Walmart offers in-store disc to digital UltraViolet conversion

Rip your DVDs to digital format and host them in the cloud!

Walmart just held a press event that included almost every big studio executive and announced an exclusive in-store disc to digital conversion service. The service will be available in more than 3,500 stores starting April 16^th. Customers can bring in their DVDs or Blu-Ray discs in and have them converted to digital format and hosted in the cloud via online movie streaming provider Vudu.

Ripping a single DVD will cost $2 and for $5 the digital copy can be done in an upgraded HD format. This is a step closer to the movie industry’s vision of UltraViolet (UV) movies and the service will also allow people to purchase movies and play them on any UV capable device. Head on over to Engadget to check out the full press release.

Source: Engadget

Turntable.fm going major!

Turntable.fm inks deals with major music labels, promises 'no traditional advertising'

You might not know about Turntable.fm yet. With all the other music streaming services out there, it’s not hard to imagine why Turntable.fm isn’t quite the household name.

The basic idea is that users get together in a room and listen to music from other users “dj-ing” in the same room. Social networking meets chat room meets Pandora and it’s all free. They launched an iPhone app last September and is taking another step into the big leagues.

Billboard reports Turntable.fm has officially signed a licensing deal with four major music labels. Turntable co-founder says that they want to focus on improving the user experience and assures users they will not use “traditional advertising.” Surely the idea is to drive music purchases and subscription, right? Details are not clear yet, but you can head over to Engadget to read their full write-up.

Source: Engadget