan Greenhall, CEO and co-founder of DivXNetworks.
"We are focused on working with our partners to create an easy-to-use and
compelling video experience for consumers by helping to bring to market a
complete ecosystem of products that lets anyone create and enjoy high-quality,
interactive video files on any device or platform."
Read more | Source: DivXNetworks
Dec 20, 2004 - XviD Codec v1.0.3 Released
The XviD development team has just released a new version of the XviD codec,
which primarily is a bugfix release. It is source and binary compatible with the
previous version of the codec. When it comes to the upcoming XviD codec v1.1 it is
maturing fast and they expect to release the first beta version of the codec
very soon. It will bring a fair number of optimizations in the decoder, better
quality and more speed for the encoder. To download the latest version of the codec,
check out our XviD codec section.
XviD codec | Source: XviD.org
Oct 26, 2004 - Hollywood Movie Studios to Offer Movie Downloads
DivXNetworks is currently close to a breakthrough deal that could see two
major Hollywood movie studios announce support for its technology by the end of
the year, according to DivX President Shahi Ghaman. The DivX® format, which so
far has been more commonly associated with free movies, would be used in planned
Internet video-on-demand services allowing consumers to download movies directly
from the Internet without going through video stores or cable/television networks.
Ghaman also said DivXNetworks expects to unveil the new version of its free codec,
DivX® 6.0, in the fourth quarter of 2004. The upgrade offers 33% better compression
than H.264, the latest video codec approved for use in the MPEG-4 standard.
Read more | Source: CNET News
Jul 31, 2004 - DivX® in 20 Million Consumer Electronics Devices
DivXNetworks has been working for three years towards a scenario when consumer
electronics manufacturers bundle their DivX® MPEG-4 based-codecs required to play
movie downloads into equipment that is sold
in retail. So far it has sold 2 million such devices, but reckons it will sell
another 18 million by the end of the year. They've been quietly going about their
business, first selling the codec to work in software, then they interested a few
smaller consumer electronics firms to bundle in their codecs, then some of the
integrated circuit manufacturers put it into silicon, and now virtually all the
major consumer electronics companies are coming out with products this fall. That
list includes Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, JVC, Pioneer and Thomson.
Read more | Source: The Register
May 18, 2004 - XviD Codec v1.0 Released
The XviD development team has just released the long-awaited final version
of the XviD codec v1.0. Though this version number is purely symbolic,
it's still an important step, and the "xvid-team" hopes everyone will enjoy
all the efforts that have been put in this 1.0 numbered version. They also
want to thank all the users who: reported bugs, sent patches and helped them
improve XviD up to an 1.0 quality level. You can download the new version
of the XviD codec directly
from our site.
XviD codec | Source: XviD.org
Feb 17, 2004 - Plextor to Release First DivX® Hardware Video Encoder
DivXNetworks today announced that the Plextor ConvertX Digital Video
Converter is the first official DivX® Certified hardware encoding and
editing device to hit the market. ConvertX allows users to convert
movies from a wide variety of sources to high-quality DivX movies in
real-time using a Windows-based PC. "We're excited to partner with
Plextor to bring the first DivX® Certified hardware encoding device to
market. Our users can now easily achieve real-time DivX® video encoding without
maxing out their processor or shutting down every other application
running on their PC", said Bill Holmes of DivXNetworks. The ConvertX
Model PX-M402U is available today for $159.
Read more | Source: Plextor
May 14, 2003 - New Movies Targetted as Consumers Download Movies
The Matrix Reloaded still hasn't opened in movie theaters, but the movie is
already available online for people to download. The movie was first spotted
early this morning and another version of the movie download popped up later
in the day. It's not the first time that free movie downloads are available
online even before the movies have been released in theaters, last year we
saw this happen to new movies such as Star Wars and Spider-Man. The pre-release
of free movies online has become a growing concern for Hollywood studios, even
if to date the trend has shown little indication that free movie downloads are
undermining box office revenue. According to our current poll 81% of our visitors
plan to see the movie in theaters.
Read more | Source: CNET News
Dec 5, 2002 - InterVideo to Support DivX® Video in Software Products
DivXNetworks and InterVideo announced today that InterVideo has licensed DivX® and DivX® Pro
video compression technology for the company's digital video and audio software
products. WinDVD Platinum, the most recent version of the world's best-selling DVD player,
is the first InterVideo product to feature DivX® technology. InterVideo also plans to
integrate DivX® and DivX® Pro encoding technology into future versions of other products.
Read more | Source: InterVideo
Oct 22, 2002 - KiSS DVD-Player First to Offer Playback of DivX Movies
DivXNetworks and and KiSS Technology, a leading Scandinavian manufacturer of DVD products
throughout the world, today announced that the DP-450 from KiSS Technology is the first DVD
player to offer playback of DivX movie downloads encoded in DivX® 4.xx and 5.xx. The
KiSS DP-450, is set for release in late October. Additionally, the two companies are working
closely together to develop future products that will be "DivX® Certified" and offer full
compatibility with all versions of DivX® video.
Read more | Source: KiSS Technology
May 27, 2002 - Star Wars and Spider-Man Movie Downloads Hit the Net
The new thing is that you can download movies online even before the movies are released
in theaters. Recent examples include the new Star Wars movie along with the Spider-Man movie.
Copies of the hit movie Spider-Man were available a day before its theatrical release and
copies of the new Star Wars movie were circulating online more than a week before its theatrical
release. According to the MPAA, free movie downloads of new movies are typically available
on the Internet 24 hours after they debut in movie theaters. And as increasing numbers of
consumers get high-speed access to the net, downloading free movies has become easier and
provides for higher quality movie downloads.
Read more | Source: CNET News
Mar 21, 2002 - xXx Movie Trailer Available as Free Download
Sony Pictures has just released the trailer for their upcoming movie xXx as a free download
at DivX.com, and it represents yet another milestone in the DivX® formats history. It is the first
time ever that a major Hollywood movie studio has publicly released a movie download
in the DivX® format, and it shows that even the big movie studios are impressed by the
high-quality of the DivX® format. Whether this means that the DivX® format is on its way to becoming
accepted by movie studios as a way to release movie downloads online remains to be seen,
but DivXNetworks continuing work with the movie studios on their DRM design seems to have
paid off. One can only hope that it won't be long before we can download movies in the
DivX® format directly from the net.
Download trailer | Source: Sony
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