Multimedia : Tech news from CNET News.com

Getty goes multimedia, acquires smaller firm

May 1, 2007 6:42 PM PDT

Stock-art seller branches into video and multimedia, acquires PunchStock for more imagery.

Interactive design blooms in NYU hallways

April 24, 2007 5:03 AM PDT

Students in university's Interactive Telecommunications Program take on challenge of creating innovative multimedia designs.
Photos: A study in interactivity

Adobe to take wraps off Creative Suite 3

March 27, 2007 3:34 PM PDT

Company looks to cement its leadership among creative professionals with an upgrade that integrates Web design with multimedia editing.
Images: Inside Creative Suite 3

IBM tool 'reads' Web video for blind

March 13, 2007 6:24 AM PDT

Open-source Web browser tool for the visually impaired enables interaction with multimedia.

BlackBerry 8800 makes its debut

February 13, 2007 6:03 AM PST

Research In Motion's new handset includes trackball screen navigation, GPS, media player, other multimedia features.
Photos: RIM's BlackBerry 8800

Motorola's mission? Make everything mobile

January 9, 2007 6:41 AM PST

In CES keynote speech, Chief Executive Ed Zander says mobile communication "is coming down to cool experiences and simple things."
Photos: Motorola rides the cell phone craze

How I helped Spider-Man save Santa Claus

December 22, 2006 10:36 AM PST

A CNET News.com reporter spends a day learning to use Marvel's comic book creator, and in the process foils foes of St. Nick.
Images: A superhero story

For new multimedia spy game, it's pay to play

October 26, 2006 2:54 PM PDT

Start-up aims to convince consumers that "The Prague Files" and other mobile games are worth paying for.

Yahoo invests in two online ad companies

October 17, 2006 1:41 PM PDT

Yahoo buys AdInterax, which makes tools for creating multimedia ads, and is joining the Right Media Exchange.

Intel offers prize for multimedia PC

September 28, 2006 6:27 AM PDT

Chip giant unveils developers contest to build the smallest, sleekest multimedia PC, with a prize of up to $1 million.

Roxio releases Creator 9

September 5, 2006 8:14 AM PDT

Software compatible with Vista and Blu-ray includes desktop audio recording widget.

What's on your iPod?

June 30, 2006 11:27 AM PDT

More music is being ripped from CDs than downloaded, but multimedia content is taking off, study shows.

Microsoft buys photo management tool maker

June 28, 2006 5:19 AM PDT

Software maker acquires iView Multimedia, whose software helps manage digital photos, electronic art.

Mobile operators push 3G wireless

June 14, 2006 7:28 AM PDT

Group of mobile operators approves initiative to spur adoption of 3G multimedia, mobile Net in the developing world.

Blogging, vlogging and the new mainstream

June 12, 2006 8:16 PM PDT

A pair of conferences illuminate blogosphere's ever-higher profile. Also: Legendary blogger jumps ship.

Study: Web is the No. 1 media

June 8, 2006 9:29 AM PDT

A study shows Web media beating TV in the workplace, daily overall, and closing in on it at home.

Motorola's Q could ring by next week

August 10, 2006 3:31 PM PDT

Cell phone maker is hoping lightning will strike again when the multimedia phone finally makes its appearance.
Video: Motorola CEO talks up the Q

TiVo scores patent win against EchoStar

April 14, 2006 5:06 AM PDT

Victory could lead to increased licensing revenues for the struggling DVR maker.

Yahoo, Helio partner on mobile services

April 13, 2006 10:47 AM PDT

Mobile service provider Helio aims to offer Yahoo services such as e-mail, news, sports, search and messaging.

Pixsy unveils visual Web search

April 4, 2006 7:06 AM PDT

Relaunched search engine scans RSS feeds for images and allows users to search the Web visually.