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Real patches RealPlayer
A buffer overflow in the way RAM files are handled by multiple versions of the RealPlayer could be exploited by...
April 22, 2005
NGSSoftware warns of RealPlayer vulnerability
A flaw in the way the RealPlayer media client handles WAV files could result in an exploitable heap overflow. NGSSoftware,...
March 03, 2005
RealNetworks records Q4 profit ... sort of
RealNetworks released its fourth quarter results after the close of market today. It says it made its goal of profitability...
January 26, 2005
Apple/Real merry-go-round
The battle between Apple and Real over songs that can played on iPod continues. Real had found a way to...
December 14, 2004
Update available for RealPlayer
I was cleaning out a few items from e-mail and noticed I hadn't posted anything about the RealPlayer update that...
November 24, 2004
Real issues security advisory for RealPlayer
RealNetworks has issued a security advisory for RealPlayer, warning users of potential code execution on an affected machine. An attacker...
October 07, 2004
Real ends half-off promotion
RealNetworks has ended its 49-cent download promotion after 3 weeks and 3 million downloads. Real jumped into the number 2...
September 09, 2004
Slashdot Q&A with Rob Glaser
Slashdot is doing a sort of group interview with RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser. A number if issues have been brought...
September 07, 2004
RealNetworks touts discount download numbers
RealNetworks claims it has sold some 1 million songs in the first week of its 49-cent download promotion on Rhapsody....
August 24, 2004
1/2 off songs at Real
In a publicity stunt designed to promote Harmony, the new software that allows non-iTunes downloaded music to be played on...
August 17, 2004
RealPlayer on Linux
Separate from the spat with Apple, Real did put out some genuine good news this week, announcing the Gold version...
August 03, 2004
Getting Linux friendly
Real has signed RealPlayer distribution deals with Red Hat and Novell, which will see the Helix open-source version of the...
July 12, 2004
RealNetworks, Starz team
Another group is dipping its toes into the movie download business: RealNetworks and Starz have teamed up to deliver a...
June 16, 2004
Bug in RealPlayer
A flaw in most versions of RealPlayer (and RealOne player) could be exploited by an attacker to run malicious applications...
Not a fan of Real
Compendium has an item about a guy who's keeping the new RealPlayer 10 on his "no" list because of its...
May 07, 2004
Real's revenue up
Catching up from my vacation last week, I see that Real had some good news/bad news financial results. First with...
May 04, 2004
Flaw in Helix Universal Server
Security consultants at iDefense are warning of a denial-of-service vulnerability in the RealNetworks Helix Universal Server. The server does not...
April 26, 2004
Red Herring's take on the RealNetworks-Apple saga
The Red Herring's staff Weblog takes a look at Rob Glaser's move to woo Apple into a tactical alliance ......
April 21, 2004
RealNetworks news
RealNetworks made three announcements at NAB today, the most significant being the final release of RealProducer Plus 10 and an...
April 20, 2004
Jobs to Glaser: No deal
Looks like RealNetworks' Rob Glaser's attempts to have lunch and discuss opening up the iPod platform with Apple's Steve Jobs...
April 16, 2004
Apple and Real?
The New York Times is reporting that RealNetworks has made overtures to Apple to get the latter to open up...
April 15, 2004
RealNetworks road show
Got a post card in the office mailbox today touting RealNetworks' Worldwide Seminar Series: Real invites you and your colleagues...
April 14, 2004
Player flaw patched
RealNetworks has released an update for RealPlayer 8, RealOne Player, RealOne Player v2 for Windows that fixes a buffer overflow...
April 09, 2004
Real getting friendlier?
RealNetworks seems to be getting a lot of press recently, none of it too great even as it rolls out...
April 08, 2004
Does the EU ruling help Real?
RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser says the recent European Union anti-trust ruling against Microsoft will help his company win its private...
April 07, 2004
Real: Ouch, my foot
Techdirt looks at the reasons why RealNetworks may have shot itself in the foot when it comes to its battles...
April 06, 2004
Can RealNetworks survive?
The New York Times looks at the question in today's edition. The subscription model seems to be paying, but will...
March 22, 2004
Real goes to bat in court
RealNetworks is heading to court again. This time it's suing a division of Major League Baseball for what it claim...
March 11, 2004
Not a Real fan
Tomas Jogin is not a fan of the RealNetworks player (be it RealPlayer 10 or RealOne): The one application that...
March 09, 2004
Rob Glaser Q&A
The San Jose Mercury News' Dawn Chmielewski interviewed RealNetworks Chairman and CEO Rob Glaser last week. Her Q&A published today...
March 08, 2004
The salvos continue
The Microsoft-RealNetworks battle is back in the news after Microsoft filed a legal brief saying denying it used its desktop...
February 24, 2004
Cablevision users get RealArcade
Subscribers to Cablevision's Optimum Online broadband service now have free access to RealNetworks RealArcade service, which has over 180 downloadable...
February 09, 2004
Flaw in RealOne Player
NGSSoftware is warning of a flaw in RealOne Player could be exploited to run arbitrary code on the affected user's...
February 06, 2004
RealNetworks acquires GameHouse
RealNetworks is expanding its reach into the downloadable games market by scooping up GameHouse for $35.6 million in cash and...
January 26, 2004
Real hits 10
RealNetworks is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a bang. Today the company announced a new music store (as expected), a...
January 07, 2004
Real suing Microsoft
The digital media war is getting ugly. Real is suing Microsoft, accusing the software giant of having a monopoly over...
December 19, 2003
AT&T and Real deal
AT&T announced today it will deliver to its mMode customers content from RealNetworks RealOne service, including streaming video. AT&T is...
November 20, 2003
Good news for RealNetworks
Comcast announced it will begin offering RealNetworks Rhapsody music service to its 4.9 million broadband users worldwide (see story). Customers...
November 13, 2003
RealOne player on Motorola phones
RealNetworks and Motorola last week signed a deal that will see RealOne player installed on select Motorola handsets beginning next...
October 27, 2003
Creating a live broadcast
Got a chance to do a little "live" Webcasting yesterday in an experiment to get an AM radio signal deeper...
September 11, 2003
NFL and RealNetworks team
The NFL will offer more audio and video options to subscribers of its NFL.com Field Pass package. For $9.95 a...
Real a Mad Hatter
Sun says it will include RealMedia Player in its upcoming Mad Hatter release, a Linux desktop bundle consisting mainly of...
September 10, 2003
Exploit for RealNetworks server hole
A flaw in RealNetworks Helix Universal Server 9, RealSystem Server 8 and 7, and RealServer G2 could be used by...
August 26, 2003
Clearing off the (virtual) desk
After a week's vacation, it's time to get caught up and back into blogging mode. Here's some nuggets of news...
August 18, 2003
Real joining the download crowd
Forbes takes a look at RealNetworks' chances in the music download industry now that its deal to acquire Listen.com has...
August 07, 2003
It's official
Listen.com and its Rhapsody music service are now part of the Real Networks family. (Warning: Press release)...
August 06, 2003
RealNetworks adds SMIL to Helix Community
The source code for SMIL 2.0 (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) is now available to members of RealNetworks' Helix Community. SMIL...
July 08, 2003
Gold digging? Maybe not.
This week's news that Friskit, a company many probably haven't heard of, is suing RealNetworks and Listen.com, companies more in...
July 03, 2003
Nokia, RealNetworks add 3GPP support
Nokia's Series 60 Platform will now include playback support for video using 3GPP via RealNetworks' RealOne Player Mobile. According to...
June 17, 2003
Real, ABC strengthen agreement
Furthering the RealNetworks-as-online-cable-service argument, RealNetworks and ABC TV announced yesterday that they have expanded their partnership. Now ABC's live content...
June 11, 2003
They've got next
History will be made on Saturday (May 31) when a basketball game between the WNBA's Detroit Shock and the Charlotte...
May 29, 2003
Real launches 79-cent music service
RealNetworks is already taking advantage of its announced acquisition of Listen.com by launching a new music subscription service called RealOne...
May 28, 2003
Playboy added to RealNetworks line up
In effort to boost subscriptions, RealNetworks has added Playboy to its menu of content for consumers. Users can pay a...
May 22, 2003
It's RealOne for your mobile device
RealNetworks announced today it is now offering the RealOne Mobile Media Guide to Nokia 3650 and PocketPC users. The new...
May 05, 2003
RealNetworks acquires Listen.com
More and more RealNetworks is becoming more like an online cable network aggregating content rather than a software company delivering...
April 24, 2003
RealNetworks issues patch for RealPlayer
A flaw in the way RealNetworks' RealPlayer client decompresses PNG images could be exploited to run arbitrary code on the...
March 31, 2003
Discreet ships Cleaner XL
The long wait is over. Mac users have had a new version of Discreet's Cleaner product for a few months,...
March 05, 2003
Listen.com gets Real cash infusion
RealNetworks has taken an undisclosed minority stake in struggling online music provider Listen.com, helping the company stay afloat a while...
February 27, 2003
Two stations added to RadioPass
RealNetworks announced that Music For Cubicles and Martha's Vineyard's WMVY have been added to the company's RadioPass subscription service. For...
February 26, 2003
RealNetworks signs deals with Ericsson, PGA
RealNetworks has signed a deal to incorporate its Helix delivery system into Ericsson's Content Delivery Solution used by mobile network...
February 19, 2003
RealNetworks server code now open source
RealNetworks has fulfilled its July 2002 promise to make the majority of its product line available through open source with...
January 22, 2003
Tune in tomorrow
RealNetworks is making another Helix-related announcement tomorrow when it unveils the source code for its server. Tune into the company's...
January 21, 2003
RealNetworks to stream Super Bowl events and highlights
The NFL has named RealNetworks the exclusive provider of streaming media content for the superbowl.com site. RealOne SuperPass subscribers will...
January 10, 2003
RealNetworks adds digital rights management, plays catch up
RealNetworks announced today at CES that it is adding support for digital rights management (DRM) technology into its stable of...
January 09, 2003
Patch for RealOne player available
In case you missed in all the holiday hoopla, a working patch is finally available for RealNetworks RealOne Player. Unpatched...
January 02, 2003
