Replay Converter 2.75

– Includes fixes for some FLV Conversions.
– Adds new Video Conversion options for flexibility in choosing a conversion method.
– Adds a Flip Video option.

Replay Media Catcher 2.0

This free update for existing customers adds a unique “automatic naming” function, and fixes a few bugs as well. Here’s what’s new:
– Automatically names and tags downloaded MP3 files. Works regardless of the source of the MP3.
– Automatically names downloaded video files from the most popular video sites.
– Includes tool to manually tag MP3 files.
– Fixes a problem in 1.0 with not completely capturing large FLV files.
– Includes an option to automatically prompt to start recording.
– Checks Applian.com for updates.
– Fixed problems with occasional freezes, especially in Vista.

Replay AV 8.07

– Fixed bug selecting from Multiple TV cards – top one was always selected
– Streaming FLVs are now recognized as such and saved as FLV (like streamtheworld stations)
– URL Finder now recognizes streaming Flash URLs
– Fixed “Missing codecs” problem in Windows Media Player 11 after installing Replay A/V
– Allows customers to “continue anyway” if an instance of Replay Radio is running
– Log viewer identifies Vista properly
– Fixed UI (white line under menu, right side cut off) in Vista
– Updated WinPCap for Vista, other adapter not found issues
– Fixed occasional crash when adding scheduled shows
– M4B (iPod Bookmarkable) tagger now works in Vista
– Veoh.com videos now found in cache
– registers Replay Converter when Replay A/V is registered
– Includes Replay Converter 2.6 update in new installer

Replay Converter 2.6

– Better conversion to more video formats (Converts more types of FLV files and Real files).
– When Replay Converter runs in Replay A/V, it will now close if it detects another instance of Replay Converter.
– Will now show as a registered version if registered with Replay A/V.
– Will now show as a registered version if Replay Converter was registered before and user is offline.
– Now converts twice as fast as previous version.

FAIR USE? Sort of.

Ars Technica has a nice analysis of the new pro-consumer FAIR USE bill being proposed in the USA. It’s a start, but there’s still a long way to go before true “fair use” recording rights are protected.
Basically, the bill gives hardware companies an exemption, but does nothing for software. To me, it seems like a way to get the content companies and the hardware companies on the same side, and then crush the software companies, where all the true innovation is taking place.
Go read the entire article.

New First-ever Streaming Flash Video and MP3 recorder

Forget the XM and Sirius merger, the really big news is Replay Media Catcher, a hot new utility that captures MySpace video and MP3s, as well as lots of other premium audio and video content from sites like ABC.com, NBC.com, and thousands more. The technological breakthrough is the ability to capture streaming Flash, which nobody has been able to do before. Go to www.replay-media-catcher.com to download a free trial copy and check it out!
Here’s the official press release if you’d like to learn more:
New Streaming Media Recorder Captures Previously Unrecordable Online Video and Audio
February 21, 2007, San Anselmo, CA – Applian Technologies today announced the release of Replay Media Catcher, the first ever Online Video and Audio recorder for streaming Flash and MP3 sites. Replay Media Catcher allows customers to capture perfect digital reproductions from previously unrecordable premium destinations like ABC.com, NBC.com, MySpace™ and thousands of others, as well as popular places like YouTube™ and Google Video.
Replay Media Catcher uses a simple one-click recording interface. Customers just click the Start Recording button, and then play the streaming Flash video or MP3 audio to capture. Once Replay Media Catcher detects the media stream, it will continue to save a playable video or audio file on the PC hard drive, and the customer can then go in search of other media to record. Replay Media Catcher is able to record multiple streams simultaneously, limited only by the speed of the customer’s internet connection. Also included is FLV Player, which lets customers watch their recorded videos.
“Replay Media Catcher is the first ever production software to be able to capture RTMP Streaming Flash streams used by many of the top-tier content sites,” said Bill Dettering, CEO of Applian Technologies. “These unprotected, unencrypted files have been previously impossible to record for your personal use, and now Replay Media Catcher makes it possible to archive and enjoy more great online video without having to be connected to the internet.”
Replay Media Catcher is ready for download and immediate purchase from replay-media-catcher.com for $39.95. A free demo is also available. Replay Media Catcher requires a PC running Windows.
About Applian Technologies
Applian Technologies was started by Bill Dettering in 1997. In 2001, Bill created Replay Radio to be able to record and enjoy his favorite radio programs during his long daily commute to Silicon Valley. Now, several years after the launch of Replay Radio, Applian is recognized as the global leader in online recording software. Other popular Applian products include the Audio Video Streaming Capture Suite, Replay AV 8, Replay Music, Replay Converter, and Replay Screencast. Learn more about Applian Technologies and all their products at http://www.Applian.com.

Replay Media Catcher 1.0.4 – Initial Release

Capture Premium Video and Audio With the First-ever Streaming Flash™ and MP3 Recorder
Introducing Replay Media Catcher, the only software that lets you capture streaming Flash™ Video and MP3 Audio from previously unrecordable streams. And it’s incredibly easy to use! Just click Start Recording and you’ll be capturing streaming Flash video and MP3 audio as you surf.