Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2

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One week ahead of Worldwide Developer Conference 2009, Apple releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2.

iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 are available for Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard) and Windows (XP and Vista).

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Early preview version of iTunes 8.2 was required to install iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 4 and Beta 5. Since then, no new iPhone OS 3.0 Beta has been released. It is estimated that iPhones OS 3.0 Beta 5 would expire sometimes late June 2009. That means a new build of iPhone OS 3.0 should be release in the near future. Possibly to coincide with WWDC 2009. The shipping version of iPhone OS 3.0 is expected to be released in mid-July along with the new iPhone hardware(s).

iPhone App: The Expensive SlingPlayer Mobile

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Apparently the people at Sling Media doesn’t want to sell much of the highly anticipated SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone. Confidently and uniformly priced at $29.99, SlingPlayer Mobile is available for BlackBerry, Palm, Symbian and Windows Mobile in addition to the iPhone.

With such price point, Sling Media will have a tougher time to sell the app. SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone supports streaming only on Wi-Fi, while it supports streaming on 3G connections on other platforms.

More info on SlingPlayer Mobile http://slingmedia.com/go/spm

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone http://slingmedia.com/go/iphone

SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone is available at iTunes Store.

Dream Theater: “A Rite Of Passage” Video Premiere

Roadrunner Records is now taking pre-order for Dream Theater’s new work titled “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” and provided a 24-hour download link for the first single “A Rite Of Passage” on May 6th, 2009.

“The Shattered Fortress” is the closing song of the “12-step saga.”

“Black Clouds & Silver Linings” | June 23rd, 2009

01. A Nightmare to Remember
02. A Rite of Passage
03. Wither
04. The Shattered Fortress
05. The Best of Times
06. The Count of Tuscany

Click the artwork above for the hi-res version of the cover art.

Black Clouds & Silver Linings Pre-Order
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece
Includes “A Rite Of Passage” & “Wither”
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET: $132.00 | Mike Portnoy explains the Box Set
Pre-order this configuration and receive an exclusive code to download 5 of the newly recorded cover songs. 1 track per week will be released, beginning on 5/19, leading up to album release. You’ll hear them first!

  • Find a SILVER TICKET and Win a MEET & GREET with the Band!
  • 3-CD Special Edition Set Includes Album, Instrumental Mixes and 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Limited Edition Audiophile 180-Gram Double LP Set with Exclusive Artwork from Hugh Syme
  • Black Clouds & Silver Linings “Producer’s Edition” Disc Includes Isolated Audio Tracks of the Entire Album (This Bonus Disc Only Available in this Set)
  • Limited Edition, Numbered Lithograph by Legendary Artist Hugh Syme. 100 Lucky Winners will Find a Litho Personally Signed by the Artist!
  • Computer Mouse Pad, Exclusively Available with Box Set
  • Packaged in a Silver Foil Embossed Black Velvet Box.

SPECIAL EDITION: $21.99
Dream Theater’s Latest Progressive Metal Masterpiece in a 3-CD Deluxe Edition includes:

  • 6 Newly Recorded Cover Songs
  • Instrumental Mixes of the Entire Album
  • Expanded Artwork and Packaging

DOUBLE LP: $27.49
180-Gram Double LP Set: The vinyl is of the highest audiophile quality and pressed in Germany.

STANDARD: $15.99
Dream Theater return with Over 70 Minutes of New Music

Image courtesy of Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records.

South Park: “Fatbeard” Pirate Song is Available for Download.

Once again, the people at South Park Studios are giving more than they should give. This time the pirate song from “Fatbeard” is available for download.

Download The Pirate Song here.

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“Fatbeard” uncensored version will be available purchase starting April 25th, 2009 at Amazon.com and iTunes Store.

“Fatbeard” will be available for streaming again on May 23rd, 2009.

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Now Available

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South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) DVD Set

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) Blu-Ray Set

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

Images are courtesy of South Park Studios and Comedy Central.

South Park: “Fatbeard” Pirate Song is Available for Download.

Once again, the people at South Park Studios are giving more than they should give. This time the pirate song from “Fatbeard” is available for download.

Download The Pirate Song here.

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“Fatbeard” uncensored version will be available purchase starting April 25th, 2009 at Amazon.com and iTunes Store.

“Fatbeard” will be available for streaming again on May 23rd, 2009.

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Now Available

soutpark_season12

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) DVD Set

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) Blu-Ray Set

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

Images are courtesy of South Park Studios and Comedy Central.

iPhone OS 3.0: YouTube Account – Part 2

Alvaro asked about the new YouTube features in iPhone OS 3.0 Beta:

“Can you view/add comments on videos?
What are the new features? getting your subscription feed and the list of playlists”

The answers:

  • Yes, you can view/add comments on videos.
  • Yes, you can get your subscription feed.
  • Yes, you can retrieve your playlist.

iPhone OS 3.0: YouTube Account Rate Comment Flag

iPhone OS 3.0: YouTube Account Playlist Subcriptions

In addition to that, you can merge the favorite list on the iPhone and the YouTube account.

Merging YouTube Favorites

Yeah, that was Wrathchild America, Sacred Reich and Ron Paul.

Always love Wrathchild America. I talked to Brad Divens and Shannon Larkin back in the day.

I still have my Sacred Reich Crew Tour Jacket from the 90’s.

“Nice Meal” video features Carlos Alazraqui and Cedric Yarbrough.

Darren Carter: Evil Number

Darren Carter was freaked out by an almost evil number.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkYgqzAHU8k

Darren Carter recorded his upcoming CD tentatively titled “Orange American” at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena back in February 2009. We don’t know when it will be out yet. We’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, you can get Darren Carter’s “Shadyside”:

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